Residents seeking more information about Hernando County's new Save-Our-Seniors Tax Exemption program can now visit the property appraiser's Web site for details. ...more

November 27, 2007

State House members approved a new rendition of their property tax proposal Monday, while the chamber across the Capitol remained dark without a guarantee of reopening this session. ...more

October 23, 2007

SEBRING — Gov. Charlie Crist and the Senate are ready to approve a property tax cut package, but legislators took a weekend break on Thursday because House leaders don't think the reform plan helps enough taxpayers. Crist is pushing the House to approve a four-year, $11 billion property tax cut plan already passed by the Senate. The House plan would cost the state $14 billion over four years. It contains exemptions for businesses, vacation homes and rental property. "House members would like to discuss and debate and explore this and give it time to fully vet all those ideas," said Rep. Baxter Troutman, R-Winter Haven. He represents Avon Park. ...more

October 20, 2007

City officials are considering increases in garbage collection fees and utility charges. ...more

October 6, 2007