We’ve arrived at a defining moment in Florida. Property taxes are spiraling out of control, and families across the Sunshine State are feeling it. Homeowners are watching their bills climb faster than their paychecks. Seniors on fixed incomes are being forced to make impossible choices. And middle-class families—who did everything right, who bought a home, paid their mortgage, and built their lives here—are realizing that “homeownership” now feels more like renting from the government.

Panama City, FL — October 20, 2025 — Guardians of Liberty, a growing grassroots movement dedicated to restoring accountability, fiscal restraint, and transparency across every level of government, has officially announced its first 20 candidate endorsements for Florida’s 2026 elections. This inaugural slate represents a bold, principle-driven coalition of leaders committed to protecting taxpayers, defending constitutional rights, and limiting the size and scope of government while empowering citizens and local communities.

When you think of the future of Florida, it’s impossible not to think about the young men and women walking across our university campuses every single day. They are the next innovators, leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, and public servants who will shape the direction of our state for generations to come. At Guardians of Liberty, we believe those students deserve more than a diploma. They deserve the tools, networks, and real-world opportunities to put their passion into practice—and to leave a mark that outlives their time in the classroom.

If you live in Bay County, you’ve felt it: the squeeze between rising valuations, stubborn insurance premiums, and a cost of living that doesn’t take a day off. Even when officials say “we didn’t raise the rate,” the bill on your kitchen table can still climb. That’s not your imagination—it’s how the system works. And it’s exactly why we’re launching the Property Tax Reform & Spending Accountability petition in Bay County.