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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 city of Tampa is distributing over $3 million in funds to assist with mortgage payments, insurance deductibles, and out-of-pocket repair costs.
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The percentage of people who work remotely in St. Johns County nearly tripled from 8.6% in 2018 to almost 24% in 2023, tops in the U.S.
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On "The Florida Roundup," state Sen. Shevrin Jones discusses a bill to study eliminating property taxes; FIU Economics Chair Mihaela Pintea on consumer sentiment; and WUSF government reporter Douglas Soule catches us up on the Legislature.
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While the state is offering to pay for about 75% of the elevation cost through federal grants, one resident questions how stable the funding from Washington really is.
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One official said the county is seeing a lot of people overusing their sprinklers, and they also easily break without them knowing.
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The county has been trying to develop the area in St. Petersburg for almost 25 years. A new proposal would turn the land into a large youth sports complex.
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Around 100,000 Pinellas County residents received SNAP benefits last year. The outcome of ongoing federal budget negotiations could change that.
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Lawmakers will use the estimates to craft the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget, which will take effect July 1.
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The bills would require owners to document employees' status through the federal E-Verify program. Construction, agriculture and landscaping would be impacted the most, economic forecasters say.
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The chain's U.S. stores will hold liquidation sales and its website will continue to run while operations wind down. The company has 23 stores in Florida, including Brandon, Countryside and Sarasota.
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On an episode of "The Florida Roundup," host Tom Hudson speaks with Florida Senate President Ben Albritton about some of the issues he's focusing on this legislative session.
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The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has left Cedar Key with much to rebuild, but the strength of its community remains unwavering.