Introduction Fueled by a strong global presence in tourism, trade, and real estate development, Florida’s economy has grown to $1.87 trillion in 2025. If Florida […]
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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 7, 2026 CONTACT: Christina Johnson Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released its report, Florida Manufacturing: A Highly Productive and Integral Economic Driver,
Friday, April 17 is Florida Taxpayer Independence Day 2026 — the symbolic date when the average Florida household has earned enough to satisfy all federal, state, and local tax obligations for the year.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 CONTACT: Christina Johnson Tallahassee, Fla. – Florida TaxWatch announced today that Friday, April 17 is Florida Taxpayer Independence Day (TID) 2026. This
For the second year in a row, the Florida Legislature ended its 60-day session without completing its only constitutionally required task — passing a state budget.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, March 20, 2026 CONTACT: Christina Johnson Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Florida TaxWatch released its report, Florida Economic Forecast: 2025 – 2035 / Q4 2025.The data
Florida’s economy reached $1.85 trillion in Q3 2025, ranking first among all 50 states and the District of Columbia in economic growth. This fourth installment of Florida TaxWatch’s quarterly economic forecast series — produced in partnership with the Regional Economic Consulting Group — examines whether that momentum is sustainable through 2035.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, March 5, 2026 CONTACT: Christina Johnson Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Thursday, March 5, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) will proudly announce that Dr. Carter G. Woodson
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 CONTACT: Christina Johnson Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Wednesday, March 4, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) will proudly announce that Coquina Elementary School former
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