Florida Rewrites Property Tax Amendment Language

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in favor among Republicans. They support it even after the tradeoffs are explained by a number of 70% to 30% among independents. It drops to 50%, Democrats 36%. So I think it's going to be close, but you can see as the case gets made against it, it could have an impact and it could drop support below that 60% threshold. Listen live to the Ryan Gorman Show on I Heart Radio every weekday morning on WIOD in Miami. WFLA and Tampa. Presented by Vera and Farah. Accident Attorneys, Tampa. Picture this. You just got a romantic beachfront massage. The fun is flowing. The relaxation is real. And each drink tastes like a well-earned reward. This is when it hits you. That Myrtle moment. It's the second everything clicks. When you realize Myrtle Beach is more than a getaway, it's right where you belong. Don't just daydream about it. Find your own Myrtle Moment at Visit Myrtlebeach.com. If you've ever looked at a bag of dog food and thought, do I even know what's in this? You're not alone. The pet food industry can be confusing at best and misleading at worst. That's why Just Food for Dogs takes a completely different approach. They're built on transparency. We're talking real human-grade ingredients you can actually see, like chicken, beef, carrots, and peas, and recipes developed with vets and backed by science in kitchens that are open to the public. You can literally see how your dog's food is made. There's no guesswork, no vague claims, no hiding behind complicated labels. Just real food, real cooking, and honest, straightforward pricing you can trust. It's also the number one vet recommended fresh dog food, which says a lot about the trust behind it. Because at the end of the day, every dog parent deserves to know exactly what they're feeding their dog. And that kind of transparency builds real peace of mind. Nothing to hide, everything to love. This week only, go to Just Food for Dogs.com and get 60% off your first order during their dog days summer sale.