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Wednesday's Afternoon Update
What you need to know about Florida today
Jobless claims rise, but so do durable goods
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose to the highest level since September, while durable goods order for October unexpectedly rose. More at Reuters and the Wall Street Journal.
South Florida's housing comeback among best in nation
The South Florida housing market is still considered weak, but its recovery rivals some of the most improved metro areas nationwide, according to a report released Wednesday. More at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Florida bank profits slip in 3Q 2014
Bucking a national trend, banks in Florida saw profits drop in the third quarter of 2014. Florida's banks and savings institutions posted combined net income of $312 million for the three months ended Sept. 30. More at the Tampa Bay Business Journal.
Competition for transshipment business heats up in Caribbean
Two more Caribbean ports have tossed their hats into the ring as potential transshipment hubs that will be able to handle post-Panamax ships, which will begin transiting the Panama Canal in early 2016. More at the Miami Herald.
"Discussion is coming" on Florida's difficult gambling deal
Re-upping a lucrative gambling deal between the state and the Seminole Tribe will be a crapshoot when lawmakers return to Tallahassee next year. Insiders working on a new plan say it's a heavy lift. More at the South Florida Business Journal.
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