AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSurveillance & policing: Gov. Ron DeSantis told reporters at FIU he supports license plate reader tools for law enforcement, but opposes “automatic tickets” and says the systems can’t become a “surveillance state,” pointing to concerns about misuse of Flock-style cameras. Federal probe: Sen. Josh Hawley launched an investigation into Flock Safety’s AI camera network, demanding details on safeguards and citing alleged personal-data abuse, including in Florida. Education & AI: Florida’s Department of Education proposed rules requiring every public college in the Florida College System to adopt AI policies for students, staff, and campus visitors, with a Sept. 16 board review. Emergency management workforce: DeSantis rolled out FIU’s CORE program to train the next generation of emergency managers through partnerships across state agencies and colleges. Local governance: Hialeah’s cabinet meeting highlighted pool reopenings and maintenance priorities after multiple closures tied to health violations. Public health & safety: A Lakeland report links concentrated kratom products to severe withdrawal-like symptoms and deaths in Polk County. Politics: Byron Donalds named Miami Sen. Bryan Avila as his running mate, while DeSantis avoided committing to campaign “with or for” Donalds yet. Business & tourism: Florida tourism dipped again for a second straight quarter, with some experts pointing to shifting travel patterns.
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