AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSpace Coast Setback: Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded during a Cape Canaveral hotfire test, sending a massive fireball over Florida. Company officials said there was an “anomaly,” no injuries, and that all personnel were accounted for, while Bezos vowed to rebuild and get back to flying. The blast also threatens near-term plans tied to NASA moon efforts and Amazon’s Leo satellite constellation. Property Taxes: Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a plan to dramatically expand homestead exemptions—raising the current $50,000 level to $250,000 immediately and aiming to eliminate taxes for most homesteads—setting up a special session and a potential November ballot vote. Local Politics: Amira Fox won a third term as Florida’s 20th Judicial Circuit state attorney after running unopposed. Public Health Tech: Google is seeking to release millions of Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes in Florida as a way to cut disease spread. Culture & Community: Hogan Yards in Vero Beach is reviving Indian River citrus history in a former packinghouse with a brewery, Texas-style barbecue, and community events. Sports: The Senior PGA Championship is set for Sarasota’s Concession Golf Club for 2026-2028.
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