Will Amendment 3 mean fewer deputies? Local sheriffs respond after Florida vote

After warnings that Amendment 3 could mean fewer deputies and reduced public safety services, responses from three Central Florida sheriff’s offices offer no specific plans for staffing or service cuts so far.Orange County Sheriff John Mina and Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly said the impact remains uncertain. The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office declined to comment.The statements follow Florida voters’ approval of Amendment 3 on Tuesday. The measure expands property tax exemptions for qualifying homeowners and lowers the annual assessment-growth cap for non-homestead properties.This story will be updated as additional sheriff’s offices respond and more information becomes available about potential budget and service changes.What sheriffs warned before the voteBefore the election, the Florida Sheriffs Association launched an advertising campaign opposing Amendment 3, warning of fewer deputies, increased crime and delays in responses to 911 calls.Channel 9 reported that Seminole County