Jeff Brandes
Coverage of Jeff Brandes in the Nexus archive.
- Florida lawmakers weigh property tax cuts for homeowners
Florida lawmakers are considering a property tax plan proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis that could phase out taxes on homesteaded properties by increasing exemptions to $150,000 and $250,000 by 2028. Critics like Jeff Brandes and property appraisers warn the plan may shift costs to renters or increase other fees, while local governments face potential revenue losses. The proposal requires 60% approval from both the House and Senate to appear on the November ballot.
- This Week in South Florida Full Episode: May 31, 2026
The latest episode of 'This Week in South Florida' featured host Glenna Milberg and guests including Florida Policy Project President Jeff Brandes, Broward County Property Appraiser Marty Kiar, Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser Tomas Regalado, Florida Attorney General candidate Jose Javier Rodriguez, and former NASA astronaut Winston Scott.
- This Week in South Florida: Jeff Brandes
Jeff Brandes, founder and president of the Florida Policy Project, participated in a conversation with host Glenna Milberg on the latest episode of 'This Week in South Florida.' The discussion is available at the top of the page.
- He Died in a Florida Jail. The Company in Charge Should Have Sent Him to the Hospital, Experts Say.
Brian Tracey, a 62-year-old man with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, died in a Florida jail in December 2023 after showing severe symptoms requiring hospitalization. Experts and a sheriff's investigation concluded he should have been sent to the hospital, but the private healthcare contractor Armor Health failed to do so. The case highlights systemic issues in jail healthcare and lack of oversight in Florida.