On Thursday, Florida House lawmakers finally approved a new bill that would completely remove non-school property taxes from homes across the state.
The Florida House voted Thursday to ask voters to eliminate all homestead property taxes. The uncertainty has local governments such as Winter Park contemplating a bleak future if the cuts become reality. Property taxes assessed on homesteaded property make up about $19 million — roughly half of the city’s annual property tax revenue — and more than 20% of total annual revenue,
This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis left Florida to ask another state for help pushing forward a new national amendment.
Shortly after Gov. Ron DeSantis created Florida’s new Department of Government Efficiency last year to promote “efficient, effective, transparent and responsive government”, DOGE auditors crisscrossed the state demanding that cities and counties turn over their spending records.
Property taxes continue to be a discussion across Florida, as talks in Tallahassee focus on possible reforms.
With the discussion around property tax cuts hitting a fever pitch in Florida, a new report shows which counties have imposed the highest levies statewide.
After grabbing headlines for his proposals last month, one Florida gubernatorial candidate has now unveiled a new strategy: the dating app Tinder.
In an interview with News 6, Republican candidate for Florida governor, Rep. Byron Donalds, signaled his support for ICE's immigration crackdown, criticized ICE protesters, and pushed to repeal property taxes, and more.
Property tax cuts are one of the biggest themes of this year's Legislative session. But it has critics wondering: how do we replace those funds?
After calling for a hefty "Sin Tax" last week, a candidate gunning for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' job is now pushing for mandatory uniforms in public schools.
It’s a conversation Orange County voters have heard before — and one that has failed at the ballot box multiple times: a proposed sales tax increase. But county leaders say this latest discussion may look different than past attempts.
Starting in April, Florida plans to ban soda, candy, and other items deemed sugary junk food from SNAP benefits—joining more than a dozen other states pushing for similar restrictions.
Another two property tax proposals were filed on Wednesday, adding to the growing list of plans that lawmakers want to put in front of voters next year.
With the discussion around property tax cuts hitting a fever pitch in Florida, a new report shows which counties have imposed the highest levies statewide.
Disney has filed roughly a dozen lawsuits against Orange County over what it has described as “excessive” assessments on several of its properties.
This week, four proposed constitutional amendments in Florida took another step closer toward becoming reality after getting approved by lawmakers.
DeSantis has been a vocal supporter for property tax reform. But this week, he put his foot down on providing relief to seniors alone.
President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks.
How should the tax revenue generated from tourists be spent in Orange County? That is a question that has been at the center of a debate for years.
As Thanksgiving approaches, thousands of Central Florida families are bracing for the holiday with empty cupboards and little hope for relief, as the federal government’s shutdown of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits stretches into a second week, leaving many anxious and local food pantries overwhelmed.
Amid a string of critical audits across the state, Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia heaped praise on the city of Orlando for its spending habits during a Friday news conference.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is officially launching his campaign for Florida governor, but there is already another Democrat in the race: former Florida Congressman David Jolly.
