AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoData Center Debate: Hundreds of residents challenged a proposed Auburndale data center over water use and electricity demand, which could rise from 350 to 700 megawatts. Separately, Florida regulators rejected Duke Energy’s plan for large-load customers, including data centers, saying they must pay their full electricity costs rather than pass them to households. Local Business: Ocala homebuilder Wilmek acquired aluminum construction and exterior-improvement company Oswald, which has served Central Florida since 1980. Tourism: Florida-based Dream Vacations and CruiseOne expect to reach $1 billion in combined land and cruise sales this year, announced at a conference in Port Canaveral. Flood Recovery: Florida secured $2.5 billion in FEMA disaster relief as communities continue to address severe flooding, crop damage and business losses. Property Taxes: Voters approved a major expansion of the homeowner tax break, raising concerns that reduced local revenue could squeeze funding for services such as emergency response.
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