AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFlorida Education: Cursive writing is back in Florida schools. A new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis requires grades 3–5 to be taught cursive, with proficiency expected by the end of the period. State Consumer Protection: A new Florida pet-buyer law took effect July 1, strengthening protections if a purchased cat or dog is sick, removing limits on recoverable vet-care costs, and allowing small-claims recovery of at least $2,500 for deceptive sellers. Publishing & Books in Politics: DeSantis’ latest financial disclosure shows his net worth at $2,073,549, and notes the first year since 2022 without HarperCollins payments tied to his book, “The Courage to Be Free.” Legal/Transparency: The DOJ is fighting a court order tied to the Epstein Files Transparency Act, refusing to release redacted materials and citing victim privacy. Local Business: A June roundup highlights new openings across North Central Florida, including ALDI, Bojangles, Ellianos Coffee, and LeShell’s Cafe. Retail/Media: A Florida law now requires clearer disclosure of mandatory restaurant fees and “operations charges,” including on menus and mobile ordering.
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