February 2026

The Florida Legislature is moving forward with two pieces of legislation designed to clarify retail operations in a future society devoid of physical pennies. Following a directive from President Trump, the final minting of the 1-cent coin by the U.S. Mint occurred in June 2025. The final inventory of newly produced pennies was shipped to Federal Reserve

In February 2025, Governor Ron DeSantis publicly announced his desire that the state consider amending its Constitution, initially, to abolish property taxes. Florida’s property tax system funds local counties, cities, school districts, and numerous special taxing districts providing services such as water management, fire protection, and mosquito control. Florida’s property tax framework is established in the