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AGP Executive Report

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Contractor Growth: Fort Lauderdale-based Forward Media Marketing will host PaintCon Nov. 18–22, with more than 1,000 painting contractors expected for sessions on marketing, sales and business growth. Outdoor Recreation: Florida recreation businesses are preparing to pitch their ideas at the state’s Adventure Pitch Fest. Startup Climate: Tampa was named the best large U.S. city to start a small business, adding to the city’s profile with entrepreneurs. Storm Recovery: Florida approved more than $4.5 million in emergency bridge loans for over 60 small businesses affected by Hurricane Isaias within 10 days of the storm.

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Oct. 19, 2026

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7 hours ago

Florida mayor charged with stealing from Covid relief fund she created

World Tribune |

Owner: Robert J Morton info about owner

World Tribune

Right-wing

Owned By	Robert J Morton
Year Founded	1998
Website	www.worldtribune.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Virginia, Springfield
Owner Country	United States

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6 hours ago

President Trump, first lady vote early in person in Florida

AOL |

Owner: Bending Spoons info about owner

AOL - New York

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Owned By	Bending Spoons (Luca Ferrari, CEO & Co-founder)
Year Founded	1983
Website	www.aol.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York City
Owner Country	Italy

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Oct. 24, 2026

Washington Small Businesses Consider Relocating Amid Tax Increases

KMVU FOX26 - Oregon |

Owner: Patricia & Brian Lane info about owner

KMVU FOX26 - Oregon

Pending

Owned By	Patricia & Brian Lane through Marquee Broadcasting
Year Founded	1994
Website	www.fox26medford.com
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Oregon, Medford
Owner Country	United States

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Oct. 24, 2026

WATCH: NFIB warns of small business exodus unless voters repeal income tax

NCW Life Channel - Washington |

Owner: Wick Family info about owner

NCW Life Channel - Washington

Pending

Owned By	Wick Family through Wick Communications
Year Founded	2015
Website	www.ncwlife.com
Domain Registration Year	2015
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Washington, Wenatchee
Owner Country	United States

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18 hours ago

Choosing a Factoring Company in 2026: 11 Questions Every Florida and Texas Business Owner Should Ask

The Good Men Project - California |

Owner: Lisa Hickey info about owner

The Good Men Project

Left-wing

Owned By	Lisa Hickey (CEO) through Good Men Media, Inc.
Year Founded	2009
Website	https://goodmenproject.com/
Domain Registration Year	2009
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, California, Pasadena
Owner Country	United States

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Oct. 23, 2026

Florida ethics panel formally censures Kissimmee mayor after her arrest on fraud charges

News4Jax - Florida |

Owner: Donald Graham info about owner

WJXT News 4 Jax - Florida

Neutral

Owned By	Donald Graham through Graham Holdings Company
Year Founded	1949
Website	www.news4jax.com
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Florida, Jacksonville
Owner Country	United States

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Oct. 23, 2026

Florida's manufacturing ambitions take flight as aerospace, medtech giants fuel Sunshine State's economic push

FOX Business |

Owner: Murdoch Family info about owner

Fox Business

Right-wing

Owned By	Murdoch Family through FOX Corporation
Year Founded	2007
Website	https://www.foxbusiness.com/
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
Owner Country	United States

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Oct. 22, 2026

Tampa named best large U.S. city to start a small business

WMNF - Florida |

Owner: Nathan B. Stubblefield Foundation, Inc. & National Public Radio (NPR) Member Network info about owner

WMNF - Florida

Public Broadcaster

Owned By	Nathan B. Stubblefield Foundation, Inc. (Non-profit); National Public Radio (NPR) Network affiliate
Year Founded	1979
Website	https://www.wmnf.org/
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Florida, Tampa
Owner Country	United States

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