Category: Property Tax and Education News
Nov 12, 2009
The Florida Legislative Committee on Intergovernmental Relations (“LCIR”) recently released a report detailing how Florida counties are using local option fuel taxes. To view a copy of the November 2009 issue brief entitled “Utilization of Local Option Fuel Taxes by …
Nov 11, 2009
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Property tax appeals hit new high as owners seek relief A record 18,000 property owners gambled $15 this year for a chance to save on their property tax …
Nov 5, 2009
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: McCollum says Expedia, Orbitz cheated state, local governments out of tax revenue Attorney General Bill McCollum filed suit Tuesday against two leading Internet travel firms, accusing Expedia …
Nov 3, 2009
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Broward schools have too many empty seats For years, the Broward school district continued building new schools even after student enrollment began to drop, knowing the state …
Oct 29, 2009
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Despite push for tax relief, many Broward cities raised rates When retired real estate agent Michael Gaupin voted for tax relief last year, he hoped his tax …
Oct 28, 2009
The School Board of Broward County announced today, October 28, 2009, that a three-member panel of community leaders has been assembled to begin a 90-day investigation of School Board practices, procedures and policies. Media coverage of the announcement is reprinted …
Oct 27, 2009
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Crist taps Gallagher replacement Gov. Charlie Crist on Monday appointed a prominent Republican from the South Broward Hospital District Board to fill the School Board vacancy that came …
Oct 26, 2009
Governor Charlie Crist announced today, October 26, 2009, that he has appointed Broward attorney Kevin Tynan to fill the vacancy on the Broward County School Board. The Governor’s news release on the appointment is reprinted below. Should you have any questions …
Oct 22, 2009
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: ‘Save Our Homes’ Is Challenged In Court Retired Florida State University President Talbot “Sandy” D’Alemberte regaled an appellate court with a “magic potion” tale and invited the …
Oct 20, 2009
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Property tax appeals rise during economic decline Even after years of sinking real estate prices, thousands of South Florida property owners are fighting to further deflate the …