AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHurricane Readiness: Florida’s emergency management chief Kevin Guthrie resigned just as peak season begins, with DOT secretary Jared Perdue stepping in as interim director. Elections & Civic Life: GOP turnout outpaced Democrats in the Aug. 18 Florida primary, with analysts pointing to fewer competitive Democratic races—while Sarasota voters flipped the school board away from culture-war politics. Local Education: Sarasota County’s school board majority shifted after voters rejected Moms for Liberty-backed candidates, setting up a November runoff for one seat. Mental Health Access: The Florida Keys launched KeysHealthyMind.org, a free 24/7 confidential mental wellness site in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. Culture & Community: Oviedo Mall earned Orlando Weekly’s “Best of Orlando” staff pick for its “unhinged” event calendar, from book clubs to mini conventions. Sports & Youth: Hillsborough’s Swope, Rodante Vanguard Student Athlete Award added two new selection board members. Space & Pride: NASA marked a historic ISS spacewalk by French astronaut Sophie Adenot, hailed by Macron as “French pride.” Food & Fun: WalletHub ranked Florida among America’s most fun states, citing restaurants, parks, marinas, and music festivals.
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