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‘A dagger straight through the heart’: Former Safety Harbor commissioner argues against Florida’s Amendment 3

Little league, libraries, parks and programs will all be affected if Florida’s property tax cut passes.

Op-ed by Scott LongSeptember 25, 2026September 25, 2026

For the past 25 years, my wife and I have lived in the city of Safety Harbor, a quaint, yet vibrant, city that we share with 16,000 or so others on Old Tampa Bay. Safety Harbor is full of generous people and businesses who support all of the nonprofit work we do, and has provided […]

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Florida Republicans officially endorse property tax-cutting Amendment 3

Meanwhile, the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA Florida) is opposing the measure.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix September 15, 2026September 15, 2026

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‘These aren’t scare tactics — these are reality cuts’: Sparks fly during Tampa Bay town hall debate over property tax-cutting Amendment 3

What happened in Largo is being replicated in communities across Florida.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

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Florida Realtors pump $10 million into effort to pass property tax cut amendment

The group put $10 million into the political committee Yes On 3 last week, campaign finance records show.

by Gray Rohrer and News Service of Florida September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

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Florida’s property tax amendment would cripple local governments’ abilities to prepare for hurricanes, says Sierra Club

Meantime, the Vote Yes on 3 political campaign has just been boosted by a $10 million contribution from the Florida Realtors.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

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Florida attorney general rewrites property tax cut amendment language after lawsuit

Former State Sen. Jeff Brandes, one of the named plaintiffs in the legal challenge, seemed satisfied with the new language submitted by Uthmeier.

by Christine Sexton and Florida Phoenix August 14, 2026August 14, 2026

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DeSantis says state won’t appeal judge ruling calling for rewrite of Florida property tax amendment

“Voters are entitled to a fair, clear, accurate and non-misleading ballot statement to assist them in making their critical determination.”

by News Service of Florida August 7, 2026August 7, 2026

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Florida judge says parts of Amendment 3 ballot title, summary language, violate state law

Judge David Frank has ordered Attorney General James Uthmeier to rewrite significant portions.

by Christine Sexton and Florida Phoenix August 4, 2026August 4, 2026

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Florida Sheriffs Association is ‘significantly concerned’ about property tax cut amendment

Representatives of local governments argue such significant reduction in revenues could make it challenging to pay for essential services.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix August 3, 2026August 3, 2026

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Florida police and fire unions oppose property tax amendment

According to state economists, the proposed amendment would reduce local government property tax revenues by an estimated $5 billion in its first year and $11.8 billion per year after five years.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix July 27, 2026July 27, 2026

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Florida property tax proposal could leave counties with $420 million in Medicaid costs, says economists

Florida had nearly 3.9 million Medicaid enrollees as of June 30, 2026, according to the most recent state data.

by Christine Sexton and Florida Phoenix July 20, 2026July 20, 2026

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Bi-partisan group of former Florida politicians file lawsuit against property tax amendment

This is the third active challenge to the proposed amendment.

by Christine Sexton and Florida Phoenix July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

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‘A dagger straight through the heart’: Former Safety Harbor commissioner argues against Florida’s Amendment 3

Florida Republicans officially endorse property tax-cutting Amendment 3

‘These aren’t scare tactics — these are reality cuts’: Sparks fly during Tampa Bay town hall debate over property tax-cutting Amendment 3

Florida Realtors pump $10 million into effort to pass property tax cut amendment

Florida’s property tax amendment would cripple local governments’ abilities to prepare for hurricanes, says Sierra Club

Florida attorney general rewrites property tax cut amendment language after lawsuit

DeSantis says state won’t appeal judge ruling calling for rewrite of Florida property tax amendment

Florida judge says parts of Amendment 3 ballot title, summary language, violate state law

Florida Sheriffs Association is ‘significantly concerned’ about property tax cut amendment

Florida police and fire unions oppose property tax amendment

Florida property tax proposal could leave counties with $420 million in Medicaid costs, says economists

Bi-partisan group of former Florida politicians file lawsuit against property tax amendment

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