On Monday, the Florida Sheriffs Association released a statement saying they were “significantly concerned” about Amendment 3, which if passed, would increase homestead exemptions from $50,000 to $250,000 over two years. They’re the latest in a wave of resistance against the measure, joining the Florida State Fraternal Order of Police, Florida Professional Firefighters, the Florida Fire Chiefs Association and several prominent county sheriffs in the state, who warn the tax cut could affect funding to first responder services in Florida.

Property taxes have gone up across Florida — but some places have seen much bigger jumps than others.

A board tasked with recommending how revenue from tourist development taxes will be spent is considering a multi-million dollar request to build a parking garage on the campus of Camping World Stadium.

Orange County groups pitched new funding requests Tuesday for the county’s Tourist Development Tax, setting up a high-stakes debate over how to spend hundreds of millions of dollars collected from visitors.

Apopka residents packed a special city meeting Monday night, airing frustration over flooding and poor road conditions as commissioners debated a proposed 32% millage rate increase.

Ahead of a vote that could increase property tax rates in Apopka, News 6 sent city leaders five questions, including what specific services, positions or projects the additional money would fund; what could be reduced under a lower rate; and why the city continues to face a budget gap as its population and tax base grow. Monday’s decision will establish the maximum rate the city may consider through the remainder of the budget process.

There’s a new proposal heading to the ballot in November that will let Florida residents determine whether to cut property taxes across the state.

Over 100 new laws took effect this month, including one that brings a couple of tax holidays to the Sunshine State this year.

Palm Bay commissioners voted to lower the proposed millage rate for next year while discussing how a proposed property tax amendment on the November ballot could affect city services and future budgets.

Deltona city leaders are moving quickly to establish a new fire assessment fee, bracing for a potential multimillion-dollar hit to the city’s budget if a statewide constitutional amendment passes in November.

The City of Longwood is planning out its next budget while also planning for the impact of property tax reform.

New Smyrna Beach city leaders are considering a new fire assessment fee as they prepare for the potential loss of millions of dollars in property tax revenue if a proposed statewide constitutional amendment is approved by voters in November.