AGP Executive Report

Road & Bridge Updates: FDOT is moving into the design phase to resurface 3.4 miles of Nova Road in Port Orange, with construction expected to start in November and finish in early 2027. Safety & Congestion: Longwood’s planned State Road 434/County Road 427 intersection upgrades would add turn lanes, bike lanes, drainage, sidewalks, and signal work, but could require property acquisitions from 11 nearby businesses. Passenger Rail Accountability: The Miami Herald and WLRN won top honors for a Brightline investigation, alleging the privately run rail service has been the deadliest major passenger train in the U.S. since 2017. Boating & Community: Salty Sam’s Patriot Boat Parade is set for June 27 on Fort Myers Beach, with a full circumnavigation of Estero Island and public cruises. World Cup Travel Pressure (Florida): Fans reported heavy traffic around Miami Stadium during the Uruguay–Saudi Arabia opener, with organizers and attendees bracing for delays. Health & Workforce: Sanitas Medical filed a WARN notice for 211 layoffs statewide, including roles in Tallahassee, Miami, and other metro areas.

World Cup Mobility & Security: Miami is gearing up for its first 2026 FIFA World Cup match Monday (Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay) with major stadium and fan-festival security plans, including strict drone bans and potential $100,000 fines; officials also point fans to transit options like Brightline and Tri-Rail to avoid driving and parking headaches. Road & Transit Disruptions: Ahead of the tournament, Miami announced recurring match-day road closures and ramp restrictions around Hard Rock Stadium/Miami Stadium, including Turnpike and Northwest 199th Street limits for vehicles without FIFA parking passes. Crash Response (Turnpike): A multi-vehicle crash on the Florida’s Turnpike in Doral sent at least two people to hospitals, with a helicopter used to transport a victim. Fatal Wrong-Way DUI (I-75): A Sarasota man accused of a wrong-way, intoxicated I-75 crash that killed a 21-year-old pleaded not guilty in Charlotte County court. Keys Pursuit Charges: A Florida Keys man faces multiple charges after allegedly fleeing deputies twice in four days on U.S. 1, including speeds reportedly near 125 mph. Aviation/Helicopter Incident: Broward aviation officials are investigating a North Perry Airport helicopter crash that collided with a vacant airplane on the ground, sending multiple people to the hospital. Clean Transportation Leadership: CALSTART named Alycia Gilde as Executive VP for California and Regional Market Acceleration and promoted Jared Schnader to Executive VP for Initiatives, aiming to accelerate zero-emission market impact. Regulated Logistics: Red Fox Medical Courier hired Transcompss to architect a Quality Management System for Class 7 and radiopharmaceutical transport operations across multiple markets including Tampa.

Road & Construction: FDOT will start a $19.9M seawall replacement along State Road A1A in St. Augustine (Bridge of Lions to Charlotte St.) Monday, with daytime lane closures and temporary pedestrian access impacts. Traffic Safety: A 70-year-old pedestrian died after a crash inside the Mira Lagos apartment complex in Bradenton; investigators are still determining which adult was driving. Intersections Upgrade: DeLand’s State Road 44 and Kepler Road roundabout is moving to a double-lane configuration after a June 15 conversion from the earlier single-lane setup. Wildlife & Logistics Risk: A Florida attraction that planned to charge visitors for sloths shut down before opening after imported animals died from parasites, infections, pneumonia and stress tied to transport and warehouse conditions. Aviation & Travel Ops: Uruguay’s World Cup travel to Miami was delayed by paperwork/permit issues, leaving the team with less than 24 hours before kickoff; FIFA said it worked with airport partners to expedite. Security & Supply Chain: Researchers at UF and UT reported a phone/car chip backdoor attack that exploits how third-party hardware design and foundries can be manipulated.

World Cup Logistics: England’s World Cup prep hit a major snag after equipment was stolen during the move from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida to Kansas City, Missouri; prosecutors in Jackson County charged two Texas men with receiving stolen property tied to about $18,000 worth of boots, gloves, signed shirts and other gear, with most items recovered. Weather Disruption: Kansas City also issued tornado warnings as England arrived, forcing players to shelter indoors and cutting short local fan events. Florida Road Safety: A wrong-way crash on State Road 33 in Lake County killed a 24-year-old Orlando man and sent multiple others to hospital with serious injuries; separate reports also flagged a fatal I-75 crash in Sarasota County under investigation. Public Transit Push: Coast Transit Authority in Mississippi is holding a free “Try Transit Day” to encourage bus ridership amid rising gas prices, highlighting propane-fueled fleet upgrades. Aviation Training Watch: Florida-based CAE announced layoffs and a Pueblo site closure, raising questions about future aircraft mechanic training plans. Space Coast Rail: NASA loaded Space Launch System booster segments onto a massive train bound for Kennedy Space Center as Artemis 3 work ramps up.

World Cup Logistics Crime: England’s World Cup training gear was stolen during transport from Florida to Kansas City, with Kansas City police investigating a “heist” from vehicles at Swope Soccer Village; two drivers, Mustafa Salik and Erfan Kamal, were charged with receiving stolen property after about $18,000 in items (including boots, gloves, and memorabilia) was recovered. Severe Weather Disruption: As England prepared in Kansas City, a tornado siren and severe thunderstorm warning with “imminent threat” alerts were issued, closing the FIFA fan festival early. Florida Road Safety: A fatal crash in Levy County shut down parts of U.S. 41 and County Road 335 after a sedan failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with a pickup; one man died and a woman was hospitalized with minor injuries. Florida DUI Enforcement: Florida Highway Patrol arrested a Pasco County driver after troopers found 34 open alcohol containers in the vehicle following a speeding stop on I-75. Corrections Drug Bust: Holmes County deputies arrested two women after a traffic stop led to the seizure of more than a pound of methamphetamine allegedly intended for delivery to an inmate at Holmes Correctional Institution.

World Cup Logistics: England’s World Cup training gear—reported as boots and soccer balls—was stolen from a transport vehicle while being moved from Florida to Kansas City’s Swope Soccer Village; Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas says local, state and federal officials are tracing where items were seized, and BBC reports two arrests tied to the theft, though England’s Football Association says it’s a police matter. Aviation/Travel Ops: Virgin Atlantic passengers arriving at Orlando International Airport will enter a different terminal area starting June 30, a change that could affect thousands of Disney World travelers from the UK. Road Safety: Florida Highway Patrol arrested a Pasco County driver after a stop on I-75 near mile marker 280 found 34 open alcohol containers and a BAC of 0.177. Community & Mobility: Volunteers across Florida are rescuing sea turtles from fishing-line entanglements, with Navarre Beach reporting dozens of pier rescues this year. Local Governance: Lee County residents question a school board plan to build in Alva instead of nearby, larger Lehigh Acres.

Pedestrian Safety Watch: A new report flags the Lakeland–Winter Haven metro as among the nation’s most dangerous for walkers and bicyclists, citing 124 pedestrian deaths over five years. Road Design Update: Collier County’s first diverging diamond interchange is still under construction, but officials say the new traffic flow is working as designed. Logistics Disruption: England’s World Cup camp in Kansas City is dealing with a major theft after boots, balls, and training gear were taken while being transported from West Palm Beach, prompting a police investigation and arrests. Energy Supply Shock: A Florida oil trader halted what would have been the largest U.S. fuel shipment to Cuba since 1960 after new sanctions and “operational restrictions” tied to Cupet. Workplace Safety Training: Georgia Tech launched a lab and workplace safety certificate program with industry-style learning experiences. Freight & Safety Courts: A Miami boat-crash trial highlights GPS-based reconstruction tied to a deadly 2022 Biscayne Bay crash.

Statewide Public Safety Crackdown: Florida is rolling out zero-tolerance enforcement against “teen takeovers,” with Attorney General James Uthmeier saying organizers could face conspiracy and RICO-style organized-crime charges after recent beach and park chaos turned violent. AI & Policing Backlash: A Florida man is suing multiple agencies after facial recognition AI allegedly helped trigger a wrongful arrest more than 300 miles from home, raising fresh questions about training and accountability. Autonomous Delivery Expansion: Walmart is expanding drone delivery in Florida via its Wing partnership, with Orlando and Tampa among planned markets and faster delivery claims for eligible items. Local Infrastructure & Traffic: Speed enforcement cameras around schools are credited with cutting speeding by more than 90% in Florida, with violation revenue aimed at public safety programs. Aviation & Travel: Naples Airport voters strongly back restoring daily service, with American Airlines proposing Charlotte flights starting Dec. 2, 2026. Maritime/Coastal Resilience: Key Biscayne is studying an artificial reef barrier to reduce wave energy and extend beach nourishment cycles.

Hurricane Readiness: Southwest Florida hospitals are ramping up for the next major storm, focusing on power and water resilience, staffing, fuel planning, and continuity of lifesaving care. Work Zone Safety: Panama City’s Hathaway Bridge speed limit drops to 35 mph during the U.S. 98 widening project’s final phase, with doubled fines in work zones. Traffic Disruptions: A multi-vehicle crash closed lanes on I-95 at SR-206 in St. Johns County before lanes reopened; elsewhere, a lithium-battery semitrailer fire triggered diversions near Ochopee. Local Planning: Pasco County’s planning commission recommended a 12-month data center moratorium after a packed hearing over water, noise, power demand, and property impacts. Public Safety Incident: Florida Highway Patrol says a Pensacola-area SWAT standoff ended after gas was used to force a barricaded suspect out; he’s accused of trying to run over a trooper. Boating Education: Coast Guard Auxiliary’s “Boat America” course is set for June 20 in Fort Myers Beach to reduce summer waterway emergencies. World Cup Logistics & Transit: Miami-Dade transit is preparing to move hundreds of thousands of World Cup fans, while Curacao’s team trains at FAU ahead of its debut.

School Rezoning: Alachua County Public Schools mailed 2026-27 rezoning letters, shifting about 3,200 students as the district closes three elementary schools under its “Our Schools — Future Ready” plan. Coast Guard Procurement: Sen. Rick Scott lifted holds on Coast Guard promotions while working to resolve a dispute tied to Panama City’s Eastern Shipbuilding Group and Coast Guard cutter procurement. Advanced Air Mobility: West Palm Beach’s LuftCar launched SkyBase™, a dual-use, U.S.-built vertiport platform pitched for eVTOL, cargo, emergency and defense missions as Florida and Texas expand corridor funding. Port & Logistics Finance: Oxford Commercial Finance said it has surpassed $275M in working-capital facilities for U.S. businesses, including transportation and logistics operators in Florida-linked markets. Transit-Oriented Housing: IMC Equity Group bought Green House at Dadeland, a 120-unit apartment community next to Dadeland North Metrorail Station, for $24.39M. Public Safety & Roads: FDLE arrested two men in separate cases tied to sexual offender registration violations and child sexual abuse material; meanwhile, a bicyclist died in a Hialeah hit-and-run and Fort Myers crews responded to a patrol car crash at Winkler Road and Colonial Blvd. Tech & Rights: A Florida man sued after an AI facial recognition match led to a wrongful arrest, adding to growing scrutiny of automated policing. World Cup Watch: FOX 35 outlined how viewers can stream local newscasts and traffic updates during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Florida Courts & AI: The Florida Supreme Court ordered attorneys and self-represented parties to certify that legal filings cite real, existing information, and it says judges can sanction violations after concerns about AI “hallucinations.” Space Coast Launches: SpaceX is set to launch 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Friday, with a Falcon 9 booster recovery attempt at sea. Road & Congestion Relief: Collier County will open a 7-mile Vanderbilt Beach Road extension June 12, adding lanes plus bike and pedestrian facilities to ease traffic. Local Traffic Pressure: Cape Coral residents are calling Santa Barbara Boulevard and Pine Island Road traffic a “nightmare,” highlighting ongoing bottlenecks. World Cup Public Safety: Fort Lauderdale is bracing for added police overtime and staffing during the tournament, but says it lacks dedicated funding and is seeking support. Maritime Security: The Coast Guard will tighten entry rules for ships arriving from Haiti, with noncompliance risking denial of entry. Aviation/Travel Incident: A Delta passenger accused of slapping a flight attendant was indicted federally after a Fort Lauderdale-to-Los Angeles flight.

Pedestrian Safety Watch: A new Smart Growth America report, “Dangerous by Design,” ranks Florida the fifth most dangerous state for walking. Local Impact: Tampa Bay lands as the most dangerous metro in Florida and 8th nationwide, while Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach is 14th and North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota 15th. Airport Expansion: Jacksonville International’s new Concourse B is set to start operations in January 2027, alongside resilience upgrades at JAX and growth plans for Cecil Airport. Waste & Land Use: Alachua County is weighing future solid-waste options, including a potential new landfill, as its current disposal contract runs to 2028. School Transportation Enforcement: Broward approved stop-arm cameras on school buses, aiming to boost compliance and generate millions for violations. Immigration Enforcement Funding: Florida’s Cabinet OK’d about $90M for local agencies tied to immigration enforcement, including training, transport, equipment, and detention costs. Public Safety Incident: A Navy base employee remains in critical condition after a shark attack near Naval Support Activity Panama City. Aviation & Travel: Breeze Airways launched a new nonstop San Antonio–Pensacola route twice weekly. Tech & Mobility Policy: New Orleans may not allow driverless ride-hailing like Waymo until at least 2027, pending licensing and safety infrastructure work.

Artemis III (Florida aerospace): NASA named the four-person Artemis III crew—Randy Bresnik (commander), Luca Parmitano (pilot), and mission specialists Andre Douglas and Frank Rubio—plus Bob Hines as backup, with Orion set to launch from Kennedy Space Center in Florida in 2027 and test commercial lunar landers from Blue Origin and SpaceX. Crash & safety (I-95 Brevard): Florida Highway Patrol reported a deadly four-car crash on southbound I-95 near Mims, killing a 71-year-old Vero Beach woman and injuring two others, with investigators also noting earlier southbound lane closures from a separate tanker incident. Autonomous retail (Tampa Bay): VenHub says it will expand its robot-run convenience stores into Florida, targeting a multi-unit rollout in the Tampa Bay region in late 2026 or early 2027. Logistics & industry (Winter Garden): Powerhouse Two announced expanded factory-to-door industrial logistics for commercial energy storage, aiming to reduce warehouse-related battery shelf-life degradation. Road behavior (Central Florida): Belle Isle police arrested a driver after spotting teens riding on top of an SUV at about 40–45 mph, issuing reckless driving tickets to the driver and citations to riders. Energy & resilience (policy backdrop): A new report highlights solar overtaking coal in U.S. electricity share in May, even as federal policy continues to back coal plant modernization.

Space & Launch: NASA named the Artemis III crew—commander Randy Bresnik, pilot Luca Parmitano, and mission specialists Andre Douglas and Frank Rubio—with a 2027 Earth-orbit docking test aimed at paving the way for a 2028 moon landing. Aviation & Travel: Southwest says it’s cutting 43 Florida routes, signaling more schedule churn for travelers. Earthquake Disruption: A 6.1 quake off Cuba rattled South Florida, paused Disney World rides, and briefly halted commuter train service in the region. Local Planning: Alachua County says large-scale data centers aren’t currently allowed under its rules and would require Comprehensive Plan and land code updates before any new approvals under the state’s July 1, 2026 data-center law. Maritime & Safety: A Florida woman sued Royal Caribbean after tripping over a mobility scooter in a crowded casino aboard the Jewel of the Seas. Public Safety: St. Lucie County added a second arrest in the homicide of Carl Smith, charging Christina Rose Miller with accessory after the fact and tampering. Logistics & Security: Federal authorities reported major cargo crime busts across the U.S. and Canada, including large drug and counterfeit seizures tied to freight and parcel networks.

Earthquake Disruptions: A rare 6.1 quake off Cuba’s west coast rattled Florida from Miami to Jacksonville, briefly prompting precautionary closures and evacuations at some government sites and transit services, with no major damage reported. Fuel Watch: AAA and GasBuddy data show gas prices easing in parts of Florida, including some of the week’s lowest midgrade and diesel figures reported in multiple counties. Road Safety: Florida Highway Patrol reported a Sarasota County I-75 crash involving an unknown vehicle, injuring two drivers, and an active investigation is underway. Transit & Logistics: Port Canaveral continues to juggle space-related duties amid the cruise season surge. Aviation & Travel: Cuba’s customs seized Starlink antenna shipments tied to Miami, highlighting cross-border scrutiny of communications gear. Workforce & Education: Heart of Florida United Way hosted a Future United STEAM Day for Seminole County students, connecting classroom learning to real-world career paths.

Freight & Safety: A semitrailer hauling lithium batteries caught fire on I-75 northbound near Ochopee, triggering hours of traffic disruption and a Florida Highway Patrol advisory. Port & Energy: Miami-Dade moved to force the acquisition of a Fisher Island fuel station after failed talks, citing the site’s role in keeping PortMiami fuel barge operations running. Road Work: I-75 ramps and the Daniels Parkway intersection are set for overnight closures, adding to the week’s Florida traffic headaches. Public Transit for Events: Miami-Dade is urging 2026 World Cup fans to use public transit to ease congestion around Hard Rock Stadium. Boating Incident: An American Airlines flight attendant died after being fatally struck while snorkelling off South Florida; investigators are hunting the boat operator and reviewing witness reports. Local Governance: Jacksonville budget critics say excess spending has climbed to $275 million, renewing pressure on property-tax and spending priorities. Business Travel: A new GBTA report says U.S. business travel hit $538.5B in 2024, supporting 6.7M jobs—good news for Florida’s hotels and airlines heading into peak travel season.