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Amendment 3 will save many homeowners money — but also cost local governments. Gov. Ron DeSantis says a special session before his term ends will figure out the details.

Amendment 3 would reduce most property taxes on primary residences — potentially at a significant cost to local governments.

Albritton voted for the measure in a special session in June, but he warns that rural communities should be protected from any large slash in revenues.

The calculator shows potential budget cuts if the proposed constitutional amendment passes. The expected cuts total just under $14 billion in the first two years.

Amendment 3 could save homeowners money on property taxes. But a new report warns it could also mean less funding for programs serving children and families.

On "The Florida Roundup," Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods talked about how tax cuts could potentially affect public safety across the state.

Public safety groups are warning voters about the property tax cut amendment that will appear on ballots this November.

Three groups of plaintiffs contend the title and ballot summary approved by the GOP-led Legislature in June uses “emotional and political rhetoric” designed to sway voters.

Republicans say property taxes have gotten too high. Local governments are concerned the attempt to reduce them would harm their ability to provide important services.

Property Appraiser Shawna Beach recently offered assistance to her county's legislative delegation as the Florida House is weighing various options for property tax relief.