NewsFinale
  • Home
  • News
  • Local News
  • Business
  • Health
  • Finance
  • Celeb Lifestyle
  • Crime
  • Entertainment
  • Advertise Here
Gleammour AquaFresh
NewsFinale
  • Home
  • News
  • Local News
  • Business
  • Health
  • Finance
  • Celeb Lifestyle
  • Crime
  • Entertainment
  • Advertise Here
Home Local News ‘DeSantis Aims for Final Political Win: Insights from UCF Professor on Property Taxes’

‘DeSantis Aims for Final Political Win: Insights from UCF Professor on Property Taxes’

‘He would like to have one last political victory:’ UCF professor on DeSantis, property taxes
Up next
Police investigating homicide after victim dies following shooting in Birmingham
Police Launch Homicide Investigation After Fatal Birmingham Shooting
Published on 03 October 2025
Author
NewsFinale Journal
Share and Follow
FacebookXRedditPinterestWhatsApp


ORLANDO, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis has made it abundantly clear: if he had it his way, he would get rid of property taxes.

Of course, as the governor has acknowledged, reducing or eliminating property taxes would need to be approved through a constitutional amendment on a ballot before voters.

That has not stopped DeSantis from hammering home his vision for property tax relief.

“I’m not just doing this to just like go around and crow about property tax,” DeSantis said at a press conference in Jacksonville Wednesday. “I want to see something big enacted. That’s the whole goal.”

At the press conference, DeSantis and Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia railed against what they deemed “wasteful” and “excessive” spending by local governments throughout the state.

Since launching their audits of local jurisdictions through the state Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), DeSantis and Ingoglia have argued that cities and counties could cut spending without affecting core services that are funded by property taxes.

“(DeSantis) would like to have one last really major victory—political victory—before he heads out of office,” said Dr. Aubrey Jewett, a professor of political sciences at UCF.

Dr. Jewett noted that the governor has floated the idea of calling the Legislature into a special session focused on property taxes.

“I think the broad goal of the governor is to try to highlight what he considers wasteful spending so he has a better chance of selling the legislature on a plan to cut property taxes and then more broadly, selling it to the public,” Dr. Jewett noted.

In response to criticism that their attacks are political in nature, DeSantis and Ingoglia have emphasized that they are focused on scrutinizing spending throughout the state—not just counties and cities with Democratic control.

“I know that there are red areas that have spent way too much,” DeSantis said Wednesday. “It’s all about the taxpayer.”

Given the content of the attacks, like DEI and LGBTQ programs, Dr. Jewett said there is a political backdrop to press conferences like the one held Wednesday.

“We have seen Gov. DeSantis and the CFO attack these counties and cities over and over again, using political language,” Dr. Jewett said. “And so, yeah, it’s political.”

Breaking News Alerts

Get breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox.

Copyright 2025 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.

Share and Follow
FacebookXRedditPinterestWhatsApp
You May Also Like
Retailers starting to feel pinch of penny shortage
  • Local News

Retailers Begin Experiencing Strain from Penny Shortage

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Some locations of at least one convenience store…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • October 2, 2025
Medina reviving alma mater after Purple Riders nearly missed out on season
  • Local News

Medina Breathes New Life into Alma Mater as Purple Riders Bounce Back from Season Close Call

ARCOLA, Ill. (WCIA) — If you told Arcola administrators back in the…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • October 2, 2025
Woman accused of abuse at Central Florida home linked to viral TikTok
  • Local News

Woman Charged with Abuse at Central Florida Home Featured in Viral TikTok Video

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A woman is accused of abusing her stepmother…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • October 2, 2025
Cruise ship carrying nearly 100 people sick with norovirus docks in Florida
  • Local News

Cruise ship carrying nearly 100 people sick with norovirus docks in Florida

MIAMI, Fla. (WFLA) — A Royal Caribbean cruise ship carrying nearly 100…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • October 3, 2025
Trump says US is in 'armed conflict' with drug cartels after ordering strikes in the Caribbean
  • Local News

Trump says US is in 'armed conflict' with drug cartels after ordering strikes in the Caribbean

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has declared drug cartels to be…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • October 2, 2025
Government shutdown likely to impact air travelers first, USF professor says
  • Local News

Government shutdown likely to impact air travelers first, USF professor says

TAMPA, Fla. (WLFA) — This time of year, golfers are attracted to…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • October 2, 2025
Plant City police charge 2 more men with 14-year-old's 2024 murder
  • Local News

Plant City police charge 2 more men with 14-year-old's 2024 murder

Video above: Homicide investigation underway after 14-year-old with ‘upper body trauma’ dies…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • October 2, 2025
BMW recalls over 145K vehicles over fire risk from overheated starters
  • Local News

BMW Recalls Over 145,000 Cars Due to Fire Hazard from Overheating Starters

(The Hill) – BMW has recalled more than 145,000 vehicles over fire…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • October 2, 2025
Woman caught on camera allegedly lunging at MAGA activist in viral confrontation
  • US

Woman caught on camera allegedly lunging at MAGA activist in viral confrontation

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A physical confrontation at…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • October 3, 2025
How a shutdown will impact health agencies and Social Security
  • US

Effects of a Shutdown on Health Agencies and Social Security

Crucial health programs will continue to operate during the federal government…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • October 3, 2025
Lydia Kaiser returns to school after Annunciation shooting
  • US

Lydia Kaiser Resumes School Following Annunciation Shooting

Lydia Kaiser, 12, was shot while trying to protect a younger student.…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • October 3, 2025
'Won't be silenced': Accused killer cop makes extraordinary court outburst
  • AU

‘Refusing to Stay Silent’: Accused Officer Charged with Murder Makes Dramatic Court Statement

A police officer accused of the murder of a TV presenter and…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • October 3, 2025
NewsFinale Journal
  • Home
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Sitemap
  • DMCA
  • Advertise Here
  • Donate