AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSmall-Business Hiring: Florida owners reported stronger hiring and pay plans in October, but 36% still had jobs they couldn’t fill, NFIB says. Tourism & Development: Space Coast tourism generated a record $27.6 million in annual tourist-tax revenue, while a developer plans a $70 million entertainment district near Disney in Orlando. Property Taxes: Voters approved a major property-tax cut with Amendment 3; Governor-elect Byron Donalds has signaled further changes, raising questions about local government revenue. Consumer Costs: Family Dollar will pay $63 million to settle allegations it overcharged shoppers; Florida joined the multistate case. Ford’s Garage is also reviewing a 20% service charge tested at five Florida locations after customer complaints. Agriculture: A recently detected invasive leafhopper is spreading in Florida and threatens crops including okra, cotton and soybeans.
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