AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGubernatorial Power Play: Byron Donalds locked in a full-cabinet sweep as Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson endorsed him, joining AG James Uthmeier and CFO Blaise Ingoglia and signaling a unified Republican push for the governor’s race. Local Government & Public Access: Civic Brief launched a new platform to make it easier for residents to track public meetings and records without hunting through scattered portals. Transportation Disruption: FDOT will close State Road 60 between Bartow and Lake Wales for two weeks starting July 27 for CSX crossing reconstruction, forcing a long truck detour. Public Safety—E-Bikes: Gov. DeSantis vetoed an e-bike safety bill, arguing it would be hard to enforce and could expand local surveillance. Wildlife Crisis: A third Florida panther was killed by a vehicle in less than three weeks, underscoring how new development and roads keep shrinking habitat. Holiday Health Watch: Health officials warned beachgoers about Vibrio vulnificus ahead of Fourth of July weekend, urging caution around warm coastal waters and raw shellfish. Immigration Oversight: Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz condemned conditions at a Miramar ICE facility after an unannounced visit, alleging overcrowding and detainees held far longer than intended. Business Growth: Orion Edge Group plans a $6 million Tampa expansion creating 25 jobs in tactical electronic warfare and counter-drone systems.
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