Introduction Many in the Florida Legislature have been rightly criticizing local governments for rapidly increasing property taxes and budgets. The property tax debate and the […]
One only needs to look at the experience of other states that have reduced or eliminated their tourism marketing efforts to understand what will happen if VISIT FLORIDA is eliminated. States like Colorado and Washington that have drastically cut or eliminated their investment in travel promotion have experienced immediate and long-term negative economic impacts. Destinations that fail to invest consistently in travel promotion will see visitors, jobs, and tax revenues go elsewhere. Should Florida choose to follow suit, tourism and the economic activity and taxes it generates will certainly decline.
The 2019 Edition of this annual pocket guide gives taxpayers and elected officials great insight as to how Florida’s taxes compare to other states and the national average across a wide variety of metrics.
This report is a look at the provisions in HB 7109, along with the Senate bills that contain one of these provisions and that have cleared at least one committee. Following this analysis is an examination of several bills and proposed constitutional amendments dealing with property taxes that could also impact the taxes Floridians pay.
This annual report details how Florida stacks up against the rest of the nation in terms of taxes and fees.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 CONTACT: Christina Johnson Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) will proudly announce that former Yankeetown Principal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, January 30, 2026 CONTACT: Christina Johnson Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Friday, January 30, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) will proudly announce that Washington Senior High School Principal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 CONTACT: Christina Johnson Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Tuesday, January 27, Florida TaxWatch will proudly announce that George W. Carver Elementary School
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, January 26, 2026 CONTACT: Christina Johnson Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Florida TaxWatch proudly announced the 2025-26 Principal Leadership Awards (PLA) winners, recognizing 15 of Florida’s most
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 CONTACT: Christina Johnson Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Florida TaxWatch released its latest Economic Commentary: Trends in the Cost of Construction Materials, a
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