AGP Executive Report

School-Safety Push: Sarasota-Manatee drivers get a reminder ahead of Aug. 10 classes: obey school-zone speed cameras, never pass stopped buses, buckle up, and avoid handheld phones in active zones. Crash Watch (I-75): A van and a semi overturned in southern Sarasota County on I-75, prompting an active response and traffic impacts. Fatal Intersection Crash: In Orange County, a 2020 Ford Escape failed to stop for a Honda Accord at CR 535/Buena Vista Drive, then struck a light pole; the Escape driver died. Super-Speed Enforcement: Jacksonville police arrested a driver clocked at 120 mph on the Mathews Bridge while smoking marijuana, charging super speeding and DUI. Aviation Security Oddity: A man allegedly climbed an eight-foot fence at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, boarded a JetBlue plane, and fell asleep overnight before being found during inspection. Port & Boating Industry: Port Canaveral begins a $95M cruise terminal expansion, while Vision Marine appointed Lakshmi Rampersaud as GM for Nautical Ventures Group. Energy & Fuel Prices: GasBuddy reports the lowest regular prices in parts of Florida, with statewide averages easing slightly for the week ending Aug. 1.

Road Safety & Enforcement: Florida Highway Patrol wrapped up Operation Southern Slow Down with 2,714 speeding citations statewide, plus 117 aggressive driving, 88 DUI, and 29 seatbelt tickets; Troop D (Lake County region) led with 594 speeding citations versus Troop C’s 160. Crash Updates: An I-75 southbound crash in Sarasota County overturned a van and a semi-truck on the shoulder. Construction & Lane Closures: FDOT District 7 scheduled major lane closures across Pinellas County (Aug. 9-15) and Hillsborough County starting Aug. 9, with additional Pinellas/area alerts pointing to daytime and overnight impacts. Transit & Mobility: Parents in Seminole/Lake/Marion counties can track school bus stops and estimated times via the My Ride K-12 app. Aviation & Security: A Florida man was arrested after allegedly sneaking onto a JetBlue plane at Fort Lauderdale and delaying service. Logistics & Industry: First Class Moving Systems expanded long-distance moving between Florida and Ohio/Illinois/Michigan. Marine Business: FHG Marine Engineering acquired Scott Marine Power to expand South Florida marine support.

Aviation Safety Probe (DC): FAA and NTSB are investigating a near-miss where President Trump’s Marine One helicopter came briefly too close to a departing passenger jet at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, raising questions about why commercial traffic wasn’t halted under post-2025 collision rules. Emerging Air Mobility (Florida): Joby Aviation is advancing its flying-taxi rollout with an agreement to develop a U.S. vertiport network starting in California, Florida, New York and Texas, aiming to solve the “ground” problem of landing and charging as certification nears. Maritime/Shipbuilding (Florida): Work has begun on the first of three new hybrid-electric ferries being built in Florida for Washington State’s fleet, a sign of how clean-boat projects are spreading beyond the Sunshine State. Space & Logistics (Florida): Northrop Grumman opened a major engineering facility in Melbourne, expanding advanced aircraft design capacity and supplier activity tied to Florida’s aerospace growth. Local Roads & Transit (Lake County): Lake County schools are rolling out stop-arm safety cameras on 240 buses for the new school year, with warnings first and citations later for drivers who pass stopped buses. Public Safety (Florida): Deputies in West Palm Beach reported a welfare-check incident where two deputies shot and killed an 18-year-old attacker with a butcher knife; the father was treated for superficial injuries.

Rail Safety & Quiet Zones: Kissimmee says construction starts next week on rail-crossing upgrades for an updated Quiet Zone, with work at Vine Street and Clay Street expected to run through November 2026; during the federally required period, train engineers must sound horns at public crossings. Aviation Safety: The FAA is reviewing a Tuesday incident in Washington where Marine One had a “momentary loss of separation” with a commercial jet departing Reagan National; the FAA says Trump was never in danger and both aircraft landed normally. EVTOL Progress: Global eVTOL firms report technical and regulatory milestones, including Dubai’s certified purpose-built commercial vertiport and continued certification push in Saudi Arabia. Florida Mobility Funding: UCF is seeking up to $119M in Tourist Development Tax money for athletics upgrades, including broadcast infrastructure to attract more televised events. Port/Shipping & Logistics: Port Canaveral adds international container service, while Tropical Shipping orders mobile harbor cranes for Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Road & Transit Incidents: Florida Highway Patrol reported a fatal Aug. 4 crash in Sopchoppy on US 319 after a pickup overturned. Local Safety Watch: Boynton Beach police say a toddler died after her head got stuck in a kitchen playset bought on Facebook Marketplace; the investigation remains active.

Aviation Safety Watch: The FAA is investigating an apparent separation lapse involving President Donald Trump’s Marine One and a regional Envoy Air jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, with controllers reportedly not halting commercial flights as required. Truck Policy & Supply Chains: The Trump administration revoked more than 28,000 commercial truck licenses tied to immigrant drivers, citing English proficiency, and also moved to shut down thousands of driving schools—raising new pressure on freight capacity. Local Traffic Enforcement: Operation Southern Slow Down wrapped July 13-18, with Florida agencies reporting hundreds of citations and DUI arrests, including 785 speeding citations/warnings in Sarasota County. Air Travel Data (Miami): Miami International Airport reported passenger traffic down 0.62% in the first half of 2026, while air cargo rose 11.5%. Emergency Response Tech (Tampa): Tampa General Hospital plans first-in-the-nation drone delivery of whole blood to trauma scenes in Hillsborough County to speed care. Ballot Language Fight: A Leon County judge ordered a rewrite of Florida’s property tax amendment ballot language, saying the current wording is “clearly and conclusively defective.”

CDL Crackdown & Veteran Hiring: The Trump administration revoked more than 28,000 immigrant commercial driver’s licenses, citing English language proficiency and shutting down 9,500 driving schools; officials say the move is paired with a “Freedom Haulers” push to replace drivers with U.S. military veterans, with Indian truckers potentially affected. Road Work & Traffic Impacts: FDOT began staged lane closures for a North College Road/US 1 traffic signal project, with work running weekdays 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and select overnight hours, estimated to finish by winter. Sunshine Skyway Congestion: Drivers still report backups near cashless toll plazas; FDOT says lane-marking resurfacing is underway while booth removal remains a longer-term goal pending funding. Aviation Disruption: United delayed 10 new O’Hare routes after FAA flight-cap extensions through October 2027. Safety Watch: A small plane made an emergency landing on a Florida interstate after engine trouble, causing major backups but no injuries. Local Brief: One person was hospitalized after a crash off Woodville Highway.

I-4 Crash Disrupts Lakeland Commute: FDOT shut down all westbound I-4 traffic just west of Exit 38 (SR 33) after a multivehicle crash; two people were taken with critical injuries and drivers were diverted off the interstate. Aviation Safety on I-10: A small plane made an emergency landing on Interstate 10 in Pensacola after engine trouble; the pilot and student escaped without injuries and crews pushed the aircraft off the roadway. Roadway Chaos on I-75: Florida Highway Patrol broke up a 100-car street takeover on I-75 in Thonotosassa, leading to a high-speed chase that reached 140 mph and resulted in four arrests. Port & Cruise Moves: Port Canaveral added an international container shipping service, while Tampa began work on its first new cruise terminal in 25 years. Logistics & Energy: Z Squared Inc. agreed to buy Paradox Data and its El Dorado data center, and Valar Atomics announced a $1B funding round to scale nuclear power for AI computing. Maritime/Travel: Marco Island marina expansion plans would accommodate bus tour drop-offs, and a Florida-based airline shutdown left some terminal retail businesses scrambling after Spirit’s exit.

Aviation & Air Travel: Southwest says a Fort Myers-to-Chicago flight landed safely after losing air pressure in both nose-gear tires at Midway, triggering an investigation. Public Health: CDC and Publix are recalling GreenWise frozen organic blueberries and mixed berries sold in Florida after an E. coli outbreak tied to the products; 12 cases and four hospitalizations are reported. Law Enforcement: FDLE arrested a Clewiston woman for illegally buying firearms as a convicted felon, seizing two guns and ammunition. Local Power & Infrastructure: Lakeland approved a one-year moratorium on new data centers and other high-power users, pausing applications while the city drafts permanent rules. Transit Finance: Brightline Florida bondholders granted another short payment delay, extending deadlines tied to the company’s large debt load. Emergency Response: Tampa General Hospital launched a drone delivery program for pre-hospital whole blood in partnership with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue and others. Aviation Expansion: American Airlines plans four new international routes for the 2026/27 winter season, adding more cross-border departures from the U.S. Food & Safety: NovoaGlobal is promoting “Stop on Red Week” with automated enforcement and safety-camera messaging.

School Safety Tech: Duval County Public Schools will add OPENGATE walk-through weapons detection at elementary schools starting this year, rolling out to about 30 campuses each year until fully equipped, alongside armed safety officers, emergency alerts, and K-9 teams. Road & Traffic Incident: Miami-Dade deputies arrested Tomas Raymundo Brito after a crash left a woman trapped under his pickup truck; investigators say he fled and later admitted drinking about five beers. Freight & Logistics Business: Covenant Logistics’ CEO discussed record revenue and a shift toward expedited, dedicated, freight management, and warehousing rather than long-haul. Aviation Innovation: Federal pilot projects are set to let electric air-taxi firms begin cargo and then passenger tests this summer, aiming to create a new transportation “axis” beyond traffic and geography. Public Works/Infrastructure: Marion County commission candidates emphasized following the county’s transportation improvement plan as growth accelerates. Transit History: Gainesville’s Depot Park marked 10 years since its transformation from a historic train depot site into a park.

Aviation & Airports: Palm Beach International Airport will switch its IATA code from PBI to DJT on Aug. 18, a change that should be mostly seamless for travelers but may trigger booking and check-in confusion as systems update. Road Safety: Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is launching a yearlong push focused on pedestrian and bicyclist safety, with enforcement at major corridors including Tamiami Trail South and Bahia Vista Street. Transit & Public Safety: Pinellas Park police are investigating a shooting aboard a PSTA bus; the victim was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and investigators say there’s no ongoing threat. Construction & Commuting: Lee County DOT says a new traffic pattern begins Aug. 3 on Three Oaks Parkway Extension—southbound drivers will shift into newly built lanes with new turning rules and a closure near Cody Lee Road and the Publix area. Space Coast: Florida’s Eastern Range is set for more launches, with SpaceX Falcon 9 activity expected to produce sonic booms depending on weather and trajectory. Invasive Species: Southwest Florida officials are asking residents to watch for the giant African land snail again, warning of rapid spread and agricultural and property damage.

Selective Service Modernization: A federal push to digitize Selective Service mobilization has reignited debate over whether a U.S. draft could return, with officials seeking tech to model nationwide calling-up—though any draft would still require Congress and the president. Road Safety & Enforcement: Florida Highway Patrol arrested a “super speeder” tied to a 2023 fatal pedestrian crash near Lantana, after a 110 mph stop led to an outstanding warrant. Pedestrian Justice: Palm Beach County deputies arrested a West Palm Beach woman accused of leaving the scene of a fatal Jan. 24 pedestrian crash near Jog Road and Okeechobee Blvd. Advanced Air Mobility: Orlando is moving toward e-VTOL testing, with the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority approving a vertistop near Terminal C as FDOT’s pilot program targets short regional flights. Port/Logistics Spotlight: HD Hyundai Electric shipped its 1,000th ultra-high-voltage transformer from Alabama to Georgia Transmission for deployment in Walton County, Florida—supporting grid upgrades. Aviation & Community: The retired Navy C-2A Greyhound made its final flight to Florida’s Tico Airport and will join the Warbird Museum collection.

Cruise Safety: A Georgia man, David Lawrence Crosby II, was arrested after an alleged intoxicated attack on two children playing tag aboard the Carnival Glory while it was sailing from Port Canaveral; deputies say security cameras captured him striking one child in the face and another in the stomach, and he was confined to his cabin for the rest of the voyage. Port & Road Tech: FDOT says Alligator Alley on I-75 will go cashless starting Monday, with SunPass, Florida transponders, or Toll-By-Plate accepted. Crash & Congestion: An I-10 wreck in Leon County backed up traffic after a dump truck overturned and a semi-truck jackknifed, with one lane closed as crews cleared the scene. Transit Enforcement: Florida Highway Patrol arrested four after a street takeover on I-75 in Hillsborough County led to a high-speed chase reaching 140 mph. Public Health: Publix expanded its frozen berry recall due to possible E. coli contamination, pulling Greenwise organic whole blueberries and whole mixed berries sold in eight states including Florida. Aviation/Travel Disruption: Alaska Airlines removed an Orlando evangelist from a delayed flight out of Orlando, citing safety concerns, and barred her from flying with the carrier for the foreseeable future.

Traffic & Safety: Collier County awarded a nearly $7.6M design contract for a proposed flyover to carry Livingston Road over Immokalee Road, aiming to cut backups at one of North Naples’ busiest intersections. Crash Updates: Two Pensacola teen girls were critically hurt in a multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 90 after a pickup collision sequence sent the SUV off the roadway. Severe Weather Impacts: Heavy rain and lightning snapped traffic arms on the 79th Street Causeway drawbridge in Miami; crews replaced the damaged arms and the bridge stayed shut to maritime traffic during repairs. Public Safety & Courts: Prosecutors in the Jared Bridegan murder case say the alleged gunman may not have acted alone, describing a conspiracy and multiple escape routes after the 2022 ambush. Logistics/Maritime: CENTCOM said it redirected 30 commercial vessels during the Iran-related maritime operation, disabling two and boarding two for compliance. Health & Consumer Alerts: Publix expanded a GreenWise frozen berry recall after possible E. coli contamination, including Florida stores. Local Environment: A Highlands homeowner’s trail camera captured what turned out to be a ball python, while FWC points residents to its invasive-sighting mapping tools.

Public Safety Expansion: Gainesville broke ground on its $22M Southwest Public Safety Center, aiming to speed emergency response in a fast-growing area, though nearby residents are raising concerns about tree removal. Emergency Response Readiness: Jackson County staged a full-scale drill at Marianna K-8 School, testing everything from alerts and 911 calls to triage, transport, hospital prep, and family reunification. Road & Traffic Disruption: A crash in a Leon County construction zone backed up I-10 eastbound near the Centerville Road overpass; in Marion County, a single-vehicle fatality closed northbound I-75. Food Safety: Publix expanded its recall of GreenWise frozen organic whole blueberries and mixed berries tied to an E. coli outbreak, advising customers to discard or return affected products for refunds. Aviation & Mobility: Breeze Airways says it’s adding 16 new routes from Florida between Aug. 2026 and Mar. 2027, including new airport pairs. Logistics/Infrastructure: Charge Rigs launched a custom-build program for DC EV charging systems, engineering and manufacturing in Apopka.

Veterans Trucking Push: President Trump unveiled the “Freedom Haulers” initiative to fast-track commercial driver’s licenses for military veterans, expanding a waiver window to two years post-service and aiming to speed training for those without heavy-vehicle experience. Highway Safety: Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a multi-vehicle crash in Orange County that left five people critically injured at Iowa Woods Circle and Landstar Boulevard. Motorcycle Crash: Escambia County reported two people injured in a motorcycle crash on I-110 south of Brent Lane. Public Safety at Sea: Clearwater officers rescued a woman from a sinking car after a crash near McMullen Booth Road and Enterprise Road, with a diver confirming no other passengers. School Mobility Rules: Volusia County Schools launched an e-bike and e-scooter safety course requirement, including parent sign-off before students can ride to school. Logistics/Industry Watch: NASA’s workforce cuts are starting to affect major programs, according to a new Government Accountability Office report.

Road & Construction Impacts: FDOT District 7 is rolling out major Aug. 2–8 maintenance and construction in Pinellas and Hillsborough, with multiple overnight lane closures on U.S. 19 and other key corridors—drivers should plan detours and delays. Truck Policy & Safety: The White House is launching the “Freedom Haulers” push to recruit veterans into commercial trucking while tightening the crackdown on illegal and non-English-speaking drivers; Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy also said Biden-era migrant drivers weren’t background-checked. Aviation Medicine: UCF Health opened Central Florida’s only academic FAA Aviation Medical Exam Clinic near Orlando International Airport, clearing its first pilot for flight. Logistics Crime Watch: Palm Beach County investigators say a luxury vehicle theft ring ended with three arrests after a stolen Range Rover rammed law enforcement on I-95. Tech in Policing: Florida-linked fugitive tracking used Flock cameras and drones to help nab a kidnapping suspect in Alabama. Public Safety Courts: A Monroe County judge sentenced Monte Chitty to six years for sexual battery and contributing to delinquency of a minor, with lifetime sex-offender registration.