property taxes

Florida voters will be deciding if they will help public school districts cover costs this election season.

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.

Nearly half of the state's 67 school districts are asking voters to approve higher property taxes.

Under the plan, homeowners whose primary home has a taxable value of $150 thousand or less would pay property taxes only for schools starting next year. That value would go up to $250 thousand in 2028.

Gov. Ron DeSantis will ask lawmakers to schedule a referendum in November to gradually eliminate most property taxes.

As Florida lawmakers negotiate the state budget, tensions are escalating between Gov. Ron DeSantis and House Speaker Daniel Perez.