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Michael Donovan
Michael Donovan reports on Florida communities, covering city halls, county boards and the local decisions that affect residents statewide.
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Politics Rays stadium negotiations pause amid DeSantis property tax overhaul debate
Local negotiations over a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark have slowed as Gov. DeSantis' proposal to expand the homestead property tax exemption…
Local News Union campaign spotlights Disney property tax disputes and Orange County school impact
Union members and teachers in Orange County are canvassing neighborhoods and hosting town halls to draw attention to The Walt Disney Co.'s…
Crime Will Trump’s anti-weaponization fund survive legal and political pushback?
A looming court stay and bipartisan backlash have put President Donald Trump’s nearly $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund in jeopardy as former rioters,…
Crime Appeals court halts enforcement of Hegseth policy for named transgender troops
A D.C. Circuit panel has temporarily barred enforcement of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s ban for named plaintiffs, finding the policy motivated by…
Business Amy Tong to head Ballard Partners emerging technology and ai practice from Sacramento
Ballard Partners has created an Emerging Technology and AI Practice and hired Amy Tong to lead it from Sacramento. Tong brings experience…
Business Florida property tax overhaul: DeSantis proposal explained and risks identified
A concise review of Gov. DeSantis’ property tax amendment, outlining proposed homestead increases, commercial caps, legal risks and the threat of higher…
Politics How a homestead exemption overhaul could reshape St. Petersburg budgets
City leaders in St. Petersburg say raising the homestead exemption and moving toward eliminating property taxes could leave a large budget gap…
DeSantis proposal to reshape Florida homestead exemption draws mixed reactions
Florida lawmakers are weighing a constitutional change to expand and ultimately phase out the homestead exemption. Senator Don Gaetz backs the governor's…
Local News
Richie Floyd secures second term on St. Petersburg city council without an opponent
St. Petersburg City Council member Richie Floyd was re-elected to represent District 8 after the qualifying period closed with no opponent. Floyd…
Politics
Senator Rick Scott opposes hefty investment fund in Iran negotiations
Rick Scott argues that a sizable postwar investment fund for Iran would be unacceptable, calls for reparations and suggests forceful measures if…