AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLocal Elections: Alachua County’s District 2 commission race is set after Marihelen Wheeler won’t seek re-election, with four Democratic candidates sharing their plans ahead of an Aug. 18 primary. School Board Runoffs: Manatee County voters narrowed the field in two school board races, sending District 2 and District 5 to November runoffs. Federal Relief Fraud: A former Miami Gardens police officer pleaded guilty for lying on an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan application, seeking about $63,900 in pandemic aid. Food Safety: Publix’s frozen blueberry and mixed berry recall was upgraded by the FDA to the highest health risk level after E. coli illness reports. Small-Business Growth & Retail: East Naples’ Only Doubles burger stand is moving into a permanent spot this fall, and a new antique and oddities mall in Panacea is aiming to lower costs for mom-and-pop vendors. Business Ecosystem: UCF’s Business Incubation Program earned national recognition from Time as Florida’s top incubator. Healthcare Staffing: MedPro Healthcare Staffing named Laurie Reichert president of its domestic division as it expands nationwide.
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