AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFlorida Supreme Court & Banking: The Florida Supreme Court approved a Florida Bar rule change for Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts (IOTA), tying the payout rate to the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate (minus 3.00%), with a 0.25% floor and 1.50% ceiling—aimed at keeping funding flowing to civil legal aid. Legal Fraud Watch: The Florida Bar can flag members’ profiles after identity-theft scams, while the ABA warns immigration fraudsters are impersonating licensed attorneys using real bar numbers and fake retainer paperwork, often via WhatsApp/Facebook/TikTok. Property Tax Politics: An opinion piece argues Florida’s property tax relief debate must answer the “money has to come from somewhere” question, warning local services could be hit if revenue shifts to other fees. National Security & Finance: The U.S. Senate blocked renewing a warrantless surveillance program (FISA Section 702), with Florida Sen. Rick Scott among those voting to stop the extension. Local Business & Community: Second Harvest’s Mobile Farmers Market reported distributing 5,490 pounds of produce to 313 Volusia residents over its first year, supporting its “Food is Medicine” push. Real Estate/Investing: A Sarasota event highlighted Cashflow Capital Club founder Ryan Byrne’s multifamily and senior housing growth as he received the Massive Action Warrior Award.
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