AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFlorida Tax Relief: Florida’s hunting, fishing, and camping sales tax holiday is underway through Dec. 31, exempting qualifying items like ammo, firearms accessories, and select camping gear (with limits) while excluding rentals/repairs and purchases in certain venues. Property Taxes Watch: St. Petersburg kept its property tax millage steady at 6.4525, but officials note bills can still rise as taxable values increase. Insurance & Seniors: Miami-Dade announced another elderly fraud and exploitation arrest tied to alleged draining of an 88-year-old mother and 90-year-old father’s bank accounts, underscoring Florida’s growing elder-protection push. Local Infrastructure Financing: Marco Island voters approved a $23 million general obligation bond by one vote to fund bridge replacements and roadway paving, with bond validation expected in December 2026. Energy & Markets: The U.S. plans to buy a 35% stake in a Venezuelan oil firm, aiming for access to about one-fifth of Venezuela’s crude reserves as Washington reshapes the country’s energy landscape. Tech/Privacy: Florida’s surveillance debate continues as lawmakers and commentators weigh Flock-style license plate camera use against privacy and Fourth Amendment concerns.
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