AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoElections: Early voting is underway for Florida’s Aug. 18 primary, with Palm Beach voters able to cast ballots at any of 28 locations through Sunday, Aug. 16 (7 a.m.-7 p.m.). Sarasota County reports more than 6,300 voters already cast ballots in-person, with voting continuing through Aug. 16 at six sites. Public Safety: A Pinellas County deputy, honored for bravery, was accused in a deadly murder-suicide after an argument over a TV; in another case, FDLE arrested a Venice man accused of threats tied to a mass shooting and hostage plan at a church. Law Enforcement & Crime: Hillsborough Sheriff’s Office says it netted 116 arrests in a human trafficking sting, rescuing five victims. Immigration & Violence: DHS says ICE lodged a detainer in a Broward murder case involving a suspect accused of stabbing a roommate with a machete. Community & Daily Life: Publix is opening a redesigned store in Ruskin on Aug. 13, and FDOT is seeking public input on a bridge replacement project in Baker County. Health & Weather: Florida’s surgeon general push to end vaccine mandates is still running into the reality of school requirements, while heat advisories continue across much of the state.
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