AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDisaster Aid Fight: East Naples mobile home retirees Marilee and Bill Ryan say FEMA is demanding repayment of nearly $10,000 for Hurricane Ian/Milton damage, while their Social Security checks have been garnished as they dispute the amount and lack of proof. Space & Connectivity: Amazon’s Leo satellite internet push cleared another milestone with a Florida Atlas V launch of 29 satellites, putting the constellation over 390 and setting up initial broadband service later this year. Antitrust & Consumer Costs: Egg producers Cal-Maine, Versova and Hickman’s Egg Ranch reached a $3.3 million settlement with DOJ and 17 states over alleged price-fixing tied to Urner Barry egg price quotations. Local Infrastructure & Environment: Key Largo is tightening its sewer system to better protect Florida waters, while an EPA audit flagged oversight gaps and nearly $300,000 in questioned costs at the Indian River Lagoon Council. Business Expansion: Mitutoyo opened a new Lakeland metrology service center to serve Florida’s growing aerospace, defense and advanced manufacturing corridor. Small Business Pressure: Tallahassee lawn care firms are raising prices and shrinking service areas as fuel and labor costs bite. Education & Workforce: Barry University received a $100,000 Moss Foundation grant to expand emergency services training for first responders.
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