AGP Executive Report

Airport Renaming: Palm Beach International Airport will officially become President Donald J. Trump International Airport in July, with the IATA code changing from PBI to DJT in August. World Cup Commuting: Miami-Dade is offering free, ticket-holder shuttles to Hard Rock Stadium from several hubs to help fans avoid pricey parking. Crime & Courts: A man was sentenced to life in prison for shooting Taco Bell workers in West Palm Beach; a Boca Raton man faces charges after deputies say he held a woman captive for hours and fired a gun during a domestic incident. Public Safety: Palm Beach County braces for feels-like temps above 100 this week, with heat risk warnings continuing. Local Life: A 5-year-old in Plant City started a free pink book box to spread kindness; Brevard County is hiring school crossing guards ahead of the new year. Education Shakeup: Alberto Carvalho resigned as LAUSD superintendent after an FBI-linked investigation. Weather/Health: Miami-Dade remains under air quality alerts tied to wildfire smoke.

LAUSD Fallout: Alberto Carvalho, Miami-Dade schools alum and LAUSD superintendent, resigned Sunday after a four-month FBI probe tied to allegations of kickbacks while he led Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Public Safety: A Tampa pedestrian, 27-year-old Dudane Anderson III, died after being struck by an unmarked Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputy vehicle; the deputy is on administrative duty while Florida Highway Patrol investigates. Fire & Rescue: Hillsborough County Fire Rescue pulled a man from a burning Wimauma home on 12th Street after 911 calls reported he was trapped; he was taken to a trauma center in serious but stable condition. Health Care: North Brevard welcomed fellowship-trained hand surgeon Dr. Tyler Tantillo, offering specialized hand and upper-extremity care in Port St. John and Titusville. South Florida Weather/Air: Smoke from Miami-Dade brush fires eased Sunday, but officials say conditions are still being monitored; an air quality alert had been in effect. Community & Culture: Palm Beach County’s Boys & Girls Clubs got 274 World Cup tickets via the Related Ross Foundation, sending kids and dads to matches in Miami. World News with Local Ties: Colombians in Miami-Dade and Palm Beach County voted in the runoff, with Abelardo De la Espriella leading as results neared completion. Sports (Local Flavor): Portugal’s Francisco Conceicao said teammates don’t feel pressure to pass to Cristiano Ronaldo after their opener. Sports (Baseball Roundup): Multiple former Orange County, South Miami-Dade, North Broward, Central Broward, Brevard, and other area high school standouts are set for games Tuesday, June 23.

U.S. Open Spotlight: Jacksonville Beach teen Miles Russell, 17, qualified for the men’s major at Shinnecock Hills through sectional qualifying and is now competing as the youngest Northeast Florida player in a PGA major. Brevard County Incident: Deputies investigated a paraglider emergency landing near I-95 in Titusville/Brevard; no injuries and no traffic lanes were blocked. South Florida Heat: Father’s Day brought dangerous humidity and triple-digit “feels like” temps, with heat health risks and a chance of storms late day. Miami-Dade Mental Health: County commissioners unanimously approved the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery, ending a long push to treat people with mental illness outside jail. Wildfire Impacts: After major brush fires in West Miami-Dade, Krome Avenue and parts of the Turnpike reopened and residents were allowed back home. Public Safety/Crime: A 19-year-old was arrested after a 120 mph DUI chase and fiery crash on the Howard Frankland Bridge; separately, a man was arrested for allegedly spraying Jewish pedestrians with liquid from a water gun in Miami-Dade. Sports & Community: Hillsborough County moved forward on a $70M indoor sports facility at MOSI, and Broward students earned diplomas through an Acceleration Academies program. Local Lifestyle: Delray Beach was named Florida’s No. 1 best beach for the third straight year.

Local Crime: Hillsborough County deputies arrested two teens after an armed disturbance at Brandon Mall, recovering a loaded AR-15-style rifle and a handgun; no injuries reported. Homicide Update: HCSO charged Kyle Sanchez with premeditated first-degree murder after he allegedly killed his girlfriend in Palm River. Public Safety Tech: Hillsborough County is rolling out an enhanced 911 system that lets callers share live video/photos with dispatchers and improves language access. Weather & Health: A severe thunderstorm warning hit Palm Beach County, while Miami-Dade and Broward faced an air quality alert tied to wildfire smoke; officials urged residents to limit outdoor activity. Wildfires: Multiple Miami-Dade brush fires kept roads closed and visibility poor as crews worked to contain thousands of acres. Community & Culture: Tampa’s Roc the Block drew thousands for Juneteenth, spotlighting Black-owned businesses. Housing: Orange County launched “Building Affordable Orange,” a training program for nonprofits and faith groups to develop affordable housing. Business/Local Growth: Jack in the Box plans three new Brevard County restaurants (Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay). Sports/Events: FIFA World Cup 2026 matchday schedules and Miami fan watch parties continue at Bayfront Park. Celebrity Court: Actor Faizon Love was released from jail after a contempt-of-court case tied to unpaid child support.

Severe Weather & Heat: Central Florida is bracing for Saturday storms with gusty winds, hail, and a flood risk, while South Florida stays under heat advisories as heat indexes push past 105°F and wildfire smoke lingers. Public Safety: Hillsborough investigators are probing a Palm River homicide after a 911 call, and a separate Brandon neighborhood shooting left two dead as detectives named a suspect and victim. Crime & Courts: Orange County prosecutors say former juvenile probation officer Crystal Lawson used access to a state database to tip off a drug trafficking ring, leading to 113 felony computer-crime counts; a judge denied bond reduction. Health: Miami-Dade is expanding free HIV testing through Getting 2 Zero, including options for at-home kits. Local Life: Palm Beach Jewish leaders are speaking out about rising antisemitism, and a Belle Glade homeless man shared what life on the streets looks like in one of the county’s poorest cities. Community & Travel: Miami International Airport and PS opened a new private luxury terminal inside the historic Pan Am headquarters.

Crime & Courts: A former Florida DJJ juvenile probation officer, Crystal Lawson, faces 114 felony charges after investigators say she kept access to a state court database and used it to tip off a drug trafficking group, with a judge denying her bond reduction. Public Safety: Hillsborough deputies are investigating a domestic-related death in Palm River where a woman was found dead and a man was taken to Tampa General with minor injuries. Hate Crime: Miami-Dade Sheriff’s deputies arrested Amir Ayesh, accused of spraying Jewish pedestrians with an unknown liquid/water gun in a northeast Miami-Dade neighborhood. Weather: Central Florida braces for strong storms and heat, with severe thunderstorm warnings issued in Brevard and more storms possible through the evening. Community & Preparedness: Orange County is hosting a free Hurricane Expo in Orlando Saturday with emergency responders and survival tips. Local Culture: West Palm Beach leaders unveiled plans for the county’s first African American museum and research library, timed for Juneteenth. Sports (Florida ties): Special Olympics Florida athletes got a sendoff at Orlando International Airport for the USA Games in Minnesota.

Public Safety: A domestic-related shooting in Brandon left two adults dead, and deputies say everyone involved is accounted for while the investigation stays active. Child Safety/Justice: Pinellas foster parent John David Ballard faces 20 counts of child sexual abuse material and prosecutors are pushing for the death penalty; Rep. Anna Paulina Luna asked Florida’s AG to take over and seek it. Law Enforcement Crackdown: In Ruskin, three people were arrested after detectives found child sexual abuse material on a cellphone during a child-porn investigation; one suspect allegedly fought detectives and another refused to give a passcode. Heat & Storms: A heat advisory runs Friday for parts of Central Florida and the Tampa Bay area, with feels-like temperatures around 105–110 and strong storm chances later. Wildfires: Miami-Dade brush fires continued to send smoke across South Florida, with the Quarry 2 blaze reported at about 17,200 acres and crews working to contain it. Politics/Local Governance: Palm Beach County officials traded barbs with the state CFO in a new dispute over spending claims. Housing/Business: Miami home sales rose for the ninth straight month in May, driven by luxury and cash buyers. Entertainment/Crime: “Elf” actor Faizon Love was arrested in Tampa on contempt charges tied to a child support case. Community: YMCA’s FitTruk is bringing a mobile gym to Orange County schools and summer programs.

Violence & Justice: A Gainesville man was indicted for allegedly plotting a mass shooting targeting Jewish employees at a pro-Israel nonprofit in Plantation, with federal charges including attempted hate crime and firearms counts. Extreme Heat: Palm Beach County and parts of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee County are under a heat advisory Friday, with officials urging residents to use cooling options and watch for heat illness. Courts & Guns: Florida’s appeals court upheld that 18- to 20-year-olds can carry concealed firearms, striking down the state’s under-21 concealed-carry ban. Local Housing Safety: Broward County approved new condo elevator rules requiring maintenance protocols and backup plans to prevent residents—especially seniors—from getting trapped. South Florida Wildfires: Miami’s brush-fire week continued with major acreage burned and heavy smoke impacting air quality as crews work to contain multiple fires. Family & Health: An IVF mix-up case continues as the baby’s biological parents say they’re heartbroken after striking a deal that keeps custody with the birth couple. Community & Events: Broward’s Humane Society of Broward County got a boost from a 12-year-old fundraiser effort, and Palm Beach County is set for a Sickle Cell Foundation benefit concert in Wellington Saturday. Business/Development: Related Ross is seeking approval for a second convention-center hotel in downtown West Palm Beach, while Boca Raton residents weigh concerns over a major innovation campus expansion.

Death Penalty Fight: Opponents of Dusty Ray Spencer urged Florida courts to stop his next-week lethal-injection execution for killing his wife in 1992, calling it an “elderly” and inhumane “nursing home execution.” Local Courts & Crime: Hillsborough County arrested “Elf” actor Faizon Love on contempt charges tied to a paternity/child support dispute; he’s held without bond. Animal Cruelty: A Tampa man was arrested after a dog died from being left in extreme heat without food or water. Heat & Safety: South and Central Florida remain under heat advisories with heat indexes near 110; Orange County is offering free LYNX rides to cooling sites. Public Safety: FDOT broke ground on the first of five I-4 truck parking facilities in Seminole County to ease a statewide shortage of safe parking. Education: Miami-Dade school board voted to close or merge nine schools amid declining enrollment. Politics: A Florida appeals court struck down the state’s under-21 concealed-carry ban, ruling it unconstitutional. Entertainment & Culture: Preorders for Grand Theft Auto VI begin June 25, with the game heavily inspired by Florida.

Legal Spotlight: Actor Faizon Love, tied to a long-running paternity dispute, was arrested in Hillsborough County on contempt charges and booked into a Tampa jail, with court filings alleging he can’t pay a $250,000 child-support claim. Public Safety & Courts: A Florida appeals court struck down the state’s concealed-carry ban for adults ages 18 to 20, expanding gun rights. Wildfires & Air Quality: West Miami-Dade brush fires (Quarry 2 and Well Fire) have burned thousands of acres, shut down Krome Avenue, and pushed heavy smoke into Broward, prompting shelter-in-place warnings. Local Government & Money: Hillsborough and Palm Beach leaders are locked in a property-tax fight over proposed homestead exemption increases, with officials warning public safety and other services could take major hits. Health & Access: Hollywood residents at an Emerald Lake Plaza medical building say a broken elevator has trapped patients and forced elderly visitors to climb stairs for weeks. Behavioral Health: Orange County approved the guaranteed maximum price for its crisis diversion facility, a step toward expanding local behavioral health services. Crime & Justice: A Brevard man accused in the death of a 3-year-old accepted a plea deal avoiding death-penalty exposure, receiving decades in prison. Weather: Tropical Storm Arthur formed in the Atlantic but is not expected to directly impact South Florida. Community & Culture: Miami-Dade launched a $2.50 pet adoption push through July 5, and Jupiter approved funding for a new fire rescue department.

Wildfires & Air Quality: Two brush fires in western Miami-Dade burned about 8,000 acres, with Krome Avenue temporarily closed and officials urging residents to limit time outdoors as smoke affected South Florida. PFAS Firefighting Foam Ban: Gov. DeSantis signed a law phasing out cancer-linked AFFF foam statewide and requiring water testing for PFAS under the new measure. Local Government Oversight: Hillsborough County commissioners voted to escalate potential ethics and conflict concerns involving the Tampa Sports Authority, directing the county attorney to gather records and draft letters to state officials. School Board Politics: Miami-Dade’s school board election has low turnout, with three incumbents set to win by default as only one seat drew a challenger. Public Safety for Students: Florida now requires high school athletes to get EKG heart screenings before tryouts/practices, with medical clearance needed after abnormal results. Transportation Contract Fight: Orange County picked Modaxo for red light camera service for 10 years despite vendor protests. Community & Health Access: Promise Fund will offer free mammogram screening events in Jupiter and West Palm Beach next month, with appointments required. Business & Growth: Illustrated Properties launched a commercial real estate division led by Shane McCain, expanding beyond residential brokerage. Sports & Events: FIFA Fan Festival watch parties continue at Bayfront Park through July 5.

Public Safety & Crime: Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a package of new law-enforcement bills, including tougher penalties tied to “tranq,” updates to gang statutes for social media, and the Officer Jason Raynor Act. Local Government & Taxes: Hillsborough County leaders are bracing for possible layoffs and service cuts if voters approve a November property tax reform amendment that could reduce revenue by hundreds of millions. Miami-Dade Eminent Domain: Miami-Dade voted to pursue eminent domain to acquire PortMiami’s sole Fisher Island fuel depot, setting up a costly legal fight over price and timing. Health & Courts: An Orange County IVF mix-up case is moving toward a custody deal after DNA testing identified the genetic parents; the couple says they’ll remain the child’s permanent custodial parents. Education & Funding: Orange County Public Schools faces financial strain from declining enrollment and rising costs, warning of program and staffing impacts. Transportation & Safety: Orange County unanimously extended red light cameras for 10 more years, switching vendors while keeping enforcement running. Environment & Weather: Brush fires in western Miami-Dade are driving smoke into Broward and beyond, with crews working to contain a fast-growing blaze. Business & Community: A suspected impaired driver crashed into a Northeast Tampa juice bar, leaving the owner fighting to rebuild a community gathering spot. Sports & Culture: Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal trained in Palm Beach Gardens ahead of the World Cup, inspiring local youth soccer players.

Child Advocacy: Lawyers for Children America is expanding to Broward, offering a free June 30 CLE (with judges from the dependency division) to recruit more pro bono attorneys for abused and neglected kids. Public Safety & Health: Miami-Dade commissioners voted unanimously to back a new mental health center aimed at breaking the jail-to-street cycle for people with severe mental illness. Wildfire Watch: A wildfire in western Miami-Dade near Doral burned about 600 acres; smoke drift raised health concerns and prompted air-quality guidance. Housing Fight: Little Havana mobile home residents asked a judge to pause evictions, arguing the park owner skipped required government permission before changing zoning. Cruise Crime: A Broward man was arrested for allegedly taking invasive photos of a passenger under her dress aboard a Royal Caribbean ship. Animal Cruelty Case: In Brevard, a woman’s partner was arrested after decomposing dogs were found in their trailer, following her death in a pit bull attack. Local Politics: Broward’s CD 6 race is heating up as Commissioner Caryl Shuham reports topping $420,000 raised. Environment: UF researchers say invasive spectacled caimans are spreading across South Florida, potentially complicating Everglades restoration.

Cruise Court Case: A teen accused in the Anna Kepner cruise-ship murder and sexual assault case has been ordered into federal custody, with transfers tied to the upcoming trial. Brevard Animal Cruelty: The boyfriend of Jodi Cowan, killed in a dog attack, was arrested after investigators found three dead dogs in a travel trailer, alleging extreme neglect. Miami-Dade Violence: Deputies are investigating a stabbing that left a man in critical condition. Miami Beach Balcony Case: A man accused of pushing another off a 25th-floor balcony was released on bond, with prosecutors calling the case serious. Miami-Dade Explosion: One person died and five were hurt in an explosion and fire at a county repair facility; investigators are looking at the cause. Palm Beach AI Data Center Fight: Property owners sued over who controls a West Palm Beach AI data center site ahead of key hearings. Port St. Lucie Cleanup Payout: City council approved distributing a $24M trash-hauling settlement as property tax credits. Port Canaveral: Jetty Park opened a new pavilion and playground as part of ongoing renovations. Community Safety: Free child ID kits are being offered to families across South Florida. World Cup in South Florida: Fan events and watch parties continue across Miami, with local businesses banking on visitor spending.

World Cup in South Florida: FIFA’s first 1930 World Cup trophy made an 8-hour stop at Miami’s Freedom Tower, while Miami Stadium (Hard Rock) is set to host the first match of the tournament and a Bayfront fan festival runs through the evening. Local Public Safety: A new child ID kit program will distribute 400,000 free kits across Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and Collier. Politics & Hate Speech: Florida U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, AG Ashley Moody and Jewish leaders held a press conference urging action against Ye’s upcoming Raymond James Stadium shows. Miami-Dade Fire/Explosion: One person was killed and multiple others injured in an explosion and fire at a county repair facility in Sunset; the state fire marshal is involved. Palm Beach County Crime: A cleaning woman was arrested for allegedly stealing a nearly $25,000 engagement ring from a West Palm Beach condo. Animal Welfare: Big Dog Ranch Rescue is set to receive another 325 beagles as a Wisconsin breeding operation winds down. Weather: Brevard faces scattered storms with a flooding risk Monday, including heavy downpours and lightning. Real Estate: Hassan Whiteside found a buyer for his waterfront Miami Beach home, pending at $14.8M.

Weather Watch: Central Florida is dealing with severe thunderstorms and flood concerns, with the biggest risk east of I-4 and gusty winds plus lightning and small hail reported in parts of Brevard and beyond. Local Government: Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill ending Miami Gardens’ long-running water surcharge fight, capping out-of-boundary municipal utility rates. Politics: Florida’s 2026 governor race is heating up as candidates finalize qualifying, including Democratic David Jolly’s new running mate Gwen Graham, while Republicans continue to line up behind contenders like Byron Donalds. Congressional Drama: In Broward’s 20th District Democratic primary, four Black candidates are still weighing whether to consolidate behind one person against Debbie Wasserman Schultz before the deadline. Community & Education: Take Stock in Children of Brevard honored mentors and graduates and announced a boost to Florida Prepaid scholarship hours for eligible students. Business/Real Estate: A new analysis finds 1,347 Central Florida homes with active price reductions, with over half sitting 60+ days. Sports (South Florida ties): Portugal trained in Palm Beach Gardens ahead of the World Cup, with Cristiano Ronaldo posting workout photos. Public Safety: A Lake Worth house fire sent five people to Red Cross assistance while investigators work to determine the cause.