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The proposal would reduce the state sales tax from 6% to 5.25%, affecting billions of dollars annually. Gov. Ron DeSantis argues that lawmakers should focus on property tax relief instead.
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Wholesalers make money by getting owners to sign contracts, agreeing to sell at prices well below market value.
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The county clarified how it plans to enforce quiet hours and other restrictions for short-term rentals.
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Expert points to population growth, construction boom, high interest rates and skyrocketing insurance premiums.
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Local expert advises, "Pick up the phone. That’ll solve 80% of your problems."
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The Army Reserve is nearing completion on the construction of a facility on a 100-acre property near the Gainesville Regional Airport that will provide the community with economic benefits and military support.
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Ben Brown said he was forced to step down from his post of two years after alumni concerns over mismanaged funds were repeatedly ignored.
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Pinellas County collected a record $8.3 million in bed taxes in January.
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Interns and others starting out in a new career could get paid less than minimum wage, under a proposal moving through the Florida Legislature.
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Florida State University currently pours vast resources into the maintenance of The Ringling, including managing the museum’s endowment of more than $50 million to employing more than 200 staff.
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The nonprofit citizens action group Friends of the Wekiva River is hopeful the new pilot reservation program at the park will mitigate overcrowding while helping preserve the river system.
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In Florida, it’s estimated that around one million children and more than 1,000 schools could lose access to free meals if changes to the Community Eligibility Provision are adopted.
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The county launched an online survey and will host a series of public meetings in April and May, according to a release. The money will support housing, businesses and infrastructure in areas hardest hit by 2023 and 2024 hurricanes.
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Monday's state average of $2.97 was down 13 cents from a week ago, according to AAA, but it quickly rose a day later.