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Will Palm Beach County property taxes increase?

The county millage rate will stay at $4.50 and the housing prices are leveling off so what is the root of a likely increase in property taxes for Palm Beach County homeowners?Palm Beach County news: Charlie Woods' golf game; Trump's travel banCharlie Woods finished the Amateur Championship, Guy Fieri sells Lake Worth mansion, Donald Trump puts travel bans on twelve countries.Palm Beach County homeowners will likely see a property tax increase in 2026 due to rising property values, despite a stable millage rate.New construction fueled a significant portion of the...
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Amid deadlock on budget, DeSantis pushes to cut property taxes

No state has yet eliminated property taxes and in Florida they are the biggest source of dollars for 51 of 67 counties and almost half of the state’s 411 cities.With Florida lawmakers now in overtime trying to settle a state budget, the prime source of financing for many cities and counties could soon be headed for the chopping block.In whatever budget deal is decided by the Legislature, Gov. Ron DeSantis wants included some kind of commitment to rolling back property taxes – now or through a ballot question put before...
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What date is the holiday? What is open or closed?

AAA expecting busy Memorial Day weekend for travelOfficials with AAA believe over 45 million people will travel at least 50 miles from their homes for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend.Fox - 10 PhoenixAmericans will soon celebrate Memorial Day, but what will be open or closed during the holiday?Here's what we know about banks, the stock market, USPS mail delivery and more on Memorial Day:When is Memorial Day 2025? What date is Memorial Day this year?Memorial Day is on Monday, May 26, 2025.Will banks be open on Memorial Day, May 26,...