AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAir Taxis Move Closer to Takeoff: Archer and Joby both say early commercial air-taxi service could start this year, with the FAA’s eVTOL pilot program pointing to initial operations that may include Florida. Homelessness Data Gets Blurred: A new Central Florida count warns state rules aimed at people sleeping outside are making it harder to find and survey unhoused residents, even as the region reports roughly the same homeless totals as last year. Budget Deadline Pressure in Tallahassee: Florida lawmakers are back in special session and still far apart on spending numbers, with conference talks now driving the clock toward the July 1 deadline. Animal Protections Tighten: DeSantis signed new laws increasing penalties for animal cruelty and adding pet-sale disclosure rules. Local Housing Tension: Ocoee leaders are pushing back on state preemption while seeking more funding for water, wastewater, and infrastructure. Market Mood Check: A national analysis ranks Jacksonville as the worst large housing market, with Tampa and Miami also near the bottom.
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