AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLegal Accountability: A Florida jury found Rep. Fabián Basabe liable for sexual harassment and defamation, awarding $450,000 to two former staffers and raising new questions about how the Florida House handled the allegations. Education & Health: Florida’s new student-athlete heart screening law is now in effect statewide, with one Leon County teen’s story highlighting how early detection can prevent sudden cardiac arrest. State Politics: The Florida Board of Education unanimously approved Henry Mack as the next education commissioner, following Gov. Ron DeSantis’ recommendation. Local Government: Manatee County secured $12.4 million in the new state budget for five major 2026 priorities, including road and veterans/homelessness projects. Elections & Taxes: Escambia County commissioners are moving toward a possible November vote to renew the Local Option Sales Tax (L.O.S.T.), with ballot wording set to be approved before it goes to voters. Federal Scrutiny: Reports say DOJ opened a criminal investigation into Florida Rep. Cory Mills amid ethics and finance probes.
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