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Florida Faces $1.6B Flood Crisis Amid Rising Homelessness

9/9/2025

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Fort Lauderdale requires a $1.6 billion investment over the next decade to address flooding from extreme storms.
Florida's state budget anticipates a $3.8 billion surplus for 2026-2027, but future deficits may reach $1.5 billion and $6.6 billion.
A Florida House committee will discuss property tax revisions, omitting Governor DeSantis' proposals.
Rents in Florida increased nearly 40% from 2019 to 2023, leading to a 28% rise in family homelessness.
Jacksonville's proposed property tax cut faces opposition from first responder unions.
Orlando plans to achieve all-renewable energy for municipal buildings by 2027.

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Fort Lauderdale requires a $1.6 billion investment over the next decade to address flooding from extreme storms.
Florida's state budget anticipates a $3.8 billion surplus for 2026-2027, but future deficits may reach $1.5 billion and $6.6 billion.
A Florida House committee will discuss property tax revisions, omitting Governor DeSantis' proposals.
Rents in Florida increased nearly 40% from 2019 to 2023, leading to a 28% rise in family homelessness.
Jacksonville's proposed property tax cut faces opposition from first responder unions.
Orlando plans to achieve all-renewable energy for municipal buildings by 2027.