AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMosquito-borne disease fight: Google/Verily is seeking federal approval to release up to 32 million specially treated “good” mosquitoes in Florida (and California) as part of its Debug Project, aiming to reduce disease spread over time by using Wolbachia-infected males that can’t produce viable offspring. Public health & environment: A University of Georgia study warns that wild snakes across Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina are carrying multiple pathogens, including Salmonella and a fungus tied to snake fungal disease, raising extinction concerns for already vulnerable species. Invasive species push: Florida is relaunching the 10-day Florida Python Challenge (July 10–19) with a $10,000 top prize to remove Burmese pythons from the Everglades, after last year’s record removals. Health law spotlight: The Florida Bar Health Law Section named 10 attorneys to its 2026 Top 10 Under 40 awards, highlighting rising leaders in health law across the state. Local health infrastructure: Construction has started on FIU and Baptist Health South Florida’s Stantec-designed Helen and Jacob Shaham Academic Medical Center in Miami, a $162M academic hospital campus slated for completion in 2028. Safety & care access: AAA and Tampa General Hospital launched a safety campaign after a reported surge in serious e-bike injuries in the Tampa area.
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