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Studio 67FAC News Clips – December 4, 2026
Tampa Bay Beacons
Manatee County approves over $100 million for infrastructure recovery
County commissioners have approved the first round of projects to receive funding through the Lasting Manatee Infrastructure Recovery and Resiliency Program, advancing a major component of the county’s long-term recovery from hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton.
ELECTION
Tampa Bay Times
Florida passed Amendment 3. What now?
TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s economic structure is about to dramatically change.
Jax Daily Record
Florida voters approve Amendment 3
The ballot measure will cut property taxes for many homeowners and reduce revenue for local governments.
95.1
Property Tax Relief Wins at Ballot Box; Other Measures Fall Short
TALLAHASSEE – Florida residents voted to enact a large property tax cut Tuesday, but rejected two other measures on the ballot.
FL Voice News
Florida voters reject Amendment 2, blocking proposed agricultural property tax exemption
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida voters Tuesday rejected Amendment 2, a proposed constitutional amendment that would have exempted qualifying agricultural equipment and other tangible personal property from property taxes.
The Capitolist
Byron Donalds defeats David Jolly in Florida governor’s race
Republican U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds defeated Democrat David Jolly in Florida’s gubernatorial election Tuesday, extending Republican control of the governor’s mansion and becoming the state’s first Black governor.
LEGISLATION
Naples Daily News
Amendment 3 will bring Legislature into special session on property tax
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Nov. 4 he will call Florida lawmakers into special session before year’s end to rewrite state property tax laws and implement a voter-approved constitutional amendment that could reshape local government finances for decades.
AROUND THE COUNT(R)Y
Route-Fifty
Voters reject data centers in local ballot initiatives
Of the more than 40 votes held in localities across the U.S., data centers were successful in just one, showing residents’ broad opposition to building them in their communities.
FAC News Clips – November 3, 2026
COUNTY
WSVN
Severe flooding hits areas in Central, South Florida; state of emergency declared in 7 counties
(WSVN) – A flash flood emergency struck areas of Central and South Florida on Monday.
WTXL
Wakulla eyes new recommendations to expand affordable housing options
An advisory committee’s 2026 report recommends waiving permit fees, reducing parking requirements, and changing rules on accessory dwelling units to encourage affordable housing.
PROPERTY TAXES
Tampa Bay 28
Amendment 3: state promotes property tax exemption, critics warn of budget cuts
TAMPA, Fla — Florida voters are deciding Tuesday on Amendment 3, a major property tax reform that has been debated for months.
Bradenton Herald
After Amendment 3, more property tax ideas likely ahead
Amendment 3, the property tax cutting measure that is before voters, is unlikely to be the final word on how much homeowners pay on their property in coming years.
Florida Politics
Can Ron DeSantis push Amendment 3 over the top?
The Governor spoke about the proposal in Citrus County, as polls showed the measure falling short.
STATE
The Capitolist
Florida Permanently Protects 3,200 Acres of Agricultural Land Across Three Counties
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced late last week the permanent protection of more than 3,200 acres of agricultural land across three properties in Hardee, Okeechobee and Levy counties through the state’s Rural and Family Lands Protection Program.
FAC News Clips – November 2, 2026
COUNTY
Click Orlando
Osceola County schools to move closer to vape detectors funded by opioid settlement money
19 schools would get vape detectors
PROPERTY TAXES
North Escambia
Public Safety Officials Warn Of Cuts If Amendment 3 Passes
Public safety officials from several Florida counties said residents should expect to see longer response times, drops in services and the consolidation of small police and fire departments across the state if voters pass Amendment 3, the major property tax cut proposal.
The Apopka Voice
Twenty conservation, civic and community organizations signed an open letter raising concerns about the property tax proposal’s impact on local government revenue
Florida Politics
Amendment 3: A final debate takes place in Orlando while voters head to polls
Elected officials raised concerns about Amendment 3 at Tiger Bay Club of Central Florida.
FEDERAL
The Capitolist
Trump Administration Awards $193.7 Million to Expand Rural Healthcare in Florida
The Trump administration announced $193.7 million in federal funding to 45 organizations across Florida to expand rural healthcare services, improve access to specialized treatment and strengthen healthcare infrastructure in underserved communities.
FAC News Clips – October 29, 2026
COUNTY
Wink News
DeSoto County data center blocked – again
Commissioner Elton Langford and J.C. Deriso voted in favor of the project. Commissioner Jerod Gross and Judy Schaefer voted against it.
QYK
Pinellas County Takes No Vote on Removing License Plate Reader Cameras Amid Privacy Concerns
Pinellas County commissioners did not vote Tuesday on a resolution to remove automated license plate reader cameras from county property and end related contracts and data-sharing agreements
PROPERTY TAXES
Florida Politics
Gov. DeSantis says state can fund ‘bedroom communities’ if Amendment 3 passes
Big cities would be on the hook for the rest of the state at the discretion of state lawmakers and the Governor.
Hoodline
Florida Public Safety Leaders Oppose Amendment 3
Public safety leaders from across Florida have voiced opposition to Amendment 3, the property-tax measure headed to voters on November 3.
Bradenton Herald
Florida Amendment 3 decision guide: Cut your taxes or protect government spending?
As Amendment 3 gets closer to reaching the ballot in Florida, it’s become more divisive.
STATE
Bradenton Herald
‘Seminole Wind’ started as ‘a good Florida song.’ Now it’s an anthem
Country star John Anderson set out to write a “good Florida song.” And now “Seminole Wind” is so much more than that.
AROUND THE COUNT(R)Y
Route-Fifty
How one city made drones a ‘resource’
Fort Collins, Colorado’s public safety agencies initially used drones to help with its first response.
FAC News Clips – October 27, 2026
COUNTY
Alachua Chronicle
Alachua County announces sixth annual Operation Green Light for Veterans
ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – Alachua County is proud to announce its participation in Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort by counties, the National Association of Counties (NACo), and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers (NACVSO).
Keys News
County to illuminate buildings green in support of veterans
MONROE COUNTY, FL – In recognition of Veterans Day, Monroe County will illuminate the Harvey Government Center and the Historic Gato Building in Key West, the Murray Nelson Government Center in Key Largo, the Monroe County Emergency Operations Center in Marathon, and the Public Library System’s Marathon branch in green from Nov. 4-11 as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans.
Midflorida Newspaper
Polk County Commissioners end comments on official county government social media pages
Polk County Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted to turn off comments on the county government’s official social media pages.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Bradenton Herald
Manatee County buys 711 acres to restore native habitats
Manatee County recently bought about 711 acres of environmentally sensitive land, protecting the land from development and preserving green space in the area.
Jax Daily Record
Nassau County committee issues report on data centers
A recommended regulatory framework includes how to assess the projects’ impacts.
Bradenton Herald
Neighbors protest 640-unit Live Local plan in Bradenton
When neighbors of a defunct equestrian center near Bradenton fought off a proposed housing development in 2025, they thought they had saved the area from more flooding and traffic that would come with the 175-unit rental community.
PROPERTY TAXES
Fox 35
TAMPA, Fla. – Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, police chiefs, fire chiefs and firefighters gathered in Tampa on Monday to warn that Amendment 3, a proposed property tax amendment, could strain local government budgets and make it harder to maintain emergency services as communities grow.
Florida Politics
Gov. DeSantis again uses state resources to sell amendment to gut local revenue
Ahead of a political rally with Ashley Moody in St. Pete, a policy event pushed another ballot item.
Yahoo
Brevard nonprofits share worry over cuts Amendment 3 passage could spur
No matter how the vote swings on Florida’s Amendment 3 this Nov. 3, the nonprofits supported by local government funding will still have their work cut out for them.
Gulfshore Business
Florida Amendment 3 could raise rental costs, study finds
Florida’s proposed Amendment 3 could shift property tax burdens onto renters if local governments raise tax rates to offset expanded homestead exemptions, according to a September study by tax policy consultant Jared Walczak.
Florida Politics
The $11.86 billion question: Can Amendment 3 clear 60%?
Polls say no. But big money is behind getting voters to say yes.
LEGISLATION
Spectrum News
What Amendment 2 could mean for Florida
BUNNELL, Fla. — Florida voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to approve Amendment 2, a proposed constitutional amendment that would eliminate property taxes on qualifying agricultural equipment and other personal property used for agriculture or agritourism.
FAC News Clips – October 22, 2026
COUNTY
105.9
Hillsborough County Considers Ban on Concentrated Kratom Products
Hillsborough County, FL – Hillsborough County officials are considering restrictions on certain kratom products as concerns grow over their potential health risks.
Boca Raton Tribune
Palm Beach County Housing Bond Loan Program Receives National Planning Excellence Award
Boca Raton, FL — October 22, 2026 — The Palm Beach County Department of Housing & Economic Development (HED) has received the 2026 Planning Excellence Award from the American Planning Association (APA) in recognition of the County’s innovative Housing Bond Loan Program.
Bradenton Herald
Single-member or county-wide? Parties split on Lee Commission referendum
A referendum on the November 3 ballot could change the way voters elect Lee County commissioners.
PROPERTY TAXES
Citrus County Chronicle
Senate president says he’ll vote ‘no’ on property tax cuts
Less than five months after Florida Senate President Ben Albritton praised his chamber for placing a major property tax cut on the Nov. 3 ballot, he now says he opposes the proposal.
Florida Politics
Ron DeSantis dismisses Ben Albritton, Kathleen Passidomo opposing Amendment 3
‘Left to their own devices, the politicians would have never put this on the ballot.’
WESH
Seminole County nonprofits face funding delay ahead of election
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. —
Seminole County has delayed funding decisions for 24 nonprofits until after the Nov. 3 election, citing the need to evaluate potential financial impacts of Amendment 3.
Florida Politics
Tax expert says even if Amendment 3 fails, conversation about property tax reform will continue
A close result will keep the debate going, according to Ryan Maness.
Florida Politics
UNF poll: Time is running out and Amendment 3 is falling short
Will voters who haven’t made up their minds yet be sold at the end of campaign season? That’s not usually how it works.
DATA CENTERS
WNDB
Volusia County Council Prohibits Large-Scale Data Centers in Unincorporated Lands
The Volusia County Council on Tuesday voted to prohibit large-scale data centers in unincorporated parts of the county.
Tampa Bay Times
‘They utterly hate them’: Florida candidates, counties face data center debate
Complaints range from how much water and electricity they consume to the constant noise of loud cooling fans measuring 100 decibels or more.