Mackenzie LaPorte

3 weeks ago | wfla.com | Mackenzie LaPorte

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — House and Senate leadership reached a framework for the budget, but the details are still being worked on behind closed doors. One major proposal seems to be missing: Governor Ron DeSantis’ property tax relief plan. However, that could change as negotiations continue. For months, Governor DeSantis pushed his property tax relief plan, touting potential savings of around $1,000 per homestead property.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Mackenzie LaPorte

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — Tampa Bay leaders are back here at the Capitol in Tallahassee to finish what they started: the state budget. Lawmakers said they have mixed emotions heading into this week, and as they fight for local priorities and allocations, there’s some uncertainty about what’s in and what’s out. So, what’s being discussed? House and Senate leadership reached an agreement that includes $2.25 billion in recurring revenue reductions.

3 weeks ago | wfla.com | Mackenzie LaPorte

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — It’s been more than a month since the deadly mass shooting at Florida State University. A grand jury indicted 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner on two counts of first-degree murder — charges punishable by death. Yet many questions remain, including a motive. News Channel 8 On Your Side sat down with Leon County State Attorney Jack Campbell, who said the investigation remains active and will continue until trial, which could be six months from now.

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Mackenzie LaPorte

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — As Florida eyes the skies for hurricane season, there’s another storm brewing over at the statehouse. State senators and representatives have been back home in their districts for about a month now, and their constituents have one big question: where’s the state budget?

4 weeks ago | wfla.com | Mackenzie LaPorte

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — As Florida eyes the skies for hurricane season, there’s another storm brewing over at the statehouse, Lawmakers have yet to hammer out a budget plan and the clock is ticking. State senators and representatives have been back home in their districts for about a month now, and their constituents have one big question: where’s the state budget?