AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoElections Watch: David Kalin is challenging Charlotte County Supervisor of Elections Leah Valenti in a contentious GOP race marked by security accusations and a local party apology after claims couldn’t be backed up. State Budget & Taxes: Florida lawmakers are in a special session over DeSantis’ push to cut homesteaded property taxes, with counties warning the change could shift costs to renters and businesses. Local Governance: Monroe County School District adopted a tentative 7.3% property tax increase, setting up next steps for the Aug. 19 budget meeting. Public Safety: Hillsborough deputies are investigating a death in Wimauma, and Charlotte County issued a rabies advisory after a confirmed case in a Port Charlotte raccoon. Environment & Wildlife: FWC ordered a recreational gag grouper harvest closure in Atlantic state waters starting Aug. 2. Economy & Growth: Charlotte County broke ground on a Southwest Florida Advanced Manufacturing Training Center to build a workforce pipeline. Health & Community: Escambia Children’s Trust approved $3.5M for a new school readiness initiative after kindergarten readiness fell to 36%. Sports & Schools: Monroe County wrestlers brought home state hardware from Orlando, and UCF shut down its LibTech tech-lending desk.
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