Ty Russell

1 week ago | wfla.com | Ty Russell

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – There are two opposing plans in Tallahassee involving cutting taxes. Gov. Ron DeSantis has called on reducing or eliminating property taxes. State lawmakers are finalizing a plan in their budget that involves reducing the state sales tax. During a roundtable in South Tampa on Wednesday, DeSantis proposed that state lawmakers do two things relating to property taxes before the extended session ends.

1 week ago | wfla.com | Ty Russell

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – Within 24 hours, two city leaders for a Pinellas County beach community have announced they’re resigning. In a letter just before 8 a.m. Friday, Indian Rocks Beach City Manager Gregg Mims announced he’s leaving on July 25 after about 12 years with the city. Mims’ resignation letter, sent the morning of May 2, 2025Another email from Pinellas County government reveals Mims is taking a job as Director of Housing and Community Development starting July 28.

1 week ago | wfla.com | Ty Russell

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida and ICE have announced the results of a joint immigration crackdown. Gov. Ron DeSantis said during a Thursday news conference in Miramar, Operation Tidal Wave resulted in a weeklong roundup of more than 1,100 migrants who were in the country illegally. “If you’re here illegally, you’re in violation of the law,” DeSantis said.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Ty Russell

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida and ICE have announced the results of a joint immigration crackdown. Gov. Ron DeSantis said during a Thursday news conference in Miramar, Operation Tidal Wave resulted in a weeklong roundup of more than 1,100 migrants who were in the country illegally. ‘They had no fear’: Group tracked Tampa Bay business owners, broke into their homes, stole $1.7M, Judd says “If you’re here illegally, you’re in violation of the law,” DeSantis said.

2 weeks ago | wfla.com | Ty Russell

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – On Thursday, Sen. Rick Scott was greeted by supporters who are a part of Tampa’s Venezuelan community. They thanked him during an event at “eSmart Recycling” with plaques over his constant criticism Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The recycling business is owned by a native Venezuelan. Scott has also filed several pieces of legislation that received a thumbs-up from this community.