AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoProperty Taxes & Local Budgets: Florida’s homestead exemption proposal is heading to the November ballot, and city leaders are warning it could slash revenue and force cuts or higher fees—Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan says the “fine print” could reduce libraries, parks, public health and other services, while St. Petersburg estimates $38M lost in 2028 and $75M in 2029 and lists programs at risk. Municipal Utilities: St. Petersburg City Council voted to spend up to $590,000 to study whether to leave Duke Energy and run its own electric utility as the Duke franchise nears expiration. Banking & Deals: BHI (Bank Hapoalim) provided $75M financing to Miami-based Origis Energy for renewable projects, and the week also saw major capital-market milestones like Vanguard’s VOO topping $1T in assets. Fraud & Scams: Authorities arrested an Indian national in Florida tied to a gold scam targeting an elderly woman, and a Boca Raton family says a Lyft driver used AI-altered photos to claim damage and charge a fee. Insurance & Claims Process: A new industry focus is emerging on appraisal in property/casualty disputes, with courts and competency standards getting more attention. Hurricane Preparedness: Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia pushed early storm readiness in Miami-Dade, including insurance and document protection.
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