AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFlorida Book Culture: Lynx Bookstore kicked off the third annual Gainesville Reads Festival, centering Robin Wall Kimmerer’s “The Serviceberry” and culminating Oct. 25 with a keynote at UF—aimed at sparking community dialogue and supporting Native voices. Local Author Spotlight: Montrose caregiver George Dewiliby says his two newly published books grew out of writing through healthcare emotions and grief after losing a pet. Publishing & Media Business: London-based Informa completed its acquisition of Independent, a major art-fair organizer, signaling more consolidation in the publishing/exhibitions world. Florida Publishing Industry Watch: Florida Senate District 26 race features Tekno Books president David Silvers, adding a publishing-company leader to the ballot. Tech, AI & Accountability: A Senate hearing discussion on “agentic” AI hacks highlights growing pressure to hold AI companies responsible—while lawmakers debate which existing laws should apply. Health & Science Publishing (Florida): Weston-based ILiAD Biotechnologies published Phase 2b pertussis vaccine results in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, reporting strong nasal immune responses in children.
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