Ron DeSantis

Local government support for the Rays' ballpark was fragile before the tax measure went on the November ballot. Now, the Tampa Sports Authority is writing a letter to state its priority: Raymond James Stadium.

A major property tax proposal is headed to Florida voters after getting OK'd by state lawmakers. Here's what it would do.

Local government officials are pushing back on a plan by Gov. Ron DeSantis to eliminate property taxes for many Floridians, saying the sweeping cuts would cripple basic services that range from classrooms to hospitals and libraries.

Democrats warned the measure could “bankrupt” local governments. If approved by the Legislature, it will appear on the November ballot.

The Florida Association of Counties has warned of the potential impacts to renters and local businesses if a proposal to slash property taxes changes the state constitution.

A September 2025 state analysis found that 28% of Florida's primary residences have a market value of $250,000 or below, and 76% are valued at $500,000 or below.

Under Ricky Dixon's leadership, Florida executed 32 people, most of them last year.

Dusty Ray Spencer, who was found guilty in the beating death of his wife, Karen, is scheduled to die June 25. The next Florida execution scheduled is for Andrew Lukehart on Tuesday.

Legislators have included $50 million in the state budget for campus improvements, as requested by the school. However, the governor said the state could eventually provide additional funding.

Gov. Ron DeSantis will ask lawmakers to schedule a referendum in November to gradually eliminate most property taxes.

The House and Senate reached agreement late Sunday night on several issues, including a plan to transfer control of the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to New College of Florida, which the House wanted but the Senate resisted until late in budget negotiations.