Property Tax Fight: Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia pushed back on claims that DeSantis’ revamped homestead property tax package will starve local services, calling out “scare tactics” and arguing cities and counties have benefited from rising property values. Local Business Impact: Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan warned the same ballot measure could wipe out more than $300M in city revenue by 2029, threatening downtown projects and incentives. Development Rules: Jacksonville advanced an ordinance that would let privately licensed professionals review certain site plans, with automatic approval if the city doesn’t flag issues within 10 days. Small Business & Jobs: Complete Outdoor Living launched a Florida-only franchise program for its outdoor kitchen model, seeking qualified applicants. Trade & Supply Chains: JAXPORT’s expansion is positioning Jacksonville as a bigger Asia cargo gateway, with local leaders pointing to effects on inventory and manufacturing inputs. Entrepreneurship Pipeline: NFTE Southeast selected 10 student ventures to advance to a national showcase in New York this fall. Workforce & Compliance: At Walt Disney World’s Cake Bake Shop, at least 11 former employees filed wage lawsuits alleging minimum wage and side-work violations. Community Resilience: Leon County highlighted “Team Leon,” a local disaster relief effort that supported hundreds of residents and dozens of small businesses after spring 2024 tornadoes.