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What you need to know about Florida today
Cruise industry leaders eye emerging markets for growth
After recent years defined by safety and reliability concerns, the cruise industry is looking to establish new markets and drum up fresh interest. An estimated 11,000 people are attending the cruise industry's largest annual conference, which runs through Thursday at the Miami Beach Convention Center and includes sessions on ports of call, energy efficiency, technology, public health issues, safety and more. [Source: Miami Herald]
See also:
» Cruise line leaders have sights on Cuba
» Full steam ahead for Asia’s cruise industry
» New MSC Ship to be Based in Miami
Florida ranks No. 2 in nation for rate of uninsured
Florida ranks No. 2 in the nation in the rate of residents without health insurance, but that figure has declined since 2010. Figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Tuesday show that Florida had an uninsured rate of 24.3 percent in 2013. Only Texas had a higher rate at 24.8 percent. Read more from the AP and CBS Miami.
Do humans still need to study the humanities?
The majority of undergraduates today are majoring in business, science and technology disciplines. What does all this mean for higher education? Why have the humanities undergone a crisis of legitimacy? And why does this matter? In this article, four former presidents of universities -- inlcuding Bernie Machen from the University of Florida -- answer these important questions. Read the full article here.
Canines, drones battle deadly avocado fungus
In just a few weeks, redbay ambrosia beetles will be on the move in Florida, a major concern for the state’s multimillion dollar avocado industry. FIU researchers believe a combination of drones and dogs could be game-changers in the fight to stop a deadly fungus spread by these invasive pests. [Source: FIU News]
Why small business means big business for Facebook Inc.
Followers of Facebook may recall last year's "Facebook Fit" nationwide series of boot camps for small business owners. New data suggest that the timing of Facebook's -- and to a lesser extent, Twitter's -- focus on small business couldn't have been better. [Source: The Motley Fool]
ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:
› Capitol Buzz: 5 things to watch today in Tallahassee
Another jam-packed day awaits in the Florida Legislature on Wednesday as lawmakers debate guns, schools and water. Here are five things to watch from the Times/Herald, plus see our Legislative Roundup below:
» Online voter registration passes Florida Senate committee
» Florida House poised to make some changes to state testing
» House advances guardianship bill
» Amendment 1 sponsors no fans of House spending plan
› Orlando-area tech firm adding high-wage jobs
A local software development and IT company is looking to hire system administrators and software engineers with an average annual salary ranging from $90,000 to $100,000.
› Florida oranges, brewer pair on promotion
To stir increased interest and sales of Florida oranges, slices of Florida oranges are being placed in mugs of beer throughout the Sunshine State’s bars and eateries.
› Naples-based clothing line out to save your skin
Florida's sun and elements can cause damage to the skin. To avoid ugly bumps and barnacles, protecting the skin during outdoor activity with clothing and products are key. Roy Smith, CEO of Snikwah, has a line of activewear made of DriRelease® fabric which has SPF woven into it to provide optimal sun protection.
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