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Florida bill could end charitable bail programs, raise taxpayer costs
Read full article: Florida bill could end charitable bail programs, raise taxpayer costsThe Bail Project is a nonprofit organization that offers free bail assistance for people awaiting trial. They also provide notifications and free transportation to court.
Florida House gives final OK to property tax cuts. Here’s what happens next
Read full article: Florida House gives final OK to property tax cuts. Here’s what happens nextOn Thursday, Florida House lawmakers finally approved a new bill that would completely remove non-school property taxes from homes across the state.
Publix unveils limited-edition ice cream flavors at its stores. Here’s the full list
Read full article: Publix unveils limited-edition ice cream flavors at its stores. Here’s the full listThis week, Florida’s native grocery chain Publix has revealed its latest lineup of ice cream flavors — available for a limited time only.
‘Not a partisan issue:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis renews push for new national amendment
Read full article: ‘Not a partisan issue:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis renews push for new national amendmentThis week, Gov. Ron DeSantis left Florida to ask another state for help pushing forward a new national amendment.
Dollars & Sense: The silent shrinkflation of credit card points
Read full article: Dollars & Sense: The silent shrinkflation of credit card pointsIf it feels like your credit card points don’t stretch as far as they once did, you’re not imagining it, because even if you’re earning the same number of points or miles, their value has quietly been shrinking.
DOGE delays: Florida ‘efficiency’ watchdog slow to reveal its own spending
Read full article: DOGE delays: Florida ‘efficiency’ watchdog slow to reveal its own spendingShortly after Gov. Ron DeSantis created Florida’s new Department of Government Efficiency last year to promote “efficient, effective, transparent and responsive government”, DOGE auditors crisscrossed the state demanding that cities and counties turn over their spending records.
Property taxes, transportation, sports tourism take center stage as Seminole County plans ahead for 2026
Read full article: Property taxes, transportation, sports tourism take center stage as Seminole County plans ahead for 2026Property taxes continue to be a discussion across Florida, as talks in Tallahassee focus on possible reforms.
Property taxes have spiked the most in these Florida cities, report shows
Read full article: Property taxes have spiked the most in these Florida cities, report showsWith the discussion around property tax cuts hitting a fever pitch in Florida, a new report shows which counties have imposed the highest levies statewide.
Official under fire after using city card to buy $2,000 lawnmower, Titusville police say
Read full article: Official under fire after using city card to buy $2,000 lawnmower, Titusville police sayA former city employee from Titusville was arrested after spending over $2,000 on a lawnmower, according to the police department.
‘I want them accountable:’ Jacksonville veteran warns ‘sub-to’ mortgage deal led to missed payments, foreclosure
Read full article: ‘I want them accountable:’ Jacksonville veteran warns ‘sub-to’ mortgage deal led to missed payments, foreclosureWarnings continue over “subject‑to” mortgage deals, which are legal but risky and can leave sellers financially liable even after signing over their homes.
Florida governor candidate joins Tinder to ‘meet young female voters’
Read full article: Florida governor candidate joins Tinder to ‘meet young female voters’After grabbing headlines for his proposals last month, one Florida gubernatorial candidate has now unveiled a new strategy: the dating app Tinder.
These programs offer help for seniors, low-income residents pay their energy bills during cold snap
Read full article: These programs offer help for seniors, low-income residents pay their energy bills during cold snapA set of federally funded programs offers emergency assistance to low‑income residents and seniors struggling with rising energy costs — a concern heightened by the recent cold snap in Central Florida.
Florida bill to eliminate yellow vehicle registration decals moves forward
Read full article: Florida bill to eliminate yellow vehicle registration decals moves forwardA proposal to eliminate the need to place yellow vehicle registration stickers on license plates has started to move in the Florida Legislature.
Here’s how Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to replace property taxes in Florida
Read full article: Here’s how Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to replace property taxes in FloridaProperty tax cuts are one of the biggest themes of this year's Legislative session. But it has critics wondering: how do we replace those funds?
Complaints on Angi prompts BBB alert, Central Florida victims speak out
Read full article: Complaints on Angi prompts BBB alert, Central Florida victims speak outThe Better Business Bureau in Indiana has issued an alert about the website Angi, which matches consumers with professionals, after a pattern of complaints, including consumers who say they paid people who never showed up to do the work.
Florida’s the No. 1 destination in America, study says. But there’s a catch
Read full article: Florida’s the No. 1 destination in America, study says. But there’s a catchA new study released this week by moveBuddha has revealed the top destinations for movers across the country — and it turns out that the Sunshine State is ranked No. 1.
Here’s the most cost-effective temperature to keep your Florida home, FPL says
Read full article: Here’s the most cost-effective temperature to keep your Florida home, FPL saysWith a sharp cold front moving through Central Florida on Thursday night, Florida Power & Light has released some tips about how to save on heating costs.
🚗 More electric vehicles means less gas tax revenue: How this impacts Florida’s budget
Read full article: 🚗 More electric vehicles means less gas tax revenue: How this impacts Florida’s budgetElectric vehicles are more popular than ever, with 21% of new car sales in the United States being either electric, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid models. One of the unintended consequences of this consumer trend is the effect on gas tax revenue.