EN DERNIERE HEURE

TALLAHASSEE -- Florida homeowners would see their property taxes drop by an average of 7 percent this year -- and much more in subsequent years -- under a tax-cutting agreement unveiled by legislative leaders Friday night.

All Florida homeowners -- permanent and part-time residents alike -- as well as commercial property owners would benefit this year from a rollback of the property taxes levied by cities, counties and special taxing districts, including the South Florida Water Management District and hospital districts. The average homeowner would save $174 .