AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMemorial Day Focus: Florida is marking the holiday with fresh reminders of the cost of war, including the state’s heaviest losses in World War II (about 4,600 service members) and the Vietnam War (1,954), as communities hold events to honor those who never came home. Public Safety: A Florida Highway Patrol crash in Leon County left one dead and two others in critical condition after a single-vehicle rollover near Thomasville Road. Storm Watch: Heavy rain and frequent lightning soaked Citrus and Hernando counties, with 571 lightning strikes reported during the evening. Homeless Outreach: In Santa Rosa County, Opening Doors Northwest Florida launched a bicycle outreach program, using four e-bikes to reach people camping off the Blackwater Heritage Trail. Politics & Education: U.S. Sen. Rick Scott is pressing UF leadership over its presidential search process, raising questions about contracts and transparency. Sports: Florida baseball’s SEC run ended with an 8-7 loss to Georgia after a rain delay. Law & Order: A man was arrested after shooting at victims on a fishing boat in Central Florida, with charges including attempted murder.
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