The Sheriff’s Office is one of the largest and fastest-growing components of the General Fund. Other constitutional officers and departments show steady increases as well. Spending by departments ...

Fees for services is one suggestion, which is just a tax by another name. Meanwhile, an increase in the state sales tax rate, ...

It’s early in the budget cycle for Sarasota County — closer to the first day of 2026’s spending plan than the last — but elected officers from constitutional departments last week nevertheless ...

Florida State Rep. Toby Overdorf is touring the state to discuss proposed property tax reforms. The proposals do not seek to completely eliminate property taxes, and funding for education and law ...

Sarasota County is signaling a sharp reduction in spending to avoid a budget crisis, with planned growth of only 1.6% next ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Florida homeowners could see major changes to their property tax bills in 2026 as state leaders push forward with proposals to significantly reduce or eliminate property taxes ...

Is Florida about to slash property taxes? What would that mean? As the Florida Legislature begins its 2026 session, one of the biggest fights will be over state property taxes. Eight bills have been ...

Released in December 2025, anyone questioning which of the 67 counties in Florida are the least expensive for property taxes needs to look no further than this report from Florida Tax Watch. Often ...