AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHealth & Safety: Florida reported its first 2026 death from vibrio vulnificus, a rare “flesh-eating” bacteria linked to raw seafood and brackish water; officials say there have been 12 cases this season in Florida, with one death in Palm Beach County. Food Safety: The cyclospora outbreak keeps climbing—Florida has at least 264 confirmed or suspected cases across 39 counties, with Miami-Dade and Orange among the highest; experts say cooking produce can help reduce risk and urge following public health guidance. Consumer Health Access: Publix pharmacies are joining the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program, letting eligible Medicare Plan D patients fill certain weight-loss GLP-1 prescriptions at Publix through Dec. 31, 2027. Local Business & Retail: Golden Corral’s Boynton Beach location permanently closed after more than 20 years; the property is now listed for $4.85 million. Utilities & Bills: Tampa Electric is ending its storm recovery surcharge a month early, cutting expected bills by about 11%–12% starting Aug. 1. Community & Crime: A Boynton Beach man faces hate-crime-enhanced charges after deputies say he pointed a gun and used a racial slur during a drive-through dispute at a Wellington Burger King. Franchising & Jobs: Stratus Clean is expanding in the Southeast with new master franchise territories in Birmingham and Mobile, Alabama.
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