Jeff Brandes: Florida’s property tax revolution needs a kill switch
Florida is about to perform open-heart surgery on its tax system amid a housing market already under stress.…
Jose Alvarez receives Legislative Appreciation Award from Florida League of Cities
Democratic Rep. Jose Alvarez is dusting off the mantle for a recently bestowed honor from the Florida League…
House panel OKs bill to weaken local land use control, curb review fees, examine ending Miami-Dade’s UDB
Legislation is advancing that would restrain local land-use authority, curb construction fees and order a state study on…
Randy Maggard is back with bill promoting water pollution
This is such an exciting time of year for us Florida columnists! The 2026 Legislative Session begins next…
Florida lawmakers consider tax changes; study highlights rural concerns | State
Florida state lawmakers are considering proposals that could eliminate homestead taxes in the state. The possibility of this…
Ending property taxes would unevenly drain budgets, hit residential communities hardest
Eliminating homestead property taxes in Florida would trigger steep, uneven revenue losses for municipalities statewide, with smaller and…
Property tax cuts, elimination would hit Florida’s rural communities hardest
A new study by the Florida League of Cities warns that eliminating or slashing property taxes would hit…
Eliminating or slashing property taxes would deeply undermine city services in Florida
A new study from the Florida League of Cities details how eliminating or sharply reducing homestead property taxes…