AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBack-to-School Savings: Florida’s month-long sales tax holiday for school supplies, clothes, and eligible electronics is underway now through Aug. 20, with many items exempt and computers under $1,500 included. Energy Affordability & AI Data Centers: President Trump is pushing a voluntary “Ratepayer Protection Pledge” with governors and electricity companies, aiming to keep data-center power costs from hitting household bills—though analysts warn savings are uncertain as demand rises. Consumer Safety Recalls: Amy’s Kitchen recalled 184,000+ cans of Organic Lentil Soup due to a possible spoilage risk from a faulty easy-open pull tab; separately, FDA also flagged Walmart-distributed Pillsbury rolls over potential glass contamination. Public Health Watch: Florida’s cyclosporiasis numbers keep climbing, with Miami-Dade reporting the most cases in the state as officials urge food-safety caution. Prescription Drug Crackdown: A Florida pharmacist was convicted for illegally distributing 300,000+ oxycodone pills, charging customers up to 10x more and requiring cash. Coastal Protection Innovation: Miami is testing “insta-reefs” (engineered hybrid reefs) designed to blunt storm waves and protect waterfronts. Local Business Pressure: Universal Orlando attendance “softened” this summer, and Southwest Florida saw multiple restaurant closures.
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