Playback speed×Share postShare post at current timeShare from 0:000:00/Generate transcriptA transcript unlocks clips, previews, and editing.James City County and Busch Gardens could battle over tax disputeIssues date back years and may be approaching legal actionWilliamsburg IndependentAug 10, 2026ShareTranscriptJames City County supervisors have held closed sessions on probable litigation with Busch Gardens’ owners over a tax dispute. Busch Gardens' tax battle continues with James City CountyWilliamsburg Independent·Aug 7Read full storyThe Williamsburg Independent is a publication of Williamsburg-based Dog Street Press, LLC. An editor used AI tools to help create this report. (View our AI policy)Subscribe(Affiliate link: we receive a portion of each purchase.)Buy me a coffee | Leave a tip on PayPal | Tees on EtsyBluesky | YouTube | Facebook | XNeed a speaker?CommentsWilliamsburg Independent updatesNews, investigative reporting and commentary for Williamsburg, James City County and York County Virginia.News, investigative reporting and commentary for Williamsburg, James City County and York County Virginia.SubscribeListen onSubstack AppRSS FeedAppears in episodeWilliamsburg IndependentRecent EpisodesDeveloper requests rezoning for 250 luxury apartments in Quarterpath areaSep 1 • Williamsburg IndependentJames City reduces Flock license plate camera data retention periodAug 28 • Williamsburg IndependentChesapeake Bay Board approves several shoreline projects including riprap workAug 26 • Williamsburg IndependentVirginia allows more manufactured housing but exempts historic areasAug 25 • Williamsburg IndependentW&M and the DOJ; July hotel data mixed; York Schools' military grantAug 23 • Williamsburg IndependentDOJ hasn’t disclosed how it became aware of alleged race-based violations at W&MAug 22 • Williamsburg IndependentWilliamsburg hotel rates rose in July despite dip in room demandAug 21 • Williamsburg IndependentYork schools win $15.5 million federal grant for facility upgradesAug 19 • Williamsburg Independent