Florida voters approved Amendment 3, backed by Florida Realtors, increasing the homestead exemption and lowering the assessment increase cap for non-homestead properties beginning in 2027. State and local officials will address implementation details.

Floridians grew more optimistic about the economy’s future in October, but weaker views of current finances suggest affordability remains central to customer conversations.

Florida Realtors opened its Disaster Relief Fund to assist eligible members with home or office damage after heavy rain and flooding prompted a state of emergency in seven counties.

Disaster unemployment assistance applications are open through Dec. 28 for eligible workers, including self-employed individuals, affected by Hurricane Isaias in eight Panhandle counties.