At a special meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency on Jan. 10, Cliff Shepard, general counsel for the Florida Redevelopment Association, discussed the legal use […]
Category: Politics, & Government
Live Local Act Debated in Florida
Pasco County District 5 Commissioner Jack Mariano is pushing to lower the rent requirement for affordable housing under Florida’s Live Local Act. He argues that […]
Pasco County Disputes Affordable Housing Tax Breaks
Pasco County commissioners have found a new reason to dislike the state’s Live Local law, which was passed last year to boost the amount of […]
DeSantis Overrated?
In the aftermath of his failed presidential campaign, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ political resume is being reevaluated. While DeSantis won major conservative policy victories in Florida, […]
Hillsborough Community Investment Tax Renewal Possible in November
Hillsborough County’s 27-year-old Community Investment Tax (CIT tax) could be on the November ballot for renewal. Commissioners have been discussing a proposal to explore a […]
Pasco Officials Argue Against Florida’s Live Local Law
Pasco officials are arguing against Florida’s Live Local law, which aims to provide more affordable housing. They fear that the law could harm local governments […]
DeSantis struggles to rebound after Iowa loss
Gov. Ron DeSantis is struggling to recover after his disappointing performance in the Iowa caucuses. He lost to former President Donald Trump by 30 points […]
Pasco County Fire Rescue Celebrates New Fire Engine with Push-in Ceremony
Pasco County Fire Rescue (PCFR) celebrated the arrival of Engine 23 with a Push-in Ceremony, a time-honored tradition in the fire service. The addition of […]
Dade City Commission Rejects Steve Van Gorden Appointment
Steve Van Gorden made a passionate plea to return to public service as a Dade City commissioner, but the Dade City Commission blocked his appointment […]
New Port Richey residents seek cultural center at old Schwettman school
The city of New Port Richey is considering preserving the red-brick building that once housed Gulf High School and turning it into a cultural center. […]