CBS News Miami’s Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with the Democratic leader of the Florida Senate, Lori Berman, about the governor’s plan to try and eliminate
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis calls House approach to property taxes a political game
Gov. Ron DeSantis late Wednesday dismissed a series of proposed constitutional amendments released last week by the Florida House to cut property taxes. DeSantis, who
Florida lawmakers weigh major property tax cuts, giving homeowners new hope
Florida lawmakers are weighing sweeping proposals to slash property taxes for homeowners, a move that could reshape how cities fund essential services and offer relief
Property taxes to take center stage when Florida Legislature convenes in 2026
Property taxes in Florida will likely take center stage when the legislature convenes in January. CBS News Miami’s Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with State Representative
Florida local governments defend spending as state pushes for property tax cuts
Local government officials Tuesday offered some pushback against state efforts to cut property taxes and question city and county spending. With a Florida House panel
Florida House panel explores property tax cuts, weighs impact on local governments
A Florida House panel Monday began a two-day review of property taxes as it looks at potential changes that could have a major impact on
Miami-Dade property appraiser urges local governments to lower taxes as market stabilizes
Miami-Dade’s property appraiser is calling on local governments to lower property taxes for homeowners. Tomás Regalado said the county’s slowing real estate market no longer
DeSantis threatens veto over sales-tax cut, escalates feud with House Speaker Perez
Potentially throwing a wrench into the budget process, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday threatened to veto a plan that would include lowering the state sales
Florida House proposes sales tax cut, ends 16-year tradition of tax holidays
For the first time in 16 years, the state wouldn’t offer sales-tax “holidays” under a House proposal that calls for an overall cut in sales
Cook County corrects tax roll error after $444M undervaluation
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi has fixed hundreds of property misclassifications after a months-long audit, but questions remain over how many errors are still unresolved.