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In 8-5 opinion, federal appeals court upholds Florida’s no-children-at-drag shows law

A federal appeals court has upheld a Florida law banning children from attending drag shows, a measure put in place with the support of Gov. Ron DeSantis. In an 8-5 opinion handed down Tuesday, the majority ruled the law was constitutional, while those on the dissenting side…

Clearwater chooses long-time staffer for city attorney

Public works building ahead of schedule, North Redington Beach mayor says

Officials detail potential cuts to the ‘heart of Belleair’

Dunedin delays garage financing step until after November vote

Federal documents reveal Pass-a-Grille dredging project

Sewer bills could jump 64% on St. Pete Beach

Indian Rocks Beach to take permits, rental registrations online

Florida judge says parts of Amendment 3 ballot title, summary language, violate state law

A Florida circuit court judge has ordered Attorney General James Uthmeier to rewrite significant portions of the ballot and summary title of Amendment 3, ruling the words “Save our Homes from Excessive Property Taxes” are “akin to a political slogan” in violation of state law.…

St. Pete Beach commissioners want more resident input before ruling out a property tax increase

St. Pete Beach Commissioners left the door open to a potential property tax increase during their July 28 meeting by setting a tentative maximum millage rate for fiscal year 2027, but they did not approve a tax hike. The commission directed staff to advertise a tentative rate of…

St. Pete officials prepare for millions in lost tax revenue

"I don't know what's going to happen in November," Hanewicz said. "But I don't want us to get flat-footed."

Get to know the 2026 Florida candidates for Agriculture Commissioner and Chief Financial Officer

These are the candidates for Agriculture Commissioner and Chief Financial Officer in Florida's 2026 elections.