AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoState Budget & Local Impact: Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida’s $117.6B FY 2026-27 budget while vetoing hundreds of millions in line items, including North Florida projects like Santa Fe College’s $2.5M M Building renovation. Tax Policy: The Englewood Chamber is pushing residents to study a November property tax referendum that could cut county taxes for 30% of homeowners, while business caps on non-homestead assessments may drop from 10% to 5%. Port & Regional Growth: Port Canaveral highlighted its growth and economic impact at an Accelerate Brevard networking lunch, focusing on future projects and community engagement. Fraud & Legal Risk: A Florida Bar seminar warned that fraud losses keep rising and law firms remain high-value targets as “fraud as a service” expands. Consumer & Business Compliance: Florida’s new rules targeting hidden restaurant service charges and ongoing privacy and data-related enforcement keep compliance on the radar for operators. Health & Workforce: Elevance Health Foundation awarded $5.8M in behavioral health grants, while Brevard’s “State of the Schools” forum set Aug. 4 spotlights education and workforce development. Public Safety: Osceola County is cracking down on illegal vacation rental parties ahead of the holiday weekend.
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