AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoClearwater Dispute: A grassroots group is suing after the city rejected a petition seeking a public vote on transferring South Garden Avenue to the Church of Scientology. More than 7,500 signatures were verified, and construction is underway on the church’s planned $250 million project. Flood Recovery: Riviera Beach’s Lone Pine residents are facing gutted homes and lost belongings after historic flooding; some lack flood insurance. In Martin County, residents say drainage problems they raised years ago worsened flooding that submerged rural pastures. Local Budgets: Gulf County expects Amendment 3 to cut about $2.7 million in revenue starting in 2028 and has formed a committee to find savings, putting programs including libraries and animal control under review. State Policy: A Florida city canceled its St. Patrick’s Day parade and Pride event, saying the state’s new anti-DEI law prevents it from hosting them. Tourism: The sunken SS United States is drawing diver interest, with Okaloosa County tourism officials anticipating a potential $10 million to $15 million in annual economic activity from diving. Public Health: Florida’s dengue outbreak has reached at least 524 locally acquired cases, prompting continued response efforts in Hillsborough County.
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