AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHurricane Recovery: Florida has asked for a major disaster declaration after Hurricane Isaias, seeking public assistance for 15 counties and individual aid for residents in eight. The state is also arranging temporary housing for displaced families. School Bus Crash: An off-duty Gainesville police officer was seriously injured when his patrol car struck a stopped Marion County school bus preparing to pick up children. A student, the driver and aide were also taken to hospital. Jobs: Mosaic plans to idle its South Fort Meade fertilizer plant Dec. 8, laying off 199 workers as sulfur shortages and high costs disrupt production. Keys Development: State officials say Monroe County’s plan for 657 new building permits fails to adequately set aside affordable housing and address hurricane evacuation risks; county staff is seeking commissioners’ direction. Public Health: Florida’s dengue cases have reached 368, with Pinellas County emerging as a hotspot and extending its local emergency through Oct. 22. Election Watch: Early voting begins Monday in many counties. Florida voters are weighing Amendment 3, which would cut some property taxes but could squeeze local budgets; Miami-Dade voters will also decide seven local referendums.
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