AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoNew Bank in Central Florida: Winter Park’s Portrait Bank just received its state charter after raising about $43 million, aiming to serve local businesses, consumers, and wealth clients—Central Florida’s first new community bank in nearly a decade. Convenience Store Expansion: ExtraMile opened its first Florida location in Gainesville, with more stores already in development and a goal of 250+ new sites over five years. Consumer Protection at Restaurants: Florida’s July 1 “operations charge” law (SB 606) requires restaurants to clearly list mandatory fees like gratuities, service charges, and credit card surcharges before customers pay. Home-Shopping Fees in Court: Two Florida buyers filed a class-action against Compass over a $475 flat transaction commission they say was added despite seller-paid agent compensation. Insurance Watch: Citizens Property Insurance hit an all-time low policy count of 278,662 as reforms reduce exposure, though officials expect a gradual rebound. Food & Safety: Rental car AI damage scanners are drawing complaints about surprise charges, and Florida’s AG/Roku settled a children’s data privacy case with enhanced protections.
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