AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoProperty Taxes: Florida AG James Uthmeier rewrote the ballot summary and title for Amendment 3 after a judge said the original wording was misleading, shifting it to “Increased Homestead Exemption, Lower Cap on Increases in Non-Homestead Property Assessments.” The measure would raise the homestead exemption from $50,000 to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, while cutting the non-homestead annual cap from 10% to 5%. Courts & Juries: A push is growing to require 12-person juries for serious criminal trials, targeting Florida’s use of six-person juries. Local Justice: Fort Lauderdale cleared a parking lot used by some registered sex offenders, but advocates say the housing problem for people under supervision remains. Public Safety: A severe thunderstorm warning in the Big Bend includes damaging 60 mph winds and hail. Immigration Debate: Reports say ICE plans to buy electric-shock “distraction and de-escalation” gloves, sparking abuse fears from critics. Crime & Scams: A Miami man was indicted in a senior scam after traveling to Phoenix to steal money from elderly victims. Sports & Culture: Disney confirmed “Zootopia 3” is in the works; NASA says Artemis will be accelerated, with Artemis III targeting a 2028 return to the moon. Community: A stolen bronze statue honoring 5-year-old Jakey Duque was recovered and two men were arrested.
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