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The problem: Reducing or getting rid of property taxes would eliminate dollars local governments rely on for needed services.How well will the Florida Legislature work with Gov. Ron DeSantis?FLORIDA TODAY's John Torres discusses the 2025 legislative session with reporters James Call and John Kennedy in this excerpt fro the Florida Pulse.Florida lawmakers excluded property tax cuts from the recently approved state budget and tax package.House and Senate leaders plan to study the potential impact of property tax reductions on local governments before considering further action.While a potential property tax cut...

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...

Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger used concentrated stock positions to compound wealth. The methods ... More behind the strategy are examined along with data on the risks. (Photo credit should read JOHANNES EISELE/AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty Images Charlie’s portfolio was concentrated in very few securities and therefore his record was much more volatile but it was based on the same discount-from-value approach. He was willing to accept greater peaks and valleys of performance, and he happens to be a fellow whose whole psyche goes toward concentration, with the...

Oshkosh last conducted a property evaluation in 2017 prior to last year.OSHKOSH – Common Council is continuing to address the city’s property tax concerns.Oshkosh will now conduct property revaluations every five years, beginning with a planned assessment in 2025, to avoid a repeat of the revaluation calamity that resulted in this year’s spike in property taxes.City council unanimously passed the resolution 7-0 during the June 10 common council meeting after Oshkosh’s failure to conduct regular property evaluations saw the combined assessed value of residential properties jump by 53% last year.“It’s...

Habitat for Humanity of Collier County progresses on new Naples communityScenes from Habitat for Humanity of Collier County's Majestic Place community. When construction is complete, it will have 109 single-family homes.Collier County's preliminary property values increased by roughly 3% to $229.3 billion in 2025.Taxable property values saw a larger increase of 8.2%, reaching $164.5 billion, largely due to new construction.While market value growth slowed, new construction added $4.18 billion to the tax rolls.The final tax roll will be submitted to the state on July 1st, with TRIM notices sent to...