AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoState Appointments: Gov. Ron DeSantis reappointed John Rood to the Florida Prepaid College Board and named new members to the Children’s Trust of Alachua County and the South Broward Hospital District, plus a slate of industry leaders to the Florida Concrete Masonry Education Council. Food Safety: An E. coli outbreak tied to recalled frozen berries has sickened 17 people, with Publix pulling specific GreenWise products sold in Florida and other states. Consumer & Health Trends: A Florida med-spa safety guide highlights soaring demand for laser hair removal, driven by consumer search behavior and the growing role of med spas in aesthetic care. Legal/Policy: The Eleventh Circuit’s latest rulings on False Claims Act qui tam provisions keep reshaping how whistleblower fraud cases can proceed, including questions about who qualifies as an “officer.” Public Safety & Local Rules: Dunedin moved to effectively ban personal watercraft from the causeway beach, citing safety concerns. Energy Costs: AAA says gas prices are poised to break the Labor Day record, with diesel at an all-time high—raising pressure on Florida consumers and shipping costs. Business & Growth: VSE Corp. is buying Atech Turbine Components, expanding Florida-linked aviation repair capacity.
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