Governor Ron DeSantis came out in support of banning local governments from collecting property taxes. DeSantis says that change would require changes to the state constitution, but any proposal should be bold since people need relief.

The Florida Legislature is considering a move to eliminate property taxes in the state, a radical step that has the backing of Gov. Ron DeSantis. If actually carried out, the proposal would make Florida the first state in the country without property taxes, a prospect that has already drawn strong reactions from both supporters and opponents.