AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoProperty Taxes: Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing a special session and a constitutional amendment that would boost Florida’s homestead exemption from $50,000 to $250,000, with a path toward eliminating property taxes for many homeowners—though local leaders warn it could slash revenue and stall projects like Bartow’s aquatic center. Courts & Maps: A Leon County judge kept Florida’s GOP-friendly congressional map in place while lawsuits play out, dealing Democrats a setback as the 2026 election clock speeds up. Public Safety & Weather: Florida is bracing for more storms and flash-flood risk in South Florida as hurricane season nears, and leaders are urging early prep. Local Life: Drivers faced issues statewide as Florida’s “Orion” driver’s license and vehicle system reportedly crashed or slowed, hitting tax collector services. Sports & Community: Florida’s high school sports awards wrapped in Southwest Florida, while Florida’s hockey playoffs saw the Everblades fall behind 3-0 after a 5-2 loss. Health & Travel: A Mississippi woman died after a snorkeling incident in the Florida Keys, and Northwest Florida’s airport is forecasting record summer travel.
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