📜 Can DeSantis Really Abolish Property Taxes for Floridians and Boynton Beach Homeowners?
Florida’s property tax reform push could be a game-changer for Boynton’s retirees and fixed-income homeowners.
Governor Ron DeSantis is pushing to eliminate property taxes on homesteaded properties over time, citing rising costs of living. This is great news for Boynton Beach’s 24,000 homesteaded properties and our large senior population (21% are over 65). A recent Palm Beach Post poll shows voters split 50/50. But local governments are pushing back since property taxes generate about $55 billion statewide.
One bill would exempt seniors from non-school property taxes, a game-changer for retirees on fixed incomes hit hardest by recent hikes. School taxes (46% of education funding) wouldn’t be touched, and revenue would still come from vacation homes, rentals, and commercial properties. Expect this on the 2026 ballot!
Millions in Florida Could Lose ACA Subsidies
Brace yourselves. Our Affordable Care Act premiums could skyrocket by up to 75% if Congress doesn’t act before the enhanced subsidies expire at year’s end. This hits us especially hard since Florida leads the nation with 4.7 million people enrolled in the ACA, and about 2.4 million of those folks are earning under 138% of the federal poverty level. These people desperately need these subsidies to afford coverage.
Because Florida never expanded Medicaid, the ACA has been the lifeline for lower-income residents to get healthcare, but if these subsidies disappear, premiums could double or triple. Let’s hope our lawmakers can find common ground before it’s too late!
New School Traffic Cameras Could Cost You A Fine!
Our Boynton Beach Police Department just rolled out 18 speed cameras near seven local schools, and honestly, it’s about time! After looking at traffic studies, it became crystal clear that too many drivers are flying through school zones, putting our kids and crossing guards at serious risk. The cameras will be watching during drop-off and pick-up times (30 minutes before and after school) on actual school days only.
If you’re caught speeding, expect a $100 citation in the mail. It won’t hit your insurance, but protecting our kids should be reason enough to slow down. Bottom line: let’s all do better and keep our youngest Boynton Beach residents safe!
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🎉This Week’s Signature Events
📽️ There will be a free Scream on the Green movie event on October 24th (tonight) at Wilson Park and the John H. Denison Pool located at 225 NW 12th Ave in Boynton Beach. It starts at 7:00 pm. Remember to bring a blanket or chairs to to watch this ghoulish and spooky film. Snacks will be available for purchase and popcorn is free while supplies last. The movie is presented by Boynton Beach City Parks and Recreational Department. Here’s the website for more info: boynton-beach.org.
🧓 Boynton Beach Health Fair & Senior Expo will be held on Monday, October 27 at the West Boynton Recreation Center. It’s located at 6000 Northtree Blvd in Lake Worth. The Expo starts at 9:30 am and ends at 1:00 pm. Here’s the website: www.BoyntonSeniorExpo.com
This event is open to seniors and caregivers and will feature over 45 exhibitors with products and services containing information on medical care, health, and senior lifestyles. Educational seminars are also available to attend. Door prizes and giveaways will happen throughout the day. So mark your calendar and don’t miss out!
🎃 Halloween Event BOO Bash - A Halloween Show. It will happen on Thursday, October 30th at the Boynton Beach City Library on 100 E. Ocean Ave in Boynton Beach. Here’s the website: boynton-beach.org. The phone number is (561) 742-6390. The BOO Bash begins at 5:00 pm and is ideal for children ages 5-12 years old. Dress up in your favorite costume and experience an enchanting show featuring Mama Mia Magic. There will be a mummy wrap activity and costume contest with spooky surprises!
🤔 Did You Know?
Boynton Beach holds the third-largest municipality in Palm Beach County, behind only West Palm Beach and Boca Raton, with a population of around 81,673. In the last five years, we’ve only added roughly 1,000 new people to our city. And did you know that more than 1% of the city’s population is now subscribed to The Boynton Weekly?
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