AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBack-to-School Savings: Florida’s sales-tax holiday runs through Aug. 20, cutting tax on qualifying clothes, shoes, book bags ($100 or less), school supplies ($50 or less), learning aids ($30 or less), and computers ($1,500 or less). Food Safety Alert: Publix expanded its recall of GreenWise frozen organic whole blueberries and whole mixed berries tied to an E. coli O145 outbreak, urging shoppers to check freezers and throw away or return affected bags in multiple states including Florida. Parasite Outbreak Watch: Florida’s cyclosporiasis numbers keep climbing, with 97 new cases reported in a week and 254 total since May 1, as health officials investigate multi-state clusters. Housing & Consumer Risk: A new class action alleges LGI Homes and loanDepot misled renters into mortgages they couldn’t afford, filed in federal court in the Middle District of Florida. Local Development Pressure: Fort Myers Beach officials face a fight over London Bay’s plan to redevelop the Outrigger site, with a new application seeking to bypass the town council under Florida’s Live Local Act. Insurance Update: Florida regulators say home insurance premiums are falling in 51 counties this year, pointing to recent reforms and more competition. Tech & Utilities Debate: Florida communities are pushing back on data centers as demand for AI and cloud services raises concerns about water and electricity use.
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