property tax

A new round of sniping has emerged between city and county commissioners over the fire fee, which the City increased last year against the wishes of county leaders.

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.

Leon County Commission Chair Christian Caban says an independent review has found the City of Tallahassee’s Fire Services Fund has been mismanaged.

Florida TaxWatch launched its Property Tax Research Center to help clear up any confusion on the Amendment 3 property tax proposal that voters will decide on Nov. 3.

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

In his decision, Leon County circuit judge David Frank wrote the title, “Save Our Homes from Excessive Property Taxes,” sounds like a political slogan and doesn’t meet the state’s fair or neutral requirements.

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.

Florida lawmakers will convene for a special session next week. It does not include work on the state budget or property tax cuts pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

House lawmakers have passed a sweeping property tax plan. The Senate isn't on board but has yet to share its own plan.