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Florida lawmakers to debate property tax phaseout at special session

A plan to phase out property taxes for Florida homeowners will be hashed out in a special session next week. Lawmakers will convene Monday to discuss a proposal put forth by Gov. Ron DeSantis that would exempt the first $250,

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In property tax debate, how will Florida define core school services?

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Property taxes already low in Escambia, Santa Rosa amid Florida debate

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Florida property tax proposal could cut millions from Bay Area city and county budgets

Florida’s proposed property tax overhaul would raise the homestead exemption from $50,000 to $250,000, potentially reducing taxes for many homeowners but cutting local revenue.

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Schools, police risk losing revenue under DeSantis property tax plan

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DeSantis’ property tax plan is different than what was described

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Teachers union on property tax plan: ‘The stakes for public education are enormous’

“The stakes for public education are enormous. Local funding accounts for roughly 46% of the Florida Education Finance Program statewide, and in some districts the local share approaches 90%. Homestea...

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St. Petersburg would lose $75M with hiked homestead property tax break

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DeSantis pushes plan to sharply cut Florida property taxes

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Republican candidates for Florida's Second Congressional District find much to agree on

Six of the seven GOP contenders were on hand for the Capital Tiger Bay Club debate, moderated by Tallahassee Democrat News Director Jim Rosica.

Space Coast Daily

Florida Property Tax Elimination Debate Expands as Questions Grow Over Proposed 5% Real Estate Transaction Fee

The debate surrounding Florida property taxes continues to intensify as lawmakers explore some of the most aggressive tax reform proposals the state has seen in decades.

AOL

Florida insurance costs up for debate as lawmakers return

(The Center Square) – Florida’s insurance market has stabilized in recent years as more companies entered the state and others lowered costs. But homeowners and drivers are still paying some of the highest rates in the nation, and the affordability ...

Independent Florida Alligator

OPINION: Florida's debate problem: How FCDI is failing students

The Florida Forensics League state tournament is generally considered the premier speech and debate championship for Sunshine State residents. This year, though, my students told me it felt like a glorified local meet. Before I became a coach, I competed ...

WFLA News Channel 8

Florida student debate award renamed to honor activist Charlie Kirk

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — As Florida high school students gear up for the annual debate and speech competition this spring, the 1st place prize just got a new name, the “Kirk award,” honoring the life of late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who ...