JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis appears to be softening his call to eliminate property taxes in Florida. DeSantis put local governments on notice when he announced on social media he’d support the elimination of property taxes earlier this month.

For the second time in as many weeks, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has again supported the idea of doing away with property taxes.

Florida already has no income tax, but Governor Ron DeSantis is currently flirting with the idea of abolishing property taxes as well.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has floated the idea of eliminating property taxes in the state, but a Jacksonville City Council member says those taxes fund services.