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Michael MolineApril 28, 2017

The Senate debated Friday whether to raise Florida’s homestead exemption to $75,000 on property values of as much as $125,000 — a key to the chamber’s budget compromise with the House, but bitterly opposed by local governments. The increase would be subject to approval by Florida voters, but is a high priority for House leaders, […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 10, 2015

State Sen. Jeff Brandes filed a bill Tuesday that would allow spouses of now-deceased veterans moving to Florida from other states to receive the Florida veteran homestead exemption. Currently, those individuals cannot take advantage of the exemption. Senate Bill 804 would change that. “As a combat veteran I have seen firsthand the incredible sacrifice spouses make […]

Peter SchorschJuly 10, 2015

After Thursday’s historic redistricting ruling, I started thinking more about the possible candidates who might run in a redrawn Congressional District 13. Right now, the Democrats only have one official candidate: Eric Lynn. But something about Lynn doesn’t add up. Despite having enough wealth to afford $1.3 million in real estate assets, including a $700,000 townhome in […]

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Homestead exemption boost moves from Rules Committee to full Senate

Jeff Brandes proposes homestead exemptions to military widows new to Florida

So what’s up with congressional candidate Eric Lynn?