AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSpace & Science: SpaceX Falcon Heavy is set to launch NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope from Kennedy Space Center on Sunday, Aug. 30, with a possible sonic boom and visibility as far north as Jacksonville Beach—weather could delay it. Transportation: FDOT says northbound I-75 in Collier County will close overnight Aug. 31–Sept. 1 for bridge deck work. Public Safety: An officer-involved shooting closed SR 29 and Case Road near LaBelle after a reckless-driver traffic stop; the suspect was taken to the hospital and the case is with FDLE. Health Watch: Dengue “breakbone fever” alerts are expanding in Florida as locally acquired cases are reported, with county health departments urging mosquito precautions. Immigration & Community: Fort Myers protesters rallied against a surge in ICE activity in Lee County, citing hotel checks and concerns about profiling. Local Government & Housing: Hillsborough hotel guests help fund the Tampa Bay Rays’ new stadium through the “bed tax,” with more than $300 million tied to tourist development revenue. Crime & Courts: A Brevard “Deputy of the Year” resigned after an internal probe tied to alleged Flock camera misuse and other misconduct. Property Taxes: Florida Amendment 3 could raise homestead exemptions for Brevard homeowners, but the real savings depend on the full tax picture.
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