Taxes
Palm Bay lowers proposed millage rate while officials warn of potential impact from property tax amendment
Read full article: Palm Bay lowers proposed millage rate while officials warn of potential impact from property tax amendmentPalm Bay commissioners voted to lower the proposed millage rate for next year while discussing how a proposed property tax amendment on the November ballot could affect city services and future budgets.
Deltona considers new fire assessment fee amid property tax concerns
Read full article: Deltona considers new fire assessment fee amid property tax concernsDeltona city leaders are moving quickly to establish a new fire assessment fee, bracing for a potential multimillion-dollar hit to the city’s budget if a statewide constitutional amendment passes in November.
New Smyrna Beach considers fire assessment fee amid concerns over potential property tax revenue losses
Read full article: New Smyrna Beach considers fire assessment fee amid concerns over potential property tax revenue lossesNew Smyrna Beach city leaders are considering a new fire assessment fee as they prepare for the potential loss of millions of dollars in property tax revenue if a proposed statewide constitutional amendment is approved by voters in November.
Sanford considers possible fire assessment fee for third time as property tax reform looms
Read full article: Sanford considers possible fire assessment fee for third time as property tax reform loomsSanford has been down this road before — twice, in fact. Now, with a sweeping Florida property tax reform measure headed to voters this November, city leaders are once again weighing whether a fire assessment fee is the answer to a looming budget crisis.
Back-to-school tax holiday kicks off this month in Florida. Here’s what to grab
Read full article: Back-to-school tax holiday kicks off this month in Florida. Here’s what to grabOver 100 new laws took effect this week, including one that brings a couple of tax holidays to the Sunshine State this year.
DeSantis signs $117.6 billion Florida budget, vetoes millions in Central Florida projects
Read full article: DeSantis signs $117.6 billion Florida budget, vetoes millions in Central Florida projectsGov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida’s $117.6 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, highlighting investments in education, transportation and law enforcement while vetoing more than $800 million in projects statewide, including several in Central Florida.
Central Florida cities discuss budget against the backdrop of potential property tax reform
Read full article: Central Florida cities discuss budget against the backdrop of potential property tax reformBudget discussions are underway across Central Florida as local governments prepare for a possible major shift in property tax revenue.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs new Florida property tax law. Here’s what to know
Read full article: Gov. Ron DeSantis signs new Florida property tax law. Here’s what to knowFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a new bill into law that may have a major impact on local governments trying to raise property taxes.
Ocoee considers fire fee hike to offset potential property tax losses
Read full article: Ocoee considers fire fee hike to offset potential property tax lossesWith the state pushing sweeping property tax reform, the city of Ocoee is crafting a contingency plan to protect its budget, and it involves revisiting how residents pay for fire services. Commissioners are voting tonight to adopt the amended and restated initial assessment resolution and set a public hearing for Aug. 18 before the final vote.
St. Cloud to discuss potential impact of property tax reform as amendment heads to November ballot
Read full article: St. Cloud to discuss potential impact of property tax reform as amendment heads to November ballotSt. Cloud is holding a workshop to discuss “Property Tax Reform Impacts and City Fees" as a proposed amendment on tax reform heads to the November ballot. The workshop is at 2:30 p.m. at St. Cloud City Hall today.
Florida property tax amendment draws lawsuit
Read full article: Florida property tax amendment draws lawsuitTwo former local elected officials and a nonprofit group filed suit Thursday in Leon County Circuit Court against the property tax cut amendment placed on the November ballot by lawmakers, alleging it is misleading.
Here’s what was cut from Florida Gov. DeSantis’ property tax proposal
Read full article: Here’s what was cut from Florida Gov. DeSantis’ property tax proposalAfter state lawmakers approved a tweaked version of a new property tax amendment last week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to social media to highlight the differences between his plan and theirs.
Local governments warn of revenue losses under Florida tax proposal
Read full article: Local governments warn of revenue losses under Florida tax proposalCity leaders in Ocoee are warning that a proposed amendment aimed at lowering property taxes for Florida homeowners could significantly reduce local government revenue and lead to difficult budget decisions affecting public services.
Florida Legislature OKs tweaked property tax amendment for November ballot
Read full article: Florida Legislature OKs tweaked property tax amendment for November ballotThe Florida House and Senate passed a tweaked version of a major proposal to cut local property taxes on Tuesday. The bill increases the current $50,000 exemption on homestead property taxes to $150,000 for 2027, and to $250,000 in 2028. The exemption will not apply to school district taxes.
Florida homebuyers can face property tax ‘sticker shock’ after purchase. Here’s why
Read full article: Florida homebuyers can face property tax ‘sticker shock’ after purchase. Here’s whyYou buy a home in Florida that you saw online. The site says estimated property taxes are around $4,000. But when you get your first property tax bill, the cost may be thousands of dollars more. Why? Because the sites don't factor in Florida's Save Our Homes benefit, which doesn't stay when the home is sold, according to Orange County's property appraiser.
‘Hoping that sound minds prevail:’ Seminole tax collector, property appraiser keeping close eye on special session
Read full article: ‘Hoping that sound minds prevail:’ Seminole tax collector, property appraiser keeping close eye on special sessionThe Seminole County Property Appraiser estimates that the governor’s property tax proposal would result in a reduction of $409 million in tax revenue for the county.
DeSantis calls a Florida special session on property taxes, set for Monday
Read full article: DeSantis calls a Florida special session on property taxes, set for MondayLawmakers will stay in Tallahassee a little longer after Gov. Ron DeSantis called a special session to pass a property tax amendment for the November ballot. The session is expected to start on Monday.
$60M project in St. Cloud sparks debate over growth, small-town charm
Read full article: $60M project in St. Cloud sparks debate over growth, small-town charmSt. Cloud leaders have defended a $60 million mixed-use development planned for downtown after criticism on social media about how the city is growing too much.
CFO’s visit to Orange County prompts viewer questions about Alligator Alcatraz spending
Read full article: CFO’s visit to Orange County prompts viewer questions about Alligator Alcatraz spendingAfter News 6 posted on Facebook about CFO Blaise Ingoglia’s visit, many viewers expressed a similar sentiment: “What about Alligator Alcatraz?”
Florida CFO again takes aim at Orange County for ‘excessive, wasteful spending’
Read full article: Florida CFO again takes aim at Orange County for ‘excessive, wasteful spending’In an appearance in Orange County Wednesday, Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia criticized the county government's spending, calling it "excessive" and "wasteful."
Florida Gov. DeSantis says ‘we’ll never fix the mess’ without these 2 amendments
Read full article: Florida Gov. DeSantis says ‘we’ll never fix the mess’ without these 2 amendmentsOn Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to social media to once again broach a pair of issues that he argues can potentially fix issues in the U.S. Congress.
Dollars & Sense: What a federal gas tax holiday actually means for your wallet
Read full article: Dollars & Sense: What a federal gas tax holiday actually means for your walletEarlier this week, President Donald Trump told CBS News he has a goal of suspending the federal gas tax “for a period of time.” Trump’s comments come as gas prices have surged since the U.S. and Israel entered a war against Iran on Feb. 28, 2026.
POLITICALLY MOTIVATED: Gas tax savings debunked, progress on Florida budget and new details on property tax relief
Read full article: POLITICALLY MOTIVATED: Gas tax savings debunked, progress on Florida budget and new details on property tax reliefGimmick or gamechanger? The debate over suspending the state and federal gas tax, the real issues dividing the Florida legislature as they work on a budget and new details on Governor Desantis' elusive plan to eliminate property taxes.