DeSantis railed against ‘Defund the police.’ Amendment 3 could do just that

Ron DeSantis has made support for law enforcement a key pillar of his political identity. He has held press conferences in front of lecterns emblazoned with "Florida Supports Law Enforcement," signed ...

Amendment 3 strips money to fund for mosquito control, opponents say

If the property tax amendment passes, municipalities have said that would mean less money for public safety, hospitals — and, ...
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Longboat Key budget passed with property tax hike

The town will see an estimated $799,338 increase in property tax revenue with the introduction of a canal millage and an ...
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Longboat Pass Is Being Dredged Again, and This Time the Sand Goes North

The dredge is back in Longboat Pass, and for the second time in three years the sand on the bottom of the channel is being ...
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Manatee County could join in fight against taller Longboat Pass bridge

Longboat Key and Manatee County leaders met in Bradenton for a joint meeting on intersecting topics for the two governments.