Hillsborough County

The issue of how to distribute the $570 million will be taken up during the 2024 legislative session.

We meet the leader behind Homegrown Hillsborough and local organization heads that say this program is a necessary step for the county.

The 2018 transportation sales tax raised $570 million before the Florida Supreme Court declared it illegal. Commissioners want to address several road construction projects.

The pandemic halted tourism growth across the country, but recent numbers show Florida's recovery is looking good.

The money was held in escrow since a judge ruled the sales tax approved by voters in 2018 was null and void after being challenged by then-County Commissioner Stacy White.

It's ahead of a cold front that will drop temperatures to near 40.

Pending an appeal, the state legislature could decide how to allocate taxes raised by now-defunct Hillsborough county transportation referendum.

Attempts to pass a sales tax for transportation in Hillsborough County failed in November.

It comes as the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity plans to issue $400 million in grants to communities that need better internet infrastructure.

Kathy Castor will retain her U.S. House of Representatives seat, and a Hillsborough County Transportation tax failed to pass.

Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Craig Latimer says so far, there have been no instances of early voting intimidation that's been seen in other states like Arizona.

The beacons run on solar power, meaning they will continuously receive power, even if the grid were out for a long period.