Mariah Harrison

2 weeks ago | fox13news.com | Mariah Harrison

With just a few weeks left in Florida's annual legislative session, top Republicans in Tallahassee still don't see eye-to-eye on the biggest priority: nailing down the state budget, with tax cuts being a major sticking point. Gov. DeSantis vs. legislative leaders The backstory: Gov. Ron DeSantis has said on several occasions that he wants to cut property taxes for those with homestead exemptions, with the long-term goal of possibly eliminating property taxes altogether.

2 weeks ago | fox13news.com | Mariah Harrison

Pinellas County commissioners are weighing a proposal to establish a county mayor's office – and while it's not a done deal, a countywide mayor could take office in less than three years. Leaders discussed the idea during last Thursday's county commission meeting. Image courtesy: Pinellas County Government. How would a county mayor change its government?

3 weeks ago | fox13news.com | Mariah Harrison

If you're still looking for something fun for the kids to do this summer, what about sending them off to join the circus? Registration for the Sailor Circus' Circus Arts Conservatory is now open for summer. What they're saying: "The circus is for everybody," says Summer Camp Manager Rikki Hettig-Rolfe Meaux, and the younger you start, the more time you have to fall in love with the art. Registration for the Sailor Circus' Circus Arts Conservatory is now open for summer.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Mariah Harrison

The BriefRegistration for the Sailor Circus' Circus Arts Conservatory is now open for summer. Counselors have about 120 campers per weekly session, trying all kinds of circus activities. Sessions start on June 2nd at $385 per week with spots filling fast. SARASOTA, Fla. - If you're still looking for something fun for the kids to do this summer, what about sending them off to join the circus? Registration for the Sailor Circus' Circus Arts Conservatory is now open for summer.

3 weeks ago | fox13news.com | Mariah Harrison

In Seminole, a special team of counselors is teaching Bay Area students about rock music. "It's very gratifying for us," said Madison Ward, the camp's co-director who helps those students make their rock bands. For eight weeks over the summer, young musicians are introduced to new instruments and new friends. For eight weeks over the summer, young musicians are introduced to new instruments and new friends at Universal Rock School's summer camp. "We introduce them to music.