AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSolid Waste Fees: A Florida county commission approved a preliminary jump in the annual solid waste assessment from $236.36 to $280.56, a $44.20 increase (about $3.68 more per month) tied to a trash contract with Florida Waste Solutions, with a second vote still coming. Healthcare Expansion: Memorial Healthcare System opened its Douglas Road ER in Pembroke Pines, upgrading a 24/7 care center into a larger freestanding emergency department slated to serve adults and children starting August 2026. Local Government & Homelessness: Miami commissioners are set to vote on an ordinance that would make it easier to arrest people sleeping outdoors, building on the state’s encampment ban and requiring verbal warnings plus shelter-offer rules before arrest. Jobs & Business Growth: Florida’s economy hit $1.8 trillion and ranks 14th globally, with the Florida Chamber Foundation citing 6.3% growth over the past year. Workforce/HR Signals: ESPN continues layoffs, including longtime baseball voice Karl Ravech, underscoring ongoing media-industry staffing churn. Education Recognition: Nassau County School District earned an “A” grade and ranked No. 2 statewide in Florida’s accountability results.
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