Back in the 1990s, former Gov. Lawton Chiles compared Florida to an 18-wheeler running on a Model T engine. He was referring to the state's antiquated tax system developed before World War II when the state was the least-populated in the South. ...more

July 27, 2008

The former Massachusetts state police officer who for a brief time headed a volunteer park ranger program in Pasco County has unveiled a government watchdog Web site. ...more

February 6, 2008

Opinions appear to becoming polarized over the proposed changes to the state's property tax system voters will see on the Jan. 29 presidential preference primary ballot. ...more

November 7, 2007

They pitched the total elimination of the Florida property tax system as we know it. They tried to clamp down on local government spending. They offered a 'super' homestead exemption that could have slashed tax bills. ...more

October 11, 2007