Gradebook

School district tax rates key in Florida’s budget forecast, state economist says

Chief legislative economist Amy Baker tells lawmakers "required local effort" is one of the most critical financial decisions they will make this year.

Jeffrey S. Solochek
Education Reporter

MORE FOR YOU

Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in Polk and Hillsborough counties Wednesday evening• Weather
‘Wicked problem.’ Manatee County owed over $23 million in Piney Point cleanup• Environment
Advertisement
UF trustees approve Stuart Bell as 14th president• The Education Gradebook
St. Petersburg weighs more resident-only parking. Retailers worry.• St. Petersburg
Drew Rasmussen fans career-high 13 as Rays complete sweep of Red Sox• Rays
Next up on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’: Cousin Vinny’s in Tampa• Food News
A new Tampa Bay app pays diners to post photos of their food. Does it work? • Food
Poll shows voters see pros of Rays stadium, feel shut out of decisions • News
David Jolly picks Gwen Graham as running mate for Florida 2026 governor race• Elections
Viral video shows Tampa police officer take down man in Ybor City• Crime

School district tax rates key in Florida’s budget forecast, state economist says

MORE FOR YOU

ONLY AVAILABLE FOR SUBSCRIBERS