AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGovernor’s Veto Pen: Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill that would have raised the cap on damages in lawsuits against state and local governments, arguing it could fuel more litigation, and also rejected changes tied to lawyer trust accounts and new rules for biosolids fertilizer and compost. Summer Safety: Florida Realtors urged homeowners to lock up every time, use timers or smart lights, and avoid posting vacation plans in real time to reduce burglary risk while homes sit empty. Everglades & Climate: A new study highlights how Everglades marshes and mangroves pull carbon from the air—while draining peat could flip that benefit into emissions. Disaster Aid Fight: Mobile home owners in Naples are battling FEMA and a collections contractor over denied hurricane repair funding, with Social Security garnishments underway. Local Government & Schools: Lee County got $1 million to modernize student transportation, and Nassau County released its 2026 primary canvassing board schedule. New Law for Beach Alerts: “Lulu’s Law” will push shark-attack alerts to Wireless Emergency Alerts so beachgoers get real-time warnings. Politics & Courts: A Supreme Court ruling leaves Southwest Florida’s Haitian community in limbo as TPS termination moves forward.
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