AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFlorida Primary Countdown: With the Aug. 18 election hours away, Florida’s governor race is the headline test of President Trump’s influence, as Byron Donalds and Jay Collins make final pitches in a closed-primary state where party registration locks your ballot. Voting Logistics: Early voting ticked up in Sarasota and Manatee, but officials urge voters to double-check precinct assignments and bring proper photo ID; vote-by-mail ballots must be received by 7 p.m. Campaign Money: The state’s matching-funds program shows David Jolly and Byron Donalds leading among gubernatorial hopefuls, underscoring how fundraising strength could shape outcomes. Religion vs. State Policy: Florida Catholic bishops are pushing back on Attorney General James Uthmeier over vaccine-exemption pressure tied to school-choice funding, arguing First Amendment limits are being crossed. Legal/Policy Fight: A federal court fight is also brewing over Florida’s ban on law firms using celebrity voices and images in ads, with Morgan & Morgan challenging the Florida Bar’s rules. Local Governance: Sanibel’s fire district approved station and apparatus procurement changes as it also plans for a commissioner retirement.
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