Tax revenue

The increased estimates come after federal stimulus money has helped fuel consumer spending and as the state’s economy has bounced back during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pinellas County had $9.8 million more in hotel tax collections compared to 2019; Hillsborough County was up $1.5 million.

Florida’s revenue picture this year took a $3.42 billion hit Friday as state economists evaluated the damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic.The…