On Thursday, the Florida State House voted for a constitutional amendment to abolish all non-school property taxes for Florida homeowners. The bill will now move to the Senate and, if passed, will be placed on the ballot for voters in 2026.

CS/CS/HJR 203, sponsored by State Rep. Monique Miller (R-Palm Bay, District 33), reads:

Joint Resolution by Ways & Means Committee and State Affairs Committee and Miller (CO-SPONSORS) Barnaby.

Elimination of Non-school Property for Homesteads: Proposes amendment to State Constitution to make homestead property exempt from all ad valorem taxation other than school district levies beginning in a specified year, to prohibit local governments from reducing total funding for services provided by law enforcement, firefighters, and other first responders, and provide an effective date.

Why I Filed This Bill(by Representative Miller): I filed HJR 203 to give meaningful Property Tax relief to Floridians. This bill proposes an amendment to the Florida Constitution that gradually increases the homestead exemption from all ad valorem taxes—except school district levies—by $100,000 each year for ten years, beginning in 2027.

By 2037, all homestead property will be exempt from non-school ad valorem taxes. This gradual approach ensures that homeowners see consistent tax relief while giving local governments time to plan and adjust for revenue changes.

At the same time, HJR 203 establishes a constitutional protection for public safety by prohibiting counties and municipalities from reducing total funding for law enforcement below their 2024 or 2025 levels.

This ensures that essential public safety services remain unaffected. Within 3 years, non-school property taxes will be completely removed from the average priced Florida home.

Florida’s Voice reports:

The House spent significant time debating HJR 203. Multiple Democratic amendments aimed at mitigating potential budget impacts, including proposals to require the state to backfill lost local revenue, delay implementation for further study, or create state funds to replace local property tax losses, all failed on votes. An amendment by Rep. Monique Miller to speed up the phase-out, eliminating non-school property taxes immediately rather than over 10 years, was adopted.

During structured floor debate, supporters argued the amendment would return billions of dollars to homeowners and allow voters to decide on historic tax relief. Opponents warned it could blow holes in local budgets, shift costs to fees and sales taxes, hurt renters and small businesses, and strain essential services.

Specifically, the amendment would:

• Homestead Exemption Increase: Starting January 1, 2027, it would raise the homestead exemption from non-school taxes by $100,000 annually for 10 years, leading to full exemption from such taxes by January 1, 2037 (while keeping school district levies intact).
• Funding Protections: Prohibits counties and municipalities from reducing total funding for law enforcement, firefighters, and first responders below the higher of their 2025-26 or 2026-27 fiscal year budgets, despite potential revenue losses.
• Afterward, the amendment makes all homestead properties exempt from non-school property taxes beginning on Jan. 1, 2037.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) shared on X, “Regarding a property tax proposal for the 2026 ballot: we’ve been working with members of the Senate who have been great partners.”

“Given that it can’t be voted on by the people before November, it’s better to do it right than do it quick!”

Regarding a property tax proposal for the 2026 ballot: we’ve been working with members of the Senate who have been great partners.

Given that it can’t be voted on by the people before November, it’s better to do it right than do it quick!

— Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) February 19, 2026

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The moment Charles dreaded has arrived.

Charles III waited 70 years to become King. He grew up outshined by his formidable mother Queen Elizabeth II, and progressively, also, under the shadow of the growing, relentless scandals involving his young brother Andrew.

After the wait was over, and Charles finally rose to the throne, a considerable amount of his time was dedicated to managing the lifetime of alleged criminal behavior from Andrew, and keeping it from destroying the Monarchy.

So far, Charles has been able to do that, but not without a hefty cost – financial and emotional.

Today (19), this cost rose to the max, as the King had to release a statement about his brother’s arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office, saying ‘the law must take its course’.

“I have learned with the deepest concern the news regarding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and the allegations of misconduct in public office. A full, fair, and proper process must now take place, in which this matter will be properly investigated by the appropriate authorities. As I have said before, they have our full and sincere support and cooperation in this. Let me be clear: the law must take its course. While this process continues, it would be inappropriate for me to comment further on this matter. In the meantime, my family and I will continue to carry out our duty and service to all of you.”

Euronews reported:

“Britain’s King Charles III says the ‘law must take its course’ and that police have his full support following the arrest of his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on Thursday over suspicion of misconduct in public office.

His detention is thought to be related to his time as a UK trade envoy between 2001 and 2011, and comes after US authorities published thousands of emails related to disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Police can hold the former prince for a maximum of 96 hours with permission from senior officers and a magistrates’ court.”

“A few hours later, King Charles stayed silent however when questioned by reporters as he arrived at the opening of London Fashion Week.”

GB News’ National Reporter Jack Carson speaks live from Sandringham, following the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and the subsequent reaction from the King. pic.twitter.com/z99ftCHiRI

— GB News (@GBNEWS) February 19, 2026

UPDATE:

JUST IN – Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is released from police custody after almost 12 hours — Sky pic.twitter.com/Qz7Ubuuoa1

— Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) February 19, 2026

Andrew is under criminal investigation, and is expected to be prosecuted. 

Read more:

BREAKING: Disgraced Former Prince Andrew ARRESTED on His 66th Birthday Over Epstein Scandal

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President Trump will deliver remarks on the economy in Rome, Georgia, this afternoon as the race for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District heats up, with early voting underway. 

The seat, formerly held by Marjorie Taylor Greene, is up for grabs in a March 10 special election.

Trump weighed in on the race earlier this month, endorsing District Attorney Clay Fuller to replace Greene after she resigned in January.

It is my Great Honor to endorse America First Patriot, Clay Fuller, who is running to represent the wonderful people of Georgia’s 14th Congressional District.

As District Attorney for the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, and Air National Guard Officer, Clay knows the Wisdom and Courage required to Defend our Country, Support our Brave Military/Veterans, and Ensure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH. As your next Congressman, Clay will fight tirelessly to Grow the Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Safeguard our Elections, Champion School Choice, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment. He is strongly supported by the most Highly Respected MAGA Warriors in Georgia, and many Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Clay Fuller has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Representative from Georgia’s 14th Congressional District – HE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN!

Last month, Trump told reporters that he would be traveling the country this year to rally for House and Senate candidates before the midterms.

Affordability and the economy have been and are expected to remain central themes in his remarks across different states.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt previewed the President’s speech during her opening remarks at a White House press briefing on Wednesday, highlighting economic wins, including private job growth, trillions of dollars of investment and tariff revenues, cooling inflation, and falling rent and energy costs.

“What President Trump wants Americans to understand is that this is only the start, and the best is yet to come,” Leavitt said.

“The historic success that we have seen since he took office is just the beginning of enormous growth and opportunity that we are about to witness, and I know the president looks forward to hitting the road and being with the great people of Georgia tomorrow to talk about just this.”

WATCH:

The President is scheduled to speak at 4 pm ET.

Watch live below:

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A minor teen student participating in an anti-ICE protest in West Palm Beach, Florida, was struck by a vehicle this week.

This week, students from at least four high schools in West Palm Beach walked out of their classrooms and took to the streets to protest ICE.

On Monday, a minor participating in the protest was struck by a car and transported to a hospital for treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

CBS12 reported:

A minor believed to be participating in a protest against ICE was hit by a car on Monday afternoon.

According to the West Palm Beach Police Department, at about 12:30 p.m., officers responded to a pedestrian vs. vehicle crash near the South Wind Plaza on N. Military Trail.

Video shows the minor lying on the ground with police and fire personnel surrounding him and rendering aid.

Police say the minor was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver remained at the scene of the crash.

Florida Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas, earlier this month, said his agency will not tolerate educators encouraging school protests and pushing their political views onto students.

We will not tolerate educators encouraging school protests and pushing their political views onto students, especially ones that disparage law enforcement.

Under the leadership of @GovRonDeSantis, Florida’s education system is focused on student achievement, not ideology.… pic.twitter.com/9ZMP83FzpN

— Anastasios Kamoutsas (@StasiKamoutsas) February 3, 2026

As The Gateway Pundit previously reported, a student protesting ICE in Nebraska was struck by a vehicle, leaving her with bumps and bruises, and her mother was livid at the school for allowing it to happen.

“First of all, I don’t feel she’s informed enough to have made a decision like the one that she made by doing a protest,” the mother told local station WOWT. “I don’t feel that any of the young people that were involved know enough about what’s going on to do or set up a protest because I feel they don’t know what they’re protesting.”

Shocking video from the AC Reynolds High School in Asheville, North Carolina, shows more than 200 students running across a busy 4-lane highway to protest ICE.

The horrifying video shows the students running across the street without a teacher in sight.

Video obtained by Matt Van Swol:

#BREAKING I have obtained horrifying footage from the AC Reynolds High School “ICE OUT!” protest here in Asheville NC.

It appears that not a single adult was with the children when they BOLTED out of classes and into the middle of a 4-lane highway.

This is beyond dangerous… pic.twitter.com/EahAXqZepM

— Matt Van Swol (@mattvanswol) February 19, 2026

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