AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFTC vs. Amazon: The FTC and 22 states, including Florida, sued Amazon alleging a “secret ad surcharge” that inflated prices in its Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands and Display ad auctions for more than 500,000 small and mid-sized businesses, potentially costing advertisers tens of billions since 2019. Privacy Crackdown: FDOT ordered cities and counties to remove automated license-plate readers on Florida state road rights of way within 30 days, revoking prior approvals after Gov. Ron DeSantis warned against a “surveillance state” and cited misuse concerns. Defense & Workforce Funding: DeSantis announced nearly $23M for Florida’s defense industrial base and training, including $15.3M via the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund and additional support through FDOT’s Spaceport Improvement Program and defense reinvestment grants. Space Coast Business: Blue Origin is expanding on Florida’s Space Coast, adding new off-site staging at Space Coast Regional Airport as it rebuilds its New Glenn launch complex and grows manufacturing. Local Economy & Growth: Stetson University boosted its student-run Roland George Investments Program with a $4M endowment allocation, while Belpointe OZ said its Sarasota apartment project Aster & Links is about 90% leased. Community & Health: Parkland 17 Memorial Foundation advanced engineering plans and is fundraising for a permanent monument, and Florida Blue Foundation opened grant applications for maternal health initiatives statewide.
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