Florida lawmakers push property tax cuts, sparking debate over impacts on services and renters.

Florida lawmakers are advancing multiple proposals to cut property taxes, including eliminating non-school taxes, expanding exemptions, and targeting relief for seniors, with some measures potentially reaching voters in 2026. While supporters cite affordability and relief for homeowners, critics warn cuts could shift burdens to renters via higher sales taxes and threaten public services. The debate intensifies as Seminole County disputes a state audit claiming $48 million in overspending, arguing it failed to account for $120 million in state-mandated costs and rising public safety expenses. Meanwhile, efforts to reinstate cursive writing in schools and pilot 3D-printed housing projects highlight broader legislative focus on education and affordable housing.