AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWorkforce & Education: DeSantis signed Florida’s $117.6B budget with tax relief and vetoes, while school leaders tout gains on the FAST assessment and Brevard’s “State of the Schools” forum (Aug. 4) spotlights education and workforce development. Higher Ed Funding: Santa Fe College secured $2.5M for renovations to its M Building, aiming to expand hands-on learning and improve job placement. Public Safety & HR: Venice honored long-serving VPD Master Police Officer Paul Joyce for 35 years; Titusville’s police chief was fired after a crash and refusal to take a required drug test, with the Florida Highway Patrol leading the investigation. Fraud & Legal Risk: Florida Bar members heard warnings as fraud losses rise and law firms remain high-value targets, with “fraud as a service” driving new scams. Community & Careers: A Jacksonville career expo drew thousands seeking federal jobs, and college students volunteered at a special-needs resource fair through the Who I Am Foundation. Workplace Ethics: Kissimmee police are reviewing a detective’s TikTok shop activity while in uniform.
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