AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPedestrian Safety Watch: A new Smart Growth America report, “Dangerous by Design,” ranks Florida the fifth most dangerous state for walking. Local Impact: Tampa Bay lands as the most dangerous metro in Florida and 8th nationwide, while Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach is 14th and North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota 15th. Airport Expansion: Jacksonville International’s new Concourse B is set to start operations in January 2027, alongside resilience upgrades at JAX and growth plans for Cecil Airport. Waste & Land Use: Alachua County is weighing future solid-waste options, including a potential new landfill, as its current disposal contract runs to 2028. School Transportation Enforcement: Broward approved stop-arm cameras on school buses, aiming to boost compliance and generate millions for violations. Immigration Enforcement Funding: Florida’s Cabinet OK’d about $90M for local agencies tied to immigration enforcement, including training, transport, equipment, and detention costs. Public Safety Incident: A Navy base employee remains in critical condition after a shark attack near Naval Support Activity Panama City. Aviation & Travel: Breeze Airways launched a new nonstop San Antonio–Pensacola route twice weekly. Tech & Mobility Policy: New Orleans may not allow driverless ride-hailing like Waymo until at least 2027, pending licensing and safety infrastructure work.
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