AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSpace & Business: Florida Venture Forum and Space Florida picked six early-stage winners for a combined $150,000 investment at the 18th Early Stage Venture Conference in Orlando, targeting aerospace, defense and emerging tech. Public Safety & Crime: Doral named Miami Springs Police Chief Matthew Castillo as its new top cop, replacing Edwin Lopez. Violence & Justice: An Orlando man, Justin Giambanco, got life in prison in the 2023 Palm Bay slaying of Paul Black after a no-contest plea deal. Water & Health: DOH-Franklin lifted a bacteria advisory for Carrabelle Beach after tests showed Enterococcus levels met state guidelines. Wildlife & Community Science: FWC launched Florida Wildlife Watch on Zooniverse, asking volunteers to classify trail-camera photos from millions of acres of public land. Local Tragedy: Authorities are investigating a Doral Isles murder-suicide after a real estate agent, her ex-husband and their two daughters were found dead. Gun Violence Prevention: Cocoa and Rockledge police are holding a gun buyback Friday with $50 Walmart gift cards per firearm, no IDs or background checks. Elections & Budgets: Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan urged voters to read the “fine print” of a November homestead exemption ballot measure, warning of major city service cuts. Public Health Watch: Florida reported a week without new measles cases, but officials warn summer travel could bring more.
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