AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEmergency Management Education: Gov. Ron DeSantis launched CORE at Florida International University, a statewide pipeline meant to train the next generation of disaster-response talent through partnerships spanning colleges, agencies and private employers. Big Tech Accountability: Florida rejected joining a multistate Meta settlement over teen social media harms, while Meta agreed to pay up to $17.1B-$18B nationwide and add teen protections like default time limits and nighttime blocks. Tourism Watch: Florida tourism fell for a second straight quarter, with experts pointing to weaker Canadian demand and shifting travel patterns. Retail Expansion: Wayfair is opening its 10th store in Orlando/Altamonte Springs, signaling continued push into physical retail. Local Tech & Power Costs: Martin County is considering a one-year moratorium on large data centers amid resident concerns about electricity costs. Business & Legal: Publix is fighting the IRS over a denied $2.6M research tax credit. Lottery Buzz: Powerball and Florida Lotto jackpots keep climbing, with multiple recent Florida wins fueling renewed ticket interest. Surveillance Backlash: Flock AI license-plate camera scrutiny continues as Florida leaders and lawmakers press for tighter guardrails.
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