Watchdog group releases statewide comparison of counties’ taxes and spendings

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing 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 “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 counties, school d