This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Letters to the editor for Saturday, July 26, 2025 ...

The editorial board sees a multitude of flaws in Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to target Broward County for wasteful spending.

A heckler called Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and others Nazi's during an outburst at a press conference in Manatee County on Thursday.

Governor Ron DeSantis’ Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has reached out to all participating counties — including Taylor County — requesting additional information pertaining to revenue ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis appeared in Bradenton to announce the state’s upcoming audit into Manatee County Government’s “expanding” ...

Manatee County’s property-tax revenue has increased 86% in the past six years while the population was up 14%.

The announcement comes two days after they announced DOGE efforts in areas like Gainesville and Broward County.

Gov. Ron DeSantis says even more local government audits are coming after announcing a third audit in Manatee County.

Mayor Harvey Ward said Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia's claims that the city is raising its budget by $90 ...

In a July 11 letter directed to "County and Town Managers," Florida DOGE asked for an " enormous data set" for four years ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Manatee County is on deck for DOGE audit as cuts to government spending reach the ...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Thursday that Manatee County will be among the local governments to undergo an ...