AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoElections: Early voting is underway for Florida’s Aug. 18 primary, with counties opening at different times and voters urged to confirm locations and ballot status before heading to the polls. Politics: In the GOP governor race, Paul Renner says he’ll stay in through Election Day despite Byron Donalds’ dominance, arguing the establishment is trying to “suffocate” challengers. Courts & culture: A federal appeals court upheld Florida’s law barring minors from attending adult performances, a win for Gov. Ron DeSantis and AG James Uthmeier after years of litigation. Immigration & local impact: Florida Catholic bishops are urging GOP senators to extend Haitian Temporary Protected Status to 2029, while local businesses in South Florida say TPS ending is already hurting traffic and staffing. Public safety tech: Flock license plate reader cameras keep expanding across Florida, fueling debate over crime-fighting benefits versus privacy and data retention. Business & growth: Palm Beach County is weighing a one-year data center construction moratorium, citing needs for rules on noise, water use, and power demand. Weather: South Florida faces passing showers and possible localized flooding, plus a high rip-current risk along Atlantic beaches.
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