Florida Tax Ballot Battle Heats Up | Orlando News

A Florida court is poised to decide whether voters will be misled by the ballot language for a major property tax amendment — dubbed “Save Our Homes from Excessive Property Taxes” — that could dramatically boost homestead exemptions while shielding homeowners from school tax hikes. Critics argue the title is emotionally charged and violates precedent, citing a 1994 ruling that struck down a similar “Save Our Everglades” measure. The amendment also slashes annual property reassessment caps for non-homesteaded properties, sparking tension among local officials worried about budget impacts. With mail-in ballots printing in late August, any last-minute language changes are critical — and the governor, though supportive of the plan, won’t campaign for it, while some local leaders are stepping in to oppose it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4d69589514f32c02