AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSurveillance Crackdown: FDOT revoked permits for Flock and other automated license plate readers on Florida’s state highway rights-of-way, giving agencies 30 days to remove gear or face state removal, citing privacy, misuse, and “surveillance schemes.” Local Fallout: Multiple sheriffs moved to suspend or end Flock use after the order, while residents and officials split on whether the cameras improve public safety or enable overreach. Public Safety & Weather: A father of four died after being struck by lightning while jet skiing near Fort De Soto, and Florida also saw a wrong-way crash death tied to a mother helping her daughter move into FAMU. State Grants: Gov. DeSantis announced about $23M in workforce and defense-industry grants, including training expansions in Jacksonville and maritime fabrication in Niceville. Health Watch: Pinellas County is ramping up mosquito fogging as dengue cases top 30. Community Concerns: Martin County residents and a school board member questioned a proposed school merger over worries about a nearby potential data center.
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