AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours ago| Property Tax Ballot Fix: A Florida judge ruled the title and summary for Amendment 3 “clearly and conclusively defective,” and the state won’t appeal—so Attorney General James Uthmeier must redraft the language for the November vote, with Gov. DeSantis saying he’s already seen “great drafts” aimed at clearer voter messaging and homestead-exemption relief. Energy Merger Watch: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger says she’ll intervene in the proposed $67B Dominion–NextEra merger, focusing on lower bills for families and small businesses, protecting the utility workforce, and keeping clean-energy progress on track. Local Business Growth: Tampa Bay Wave launched its second BlueTech | X Accelerator cohort to back ocean-economy startups, with a sharper focus on water solutions for municipalities. Small-Biz & Consumer Services: Ellianos Coffee rolled out a “Build Your Own Energy Drink” program with 30,000+ combinations, while Maxim Hair Restoration earned LegitScript certification to expand telehealth-based care. Business Risk & Costs: A Sentry report says litigation and insurance costs are increasingly pulling attention and staffing away from day-to-day operations. Real Estate Development: Osceola’s Poinciana Exchange is taking shape with 13 for-sale buildings for offices and retail, including AutoZone already signed. |
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