AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSpace & Defense: SpaceX is set to launch its Starfall orbital cargo capsule from Cape Canaveral, a test that could eventually support automated cargo and even military supply concepts. Real Estate & Risk: A federal probe into Surfside’s Champlain Towers South collapse says the failure began weeks before the 2021 collapse, with design-code gaps and later pool-deck alterations blamed for a slow-motion disaster. Higher Education Governance: UF’s Board of Trustees named Dr. Stuart Bell interim president, while trustees criticized State University System leadership for delaying the confirmation process. Tech & Infrastructure: American Tower is exploring a small-scale Edge data center near Tampa in Pinellas Park, aiming to meet demand for faster digital services. Local Business & Growth: Clay County Utility Authority rolled out a redesigned website and customer portal to speed service requests and improve access to utility information. Economy Watch: Florida’s unemployment rate held at 4.8% in May, with small-business hiring described as essentially flat. Construction & Courts: The 11th Circuit upheld contractor accountability in an I-4 Ultimate highway joint venture dispute tied to risk allocation and refusal to terminate a contract. Immigration Detention: Reports say operators at “Alligator Alcatraz” were told to begin full demobilization, raising questions about what comes next.
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