AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLocal Publishing Industry: The American Booksellers Association says independent bookstores are multiplying, with ABA membership up more than 500 in a year to 3,417—nearly triple a decade ago—highlighting new formats like pop-ups and mobile shops, including a St. Petersburg example. Florida Health Tech: Tampa General Hospital reports cutting sepsis deaths by half after deploying a Palantir-developed “Sepsis Hub” that monitors patients continuously and alerts rapid response teams. Florida Courts & Speech: Florida AG James Uthmeier asks a federal appeals court to quickly reverse a judge’s injunction in the fight over whether the AG can sue the American Academy of Pediatrics over claims about kids’ transgender medicine. Publishing/Media Business: David Hoffmann’s massive daily newspaper reading routine underscores the wider “news deserts” problem as more papers shut down. Community & Culture: A St. Petersburg wedding venue closure leaves a bride out $6,300-plus in deposits after the parent company filed for bankruptcy. Florida Travel/Heritage: USA TODAY’s Florida “treasured views” list spotlights history and natural sites beyond beaches, including St. Augustine’s Castillo de San Marcos.
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