AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoConstruction Disruption: Hollywood residents east of Memorial Regional Hospital say the hospital’s expansion has turned daily life into “hell,” with noise, shaking, and vacant lots now used for parking and staging—leaving some families feeling trapped in a construction zone. Regulatory Clash: Trulieve is pushing back on DEP wastewater rules, arguing its Jefferson County operation is an agricultural nursery and should be exempt, after agencies flagged possible violations. Local Power Struggle: In Jacksonville, JEA leaders asked to delay a City Council investigatory committee appearance tied to a planned $1.57B natural gas plant, as critics warn FPL could “derail” the project. Housing Pressure: Foreclosures are rising across Florida as insurance costs and household debt squeeze homeowners, with the state ranking among the worst nationally. Affordability Alarm: Miami is now the least affordable U.S. city for renters, as housing costs surge. Policy Watch: Democrats are advancing the NICE Act to limit local ICE detention agreements, while Florida’s immigration enforcement spending continues to draw scrutiny.
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