AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFWC Action: Florida wildlife officials moved fast after hundreds of dead fish turned up in Lakeland’s Lake Hollingsworth, with the investigation pointing to heat-and-drought conditions that can crash oxygen levels. Saltwater Rules: The FWC also ordered a closure of recreational gag grouper harvest in Atlantic state waters, aiming to help rebuild the fishery. Animal Health & Trade: Florida temporarily banned sloth imports after dozens died at an Orlando business tied to a now-shuttered operation under criminal investigation. Water Quality Tech: FAMU rolled out a solar-powered monitoring buoy in Crawfordville to give oyster farmers real-time water data. Farm Economics: Strawberry growers are bracing for El Niño-driven disease pressure, while tomato prices keep climbing as weather, tariffs, and supply disruptions squeeze costs. Policy & Oversight: Lawmakers are still pushing through Florida’s long-delayed PALM/FLAIR financial overhaul, but frustration over timing and spending is boiling over.
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