Amendment 1: Budget Stabilization Fund
A look at the Budget Stabilization Fund amendment, its 60% threshold, and what it means for the state’s reserve fund.
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A look at the Budget Stabilization Fund amendment, its 60% threshold, and what it means for the state’s reserve fund.
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What is Florida’s Amendment 2? A look at the agricultural tangible personal property tax exemption and what a 60% approval threshold means.
Amendment 2: Agricultural Tangible Personal Property Tax Exemption Read More »
What is Florida’s Amendment 3? A look at the homestead exemption increase, the lower assessment cap, and the 60% approval threshold.
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Should Everglades City join the Collier Mosquito Control District? Ballot language, background, pros and cons, and what a yes or no vote means.
Everglades City Mosquito Control District Referendum Read More »
Naples voters decide whether to let City Council adjust Mayor and Council salaries by ordinance, based on Blue Ribbon Committee recommendations.
City of Naples Charter Amendment Referendum Read More »
What’s the $23 million Marco Island bond referendum on the August ballot? See what it funds, the cost per homeowner, and arguments on both sides.
Marco Island Bond Referendum Read More »
Voters in the Greater Naples Fire Rescue District decide in August whether to elect the fire board’s 5 seats district-wide instead of by division.
Greater Naples Fire Rescue District Referendum Read More »
Eleven Republicans have qualified for Florida’s Aug. 18, 2026 primary for an open Governor’s seat, including Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, and former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner. See who’s running, their backgrounds, platforms, endorsements, and campaign finances, all in one place. Find everything you need to know at the link below.
Who’s Running for Florida Governor in the August Republican Primary? Read More »
Six Democrats have qualified for Florida’s Aug. 18, 2026 primary for an open Governor’s seat, including a former U.S. congressman and a sitting state representative. See who’s running, their backgrounds, platforms, endorsements, and campaign finances, all in one place. Find everything you need to know at the link below.
Who’s Running for Florida Governor in the August Democratic Primary? Read More »
Who is running for Florida’s 22nd Congressional District in August 2026? Nine candidates: bios, platforms, endorsements, and news.
Who’s Running for Congressional District 22 in the August Primaries Read More »

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