AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHurricane prep: Florida utilities are ramping up for the 2026 season as NOAA forecasts below-normal activity, but FPL and Duke Energy stress year-round readiness after recent major storms. Impact Weather: Central Florida faces more downpours through midweek, with up to 4 inches possible, then drier, cooler air moving in. Property taxes in focus: DeSantis is pushing a special session to raise the homestead exemption (aiming at $250,000 by FY2029), and Jacksonville auditors warn the plan could cost the city over $300M a year. Local politics: A Sachs Media survey finds voters broadly back the special session, but split on whether lawmakers should eliminate or just reduce property taxes. Military & tech: In Tampa, top U.S. commanders urged caution as the Pentagon pushes battlefield AI, while a separate report says SpaceX Starlink pricing disputes are driving more Pentagon spending. Business/insurance: DB Insurance completed its acquisition of Fortegra, expanding specialty underwriting. Florida crime/courts: Family members of Keiser University baseball player Derek Becker say they’re still waiting for answers after his 2020 killing in West Palm Beach. Travel/economy: Florida’s tourism and travel buzz continues, including Brightline commentary and new airline route updates tied to summer demand.
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