The Brief Dunedin is considering deep cuts to firefighting, libraries and parks to prepare for a looming property tax-slashing ballot measure. Mayor Maureen Freaney warns that expanding the homestead exemption could cost the city up to $6.2 million annual... See more
The Brief Calls for the Tampa Sports Authority to cancel two Ye — formerly known as Kanye West — concerts at Raymond James Stadium are growing, as two Bay Area Jewish federations publicly voiced their opposition. Ye has praised the Nazi regime in his song... See more
The Brief Citrus County is celebrating "Revive Awareness Day," an effort to highlight Narcan distribution centers that are posted at county buildings. The 19 distribution sites offer free doses of Narcan, and are open for any member of the public to take.... See more
The Brief Rep. Byron Donalds, the polling frontrunner in the race for the Republican nomination for governor, unveiled his education plan during a stop in Brandon. Donalds is calling for every Florida student — beginning in sixth grade — to build a unique... See more
The Brief Florida’s proposed property tax overhaul would raise the homestead exemption from $50,000 to $250,000, potentially reducing taxes for many homeowners but cutting local revenue. Hillsborough County could lose about $725 million, while Tampa alone... See more
