AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLicense Plate Reader Crackdown: Florida DOT revoked permits for automated license plate readers on state highways, giving agencies 30 days to remove devices; local sheriffs and police are already suspending or ending use, including Alachua and Putnam, with Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner warning of public-safety fallout. Courts & Rights: A federal appeals panel ruled Miami commissioners can’t claim immunity in former Police Chief Art Acevedo’s First Amendment whistleblower case. Crime & Safety: A former NFL practice squad player, Damoun Patterson, was arrested in Florida on armed burglary and assault charges after an alleged Orlando home invasion; in Polk County, a “black widow” suspect was arrested for allegedly drugging and trying to kill a man she met online. Health & Law: A Jacksonville case highlights disputes over whether judges can order medical treatment for a pregnant woman; separately, Florida’s gun-and-outdoor gear sales tax holiday begins today. Fire & Weather: A lightning strike caused a Fort Myers church fire that burned for hours before being noticed. Local Updates: Odyssey Charter School installed a panic alert system synced with 911; Venice police say a missing teen has been found safe.
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