Tag: Florida Legislature
Opposition Grows to Florida Property Tax Amendment as November Vote Nears
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Opposition to Florida Amendment 3 is intensifying as the November election approaches, with a growing coalition...
Judge Hears Challenge to Florida Property Tax Amendment Ballot Language
Editor's Note (Updated Aug. 4, 2026)Following the hearing detailed below, Leon County Circuit Judge Angela Dempsey ruled that the...
What Florida’s New Data Center Law Means for Homeowners, Taxpayers and Local Communities
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As artificial intelligence and cloud computing drive demand for massive data centers across the country, Florida...
DeSantis Seeks Terrorist Designation for CAIR Florida, Muslim Brotherhood and Antifa Under New State Law
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that Florida is moving to designate CAIR Florida, the Muslim Brotherhood, and Antifa as...
DeSantis Signs $117.6 Billion Florida Budget, Vetoes Nearly $800 Million in Spending
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed Florida's $117.6 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year after...
DeSantis Expands Protections for Florida Police With New Officer Safety Law
Florida law enforcement officers will receive expanded legal protections under a new law signed Tuesday by Gov. Ron DeSantis,...
Florida Lawmakers Approve Trump, Charlie Kirk Road Designations; Bill Heads to DeSantis
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida lawmakers have approved legislation that would designate roadways in South Florida in honor of President...
House Advances DeSantis Property Tax Plan While Shielding School Funding
A Florida House committee has advanced Gov. Ron DeSantis' property tax proposal while adding new protections for public school...
Florida Legislature Sends Major Homestead Tax Cut Amendment to November Ballot
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida voters are one step closer to deciding the future of property taxes after the Legislature...
New Florida Laws Taking Effect July 1: What Residents Need to Know
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Nearly 100 new Florida laws are scheduled to take effect on July 1, bringing changes that...
DeSantis Calls Special Session to Slash Property Taxes for Florida Homeowners
TAMPA, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis has called a special session of the Florida Legislature to consider one of...
Florida Passes $114.5B Budget as DeSantis Threatens New Veto Cuts
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida's Legislature passed a $114.5 billion state budget Friday — but the drama is far from...