AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoDefense Contract for Local Makers: A $99M rapid prototyping contract was awarded to an Oklahoma firm at Wright-Patterson AFB, with the work expected to run through 2031 and explicitly relying on teaming with local small businesses in the Miami Valley. Public Safety Tech in Action: Flock LPR cameras helped track and arrest a fleeing suspect across Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee, leading to child sodomy charges. School Board & Budget Pressure: Lee County voters head to the Aug. 18 primary for multiple seats, with District 6 candidates including incumbent Jada Langford-Fleming, as the district navigates a $92.4M budget deficit and staffing impacts. Entrepreneurship & Community Learning: Junior Achievement of North Florida received a $250,000 gift toward a $15M Experiential Learning Center at Florida State College at Jacksonville, aimed at hands-on finance and entrepreneurship training for 30,000+ students yearly. Small-Business Growth in Florida: Oviedo Mall is adding new tenants, including Martial Arts Nation and Lucky Star Vintage, with more openings planned. Higher Ed Boost: Florida’s State University System launched a “Florida 10 for 10” scholarship program, opening Aug. 3, to support 10 undergrads per participating university with up to $1,000.
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