AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes agoPublic Safety: Sarasota County firefighters contained a structure fire on Herndon Place; several people were displaced and a firefighter was treated after a medical emergency, with the Florida State Fire Marshal investigating. Crime & Courts: In Pinellas Park, police are investigating a shooting aboard a PSTA bus; the suspect fled but was arrested nearby, and the victim was hurt but not seriously. Hate Crime: Sarasota police arrested a man accused of throwing a brick through a Chabad synagogue window, charging him with criminal mischief as a hate crime. Health Watch: Florida reported 17 leprosy cases so far in 2026, continuing a sharp rise since 2022, with many cases clustered in central counties. Invasive Species: Southwest Florida officials are urging residents to watch for the giant African land snail again, warning it can spread fast and damage plants and property. Education & Free Speech: A Florida English professor is suing South Florida State College, alleging she was fired after a president objected to an assigned short story. Local Life: Bartow’s new Culver’s opens Aug. 3 with grand-opening giveaways.
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