JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A sweeping Florida property tax overhaul now headed to the November ballot is drawing growing concern from local leaders who warn it could reshape how cities and counties fund essential services like police, fire rescue and emergency response.
The constitutional amendment, approved by state lawmakers during a special session this week, would increase Florida’s homestead exemption and limit how much certain property assessments can rise each year.
Supporters say it would deliver meaningful tax relief to homeowners facing rising property tax bills…