Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
ReporterJim Turner is a reporter for the News Service of Florida.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday he plans to call a special legislative session to provide property tax relief to people affected by Hurricane Ian, with the session possibly addressing property insurance issues.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida's ample financial reserves make tax breaks possible. Critics called his proposal a stunt.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis says he expects more flights to transport undocumented immigrants to out-of-state “sanctuary” communities, as questions swirl around two flights last week that sent about 50 people from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis said undocumented immigrants were sent to “greener pastures” on a pair of flights to Martha’s Vineyard.
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Florida lawmakers have placed three proposed constitutional amendments on the November ballot, including two that would provide property tax breaks.
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An AARP poll found that voters 50 and older are most concerned about economic issues, including Social Security and Medicare.
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The seven-day holiday, which was part of a wide-ranging tax bill passed this year, will allow shoppers to avoid paying sales taxes on numerous home-repair and construction items from Saturday through Sept. 9.
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Discounts would average about $10 a month for the next six months, under a plan Gov. Ron DeSantis rolled out Thursday.
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Experts say Democrat Charlie Crist must focus on abortion rights, remind voters about unpopular aspects of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ pandemic leadership, and, most importantly, quickly raise cash.
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Continuing to target what he calls “woke” corporations, Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to prohibit state investments that use “environmental, social and governance” ratings, which can include taking into account the effects of climate change.