Round 2: Florida AG rewrites property tax cut ballot summary after judgeās order
Read full article: Round 2: Florida AG rewrites property tax cut ballot summary after judgeās orderFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Thursday released a redraft of the ballot summary of Amendment 3, the large property tax cut measure pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
What needs to change after judge orders Florida property tax amendment must be reworded for ballot?
Read full article: What needs to change after judge orders Florida property tax amendment must be reworded for ballot?Jeffrey Brandes, founder of the Florida Policy Project, joined us on The Morning Show to talk about ways Amendment 3 needs to be reworded so people know exactly what they are voting for.
Florida property tax amendment is misleading, must be rewritten, judge rules
Read full article: Florida property tax amendment is misleading, must be rewritten, judge rulesThe proposed property tax amendment that is supposed to go before voters in November is misleading, a Florida judge ruled Tuesday.
News4JAX I-TEAM finds more than 24,000 Duval homeowners may be missing out on property tax savings
Read full article: News4JAX I-TEAM finds more than 24,000 Duval homeowners may be missing out on property tax savingsMore than 24,000 Duval County homeowners who appear to potentially qualify for Floridaās homestead exemption have not filed for the tax-saving benefit, according to a News4JAX I-TEAM analysis.
City Council approves sending 1-mill renewal decision to voters following controversial finance committee delay
Read full article: City Council approves sending 1-mill renewal decision to voters following controversial finance committee delayVoters will get to decide on extending Duval County Schoolsā 1-mill property tax referendum this November after a delay from the City Council finance committee caused public outcry last week.
Property tax changes now up to Florida voters: Hereās what your ballot will say
Read full article: Property tax changes now up to Florida voters: Hereās what your ballot will sayA sweeping tax cut for homestead property owners pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis now waits for voters to act in November. But what exactly will be on your ballot?
Florida property tax overhaul sparks concern in St. Johns County; Commissioner says county could face budget squeeze
Read full article: Florida property tax overhaul sparks concern in St. Johns County; Commissioner says county could face budget squeezeSaint Johns County officials are raising alarms about the recently proposed state constitutional amendment regarding property taxes
Duval Schools property tax renewal stalls at city council amid Tallahassee tax cut debate
Read full article: Duval Schools property tax renewal stalls at city council amid Tallahassee tax cut debateA Jacksonville City Council finance committee has delayed a vote on whether to send Duval County Schools' 1-mill property tax renewal to the November ballot, drawing pushback from teachers, parents, and city leaders.
Analyzing potential relief from Florida property tax cut proposal vs. impact to local governments
Read full article: Analyzing potential relief from Florida property tax cut proposal vs. impact to local governmentsThe Florida property tax cut plan backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis is awaiting the voters' final say. Rick Mullaney, News4JAX political analyst and head of the Jacksonville University Public Policy Institute, joined us on The Morning Show to discuss the potential relief from rising property bills, but also the impact of forcing cities and counties to cut services or shift costs.
āTallahassee has crept inā: Property tax plan heads to voters as local leaders warn of impact on police and fire funding
Read full article: āTallahassee has crept inā: Property tax plan heads to voters as local leaders warn of impact on police and fire fundingA sweeping Florida property tax overhaul now headed to the November ballot is drawing growing concern from local leaders who warn it could reshape how cities and counties fund essential services like police, fire rescue and emergency response.
Jacksonville-area leaders voice concerns as Florida Legislature passes property tax cut proposal
Read full article: Jacksonville-area leaders voice concerns as Florida Legislature passes property tax cut proposalFrom Democratic Mayor Donna Deegan to Republican controlled Clay County, leaders across the Jacksonville area are voicing concerns about local budget reductions that could result from a major property tax cut plan devised by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida lawmakers tweak Gov. Ron DeSantisā property tax cut proposal ahead of floor votes
Read full article: Florida lawmakers tweak Gov. Ron DeSantisā property tax cut proposal ahead of floor votesAfter hours of debate, a major property tax cut plan devised by Gov. Ron DeSantis was changed by lawmakers Monday ahead of scheduled floor votes Tuesday.
āHere we come!ā DeSantis reveals when Florida lawmakers may tackle property taxes
Read full article: āHere we come!ā DeSantis reveals when Florida lawmakers may tackle property taxesAfter over a year of crusading for property tax cuts, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said they may finally be coming.
āYouāre going to have something on the ballotā: Gov. DeSantis pushes Florida property tax cuts as key affordability fix
Read full article: āYouāre going to have something on the ballotā: Gov. DeSantis pushes Florida property tax cuts as key affordability fixDuring a news conference Wednesday in St. Augustine, News4JAX was able to ask Gov. Ron DeSantis about how he plans to improve affordability for Floridians.
Politics & Power: Floridaās high-stakes property tax gamble
Read full article: Politics & Power: Floridaās high-stakes property tax gambleThe coming year will reveal how much risk Floridians are willing to accept for lower property taxes, whether they support replacing lost revenue with higher consumption or targeted taxes, and how they want to balance local autonomy with state oversight.
St. Augustine commissioners to discuss potential impacts of proposed property tax changes
Read full article: St. Augustine commissioners to discuss potential impacts of proposed property tax changesSt. Augustine commissioners will hold a special meeting later this month to discuss the potential impacts of proposed property tax changes that are currently under consideration by the Florida Legislature.
NUMBER OF THE WEEK | #AskJAXTDY: Property tax spending on schools?
Read full article: NUMBER OF THE WEEK | #AskJAXTDY: Property tax spending on schools?This Number of the Week is also an #AskJAXTDY.Ā Jacksonville TodayĀ reader Jane G. wonders what happens to the money Duval Schools collects from property taxes.
Byron Donalds speaks in Ponte Vedra on Florida immigration enforcement, property taxes, vaccine mandates
Read full article: Byron Donalds speaks in Ponte Vedra on Florida immigration enforcement, property taxes, vaccine mandatesByron Donalds, Florida Representative and GOP candidate for governor endorsed by President Donald Trump, recently discussed key issues shaping the stateās future, including immigration enforcement, property taxes, and vaccination policies.
Expert weighs in on property taxes debate as it takes center stage at this yearās legislative session
Read full article: Expert weighs in on property taxes debate as it takes center stage at this yearās legislative sessionThe property tax debate is center stage at this yearās legislative session in Tallahassee. People in favor of cutting property taxes say it will provide relief and allow for true home ownership. Those against the move worry it will put an undue burden on cities and affect the ability to fund essential services for schools, police, fire, and rescue.
Floridaās legislative session kicks off Tuesday with property taxes topping the agenda
Read full article: Floridaās legislative session kicks off Tuesday with property taxes topping the agendaA contentious debate over property taxes is at the heart of this yearās legislative session, which is set to begin Tuesday in Tallahassee.
āToo expensive for Floridiansā: Jacksonville rep pushes back against DeSantis ahead of his āState of the Stateā address
Read full article: āToo expensive for Floridiansā: Jacksonville rep pushes back against DeSantis ahead of his āState of the Stateā addressJust one day before Floridaās 2026 legislative session begins in Tallahassee, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a notable decrease in statewide homeownersā insurance premiums, which comes as the governor prepares for his āState of the State Address,ā which is scheduled for Tuesday. In response, Jacksonville-based State Representative Angie Nixon held an online rebuttal to the governorās press conference. Joined by healthcare workers, parents, and former Florida representatives, Nixon argued that the governorās policies are not benefiting working families in Florida.
From lowering the age to buy guns to vaccine mandates: Hereās what Florida lawmakers will consider at upcoming session
Read full article: From lowering the age to buy guns to vaccine mandates: Hereās what Florida lawmakers will consider at upcoming sessionFrom changing vaccine requirements to eliminating property taxes, the upcoming Florida Legislative Session is expected to be a hectic 60 days for state lawmakers.
Eliminating Florida property taxes could spike home prices 9% and deepen affordability crisis, experts warn
Read full article: Eliminating Florida property taxes could spike home prices 9% and deepen affordability crisis, experts warnA fast-moving proposal backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to eliminate property taxes on owner-occupied homes is drawing mixed reactions from Floridians and fresh warnings from housing experts who say the plan could worsen the stateās affordability crisis.
Florida House committee advances property tax cut proposals previously scrutinized by DeSantis
Read full article: Florida House committee advances property tax cut proposals previously scrutinized by DeSantisA series of proposals aimed at eliminating or reducing non-school homestead property taxes advanced out of a House committee on Thursday, as local-government officials warned about having to decrease services because of potentially billions of dollars in lost revenue.
UNF Poll: Housing costs ranked most important problem facing Florida; voters divided over eliminating property taxes
Read full article: UNF Poll: Housing costs ranked most important problem facing Florida; voters divided over eliminating property taxesA new University of North Florida Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) poll found that housing costs and property taxes are the most important problems facing Florida.
DeSantis dismisses property tax proposals brought forth by Florida House, calls approach āpolitical gameā
Read full article: DeSantis dismisses property tax proposals brought forth by Florida House, calls approach āpolitical gameāGov. Ron DeSantis late Wednesday dismissed a series of proposed constitutional amendments released last week by the Florida House to cut property taxes.
Florida lawmakers propose multiple property tax changes, emphasize leaving choices up to voters
Read full article: Florida lawmakers propose multiple property tax changes, emphasize leaving choices up to votersProperty taxes have been a major topic of discussion in Florida this year. In a recent memo, Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez addressed the hot topic and revealed that several House members filed a series of joint resolutions and a bill aimed at property tax relief. The proposals build on the work of the select committee tasked by Gov. DeSantis to find solutions to property tax reform.
One vote changed everything: Jacksonville City Council passes $2B budget after 13-hour deadlock
Read full article: One vote changed everything: Jacksonville City Council passes $2B budget after 13-hour deadlockJacksonvilleās $2 billion budget passed after nearly 14 hours of debate and a last-minute vote change from Councilman Will Lahnen. The meeting included heated discussion over a controversial bath of amendments and a narrow vote to cut property taxes. Hereās how it all unfolded
2 Camden County commissioners say theyāre against plan to raise property taxes by more than 18%
Read full article: 2 Camden County commissioners say theyāre against plan to raise property taxes by more than 18%The Camden County Board of Commissioners announced last week that it has tentatively agreed to adopt new millage rates for 2025 that would increase property taxes.
CFO says Jacksonville has overtaxed its residents by $200M. Mayor Deegan says he didnāt show his work
Read full article: CFO says Jacksonville has overtaxed its residents by $200M. Mayor Deegan says he didnāt show his workFloridaās Chief Financial Officer visited Jacksonville on Wednesday and made a big claim, saying the city has overtaxed its residents by more than $200 million over the past five years.
Gov. DeSantis calls on Florida Legislature to direct $5 billion for property tax relief
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis calls on Florida Legislature to direct $5 billion for property tax reliefFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Monday morning to call for immediate property tax relief for homestead owners.
DeSantis again expresses support for reducing or eliminating property taxes during State of the State address
Read full article: DeSantis again expresses support for reducing or eliminating property taxes during State of the State addressGov. Ron DeSantis and other Republicans recently have floated the idea of eliminating or reducing local-government property taxes.
Florida lawmakers to consider ordering study on impacts of eliminating property taxes
Read full article: Florida lawmakers to consider ordering study on impacts of eliminating property taxesA Senate Republican on Tuesday filed a proposal that would lead to studying the possibility of eliminating property taxes in Florida.
QUESTION: What do you think about raising property taxes for teacher raises?
Read full article: QUESTION: What do you think about raising property taxes for teacher raises?A local community group spoke out Friday in front of the Duval County School Board asking the community to support raising property taxes for teacher raises.
