AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHurricane Recovery: Power crews and residents continue cleanup across the Panhandle after Hurricane Isaias; more than 122,000 Floridians were still without power in a recent update. Officials are also warning storm victims about recovery scams. Death Penalty: James Robertson is scheduled to be executed today for killing his cellmate in 2008, saying he wanted a death sentence. Florida’s 17th execution this year comes after Gov. Ron DeSantis withdrew a separate death warrant for William Lee Thompson. Property Taxes: Voters face a proposal to sharply expand Florida’s homestead exemption, potentially eliminating property taxes for many homeowners. Supporters and critics are sparring over how local services would be funded. Campus Safety: No Florida college has signed on to the state’s voluntary armed-guardian program, months after a law allowed trained staff to carry guns on campus. Public Health: Florida’s dengue tally reached 296 through early October, with new cases reported in Orange County. Flooding is also driving more snakes into neighborhoods, wildlife experts say. Election Oversight: County canvassing boards are preparing for November as confidence in election fairness remains divided among voters.
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