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Florida Governor Proposes $117 Billion Budget Focused Locally

PUBLISHED Dec 10, 2025, 5:31 PM ET

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Florida Governor Proposes $117 Billion Budget Focused Locally

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday unveiled a near-$117.4 billion 'Floridians First' budget that increases education funding, boosts law enforcement pay and reserves, proposes homestead property-tax elimination with state backfill, and includes debt reduction and targeted program cuts; legislative approval and a 2026 ballot amendment will affect implementation. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Najma A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

2019: DeSantis' first enacted state budget amounted to about $91 billion.
April (this year): A mass shooting at Florida State University prompted campus security investments.
Earlier this year: DeSantis promoted term limits during outreach to Ohio lawmakers.
Wednesday (this week): DeSantis unveiled the near-$117.4 billion 'Floridians First' budget in Orlando.
This week: DeSantis spoke at a Term Limits Summit urging a constitutional amendment.

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Who Benefited

State agencies, law enforcement units, certain homeowners and infrastructure projects will receive increased funding and targeted investments under the proposal, while the state aims to reduce tax burdens for homesteaded owners through a proposed amendment.

Who Impacted

Small counties and local governments dependent on property tax revenue could face budget shortfalls unless the state fully implements promised backfill payments tied to the homestead tax changes.