AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoElection Watch: Early voting for the Nov. 3 election starts Oct. 19 in Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and St. Lucie counties. Voters will also weigh Amendment 3, which would sharply expand the homestead property tax exemption; local officials warn the cuts could strain funding for services. Tampa Growth: Hillsborough planners approved a $10.3 million road package near the proposed Rays stadium, including widening two roads, adding sidewalks and upgrading intersections. Construction is planned for 2027, but questions remain about traffic and the stadium’s future. Long-running Case: Orlando police arrested Michelle Parker’s former fiancé, Dale Smith Jr., and charged him with second-degree murder nearly 15 years after her disappearance. Her remains have not been found. Public Health: Florida is battling its largest dengue outbreak in decades, with more than 290 locally acquired cases reported. Hillsborough’s emergency declaration is due to expire Oct. 15 as mosquito-control efforts continue. Housing Costs: A West Boca condo owner says fees, assessments and other expenses have pushed her monthly housing costs to about $900, highlighting pressure on Florida condo residents.
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