AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOpioid Enforcement: The U.S. Justice Department and DEA reached a $50 million settlement with Walmart over allegations its pharmacies illegally filled thousands of invalid opioid prescriptions, spotlighting pharmacy compliance risk. Florida Business Growth: Merritt Properties bought Jacksonville’s Center Point Business Park, nearly doubling its local footprint with a 537,800-square-foot industrial portfolio that’s 99% leased. Space & Florida Economy: NASA launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope from Kennedy Space Center on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy, a $4.3 billion mission expected to deliver first images in 2027 and keep Florida tied to high-value aerospace work. Airport Tech & Access: A report says face-scan processing is expanding at U.S. airports, including Orlando, raising questions about privacy and who can opt out. Surveillance Backlash: More cities are dropping Flock Safety camera contracts as concerns grow over data sharing and misuse. Energy Relief: FPL customers are set for a one-time September bill reduction after final accounting from the 2024 hurricane season. Education & STEM: Florida Poly highlighted strong earnings outcomes, with engineering and computing degrees matching the nation’s highest-paying majors.
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