AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoChild Safety & Autism Support: UCF’s Center for Autism and Related Disabilities teamed with PALS for an annual Safety Day at Children’s Safety Village, pairing hands-on fire and traffic simulations with first-responder connections for families. Road Safety Tensions: New protected bike lanes on SR 776 in Englewood are drawing complaints from drivers and businesses, including claims of tires damaged by impacts with the separators. Public Safety Tech Fight: AOC, Bernie Sanders and Jeff Merkley introduced the Ban Flock Act to block federal use and funding tied to automated license plate readers. Dengue Surge: Florida’s dengue outbreak is worsening, with Hillsborough County still leading as doctors report ongoing ER cases. Courts & Accountability: A North Port man was sentenced to 41 years for possessing real and “digitally generated” child sexual abuse material, while a jury acquitted former deputy Eddie Duran in the killing of Airman Roger Fortson. Cost of Living: Jacksonville’s JEA raised electric and water/sewer rates to cover a $107 million shortfall, with critics pointing to a city utility funding dispute. Health Policy Changes: New Medicaid and SNAP eligibility rules took effect Oct. 1, with Florida expecting major coverage impacts. Transportation Infrastructure: Gov. DeSantis joined officials for a ribbon-cutting on the $61M River Road expansion in Venice, adding lanes and evacuation-focused upgrades. Local Politics: Roth vs. Silvers is set for Florida Senate District 26 in Palm Beach County.
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