by Capitolist Staff | Jun 2, 2026
Florida consumer sentiment in May declined for the third consecutive month, as inflation, higher energy costs and a softening labor market weighed on household confidence, according to a University of Florida (UF) economic survey released Tuesday. The state’s consumer...
by Capitolist Staff | Jun 1, 2026
Florida TaxWatch on Monday urged lawmakers to slow consideration of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposed property tax overhaul, warning that the plan could shift costs to businesses and other non-homestead property owners while creating new fiscal pressures for the state. The...
by Capitolist Staff | Jun 1, 2026
Florida gas prices fell sharply last week, dropping 32 cents per gallon as lower oil prices helped ease pressure at the pump, according to AAA. The statewide average for regular unleaded gasoline was $4.07 per gallon on Sunday, down from $4.39 a week earlier. Prices...
by The Center Square | May 29, 2026
Lawmakers in Florida passed the state budget on Friday along with $272.2 million in state and local tax cuts. After failing to agree on a budget during the regular session, legislators returned to Tallahassee in a special session this month to finish the job. The...
by The Center Square | May 28, 2026
A plan to phase out property taxes for Florida homeowners will be hashed out in a special session next week. Lawmakers will convene Monday to discuss a proposal put forth by Gov. Ron DeSantis that would exempt the first $250,000 of a homestead’s value and create a...
