AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBack-to-school savings: Florida’s sales tax holiday runs July 20–Aug. 20, with tax-free deals on school supplies (under $50), learning aids (under $30), and clothing/footwear/accessories (under $100), plus qualifying computers and accessories (under $1,500). Weather watch: Tropical Depression Two is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Bertha, with heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast for Florida’s west coast and the Panhandle; flooding is a concern as totals could reach 2–4 inches (higher in spots). Local government & growth fights: Edgewater is weighing a ballot measure to ban new data centers citywide, while Pasco County approved a 12-month moratorium on new data centers in unincorporated areas. Public safety: A Volusia mother died after saving her 4-year-old son from the St. Johns River; the boy was rescued and not injured. Community spotlight: FEMA approved nearly $55 million for Florida disaster recovery and infrastructure resilience. Health: CDC reports measles cases have climbed to 2,260 across 44 jurisdictions, with summer travel raising outbreak risk.
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