A Broward County Commission vote to approve a $9.2 billion budget for the 2027 fiscal year has ignited controversy by including a 0.5 millage property tax increase. The increase, approved in a 6-3 vote, is earmarked for public safety and infrastructure projects. The Miami Herald reports that the budget approval followed months of negotiations and exposed partisan divides within the Democrat-dominated board. The vote also comes as midterm elections approach, potentially setting the stage for furt