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The Money Overview

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Pasco County, Fla. homeowners 65 and older with household income up to the state limit, $38,686 for 2026, can add a $50,000 homestead exemption by filing by March 1

Pasco County homeowners who are 65 or older can take an extra $50,000 off the taxable value of their homestead for county operating taxes, but the Pasco County Property Appraiser must have the application by March 1. The exemption is income-tested, with a household limit of $38,686 for 2026 that the state adjusts each year. […] The post Pasco County, Fla. homeowners 65 and older with household income up to the state limit, $38,686 for 2026, can add a $50,000 homestead exemption by filing by March 1 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Pasco County, FL · 14h

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785-Acre Kinfield Development in Pasco County Moves Forward With 556 New Homes and Major Commercial Expansion

A major land transaction is bringing 556 new homes to Pasco County as the massive Kinfield mixed-use development moves forward with plans for millions of square feet of industrial, office, retail, and hospitality space. One of Pasco County’s largest mixed-use developments is gaining momentum following the sale of 153 acres...

Pasco County, FL · 11h

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Bargain Hunters Agree That This Colossal Florida Flea Market Is Better Than Costco

Somewhere between Lakeland and Winter Haven, tucked into a part of Florida that doesn’t always make the tourist brochures, International Market World in Auburndale is quietly doing something extraordinary every single weekend. It’s pulling in crowds of dedicated shoppers who have decided, collectively and enthusiastically, that this colossal flea...

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The Market Elaine Brings Local Shopping and Family Fun to Wesley Chapel

WESLEY CHAPEL, FLa- : Pasco News was out at The Market Elaine Friday night as the evening market brought local shopping, food and family-friendly activities to The Grove. The market features more than 150 vendors, bringing together artisans, small businesses and food vendors offering everything from unique gifts to handcrafted treats.

Wesley Chapel, FL · 1d

Tallahassee Democrat

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Aldi opening 2 Florida stores Oct. 29, 3 more in November

Discount grocery giant Aldi continues its Florida invasion, with five more Florida stores coming in the next few weeks to help stretch your shopping dollars . Stores in Madison and Zephyrhills open Thursday, Oct. 29, while more locations in Longwood, Sebring, and Tavares open Nov. 12. At each grand opening, the first 200 customers in line will get a Golden Ticket that could be worth up to $100, and an eco-friendly bag full of Aldi goodies. For the rest of the day, anyone can get a free Aldi shopping tote bag while supplies last. Doors open at 9 a.m., but the grand openings are generally at 8:45 a.m. Shop Aldi with Instacart Counting these locations, there will soon be 355 Aldi stores in Florida , more than in any other state. The German-owned chain has opened about 60 new locations here this year, on top of 60 in 2025, as part of its goal to reach 3,200 stores nationwide by the end of 2028. New Aldi stores opening in Florida Oct. 29 - Madison , at 729 West Base Street Oct. 29 - Zephyrhills , at 38901 County Road 54 Nov. 12 - Longwood , at 951 West State Road

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Tampa Free Press TFP

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Hillsborough County Clerk Boldly Engages Employees To Reshape Work Lives

Clerk Victor Crist Makes Rare Move to Modernize Agency’s HR Management HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. —...

Hillsborough County, FL · 3d

Fortune

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A CEO gave his employees Fridays off. Three years later, revenue is up about 160%

Brick Media caps workloads and hires instead of piling on. Resignations fell from six in 2022 to none so far in 2026, though profit margins have held flat.

Tampa, FL · 21h

Willow and Hearth

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Sun City Center Homeowners Say Their HOA Approved Their Backyard Fences, Then A Different Government Body Ordered Them Torn Down, And One Woman Paid Nearly $8,000 On A Credit Card For Hers

For years, homeowners in one Hillsborough County, Florida, neighborhood have had fences around their backyards. Every one of those fences was approved by the homeowners’ association. Now a different organization, […]

Hillsborough County, FL · 12h

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Lakeland List Prices Slide as New Listings Buck the National Trend

Lakeland buyers found more homes at lower prices as new listings rose and list prices slid.

Lakeland, FL · 6h

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Property tax cut raises concerns for Lakeland Community Theatre

LAKELAND, Fla. — Concerns are growing for Lakeland Community Theatre as Amendment 3 could affect funding for the historic building the nonprofit calls home. Florida voters approved Amendment 3 on Tuesday, increasing the homestead exemption for average homeowners. The change is expected to provide residents property tax relief, but Lakeland officials estimate it could reduce the city’s general fund revenue by about $12.5 million over the next two years.

Lakeland, FL · 2d

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The Ruthvens President Brandon Clark Named Chair of the Central Florida Development Council

The Ruthvens, Central Florida’s warehouse specialists, is pleased to announce that President Brandon Clark has been named Chair of the Board of Directors of the Central Florida Development Council (CFDC), Polk County’s economic development organization. Clark assumed the role on October 1, 2026. Clark’s appointment reflects The Ruthvens’...

Lakeland, FL · 1d

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A Nearly 28-Year-Old Palm Harbor Roofing Company Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Done Rite Roofing, Inc. is a roofing contractor serving Clearwater, Tampa Bay, and surrounding communities. The company recently filed for Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida. With this step, it joins nationwide roofing contractors that turned to bankruptcy protection in recent months. Note:...

Clearwater, FL · 2d

Tampa Bay Observer

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Tampa Bay Water lands $10 million state grant to grow its Tampa treatment plant by up to 12.5 million gallons a day

The state money goes toward a $181 million expansion of Tampa Bay Water's Regional Surface Water Treatment Plant, which cleans water from the Alafia and Hillsborough rivers. The work is due in 2028.

Tampa, FL · 2d

Lakeland Gazette

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Small newsroom. Big objectives. And a community that deserves even more.

Given the steady flow of articles, newsletters, and social media posts that Lakeland Gazette produces daily and weekly, I sometimes wonder: Do we give the impression of a much larger newsroom than we are?. We have only one full-time staff member and a team of freelance photographers. Some days, we’re...

Lakeland, FL · 1d

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Fort Lauderdale HR firm acquires Lutz company

Fort Lauderdale-based professional employer organization Engage PEO has acquired Lutz-based ASM PEO, adding another Gulf Coast company to its national HR outsourcing business after earlier deals in St. Petersburg and Sarasota, the company says. Engage PEO, which provides human resources, payroll, employee benefits and compliance outsourcing to small and mid-sized...

Lutz, FL · 1d

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156-acre Wagon Wheel Flea Market property in Pinellas Park slated for massive redevelopment

More than six years after the Wagon Wheel Flea Market closed its doors, plans are taking shape to redevelop the sprawling property that was once home to one of Pinellas County's most popular weekend shopping destinations. Pinellas Park-based Belleair Development Group is under contract to purchase approximately 156 acres at...

Pinellas Park, FL · 2d

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USDA Puts Its Bucks Behind Beef Producers

Vice President JD Vance and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins recently shared dual announcements that could have a big impact on local ranchers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture committed more than $382 million to programs aimed at strengthening the nation’s struggling beef industry. The investment focuses on two of the biggest challenges facing cattle producers: limited meat processing options and the cost of maintaining productive grazing land.

Plant City, FL · 2d

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Tampa Bay’s Power Design launches Build the Nation to pave a path to careers in skilled trades

As Tampa Bay, Florida, and the entire country experience unprecedented growth, there is a massive shortage of the people needed to make it happen. As it turns out, one of our region’s biggest private employers wants to change that. Power Design, the design-build contractor headquartered in North St. Pete,...

Tampa Bay Area, FL · 2d

The Ledger

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Geico plans permanent layoffs for 114 in Florida starting Dec. 31

(This article was revised to clarify the locations of the workers and correct the number of current regional locations for Geico.) More than 114 remote employees in Florida who report to Geico's Lakeland office will begin losing their jobs by the end of the year, according to a WARN notice the company sent to the Florida Department of Commerce. The anticipated mass layoff will affect "remote employees who report into the Lakeland office in its Staff Counsel, Florida PIP organization," the notice said. Geico expects the layoffs to begin on or about Dec. 31. The layoffs will affect employees in Florida but will not affect any Lakeland residents, according to a Nov. 5 email from Geico's corporate communications. Florida's recent tort reform led to the layoffs. "The legal system reforms enacted in Florida in 2023 have significantly reduced litigation volume in the state, contributing to a more stable insurance market and real savings for our customers," said Ross Feinstein, lead external communications for Geico. "As that litigation has declined, we have adjusted our Staff Counsel operations accordingly, with a focus on identifying potential opportunities for our people across the company.” The job losses are expected to occur in stages, between

Lakeland, FL · 4d