With this in mind, Governor Ron DeSantis said he doesn't think Florida schools have anything to worry about, despite the government freezing $396 million for schools here.

Mayor Harvey Ward said Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia's claims that the city is raising its budget by $90 million a year is untrue.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has made it clear that reducing property taxes for homeowners is a priority during his final two years in office. The governor has proposed a ballot amendment in 2026 to give Florida voters the choice to get rid of taxes on homestead properties altogether.

The Florida governor raised the possibility of further redistricting Thursday as Texas Republicans look to redraw districts amid a push by the Trump administration to help the GOP keep its slim control of the U.