As Florida voters head to the polls, a group of Northeast Florida public safety leaders gathered in Jacksonville on Tuesday to deliver a unified message about Amendment 3: lower property taxes could come with a higher cost to public services.
Representatives from the Fraternal Order of Police, the Florida Professional Firefighters Association, Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper and Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook stood together at the Fraternal Order of Police lodge to voice concerns about the proposed constitutional amendment, which would significantly expand Florida’s homestead exemption for non-school property taxes.
If approved by voters, Amendment 3 would increase the homestead exemption for non-school property taxes from $50,000 to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028. Supporters say the measure would provide meaningful tax relief for homeowners facing rising housing, insurance, and living costs…