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The Florida Legislature is poised to pass several proposed constitutional amendments that would change local property taxes if approved by voters. Cutting or getting rid of most property taxes may not make buying a home more affordable though.
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A political newcomer was elected in Miami. In Miami Beach and Hialeah, most winning candidates trounced their opponents.
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Two U.S. Navy F-18 fighter jets flew into Venezuelan airspace on Tuesday in an apparent intensification of the Trump administration's pressure on the Maduro regime and drug traffickers.
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As many South Florida immigrants suddenly find citizenship and green card processes paused, even Republicans like Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar are voicing criticism.
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Twenty million dollars will go toward the Biscayne Bay water quality improvement projects, bringing the state’s total investment in the bay to $100 million since 2021. DeSantis announced the new funding at a press conference on Tuesday at Florida International University’s Biscayne Bay campus.
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Voters in parts of Palm Beach County are heading to the polls on Tuesday for a special election to fill the State House District 90 seat. It was left vacant after longtime lawmaker Joe Casello’s death back in July.
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The data shows Miami at the bottom of the list when examining the share of available homes that are affordable to a typical household earning the median income. By contrast, Pittsburgh was cited as the metro area where affordable homes are the easiest to find.
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A quarter of single family homes and half of condos are sold for cash in South Florida, yet the regional housing market remains sensitive to changes in mortgage rates. The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its target short-term rate later this week, which may bring down borrowing costs for home buyers.
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Even though the mayoral seat is technically non-partisan, the race has become largely divided along partisan lines and is being watched across the country as a barometer of where the political winds will blow for the 2026 midterms.
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Amidst the throes of plummeting enrollment that come at a multi-million dollar financial loss, the Broward County school board analyzed a dozen proposals for multiple schools — with the superintendent set to make his recommendations regarding their future later this week.
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The entire schedule for the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States has been revealed. Boca Raton and Pam Beach Gardens are in line to host one team each for its stay in the tournament as FIFA-approved team base camp locations.
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The Unique Abilities School Fair hosts more than 30 schools and education providers offering a wide range of resources for differing educational needs. Parents can get to know school leaders, set up personalized follow-up opportunities, campus tours and faculty meet-and-greets.