AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMosquito Control Push: A U.S. firm is releasing 600,000 non-biting “ZAP Males” tiger mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia in residential areas, aiming to curb dengue risk without yard-wide pesticide spraying. Coastal Funding: Rep. Randy Fine announced $13.5 million for Flagler County beach restoration, including dune repairs and storm-surge protection, adding to prior federal funding. Wildlife Protection Case: Two Florida business owners face third-degree felony charges for allegedly scattering about 1,500 “toxic” mothballs on St. Pete Beach to deter endangered black skimmers. Food Safety Recall: USDA recalled nearly 15 tons of Argentine beef because it entered commerce without required import reinspection; no illnesses reported, but products are treated as unverified. Gulf Health Research: UF and University of Maryland researchers are working on a model to predict Vibrio vulnificus in the Gulf, linking outbreaks to warm water and runoff. Shellfish/Beach Rules: Lee County reminds visitors that collecting most live shells can bring fines and jail time, urging photo-and-return instead.
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