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Local government officials statewide are wary of plans by Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state Legislature to slash or abolish homestead property taxes, but one group of counties is particularly worried. They are Florida’s “fiscally constrained” counties: 29 mostly rural counties with small populations, few industries and lots of agricultural or conservation land — and therefore small tax bases.

Lee County’s Clerk and Comptroller Kevin Karnes and Property Appraiser Matt Caldwell are offering a free class on the property assessment and dispute process Thursday, Aug. 7 from 2-3 p.m. at the Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library on SW 39th Terrace in Cape Coral.

The Charlotte County Commission has voted to rescind the countywide burn ban enacted on Dec. 9, 2025, following recent rainfall that have reduced the risk of wildfire throughout the county.

Charlotte County Commission declared a state of emergency in the county Monday in response to tornado damage on Sunday.

Charlotte County is asking its neighbor to the south to change the new regulations on Boca Grande parking.

Lee County is seeking public feedback as it updates its Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP), a guiding document that helps the community understand and reduce wildfire risk.

Pinellas County is the first Tampa Bay area county to receive approval from the state for short-term vacation rental properties to resume accepting...

Lee County’s plans to make absentee voting easier have been put on hold thanks to a recent state directive changing absentee ballot rules.Secretary of…

Lee County is encouraging residents to prepare their yards for potential storms while hurricane season is still young. Trimming trees and branches, thinning foliage and removing items that can be picked up by the wind are recommended by the county.