AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoProperty Taxes: Florida voters approved Amendment 3, raising the homestead exemption to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028. The break is modest for high-value homeowners, while a tighter cap on tax increases for second homes and rentals could also benefit investors. Local governments warn of funding pressure for services. Election Fallout: Byron Donalds won the governorship, becoming Florida’s first Black governor, while Democrats gained seats in the Legislature and broke Republican supermajority control. Flooding: Heavy rain swamped South Florida neighborhoods, prompting rescues and leaving some homeowners facing costly damage—especially those without flood insurance. Travel and Business: JetBlue raised checked-bag fees again ahead of the holiday season. Kraft Heinz plans to sell its North American coffee business, including its Jacksonville manufacturing facility, with employees expected to transition to the new owner. Aviation: Investigators are examining the Learjet crash in Palm Beach County that killed nine people; a separate helicopter crash near Miami left one dead and two injured.
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