Top Headlines: Property Taxes Going Up, Street Light Fee

1. Commission Approves Property Tax Increase, FY14 Budget

The 3.7343 millage rate approved represents an 11.61 percent increase over the roll back rate and more than a 10 percent increase from the current millage rate

2. Street Lighting Fee Will Continue

For the second consecutive year, Safety Harbor residents will be charged a street lighting services and facilities fee.

The $50.97 annual fee will be applied to property owners in Safety Harbor at a monthly rate of $4.25.

3. PSTA Sets Ridership Record in August

According to PSTA, August had more than 1.2 million rides, which is a one percent increase from August 2012. That figure also represents a four percent increase from July. 

4. Safety Harbor Jail Bookings: Sept. 10 - 16

The following report shows charges associated with residents arrested by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office and booked at Pinellas County Jail between Sept. 10- 16.

5. September is Childhood Cancer Month

Sometimes special months don't have an impact on you until a loved one is affected by hardship.