Florida lawmakers want to eliminate some property taxes for homeowners, a provocative idea that could financially undermine the counties least able to handle it. For decades, the state’s largest ...

The Senate on Jan. 14 passed the bill boosting funding for rural areas that’s a top priority for Senate President Ben Albritton.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) - The Florida Senate passed sweeping reforms Wednesday afternoon aimed at providing a major economic boost to rural communities across the state.

Florida's House speaker posed a hypothetical: Does Florida need 67 counties? County representatives say consolidations would clash with local pride — as well as practicality. The last Florida county ...

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