AGP Executive Report

Marlins vs. Pirates: Miami opens a 3-game series at home Tuesday with Eury Pérez on the mound against Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes, as the Marlins look to bounce back from a rough stretch while the Pirates chase consistency. Alligator attack: A woman in the Silver River near Ocala lost her arm in an alligator attack, and a nearby boater helped intervene as she was rushed for treatment. Miami court case: OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney was sentenced to six years for manslaughter in the 2022 stabbing death of her boyfriend in a Miami condo, with probation terms and mental health evaluations part of the deal. Sports—Rays surge: Tampa Bay rallied with an eight-run eighth to beat the Athletics 10-6, extending its winning streak to seven. Inter Miami update: Lionel Messi is reportedly stepping away on an open-ended leave after his father’s death, with no set return date. Florida politics & sports: Florida AG James Uthmeier warned he’d pursue assault charges against WNBA players over hard fouls after a high-profile incident involving Sophie Cunningham. Local governance & safety: Hialeah’s Bucky Dent Water Park is shut down again days after reopening, after state inspection findings flagged unsafe pH levels and permit issues.

Public Safety: An 18-year-old has been charged with manslaughter after a Florida 4-year-old was fatally shot inside an Orlando apartment. Courts & Crime: Courtney Clenney, the OnlyFans model accused in the 2022 stabbing of her boyfriend in a Miami luxury high-rise, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to six years in prison. Health & Science: FixMold Miami is highlighting new CDC findings that invasive mold disease may be more common and deadlier than previously thought. Transportation: Gov. DeSantis toured Florida’s SunTrax testing grounds in Auburndale, touting electric air taxis and other next-gen tech expected to begin testing statewide by end of 2026. Weather: The NHC is tracking three Atlantic disturbances, with one showing a 60% chance of forming in the coming week. Local Infrastructure: FDOT will replace the Cortez drawbridge with a taller fixed span starting next month, aiming to end traffic backups to Anna Maria Island.

MLB Spotlight: The Tampa Bay Rays keep rolling, sweeping Seattle and now heading into Monday’s 9:40 p.m. matchup at the Athletics after Chandler Simpson’s 4-hit game; Tampa Bay is 71-46 and first in the AL East, with Freddy Peralta vs. Jacob Lopez on the mound. Inter Miami & Messi: Inter Miami honored Lionel Messi after his father’s death, but Messi missed the Leagues Cup loss to Monterrey as Rodrigo De Paul scored early and Diego Rossi later sealed it. Aviation Safety: An Alaska Airlines flight out of Miami (Flight 305) returned to the gate after crew reported threats; deputies investigated and officials later said there was no credible threat. Voting Watch (Miami-Dade): Early voting is lagging, with only 7% of registered voters having cast ballots after the first week. Legal/Policy: A federal court upheld Florida’s ban on children attending drag shows. Wildlife: A nearly 3-meter alligator bit a woman while she swam in Florida’s Silver River.

Soccer & Community: Inter Miami honored Lionel Messi’s late father, Jorge, with a minute’s silence, black armbands, and a De Paul goal celebration featuring a Messi No. 10 jersey—though Miami still fell 2-1 to Monterrey in the Leagues Cup, leaving their knockout hopes complicated. Sports Injuries & Moves: The Tampa Bay Rays put Griffin Jax on the 15-day injured list with right elbow discomfort and recalled Michael Grove. Tampa Bay Sports: ZooTampa is using veterinary acupuncture alongside traditional care, including electroacupuncture for a duck and support for a manatee with a facial nerve injury. Back-to-School Help (Big Bend): Shoes 4 School handed out 2,000 pairs of shoes to students in Leon, Gadsden, and Jefferson counties. Weather Watch: Meteorologists are tracking two Atlantic tropical waves—one in the Eastern Atlantic (20%) and one off West Africa (40%)—with development possible later this week. Public Safety: Marion County is seeking a $25,000 state grant for bear-proof trash cans to reduce bear-trash conflicts. NFL (Tampa): The Buccaneers signed rookie safety Xavier Williams and waived veteran cornerback Chase Lucas after a failed physical.

Sports—Inter Miami: Lionel Messi missed Saturday’s Leagues Cup match vs. Monterrey after the death of his father, Jorge Messi (68). Inter Miami held a minute of silence and wore black armbands; Rodrigo De Paul scored and revealed a Messi No. 10 jersey in tribute, but Monterrey won 2-1 with goals by Hugo Cuypers and Diego Rossi. Sports—MLB (Tampa Bay): The Rays beat the Mariners 3-2 in Seattle as Richie Palacios drove in two with a go-ahead single in the sixth; Tampa Bay’s bullpen held on for the win. Sports—MLB (Miami): The Marlins host the Angels with the series tied 1-1. Combat Sports (Orlando): Dina Thorslund won undisputed bantamweight titles in Orlando, while Tamm Thibeault captured middleweight belts in the co-main at MVPW-05. Weather: The National Hurricane Center is watching two tropical waves for possible development next week. Public Safety—Miami: Police arrested a man accused of sucker-punching a woman in Little Havana, captured on surveillance video. Courts—Prisons (Tampa): A prison gynecologist and his employer agreed to pay $100,000 to five women who alleged sexual assault while incarcerated.

Back-to-School Help: Miami-area families are getting a big boost this weekend as Style Saves hosts its 16th annual giveaway at the Miami Beach Convention Center, with backpacks, uniforms, shoes, meals, and personal-care services for tens of thousands of students. Local Nonprofit Needs: In Tallahassee, Sleep in Heavenly Peace says it may have to scale back bed builds unless it finds donated storage space for thousands of dollars of supplies. Politics & Courts: Early voting is underway statewide for Florida’s primary, while former Tallahassee mayor Andrew Gillum is back in an Alabama jail after a failed drug test led to bond revocation. Public Safety Weather: Severe thunderstorm warnings are active in parts of Central Florida, including eastern Flagler County and southeastern Marion County, with damaging winds, lightning, and hail possible. Wildlife & Legal Fight: St. Petersburg business owners face felony charges over alleged “toxic” mothball dumping on St. Pete Beach to deter endangered black skimmers. State Policy: Florida’s Surgeon General issued new guidance advising against prescribing psychotropic drugs for most children with depression, anxiety, or ADHD. Sports (Florida): The Rays beat the Mariners 2-1 behind Drew Rasmussen’s seven shutout innings, and Dolphins training camp continues at Hard Rock Stadium. Property Taxes: A revised Florida property tax amendment faces potential court challenges as ballot wording is updated.

Rays vs. Mariners: Drew Rasmussen kept Seattle off the board with seven scoreless innings, as Tampa Bay won 2-1 on homers by Jonny DeLuca and Jonathan Aranda, extending the Rays’ road surge. Marlins vs. Angels: Mike Trout and Nolan Schanuel went deep, and Los Angeles beat Miami 4-3 to hand the Marlins a fourth straight loss. Housing Watch: Palm Beach County home sales jumped 22% in June, with inventory down and luxury transactions surging, pushing median prices higher. Public Safety: Florida Python Challenge participants removed 280 Burmese pythons from South Florida, including 96 from Everglades National Park. Health Alert: A second Florida death has been linked to Vibrio vulnificus, with officials urging caution around warm coastal waters and raw shellfish. Courts & Politics: A Leon County judge ordered property tax amendment ballot language rewritten for being misleading to voters. Miami-Dade Boating Case: Prosecutors say a boater intentionally shut off a diver’s air during a lobster dispute; the state is seeking a venue change over a conflict claim. Weather: Severe thunderstorm warnings were canceled after earlier storm alerts.

Tallahassee Politics & Community: Rev. Jesse Jackson is set to be honored with a renamed street in the Capital City, with a ceremony Tuesday at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Housing Costs: A new push against Florida’s Amendment 3 warns the tax break could shift burdens onto renters, with a judge already forcing rewrites to better spell out impacts. Back-to-School Health: Tallahassee’s Packs 4 Success returns Saturday with free backpacks, supplies, haircuts, and heart screenings for students ages 10–25. Miami Public Safety: Police say a man followed a woman to work, then allegedly attacked her with a boulder and repeatedly struck her in the face with her umbrella; he’s charged and held on bond. Miami-Dade Education: Superintendent Jose Dotres delivered his final “opening of schools” address as more than 313,000 students head back for the 2026-2027 year. Local Economy & Culture: Whataburger officially reopens in Orlando, drawing overnight lines for the grand opening. Sports: The Miami Dolphins’ new defensive focus is physicality, with coach Jeff Hafley emphasizing cornerbacks shedding blocks.

Inter Miami Soccer: Lionel Messi returned to the pitch with a Leagues Cup statement, scoring twice to take over the tournament scoring lead as Inter Miami beat Atletico San Luis 4-2 in a rain-delayed match. Sports (Local): The Atlanta Braves completed a three-game sweep of the Miami Marlins, winning 11-3 behind Ronald Acuña Jr.’s two homers and Matt Olson’s blast. Public Safety (Miami-Dade): A 74-year-old woman remains on life support after a hit-and-run; DHS says ICE asked Miami-Dade not to release the charged suspect. Courts & Crime (Orlando): A Florida man was arrested in the death of his 71-year-old father-in-law, with authorities saying remains were found in three suitcases. State Politics: Gov. Ron DeSantis says he’s withholding endorsements in Florida’s GOP governor race as the primary nears. Education Policy (Head Start): The Trump administration proposes overhauling Head Start rules, pushing more local control and drawing backlash from advocates. Religion (Orlando): Pope Leo XIV will send a video message to a major Catholic women religious assembly in Orlando marking 70 years. Health & Tech: OpenEvidence and OneOncology announced a partnership to embed clinical evidence tools into oncology workflows. Entertainment/Internet: TikTok creator Sydney Towle, who documented a rare stage 4 cancer battle, died at 26.

Tallahassee Road Safety: Hazardous tree removal is triggering Friday closures at two major Tallahassee intersections, including Miccosukee Road and Dempsey Mayo Road. Child Safety & Courts: A Florida couple faces felony charges after a 5-year-old was brought to a Homestead hospital with extensive injuries. Tallahassee Crime Crackdown: Police arrested three people, including a 16-year-old, tied to a month-long smash-and-grab burglary spree targeting local smoke shops. Miami-Dade Mental Health Update: Perez Hilton’s family says he is able to communicate after a hospitalization tied to a livestream self-harm incident. Hate Crime in North Miami Beach: A Jewish teen was attacked at a Starbucks with a phone and a metal chair; police say the suspect faces multiple charges. School Meals in South Dade: Miami-Dade shifts from universal free meals to a school-by-school system for 2026–27, with CEP schools keeping free breakfast and lunch. Sports & Local Pride: USF will headline a new A-10/American Showcase on ESPN, while the Rays’ Victor Mesa Jr. is making an impact in Tampa Bay. Housing Innovation: St. Petersburg broke ground on its first 3D-printed home as part of an affordable housing push. Invasive Species: Florida’s 2026 Python Challenge removed 280 invasive Burmese pythons, with a $10,000 grand prize winner taking out 96.

Inter Miami Soccer: Lionel Messi returned to the field with a bang, scoring twice to become the Leagues Cup’s all-time leading scorer as Miami rallied past Atlético San Luis 4-2 in a rainy match at Nu Stadium. School Safety Tech: Broward County could soon deploy anti-shooter drones in schools, but officials say the pepper-spray capability is still being planned and not yet authorized. Healthcare Rankings: UF Health Shands and UF Health Jacksonville landed among Florida’s top hospitals in the latest U.S. News rankings, with Shands earning national specialty honors. Local Education Gains: Hillsborough schools highlighted strong state grades and fewer teacher openings as the new school year begins. Public Safety—Tampa Casino Robberies: Separate investigations are underway after alleged robberies targeting people leaving Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa. Community & Jobs: A Florida nonprofit program is helping disabled adults build job skills as repair technicians, aiming for real employment pathways. Sports Calendar: MLB’s Miami Marlins head to Atlanta to face the Braves on Aug. 6.

Drag-show court fight: A federal appeals court upheld Florida’s ban on children attending “sexually explicit” drag performances, clearing the way for enforcement after earlier rulings blocked it—another legal win for Gov. Ron DeSantis. Politics in Tallahassee: Florida Democrats are set to decide how the party leans in key Senate primaries, with analysts watching whether Rep. Angie Nixon or retired Lt. Col. Alex Vindman sets the tone. Perez Hilton crisis in Miami-Dade: Newly released 911 dispatch audio says authorities responded for hours after reports of a possible suicide attempt tied to Hilton’s TikTok livestream; he was taken to a local hospital and is receiving medical care. Public safety and accountability: Florida AG James Uthmeier is pushing to make poaching a felony, with harsher penalties for offenses near homes or people and repeat offenders. Local housing: Miami Gardens broke ground on Serenity Gardens, a 153-unit affordable senior community for adults 62+ designed for aging in place. Sports business: UCF is seeking up to $119M in Tourist Development Tax funding for major athletics upgrades, including broadcast infrastructure.

Mental Health & Public Safety: Miami-Dade deputies responded to reports that celebrity blogger Perez Hilton livestreamed apparent self-harm on TikTok. Authorities said they spoke with family at his home, “tactically disengaged” to de-escalate, and later Hilton was “safely recovered” and taken by Fire Rescue to a local hospital with mental health professionals supporting his family; his TikTok account was suspended. Local Transit: Miami-Dade’s South Dade Transitway is still being adjusted months after electric buses began running, with advocates warning service changes could affect riders. Community & Culture: A West Grove reunion in Elizabeth Virrick Park drew residents and former residents celebrating a historically Black neighborhood facing pressure from gentrification. Food & Business: Miami Spice turns 25, but coverage notes few Black-owned restaurants are participating despite the program’s growth. Sports (South Florida): Dolphins padded practices continue as roster battles heat up, while Inter Miami prepares for Leagues Cup action at Nu Stadium. Tampa Bay Sports: The Rays’ Liam Hicks debuted with a grand slam in a win over the Rockies.

Dolphins Front-Office Shakeup: Tom Garfinkel is stepping down as Miami Dolphins president/CEO after 13 years, while Daniel Sillman takes over as CEO of the newly combined Ross Sports & Entertainment, with Garfinkel staying vice chairman and overseeing other roles. Property Tax Fight in Tallahassee: A Leon Circuit judge ordered Florida to rewrite the ballot language for the property tax amendment, saying the current wording is misleading and deprives voters of a meaningful choice. Court Ruling on Drag Shows: An 11th Circuit appeals court sided with Florida, lifting a block on the state’s law restricting children from “sexually explicit” drag shows. School Safety Tech: Florida is rolling out drones inside schools as a first-line defense in active-shooter situations, with deployments underway at high schools in Leon, Volusia and Broward. Education Standards: Cursive writing is back in Florida classrooms next week, with grades 3–5 required to master legible cursive by 5th grade. Public Safety & Crime: A pastor in Polk County faces charges for allegedly sexually abusing a 14-year-old and exposing him to HIV; in North Miami, a teen accused a man of sexual abuse after a marijuana lure and alleged recording. Business & Growth: Publix and Aldi are opening new Florida stores in August, and Walmart is expanding Wing drone delivery in Central Florida. Sports & Culture: Aspen Ladd makes her BKB debut in Miami on Aug. 29; Nu Stadium adds Miami Slice and La Birra Bar to matchday food.

Inter Miami & MLS: ESPN reports Inter Miami has not contacted Kevin De Bruyne and won’t pursue him right now, choosing instead to focus on the current roster as the club pushes through Leagues Cup and MLS; Miami sits second in the East after a 2-2 draw with Columbus and has added Casemiro and loan defender Frício Caicedo. Miami Hurricanes Football: Mario Cristobal is reportedly set for a long-term contract extension with the Hurricanes, keeping him in place after a 13-win season and a CFP title game run. South Florida Weather: Storms across Broward and Miami-Dade left flooding in Hollywood and downed trees and property damage in Miami Gardens, with residents cleaning up after strong winds. Public Safety/Local Life: Miami-Dade opened a Global Entry Enrollment Center in Tampa for faster in-person interviews; separate reports also highlight dengue alerts in Palm Beach and Miami-Dade. Sports (Tampa Bay): The Rays kept rolling after a busy deadline, beating Colorado 13-9 with Junior Caminero’s two homers and adding catcher Liam Hicks and reliever Tyler Wells. Politics (Florida Cabinet Primaries): Florida’s Cabinet primaries are moving toward incumbents, with CFO Blaise Ingoglia and Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson leading in their GOP races.

Traffic & Infrastructure: Tampa is shifting the I-275 Airport Exit ramp—starting Monday, Aug. 10 at 10 p.m., the Exit 39 ramp to S.R. 60 West, S.R. 589 North and Tampa International Airport moves about half a mile north. Accessibility in State Parks: The Florida State Parks Foundation is funding new EcoRover track chairs for four parks—Delnor-Wiggins Pass, Hugh Taylor Birch, St. Andrews, and T.H. Stone—via a $100,000 grant. Local Government Scrutiny: Cape Coral has turned over hundreds of records to Florida DOGE for review of spending, contracts, staffing, and technology purchases from 2024–2026. Elections & Uncertainty: Early voting is underway in multiple counties, but Florida’s election outcomes remain hard to forecast as vote-by-mail returns climb and polling gets more partisan. Public Safety & Taxes: Florida sheriffs and firefighters groups are warning voters about Amendment 3, arguing higher homestead exemptions could squeeze local public safety budgets. Miami-Dade Crash Investigation: New surveillance video shows a hit-and-run that left a 74-year-old woman critically injured near SW 153rd Ave. and Lincoln Drive; detectives say the suspect was arrested after fleeing. Sports (South Florida): Inter Miami is dismissing reports about Kevin De Bruyne talks, saying the club never contacted him and will focus on the current squad; meanwhile, the Marlins agreed to trade Liam Hicks to the Rays for three prospects.