AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHealth & Aging: Medicare’s new $50 obesity-drug pilot is pushing more patients toward injectable GLP-1s over pills, even as Florida’s pharmacist Olushola Yusuf was convicted in a massive oxycodone scheme. Public Safety & Travel: TSA chaos is driving Tampa International Airport to move toward privatized security under the TSA Gold+ model, a plan that’s drawing union pushback. Local Government: St. Augustine has tightened rules for pedicabs, small tour operators, and horse-drawn carriages, adding caps and tougher enforcement. Weather & Storms: Tropical Storm Bertha churned up strong winds and rough surf in the Panhandle, while South Florida stays hot and steamy with more storm chances later. Money & Benefits: SSI checks for August go out a day early Friday, July 31, due to the weekend calendar. Business & Economy: Roper Technologies (Sarasota) raised its profit and revenue outlook on AI software demand. Environment: A U.S. Drought Monitor update shows mixed drought changes, with Florida seeing some improvement from recent rainfall. Community Notes: Citrus County Clerk is pausing foreclosure sales and switching to Bid4Assets for virtual auctions starting Aug. 17.
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