AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDiesel & gas prices: In the week ending Sept. 26, one Seminole County station reported E85 at $2.99/gal (Florida average: $3.20), while Gilchrist County’s lowest regular gas hit $4.08/gal and Alachua County’s cheapest diesel was $5.79/gal (county average: $6.28). Truck fuel policy: President Trump signed an order to temporarily allow tax-free “farm diesel” use on highways for trucks, aiming to cut costs, though critics say it’s only a postponement. Food safety: USDA issued a public health alert for illegally imported canned chicken Vienna-style sausages from Jamaica sold in multiple states, urging consumers not to eat affected cans. Consumer protection in candy: Hershey added a new Reese’s Pumpkins disclaimer (“Carving not on actual product”) after a Florida judge dismissed a misleading-packaging lawsuit, though plaintiffs plan to appeal. Public health & safety: An Estero mom is pushing “Edie’s Law” after her toddler nearly died from accidental kratom exposure. Tech & privacy: Florida AG sued TP-Link over claims its routers misled customers about security and China ties. Retail expansion: Whole Foods opened its 40th Florida store in Bradenton (Nov. 5). Local jobs: Miami Beach is hiring park rangers at $29.50–$49.22/hour, with applications due Oct. 7.
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