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The Scoop: Tues. April 1, 2025, Florida and Tampa Bay headlines by WMNF

Round up of WMNF news headlines including Sherriff's Office Deputy-involved shooting, public utility, DeSantis' call for tax relief, and THC regulations.

DeSantis calls for billions in property tax relief, doubles down on eventually removing the tax

Listen: Governor Ron DeSantis is calling on the Florida legislature to direct billions of dollars toward cutting property taxes.  And at a press conference Monday, DeSantis also doubled down on his goal to eventually eliminate...

It’s the School Board vs the Board of County Commissioners

The Hillsborough County school board is suing the county commission over the commission's decision to delay a vote on the school board-approved referendum to increase the property tax millage to increase pay for teachers and...
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New House bill would make it harder for local governments to raise taxes

 A new bill advanced in the State House today making it harder for local Florida governments to raise property taxes. 

Tampa City Council member Guido Maniscalco addresses mayor’s failed property tax increase proposal

Listen: In September, the Tampa City Council voted against a major property tax rate increase proposed by Mayor Jane Castor.  One city council member spoke Friday to why he voted to reject Castor’s proposed increase....
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The Scoop: Tues., August 15, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Proposed property tax hike As the Tampa City Council considers a property tax increase to address a host of problems to fix, the City of Tampa held a budget workshop. Affordable housing and renters concerns...
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