Watchdog group releases statewide comparison of counties’ taxes and spendings

Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Florida TaxWatch, an independent taxpayer research institute and government watchdog, recently released its 2025 report, titled “How Florida Counties Compare,” in terms of taxation, expenditures, policies and programs. The report’s stated aim is “to improve the productivity and accountability of Florida government.” Florida, as a state, notes the 79-page document, relies heavily on local government to provide services to its residents, with