Florida Amendment 3 Would Expand Homestead Tax Exemption, Reshape Local Property Taxes
Florida voters will decide in the Nov. 3 general election whether to approve Amendment 3, a proposed constitutional amendment that would significantly expand the homestead property tax exemption while changing other rules governing property taxes collected by counties and municipalities.
Bishop Animal Shelter Seeks Urgent Donations for Cats and Kittens
Bishop Animal Shelter is asking the community for help replenishing supplies following a recent increase in the number of animals entering its care.
Guided Cemetery Tours Return to Manatee Village Historical Park in October
Manatee Village Historical Park will welcome visitors into one of the county’s oldest historic sites this October with two free guided tours of the 1850 Manatee Burying Grounds.
Holmes Beach Police Share Online Gaming Safety Tips to Protect Players from Scams
The Holmes Beach Police Department is reminding residents and families to take precautions while playing online games as cybercriminals increasingly use digital gaming platforms to target personal information, financial accounts and electronic devices.
Seth Hernandez Named FSL’s Top MLB Prospect
Bradenton Marauders RHP Seth Hernandez has been named the Florida State League Top MLB Prospect for 2026, as announced by Minor League Baseball. Hernandez follows Daytona’s Alfredo Duno (’25) and Lakeland’s Max Clark (’24) as the FSL’s next star prospect.





