AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTravel Troubles at STT: Passengers say Cyril E. King Airport baggage belts failed during a record 91°F heatwave, forcing travelers to move luggage manually after paying premium fares and baggage fees. Health Alert Update: FDA and CDC traced a Cyclospora outbreak affecting the U.S. to a Central Mexico farm; Taylor Farms says it’s pulling contaminated shredded iceberg lettuce from the market. Beach Water Quality: DPNR flagged one St. Thomas beach as unsafe, while St. Croix results were ruined by a lab equipment failure, leaving no official safety data for the weekend. Rescue at Sea: VIPD marine unit and Coast Guard partners rescued a stranded fisherman from Savana Island after his dinghy broke down; he was dehydrated but otherwise okay. Air Service Boost: Southwest announced new Saturday-only nonstop flights from Nashville to Aruba, Montego Bay, and St. Thomas starting March 13, plus Columbus-to-Punta Cana service. Lottery Buzz: Powerball climbed to $526M and Mega Millions to $672M ahead of upcoming drawings.
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