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This is the best temperature to keep your home in Florida. Do you agree?
Read full article: This is the best temperature to keep your home in Florida. Do you agree?With warm weather headed into Central Florida, some homeowners might be tempted to lower their thermostat. But that could be a bad idea.
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Florida House proposal scuttles tax ‘holidays.’ Here’s what to know
Read full article: Florida House proposal scuttles tax ‘holidays.’ Here’s what to knowFor 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 taxes.
Publix is not Florida’s best-ranked employer, study finds. Here’s who took No. 1
Read full article: Publix is not Florida’s best-ranked employer, study finds. Here’s who took No. 1The study looks at the factors that workers appear to care about most in an employer, such as compensation and work-life balance.
Tax exemptions for landlords? Here’s how this Florida proposal would work
Read full article: Tax exemptions for landlords? Here’s how this Florida proposal would workFlorida lawmakers are pushing for a new proposal that would provide landlords with property tax exemptions for their rental properties.
⛽ How gas prices have changed in The Villages in the last week
Read full article: ⛽ How gas prices have changed in The Villages in the last weekGasoline prices have increased by just a few cents compared to this time last month, but the cost to fill up the tank has declined by nearly 40 cents per gallon since last year.
‘Pressing issues:’ DeSantis lashes out over Florida budget vote, vies for property tax cuts
Read full article: ‘Pressing issues:’ DeSantis lashes out over Florida budget vote, vies for property tax cutsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to social media on Thursday to go after state lawmakers after they overrode some of his vetoes from last year’s budget.
Melbourne firefighters’ widows continue fighting for denied benefits
Read full article: Melbourne firefighters’ widows continue fighting for denied benefitsThe widows of two Melbourne firefighters who died from cancer contracted in the line of duty are still being denied benefits they are supposed to receive under Florida law.
Minimum wage exemptions take another step closer to becoming Florida law
Read full article: Minimum wage exemptions take another step closer to becoming Florida lawA Florida bill aimed at carving out exceptions to the state’s minimum wage law made further headway through the Florida Legislature this week.
Proposed amendment could create Florida version of DOGE. Here’s what to know
Read full article: Proposed amendment could create Florida version of DOGE. Here’s what to knowThe proposal would get rid of the Lieutenant Governor position and the Government Efficiency Task Force, instead replacing them with a COGE.
Florida could soon have its sales tax slashed. Here’s how low it may go
Read full article: Florida could soon have its sales tax slashed. Here’s how low it may goSpeaker Perez said that if the proposal is successful, it will make Florida the only state in the country's history to permanently reduce its sales tax.
Florida Gov. DeSantis joins governors in Idaho, Montana. But what’s he planning?
Read full article: Florida Gov. DeSantis joins governors in Idaho, Montana. But what’s he planning?Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold two news conferences on Monday at the state capitols in Idaho and Montana, according to the governor's office.
DeSantis returns millions in federal funds as Florida cities receive DOGE letters
Read full article: DeSantis returns millions in federal funds as Florida cities receive DOGE lettersFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to social media, announcing that the state had returned hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding.
🏢 Luxury for less: Best U.S. ZIP codes to find deals on upscale apartments
Read full article: 🏢 Luxury for less: Best U.S. ZIP codes to find deals on upscale apartmentsFinding a stylish apartment with excellent amenities in a desirable neighborhood at a reasonable price is a goal for many renters. However, not many realize that such opportunities exist.
Florida amendment proposal would lower property taxes — but only if you have these
Read full article: Florida amendment proposal would lower property taxes — but only if you have theseOne of the latest Florida amendment proposals aimed at cutting property taxes gained legs on Thursday after it passed through a House committee meeting.
Cocoa Beach commissioners signal flexibility on short-term rental changes
Read full article: Cocoa Beach commissioners signal flexibility on short-term rental changesDuring a three-hour commission meeting Thursday night, commissioners voted unanimously to enact a 30-day "grace period" for the payment of vacation registration fees and late fees.
Future of Social Security: More than half of Americans fear benefit cuts
Read full article: Future of Social Security: More than half of Americans fear benefit cutsWith the Social Security trust fund projected to run out by 2035 and absent any reforms, current payroll taxes will only be able to fund 83 percent of the scheduled benefits.
Did you buy a car from someone recently? It may have been stolen, Florida deputies claim
Read full article: Did you buy a car from someone recently? It may have been stolen, Florida deputies claimThe Orange County Sheriff’s Office is warning Central Florida residents about a recent scam trend involving stolen cars and fake VINs.
Central Florida businesses brace for price increases as tariffs take effect
Read full article: Central Florida businesses brace for price increases as tariffs take effectAs the Trump administration's 25% tariffs on all foreign steel and aluminum take effect, we're looking into how what's happening in Washington will impact your wallet.
Could ‘Granny Flats’ solve Florida’s housing problem? Lawmakers seem to think so
Read full article: Could ‘Granny Flats’ solve Florida’s housing problem? Lawmakers seem to think soLawmakers argued that more granny flats could bring down the cost of housing in Florida, bringing a big boost to low-income workers.
Getting results for your money: When property damage is worth claiming
Read full article: Getting results for your money: When property damage is worth claimingWith an EF-2 tornado comes major wind damage and several Seminole County property owners are cleaning up and figuring out what’s covered by their homeowner’s insurance policies.
Florida lawmakers move to slash property taxes. Here’s the list of proposals
Read full article: Florida lawmakers move to slash property taxes. Here’s the list of proposalsProperty taxes have been a hot-button issue in Florida lately, and many of the proposals being tossed about by lawmakers reflect that fact.
‘Just eliminate it entirely:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis vows to axe rent, property taxes
Read full article: ‘Just eliminate it entirely:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis vows to axe rent, property taxesOn Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pledged to eliminate business rent taxes as he touted the state's economic success.
These Florida cities have the best credit scores. Just how high are they?
Read full article: These Florida cities have the best credit scores. Just how high are they?The ranking examines the median credit scores of residents from across 182 American cities to “give credit where credit is literally and figuratively due.”
‘Worth looking at:’ Florida lawmakers consider eradicating property taxes statewide
Read full article: ‘Worth looking at:’ Florida lawmakers consider eradicating property taxes statewideHomeowners often feel the stress when their property tax bill arrives in the mail. Removing this burden could be appealing, though it comes with a new set of challenges.
President Trump’s face could be put on these dollar bills. Here’s what to know
Read full article: President Trump’s face could be put on these dollar bills. Here’s what to knowIt might sound strange, but bills introduced this year could put Trump’s mug right in line with many other iconic former presidents.
Here’s how Trump’s latest tariffs on Mexican, Canadian imports affect your wallet
Read full article: Here’s how Trump’s latest tariffs on Mexican, Canadian imports affect your walletPresident Donald Trump’s latest tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports went into effect on Tuesday morning, expected to impact a slew of products including cars and car parts.
Why was Florida ranked the top state for education, economy? Here’s your answer
Read full article: Why was Florida ranked the top state for education, economy? Here’s your answerWhile the Sunshine State ranked No. 9 overall, it placed as the top state nationwide for the categories of “Education” and “Economy.”
Orange County looks to revive film industry with new financial incentives
Read full article: Orange County looks to revive film industry with new financial incentivesFlorida was once a cost-effective destination for movie and TV productions, but the state's film industry began to decline after lawmakers eliminated financial incentives for out-of-state filmmakers in 2016.