AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMedicaid & Autism Care: Florida spent $6.57 billion on ABA therapy for kids with special needs from 2023-2025, and state officials are now reviewing the program after a new federal CMS toolkit. Local Parks: Black Lake Preserve opened in Melrose, a 287-acre nature park funded through Alachua County’s conservation program. Wildfires: Two Everglades National Park fires burned over 9,000 acres and shut down the Shark Valley area. Public Safety: A 43-year-old man died in a Marion County single-vehicle crash on State Road 25 after striking a utility pole and fence; troopers say he wasn’t wearing a seat belt. Legal Fallout: Convicted teacher Brooke Anderson faces a civil lawsuit from a former student alleging lasting psychological harm. Online Gambling Crackdown: Florida AG James Uthmeier sued major “sweepstakes” casino operators including Stake and VGW, calling them illegal gambling. Internet Access: Florida ranks near the top for speeds, but county-by-county gaps remain. Crime & Courts: A Lake County jury convicted a woman in a $350,000 scheme targeting an elderly widow.
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