AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCuba Pressure Escalates: The U.S. Justice Department is preparing to seek criminal charges against former Cuban president Raúl Castro tied to the 1996 shootdown of “Brothers to the Rescue” planes, a move that could sharply raise tensions as Washington weighs tougher action. Florida Business & Marketing: Starbucks announced another round of corporate layoffs (about 300 U.S. roles) while keeping some offices open in New York, Toronto, and Coral Gables—another sign of shifting corporate priorities. Logistics Watch: A Florida-linked freight report says trucking is both scarcer and pricier, with capacity at a record low and transportation prices near the top end. Local Growth & Outreach: Leon County Schools is considering a student recruitment firm under a performance-based deal to reverse enrollment declines. Sports (Florida angle): No. 20 Florida run-ruled LSU 11-1, while South Florida beat Washington 3-1 to set up a Saturday winners’ bracket matchup with Arkansas.
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