AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoArtificial Reef: The historic SS United States sank Wednesday off Destin, becoming the world’s largest artificial reef. Okaloosa County plans to make it a diving attraction and preserve parts of the liner in a land-based museum. County Services: Miami-Dade will accept Bitcoin for property-tax payments starting Nov. 19; the cryptocurrency will be converted to dollars before the county receives it. Veterans’ Care: Federal officials are preparing to assess whether Cape Coral needs a full-service VA hospital. Southwest Florida veterans say referrals to outside providers have left them waiting months for care. Election Shift: A recount confirmed Democrat Dan McDow’s 286-vote win in Brevard County’s House District 33, breaking the Republicans’ supermajority in the Florida House. Flood Recovery: Recent flooding left some Central Florida residents homeless, while officials seek help for affected communities. Florida has secured $2.5 billion in FEMA disaster relief, and the storms have renewed concerns about the state’s low flood-insurance coverage. Local Budgets: Counties are weighing the effects of Amendment 3’s property-tax cuts, with some officials warning that reduced revenue could mean fewer public services and staff.
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