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Flagler County: 2026 Mid-Term Elections Mail-In Ballot Guide
As we look ahead to the 2026 mid-term elections, Flagler County voters should know:
Under Florida Statutes §101.62, all vote-by-mail (mail-in) ballot requests expire at the end of each general-election cycle. A request that covered the 2024 General Election is no longer valid.
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Florida’s New License Plate Law: What Vehicle Owners Need to Know
On October 1, 2025, Florida vehicle owners will face stricter penalties for obscuring, altering, or tampering with their license plates — even unintentionally. The new law, passed under House Bill 253, aims to make it easier for law enforcement to identify vehicles and prevent the use of devices that block cameras or scanners from reading plates.
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Florida Homeowners Still Carry the Load While Tax Relief Measures Stall
Being a homeowner in Florida has gone from living the dream to footing the bill — not just for your own property, but for everyone else’s tax break. With soaring property taxes and outrageous homeowners insurance costs, many Floridians are looking for real, targeted relief.
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Governor DeSantis Announces $389 Million to Improve Florida’s Water Quality and Supply
On March 25, 2025 – Governor Ron DeSantis has announced over $389 million in grants to enhance water quality and water supply across Florida. These funds will support vital restoration projects in key ecosystems and improve local water infrastructure.
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- Elevate Florida: New Program Offers Relief for Flood-Prone Homes in Florida
- Changes To Florida's Building Code Impacts Local Government in 2025
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- Florida Voters Approve Amendment 5, Adjusting Homestead Tax Exemptions for Inflation
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- Palm Coast Flagler - Business Owners: U.S. Beneficial Ownership Information Registry
- Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Five Bills; The Boldest Healthcare Act Of Any State
- Made In The USA Tax Credit Act 2024
- Teens Getting Green Light in Florida To Work In Construction Trade
- Raise a glass to House Bill 583; Bigger Glass, Bigger Pour
- Relief for Florida Homeowners Insurance with HB 1213