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🌱 How will High Springs’ new tax rate affect police and fire?

High Springs, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How will High Springs’ new tax rate affect police and fire?
  • Which new court and estate notices could affect High Springs residents?
  • How does High Springs’ new tax rate compare to nearby cities?

Also on today's calendar: Bingo Night and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 71.
  • Monday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. High Springs raises tax rate, keeps police and fire (alachuacountytoday.com) — High Springs commissioners have tentatively raised the city’s property tax rate to 7.24 mills and ordered a 5% cut to the police budget while keeping both local police and fire departments for now. They also authorized talks with Alachua County about possibly shifting police and fire services, and residents are organizing a pro-police rally before the crucial Sept. 21 budget vote.
   

2. Legal Notices/Public Notices 09/17/2026 (alachuacountytoday.com) — Several legal and public notices this week may matter if you live in or around High Springs, including probate filings listing a High Springs personal representative and local law offices, plus storage and tax deed sale announcements in nearby Hawthorne and Gainesville. If you suspect you’re an heir, creditor, or affected property owner, it’s worth checking these case numbers and sale dates closely.
   

3. Area cities set tentative millage rates as final 2026-27 budget votes approach (mainstreetdailynews.com) — High Springs is moving toward a tentative 7.24 mill property tax rate, about 8.94% above its rollback rate, as commissioners rework the 2026–27 budget and weigh possible police and fire cuts. The article also compares millage and budget plans in nearby cities like Alachua, Archer, Hawthorne, and Newberry so you can see how High Springs stacks up.
   

4. Newberry Launches Free Naloxone Distribution Program (alachuacountytoday.com) — High Springs residents should know their fire department is partnering with Newberry to support a new free naloxone distribution program, putting overdose-reversal medication directly into public hands. Cabinets stocked with naloxone and clear instructions are being installed in Newberry, expanding regional access and reinforcing local efforts to respond quickly when someone shows signs of an opioid overdose.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We are looking for a good landscaping company that will basically come in and weed out our front flower bed then help design and plant new flowers/plants.
    We bought our home recently and the previous owner was old and couldn’t keep up with it all. (Nextdoor Edgemoor)
  • Alachua County launches Pothole Portal
    Alachua Chronicle https://alachuachronicle.com › alachua-county-launche... 2 days ago — The user-friendly platform allows residents to report… (Nextdoor Craggs)
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in High Springs. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in High Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near High Springs here.

Ok High Springs! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in High Springs

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