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As DeSantis calls for property tax cuts, 10 Central Florida governments propose hikes
While state leaders seek to stoke a tax revolt, at least 11 Central Florida cities and counties are signaling they may ...
Florida DOGE will come to town for two-day review of city of Jacksonville's spending
Jacksonville's spending will get scrutiny from Gov. DeSantis's Florida DOGE in light of city's rising property tax ...
DeSantis plans ‘DOGE’ audits of cities and counties that didn’t voluntarily comply
DeSantis and newly appointed Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia didn’t mention any Central Florida jurisdictions ...
Opinion
Should Florida cut property taxes? This state may offer a cautionary tale | Opinion
Eliminating property taxes may offer short-term relief, but local governments will suffer. Just ask Wyoming | Opinion ...
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis eyes Manatee County budget as DOGE efforts reach the local level
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Manatee County is on deck for DOGE audit as cuts to government spending reach the ...
DeSantis sends Florida DOGE teams to Broward, Gainesville to evaluate for transparency
On Thursday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sent two teams from the Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to Broward ...
Gov. DeSantis prioritizes reducing, eliminating property taxes for Florida homeowners
Gov. Ron DeSantis has made it clear that reducing property taxes for homeowners is a priority during his final two years in office. The governor has proposed a ballot amendment in 2026 to give Florida ...
DOGE on the road: Broward, Gainesville first in DeSantis’ budget review blitz
The first two governments that appear to be up for the budget review are Broward County and the City of Gainesville. DeSantis ...
DeSantis tops $2M net worth
Gov. RON DESANTIS is now worth nearly $2.1 million, thanks in large part to a $625,500 payment from his book publisher. The seven-figure bottom line was listed in his financial disclosure posted ...