AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFlorida Politics: Byron Donalds won the GOP governor nod, beating Jay Collins 48%-25%, and heads into November as the favorite against Democrat David Jolly. Democrats’ Shake-Up: In the Senate primary, state Rep. Angie Nixon pulled a major upset over Alex Vindman, setting up a long-shot challenge to Ashley Moody. Public Safety & Courts: Palm Beach County’s suspended clerk Michael Caruso was denied bond and moved to Orange County jail on alleged child sex abuse felonies; DeSantis floated the death penalty if convicted. Health Watch: Cyclosporiasis cases keep climbing in Florida, now reported in 45 counties with 460 total since May 1; officials say lettuce-linked outbreaks are still unfolding. Animal & Environment: Orange County says Sloth World deaths won’t bring criminal charges, citing no evidence of criminal neglect; meanwhile, Miami-Dade unveiled a Zero Waste Master Plan aiming for near-80% diversion over 13 years. Community: Volusia’s ECHO committee will score $13.1M in grant requests Aug. 27, and Charlotte County is taking sign-ups for horseshoe crab and Master Naturalist freshwater classes.
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