1+ week, 2+ day ago   (303+ words) A coalition of voting-rights organizations has filed a federal lawsuit challenging portions of Florida's new elections law (HB 991), arguing that the measure imposes voting restrictions that conflict with federal law and could prevent eligible citizens from registering to vote. The…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (206+ words) QUINCY, Fla. -- As Florida voters weigh a potential change in state law that could drastically reduce or eliminate property tax payments, some local governments are already moving ahead with tax cuts and looking for ways to make up the difference....

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (391+ words) From property taxes to insurance rates, the cost of living in Florida is top of mind for voters as they elect a new governor in November because Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is term-limited. Republican Congressman Byron Donalds’ new campaign ad…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (607+ words) Florida public hospitals and health care districts could lose $323 million over three years if voters approve a constitutional amendment slashing property taxes, according to a new study. Those cuts could mean less care, longer wait times and less money for…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (740+ words) The Palm Coast City Council’s $17 million Town Center land purchase generated significant discussion during its Sept. 9 budget hearing, as council members debated how much of the city’s reserves should be used to pay for the property and how much should…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (1082+ words) Amendment 3 would increase Florida’s homestead exemption for non-school property taxes to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028. If Amendment 3 passes in November, it would reduce taxes for many homeowners. However, it would also cut revenue for cities, counties and other local taxing authorities....

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (494+ words) NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida gubernatorial candidate Frank Russo today strengthened his proposed tax plan after hearing directly from small business owners and residents, raising the taxable threshold so the proposal more clearly draws revenue from Florida's wealthiest…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (443+ words) linknky.com Florence City Council approved a significant reduction in the city’s property tax rate at its September 1 meeting, continuing a three-year effort by Mayor Julie Aubuchon and Florence City Council to lower tax rates while maintaining the high quality…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (474+ words) In largely formal and procedural votes, Jacksonville City Council gave initial approval Sept. 8 not to change the city’s property tax rate and to cut $22.91 million out of Mayor Donna Deegan’s recommended $2.02 billion budget. Council voted 15-2 on setting the city’s millage…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (421+ words) A Florida Realtors group has announced its support of Amendment 3 on the general election ballot this November. TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Realtors trade group is getting behind Amendment 3, the major property tax cut on the November ballot, putting $10 million to support…...