Lawmakers Push Property Tax Relief

State House leaders have submitted eight bills on property tax relief, hoping the proposals gain enough legislative support to go to voters in November 2026.

House Bill 71 by state Rep. Jeff Holcomb would offer a $1,000 rebate to homeowners who receive a homestead exemption on properties valued between $100,000 and $450,000.

Another bill would limit hikes to 3% every three years, while House Joint Resolution 205 would exempt homeowners aged 65 and older from paying non-school homestead property taxes.

The state’s 2026 legislative session starts Jan. 12.

Teachers’ Kirk Posts Released

Lee County School District released the social media posts that led to the recommended firing of three teachers.

An example of one of the posts: “What’s that about the cost of the second amendment being ‘some gun deaths every year?’ Bye Charlie.”

A district spokesperson said one of the teachers has resigned, another has relocated to a different state, and the third has until Nov. 4 to request a hearing.

The social media posts violated the district’s ban on posting offensive content and disrupted school operations, school officials said.

Report: State Poised for More Growth

A report projects Florida will trail only Texas in population gains through 2050.

Florida is expected to grow by more than 5 million people over the next 25 years, while Texas is predicted to add over 8.5 million people.

The report by Visual Capitalist is based on University of Virginia growth estimates.

California, Washington, and Colorado round out the top five states projected to add the most people. You can see a map of state-by-state projections here.

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➤ Duval County: Ascension St. Vincent’s was awarded a $7.8 million grant from the state to improve maternal health care through expanded telehealth services. (More)

➤ Orlando: Motorists complained about congestion on Narcoossee Road, a key north-south route now carrying more than its intended maximum of 55,000 vehicles a day. (More)

➤ Lakeland: A 24-year-old Hooters manager is running for mayor, with better infrastructure as her top priority. The election is set for Nov. 4. (See Interview)

➤ Venice: Staff celebrated the installation of the last steel beam in the reconstruction of the historic Venice Theatre, destroyed in Hurricane Ian in 2022. (See Video)

➤ North Lauderdale: A landlord criticized the city’s required property inspection fee, citing missed inspections. The city says landlords are responsible for requesting inspections. (Details)

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➤ No. 19 South Florida football hammered FAU 48-13, and UCF scored 31 second-half points in a 45-13 win over West Virginia. (See Scores)

➤ Florida football won 23-21 over Mississippi State, sealed by Michai Boireau’s interception deep in Gators’ territory with 21 seconds left. (Watch)

➤ Florida State football traveled to Stanford for a late West Coast ACC kickoff, entering as 18.5-point favorites. (See Score)

➤ Miami quarterback Carson Beck cited a miscommunication with a receiver on the last of his four interceptions in the team’s 24-21 loss to Louisville on Friday night. (More)

➤ The Jacksonville Jaguars face the Los Angeles Rams at 9:30 a.m. ET today in London. At 1 p.m., Miami plays at Cleveland. (See schedule)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NHL | NCAAF | Soccer | Tennis | LPGA

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➤ Florida A&M students and alumni showed off their school spirit as hundreds gathered for the school’s annual homecoming parade at its Tallahassee campus. (See Video)

➤ St. Augustine will host its first professional rodeo on Nov. 1-2. “From mechanical bulls and axe throwing to line dancing, a vendor market, and lawn games, this festival has something for everyone!” an organizer said. (Details)

➤ Doggie Dude Ranch in Live Oak is celebrating one year of serving as a dog rescue with a Halloween-themed fundraiser featuring an interactive maze and train rides. (Details)

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Have you started your Christmas shopping?

1. Already done
2. Some
3. Not yet
4. I don’t Christmas shop
5. Is it Dec. 24th already?

Saturday’s Results:

Have you bought Halloween candy?

1. No: 64%
2. Yes: 36%

Old Fort Park is located in which coastal Florida town?

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