AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFlorida Book & Publishing Spotlight: Ben Crump brought his debut fiction thriller, “Worse Than A Lie,” to Tampa for a church-hosted book tour stop, tying the story’s push for civil-rights justice to his real-world legal legacy. Florida Media & Courts: A Florida Supreme Court ruling is poised to revive a Navy veteran’s defamation fight against the Associated Press, with the AP asking appellate judges to ignore the state high court’s guidance. Publishing Industry Awards: Florida Weekly was named Best Weekly Newspaper 2026 by the Florida Press Association, racking up an 11th straight win and multiple first-place honors. Tech & Policy: Lawmakers are trying to slow AI data center growth, but bills are stalling as Republicans split and major tech firms lobby hard against moratoriums. Sports Collectibles: FIFA ends its long Panini sticker deal and hands the official collectibles license to Fanatics, a shift that will reshape how fans buy and engage with World Cup merch. Community Watch Parties (Florida): Haitian Times and partners are staging FIFA World Cup watch parties, including Florida diaspora hubs, with proceeds supporting Haitian chambers and nonprofits.
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