May 4, 2024

Tuesday's Daily Pulse

What you need to know about Florida today

| 5/9/2017

› Prosecutor: Governor Changed His View on Meddling in Cases
A Florida prosecutor who refuses to seek the death penalty says in court documents that Florida Gov. Rick Scott has changed his views on whether it's proper to interfere with prosecutors' decisions.

› Disappointed supporters say need for Florida Forever ‘greater than ever’
Florida Forever supporters suspected it was coming, but they are still incredulous that the final budget to be considered by state legislators contained not even a single penny for the popular conservation land-buying program.

› Gas prices continue downward trend in Florida
The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline dropped 7 cents in Florida over the past week to $2.35 on Monday. The state average was the lowest in more than a month, and the price could fall farther, according to the weekly Gas Price Brief from AAA.

› What Tax Will Airbnb Pay To Alachua County?
Thousands of dollars worth of possible tax revenue are on the table in Alachua County as Airbnb works out a deal with the county for the collection of tourist development tax, also known as bed tax.

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