South Florida residents react to homestead property tax exemptions amendment
Will South Florida residents vote for the amendment on the November ballot?
Will South Florida residents vote for the amendment on the November ballot?
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Florida lawmakers on Tuesday approved a sweeping property tax relief proposal backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, sending a constitutional amendment to the November ballot that would dramatically expand homestead exemptions while shielding school district funding from the plan's impact.The vote, according
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Will South Florida residents vote for the amendment on the November ballot?
Starting after Jan. 1, 2027, first-time homeowners would have to display five years of residency to qualify for the new super exemption. Until they qualify, they would receive the current exemption that lifts local government and school district taxes on the first $25,000 of the appraised values of
A northwest Miami-Dade teacher faced a judge on Tuesday after he was accused of having a sexual relationship with a student.The Miami-Dade Sherrif's Office said they arrested 53-year-old Michael J. Enriquez, who taught at American Senior High School.Off camera, students told CBS News Miami's Marybel
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CBS News Miami has learned four Black candidates had a private meeting to discuss consolidating down to one or two candidates. They believe it would improve their chances of defeating Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz in the August primary.
The warning will bring damaging amounts of both.
A Florida man who confessed to killing his girlfriend's infant daughter and throwing her body in a pond three decades ago was executed Tuesday evening.Andrew Richard Lukehart, 53, was pronounced dead at 6:19 p.m. after receiving a three-drug injection at Florida State Prison near Starke. He was sent
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Florida voters will decide whether to slash property taxes for homesteads come November, after the Florida Legislature passed Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal on Tuesday. During a special session that started on Monday, the Florida House voted 75 to 26, and the Senate 30 to 9 to send the proposed constit
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Another round of scattered thunderstorms is expected across parts of South Floirda on Tuesday.We enjoyed mostly dry conditions on Tuesday morning with temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s. High temperatures will again soar into the low 90s on Tuesday with some record heat possible.Temperatures
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Voters will have the final say in November, and the constitutional amendment will require at least 60% support to take effect.
Looks forward to continued collaboration in serving the residents of Miami-Dade The Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections (SOE), the Honorable Alina Garcia, sends her gratitude to Chairman Anthony Rodriguez, the Sponsoring Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert III, the entire Board of County Commissioners, an
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