Earlier this week, President Donald Trump told CBS News he has a goal of suspending the federal gas tax “for a period of time.” Trump’s comments come as gas prices have surged since the U.S. and Israel entered a war against Iran on Feb. 28, 2026.
Gimmick or gamechanger? The debate over suspending the state and federal gas tax, the real issues dividing the Florida legislature as they work on a budget and new details on Governor Desantis' elusive plan to eliminate property taxes.
The new crackdown comes thanks to a new pilot program, which allows states to block the purchases of certain goods under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Anyone who’s stopped by a gas station over the past month has likely noticed skyrocketing prices at the pump. But Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he has no plans to suspend the gas tax.
President Donald Trump turned a tax policy into a political stage prop this week, using a DoorDash delivery to the Oval Office to promote his “no tax on tips” message before the federal filing deadline. A recent analysis, however, shows few households benefit because they earn too little to owe taxes in the first place.
DeSantis has been a vocal supporter for property tax reform. But this week, he put his foot down on providing relief to seniors alone.
Rough surf this week carved what appear to be small cliffs into the sand along parts of Volusia County’s coastline — prompting questions about whether millions of dollars spent on beach renourishment projects are paying off.
A decision to eliminate a group of school-based support staff who help students in crisis is drawing concern from parents, students and educators in one of Florida’s largest school districts.
A Florida man who became known as “Lectern Guy” over his role in the Jan. 6 protest took to social media to denounce property tax cuts in the state — though perhaps not for the reason some might think.
Even after the latest Legislative session ended, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that plans to slash property taxes statewide are still in the works.
A new poll shows that while a majority of voters would vote in favor of significant property tax cuts in Florida, it may not be enough support to actually pass an amendment at the ballot box.
The Orange County Board of Commissioners this week decided not to move forward with a government infrastructure surtax on the November ballot, but not before reviewing feedback from voters.
Amid his crusade over illegal immigration and government spending, Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia is headed to Central Florida for another news conference on Thursday afternoon.
A new report has revealed which states have the best real-estate property tax rates. And it turns out the Sunshine State isn't at the top.
On Thursday, Florida House lawmakers finally approved a new bill that would completely remove non-school property taxes from homes across the state.
The Florida House voted Thursday to ask voters to eliminate all homestead property taxes. The uncertainty has local governments such as Winter Park contemplating a bleak future if the cuts become reality. Property taxes assessed on homesteaded property make up about $19 million — roughly half of the city’s annual property tax revenue — and more than 20% of total annual revenue,
This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis left Florida to ask another state for help pushing forward a new national amendment.
Shortly after Gov. Ron DeSantis created Florida’s new Department of Government Efficiency last year to promote “efficient, effective, transparent and responsive government”, DOGE auditors crisscrossed the state demanding that cities and counties turn over their spending records.
Property taxes continue to be a discussion across Florida, as talks in Tallahassee focus on possible reforms.
With the discussion around property tax cuts hitting a fever pitch in Florida, a new report shows which counties have imposed the highest levies statewide.
After grabbing headlines for his proposals last month, one Florida gubernatorial candidate has now unveiled a new strategy: the dating app Tinder.
