What is the Baker Act? How does it work in Florida?
Minutes after a pickup truck smashed into a beach ramp tollbooth June 1 in Daytona Beach Shores, killing…
Florida voters to decide on homestead exemption increase in November
WE’LL SEE YOU WITH EVERYTHING COMING UP IN JUST A FEW MINUTES, GUYS. ALL RIGHT CHRIS, THANK YOU.…
Commissioner shares specifics on impact property tax cuts could have on Leon County services
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Florida lawmakers sent a revised plan that will slash property taxes to the ballot.…
Florida Legislature approves DeSantis property tax cut plan for November ballot
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida lawmakers on Tuesday approved a sweeping tax cut for homestead property owners pushed by…
Jacksonville-area leaders voice concerns as Florida Legislature passes property tax cut proposal
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – From Democratic Mayor Donna Deegan to Republican controlled Clay County, leaders across the Jacksonville area…
Lawmakers vote to overhaul Florida property taxes, measure heads to November ballot
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) – An overhaul of Florida’s tax system is headed to voters in…
Florida Legislature OKs tweaked property tax amendment for November ballot
Bill increases homestead property tax exemption to $150,000 in 2027 Florida State Capitol (WJXT, WJXT) The Florida House…
Florida graduates, want a career with purpose? Try teaching
Young people today face a crisis of purpose. A 2023 report from the Harvard Graduate School of Education…
Florida lawmakers tweak Gov. Ron DeSantis’ property tax cut proposal ahead of floor votes
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – After hours of debate, a major property tax cut plan devised by Gov. Ron DeSantis…
Florida lawmakers push new property tax proposal. Here’s what it does
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The latest property tax special session is underway, and state lawmakers have already begun filing…
Why Florida has to lead on water, resilience and climate
By Florida state Rep. Anna V. Eskamani In a state bordered on three sides by water, Floridians understand…
Here are all the new Florida laws taking effect next month
ORLANDO, Fla. – Well over 100 new pieces of legislation have now been signed into law by Florida…