AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAir Taxi Test: Electric aircraft flew between St. Petersburg and Tampa International Airport in Florida’s first federal pilot-program demonstration, reviving the prospect of air taxis even as the state appears to have softened plans to divert $197 million in charger funds toward flying vehicles. Election Watch: More than 4.2 million Floridians have voted early, and candidates are making final stops ahead of Tuesday’s election. St. Petersburg’s free Souls to the Polls event Sunday will offer voter outreach and rides to polling places. Tampa Bay Rays: Tampa City Council approved a $21 million community-benefits agreement tied to $80 million in public stadium funding, despite objections over the rushed process. Tallahassee Violence: A rally called for community action nearly a week after a Perry Street shooting injured 12 people; vendors and students say they plan to return for this weekend’s FAMU home game. Lightning: Nikita Kucherov has told Tampa Bay he won’t re-sign and has asked the team for a trade, according to an AP source. Immigration Funding: A review found Florida’s grants for local immigration cooperation are also paying for everyday policing equipment, raising questions about whether the spending meets state rules.
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