AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTikTok Lawsuit: Florida sued TikTok in St. Lucie County, alleging the app let kids under 14 create accounts and misled parents about harmful content, seeking damages and a court order. Property Taxes: A new DeSantis property tax plan faces constitutional questions over a five-year wait for new residents to get benefits, and Hillsborough County is warning of major budget strain if voters approve the amendment. Local Budgets & Services: Orange County Public Schools says declining enrollment and rising costs will force closures and could cut programs without more funding. County Governance: Pasco County is moving ahead with a 12-month data center construction moratorium after community complaints about water, power, and flooding risks. Public Safety: Highlands County lifted its countywide fire ban after drought conditions improved, but officials still urge safe burning. Courts & Justice: A judge ordered an evidentiary hearing in the James Duckett death penalty case, tied to disputed DNA testing. Community & Schools: Okaloosa’s “Stuff the Bus” drive is set for Aug. 1 to stock supplies for the Aug. 11 school start. Sports & Culture: The Coolest Thing Made in Florida competition unveiled its Top 100 products, with public voting underway.
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