AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLocal Accountability: Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa was arrested on grand theft and fraud charges over alleged misuse of COVID relief grants for her family’s businesses. State officials say the case emerged from audits of local governments. Property-Tax Fight: Amendment 3 is drawing fresh opposition: Senate President Ben Albritton says it could leave rural counties short of funds, while Gov. Ron DeSantis is campaigning for the tax-cut measure. Election Watch: Polls disagree on the governor’s race. A UNF survey puts Byron Donalds and David Jolly within the margin of error, while another poll gives Donalds a nine-point lead; the Senate race is also competitive. Hurricane Recovery: Florida approved more than $4.5 million in emergency loans for small businesses hit by Hurricane Isaias and announced temporary shelter and first-responder support. Government Transparency: A report that Florida’s 2026 Government in the Sunshine manual may have been shelved raises concerns about public access to state records and meetings.
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