A 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.
The 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.
A 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.
From 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.
After 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.
Former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner, a Jacksonville Republican now running for governor, kicked off what he’s calling his “Affordability Now” tour this week in Northeast Florida, arguing that everyday costs have outpaced Floridians’ ability to keep up.
During a news conference Wednesday in St. Augustine, News4JAX was able to ask Gov. Ron DeSantis about how he plans to improve affordability for Floridians.
The 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.
Some of the biggest tax changes in years could hit your federal return right now. From untaxed tips and overtime to a new incentive for new-car buyers, to a bigger child tax credit, Consumer Reports breaks down what it means for you, and what to do if you end up owing Uncle Sam.
St. 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.
Although you have until April to file your 2025 taxes, some big changes you could see this year mean you should probably start sooner than later getting everything together.
This Number of the Week is also an #AskJAXTDY. Jacksonville Today reader Jane G. wonders what happens to the money Duval Schools collects from property taxes.
Byron Donalds, Florida Representative and GOP candidate for governor endorsed by President Donald Trump, recently discussed key issues shaping the state’s future, including immigration enforcement, property taxes, and vaccination policies.
The property tax debate is center stage at this year’s 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.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ term ends this year, and several candidates are already busy with their campaigns to replace him — including one man who’s promising a 50% “Sin Tax.”
A contentious debate over property taxes is at the heart of this year’s legislative session, which is set to begin Tuesday in Tallahassee.
Just one day before Florida’s 2026 legislative session begins in Tallahassee, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a notable decrease in statewide homeowners’ insurance premiums, which comes as the governor prepares for his “State of the State Address,” which is scheduled for Tuesday. In response, Jacksonville-based State Representative Angie Nixon held an online rebuttal to the governor’s press conference. Joined by healthcare workers, parents, and former Florida representatives, Nixon argued that the governor’s policies are not benefiting working families in Florida.
From changing vaccine requirements to eliminating property taxes, the upcoming Florida Legislative Session is expected to be a hectic 60 days for state lawmakers.
A 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 state’s affordability crisis.
A 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.
A 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.
Gov. Ron DeSantis late Wednesday dismissed a series of proposed constitutional amendments released last week by the Florida House to cut property taxes.
Property 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.
Jacksonville’s $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. Here’s how it all unfolded
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.
Florida’s 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.
Glynn County’s Hotel/Motel Tax will rise from 5% to 7% beginning July 1, 2025, following the signing of House Bill 732 by Gov. Brian Kemp on May 1. The new rate applies to all qualifying room nights starting July 1, even if reservations were made or prepaid before that date.
News4JAX political analyst and head of the Jacksonville University Public Policy Institute Rick Mullaney joins me for this week’s episode of “Politics & Power” to break down all the issues in the president’s first 100 days.
Florida lawmakers are still nowhere close to agreeing on a budget for the next fiscal year. That means the legislative session that was supposed to wrap up Friday will not end on time.
The Internal Revenue Service extended the tax deadline to May 1 for all of Florida and Georgia due to the hurricanes that affected the states.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Monday morning to call for immediate property tax relief for homestead owners.
