Gov. Ron DeSantis
Coverage of Gov. Ron DeSantis in the Nexus archive.
- Estimated taxable value in Miami-Dade for 2026 hits $540.7B, report says
The estimated taxable value in Miami-Dade County for 2026 is $540.7 billion, reflecting a 5.5% growth rate this year, down from 8.7% in 2025 and 12% in 2024. Florida Legislature approved a property tax cut plan raising homestead exemptions to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, excluding school district levies, requiring 60% voter approval in November.
- Florida Legislature OKs Gov. Ron DeSantis' plan to let voters decide whether to end property taxes
The Florida Legislature has approved Gov. Ron DeSantis' proposal to allow voters to decide whether to end property taxes. Florida voters will have this opportunity in November, potentially making Florida the first state to eliminate property taxes.
- Budget on the table, but House and Senate can’t agree on solution to school voucher struggles
Legislative leaders failed to resolve disagreements on school voucher budgeting and accounting proposals, leaving key reforms unaddressed. The proposed education budget includes a $150 per-student funding increase but did not adopt measures to separate voucher funds from public school funding or improve accountability. A state audit highlighted issues with unaccounted funds and recommended stricter oversight.