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Miami Herald

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‘We're going to be underwater': What Florida's property tax cut means for flooding

Florida voters resoundingly decided to slash their own property taxes on election day, sending shockwaves through the local governments who now have to figure out which services to cut. On the potential chopping block: the millions (and billions) of flooding projects that are sorely needed in soggy South Florida. At the Southeast Florida Climate Compact’s annual summit this week, elected officials from Palm Beach County to the Keys openly worried about what this new mandate means for the projects they’ve been advocating for. On stage, Broward County Commission Steve Geller put it bluntly. “I advise people to move to another state because Florida is going to be a hellhole,” he told the crowd. “We’re going to be underwater.” READ NEXT: Voters said yes to Amendment 3 tax cut. What comes next for Miami-Dade, cities? Florida’s new constitutional amendment, which passed with 62% approval, raised the homestead exemption from property taxes from $50,000 to $250,000 by 2028. It’s a severe blow for local governments that rely on property taxes as the foundation of their budgets. Broward County could lose $333 million of its budget by 2028, according to an estimate from flood consultant firm Brizaga. Miami-Dade estimates it would lose $700

Florida · 8d

Tampa Bay Times

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Florida attorney misappropriated $92,000 in divorce funds, Bar says

After receiving $190,000 intended to go to a client’s ex-husband, a Lauderhill attorney spent over $92,000 on a personal loan and leaf gutters, among other things, according to a Florida Bar auditor.

Lauderhill, FL · 8d

CBS Miami

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Broward, Miami-Dade appraisers explain Amendment 3 homestead steps

Broward and Miami-Dade property appraisers say existing exemptions will be adjusted automatically, while first-time applicants and newcomers face deadlines.

Broward County, FL · 7d

The Cool Down

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Florida homeowners may get partial property tax refunds if floods make homes unlivable for 30 days

Property Appraiser Dorothy Jacks emphasized that homeowners whose houses sustained substantial damage should report it to her office as soon as they are able.

Palm Beach County, FL · 5d

cbs12.com

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Jupiter hosting first-ever Heart & Harvest market

JUPITER, Fla. (CBS 12) — A new farmers market is coming to Jupiter this weekend, bringing local food venders and small businesses together along the waterfront. Charlie & Joe's at Love Street will host its first-ever Heart & Harvest Green Market on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Jupiter, FL · 7d

sflcn.com

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Selling in Fort Lauderdale in 2026: what’s different now

FORT LAUDERDALE – Selling a home in Broward County isn’t what it was three years ago. Prices have leveled off, buyers take their time, and Florida added new disclosure rules for flood history and condos. Here’s what Fort Lauderdale sellers should know before they list. Where prices...

Fort Lauderdale, FL · 8d

connectcre.com

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CP, Georgetown-Led Group Team Buys Massive Boca Raton Mixed-Use Project

CP Group, The Georgetown Company and fund manager ACRE, together with investment partner StepStone, acquired Mizner Park in downtown Boca Raton. Brookfield Asset Management was the seller. The acquisition of the 838,840-square-foot office, retail, and residential property represents a full-circle moment for CP Group, which originally developed Mizner Park between...

Boca Raton, FL · 7d

realtytimes.com

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5 Trusted Residential Movers in Boca Raton (2026 Guide)

Relocating in Boca Raton means coordinating elevator reservations, navigating HOA requirements, and protecting belongings through humid weather and tight building access points. Whether you're a first-time home buyer moving into a Palm Beach Gardens condo or a seller downsizing from a Coral Springs family home, the logistics can quickly become overwhelming without experienced support.

Boca Raton, FL · 8d

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Trailside flooding threatens cattle and renews calls for drainage fix in Martin County

STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — Floodwater has covered much of the pasture at a Martin County farm, leaving its Florida Cracker cattle crowded onto a narrow strip of higher ground as flooding continues in the Trailside community. At Hungryland Farms, the cattle’s usual grazing areas are underwater. The herd has...

Martin County, FL · 7d

thecoastalstar.com

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Boynton Beach: Mall down to final months of operation

Developer envisions homes, retail once sale is complete. The entrance sign shows some that remain and others that have left the Boynton Beach Mall. Tenants have been told to vacate by mid-January. Anne Geggis/The Coastal Star. By Anne Geggis. The fading letters on Boynton Beach Mall’s entrance monument faintly show...

Boynton Beach, FL · 9d

BOCANEWSNOW

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Schumacher Auto Group To Pay More Than $100K To Settle EEOC Complaint

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A major car dealer and auto group will pay more than $100,000 to settle an EEOC complaint. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued this statement to BocaNewsNow.com regarding Schumacher Auto Group: >>Schumacher Auto Group, Inc., a Palm Beach County car dealership company, will pay $112,500 and implement significant policy and training reforms to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today. According to the EEOC’s suit, Schumacher terminated an accounting clerk in May 2024 while the employee was on leave recovering from cancer-related surgery. When the employee requested reasonable accommodations — including a five-pound lifting restriction and no repetitive squatting, bending or lifting for three weeks — in order to return to work, Schumacher fired her. “Employers need to be aware of their obligations under federal law to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities,” said EEOC Miami Regional Attorney Kristen Foslid. “We appreciate Schumacher’s willingness to work collaboratively to resolve this matter at an early stage and its commitment to implementing policy changes and training that will help ensure compliance going forward.” Conduct as alleged in

Palm Beach County, FL · 8d

WWD

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Chloé Opens New Boutique in Palm Beach

Chloé’s moving south. EXCLUSIVE: Madewell Opens Cobble Hill Brooklyn Store The luxury brand on Thursday opened the doors to its new boutique at The Royal Poinciana Plaza in Palm Beach, Fla., a move that reflects the brand’s strengthening presence in the United States. The 1,700-square-foot space features the fall and resort collections by creative director Chemena Kamali and offers customers the full Chloé universe across leather goods, ready-to-wear, shoes and accessories. The boutique also presents Kamali’s Chloé à la Plage collection filled with broderie anglaise, playful accessories and airy silhouettes. Inside Chloé’s new Palm Beach boutique. Courtesy of Chloé “This new boutique allows us to strengthen our connection with the local community and to share the spirit of the Maison in a setting that reflects Chloé today,” Laurent Malecaze, president and chief executive officer of Chloé, said in a statement. As Shoppers Warm to Agentic Commerce, Terms of Use Have to be Clearly Defined The space was designed to embody the brand’s values of lightness, elegance and modern femininity through a welcoming and warm environment. The endless summer spirit can also be seen through the boutique’s palette of neutral, earthy and nude tones alongside natural materials, including large shell fixtures

Palm Beach, FL · 8d

thecoastalstar.com

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Boynton Beach: Ocean One breaks ground on 371-unit downtown development

Boynton Beach Mayor Rebecca Shelton (in pink) joined other city officials and representatives of Hyperion Group and Silverstein properties at the groundbreaking ceremony of Ocean One. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star. Boynton Beach’s skyline is on the rise. After more than a decade of starts and stops and three years since...

Boynton Beach, FL · 9d

The Cool Down

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Florida county offers electric bill aid, but applications won't stop shutoffs

A household's income has to be within the limit for its size to qualify.

Broward County, FL · 8d

WPTV West Palm Beach

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Farms, nurseries struggle with flooding after relentless rain

Days after heavy rain moved through the area, floodwaters are still creating problems for local farms and nurseries, forcing some to close to visitors and adding to months of weather-related challenges.

Palm City, FL · 8d

cbs12.com

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Amendment 3 may have major impact on businesses in Palm Beach County

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Voters in Florida spoke loudly about Amendment 3 on Election Day - with 62% voting for it to pass. The homestead exemption for non-school property taxes will increase from $50,000 to $150,000 in 2027, then to $250,000 in 2028. So Amendment 3 gives qualifying homeowners a bigger tax break, but it could also mean less property-tax revenue for cities and counties.

Palm Beach County, FL · 9d

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Edward Freeman, co-founder of rep firm Remington Freeman, dies

Edward Freeman, a home furnishings salesman who co-founded the manufacturer’s rep group Remington Freeman and expanded the whole-home showroom sales concept, died last month of natural causes in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., his family said. He was 88. A graduate of Hobart College, Freeman began his sales career at...

Palm Beach Gardens, FL · 9d

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Flooding hits farms, nurseries hard in Martin and Palm Beach counties

Days after heavy rain moved through the area, floodwaters are still creating problems for local farms and nurseries, forcing some to close to visitors and adding to months of weather-related challenges. WPTV reporter Christy Waite visited Happy Place Ranch in Palm City, where standing water surrounds much of the property...

Palm Beach County, FL · 8d

Deb Kowalski

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Fort Lauderdale plumbers I'd ask about a water heater

Top 3Plumbers · Fort Lauderdale, FL·Checked Nov 2, 2026. Storm season makes a failing water heater feel less like a household nuisance and more like another piece of paperwork waiting to happen. I read the Fort Lauderdale reviews for repair and replacement work, then pulled out the questions worth asking before anyone touches the unit.

Fort Lauderdale, FL · 10d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Beverly Hills Mansion With Private Nightclub and Dance Floor Listed for $70M

The eight-bedroom estate, built by spec home developer Bruce Makowsky, sits on an acre lot with sweeping views from downtown L.A.

Beverly Hills, CA · 10d