AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood Safety & Recalls: Publix is facing a lawsuit from a Jupiter couple who say GreenWise Organic Frozen Blueberries made them seriously ill with a rare E. coli strain; separately, Amy’s Kitchen recalled 184,200 cans of lentil soup nationwide due to a pull-tab defect that can raise spoilage risk. Utilities & Household Costs: Tampa residents report power bills doubling or tripling during brutal heat, with a hurricane-recovery surcharge set to drop starting Aug. 1; Lakeland Electric also approved long-term rate hikes that will raise base charges through 2030. Public Safety & Consumer Protections: Florida health officials warned about concentrated 7-OH products sold like candy or convenience-store items, citing opioid-like effects and rising poison-control calls. Local Business & Shopping Experience: Seminole’s Daggs Sandwich Co. is leaning into a “chopped sandwich” format where meat, cheese and veggies are diced and mixed for consistent bites. Theme Parks: Universal Orlando is rolling out Epic Universe ride refurbishments and closures, including a brief one-week shutdown for “Untrainable Dragon.” Privacy & Surveillance: A St. Petersburg resident protested Flock cameras after learning the system can auto-load license plates and AI profiles into a database.
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