Florida Pays $67.9M in $5K Bonuses to 10,000+ New Police Recruits
Florida has now awarded more than 10,000 $5,000 bonuses to newly recruited law enforcement officers through a statewide program launched in 2022, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Coral Springs Votes to Oppose HJR 213 Property Tax Cap, Warning of Service Cuts
Coral Springs commissioners approved a resolution opposing House Joint Resolution 213, warning the proposed property assessment limits could reduce municipal revenue and squeeze local services.
Coral Springs Votes to Oppose Florida Plan to Phase Out Non-School Property Taxes
Coral Springs commissioners approved a resolution opposing a state proposal that would gradually eliminate non-school property tax revenue, warning it could destabilize city budgets and force cuts to everyday services.
Delray Beach Adopts $423.9M Budget For 2025–26, Lays Out Where Property Taxes Go
Delray Beach’s newly adopted FY 2025–26 budget totals $423.9 million and breaks down how property tax dollars are split across agencies and city services.
BSO Files State Budget Appeal, Says Broward Cut $73M From Critical Public-Safety Needs
Sheriff Gregory Tony has appealed Broward County’s FY26 budget to the Governor’s Administration Commission, arguing the County shorted BSO by more than $73 million and stripped funding from core public-safety operations.