AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRetail Expansion: BJ’s Wholesale Club is still in the planning stages for a new Sebring location on U.S. 27, with city officials saying FDOT work is settled and property platting is underway. Food Prices: A new American Farm Bureau survey says a Fourth of July cookout for 10 now costs about $73.82—nearly $3 more than last year—pushing up staples like ground beef and strawberries. Local Food Aid: USDA data shows Florida’s SNAP payment error rate improved to 12.97%, but remains high enough to trigger nearly $1 billion in cost-share next year. Community Distribution: Farm Share delivered whole chickens, produce boxes, water, juice and bread to Havana through a drive-through food distribution. Public Health & Safety: Florida Power & Light teamed with Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches to hand out hurricane preparedness kits for seniors, including four days of food and water. Environment: Scientists released a new high-resolution global map of seagrass, highlighting both ongoing losses and recovery areas that could guide restoration.
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