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What you need to know about Florida today
Florida's 'Greater Recession' receding
While America experienced the Great Recession, Florida had the “Greater Recession” — an economic downturn that lasted longer and was more severe than the rest of the nation. However, in his second-quarter forecast for Florida and its major metros, economist Sean Snaith says the state is speeding away from that extended period of economic malaise. More from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, the Orlando Business Journal and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
According to a Brand Finance, Florida ranked 18th by total brand value in the U.S. Publix is the largest brand in the state, followed by Royal Caribbean International, CSX and others. 16 Florida brands made Brand Finance's "U.S. 500" this year. See the report of top brands in Florida and find out which companies made the Top 10 list.
Airlines want smaller carry-on bags to free up overhead bins
Millions of fliers might soon need to buy new carry-on suitcases. Global airlines announced Tuesday new guidelines that would shrink the size of bags allowed on planes, part of an effort to free up space in packed overhead bins. [Source: AP]
Things to watch today in the special session
Today marks the halfway point for the special session. Look for the next round of budget negotiations between the appropriations chairs, Rep. Richard Corcoran, R-Land O'Lakes, and Sen. Tom Lee, R-Brandon. Meanwhile, the House and Senate will consider the remaining health care reform proposals they've agreed to take up in the special session. More at the Tampa Bay Times and the Orlando Sentinel.
How Cuba gets its American TV fix
Broadcasts of American television tend to travel slowly to Cuba, like letters floating in bottles across the Straits of Florida. Cubans watch American sports and other TV offerings by buying a package of digital files from sellers who compile the content on their computers. [Source: Wall Street Journal]
› Florida regulators weigh FPL natural-gas projects
After a controversial decision to approve an investment in an Oklahoma drilling project, state regulators next week will consider how to handle future Florida Power & Light proposals to invest in natural-gas production.
› Cape must compete for commercial space business
Cape Canaveral must continue to adapt to attract emerging commercial space businesses, or else watch them choose to launch from other states, Space Florida President and CEO Frank DiBello said Tuesday.
› Feds: no need for mediation in Scott's Medicaid lawsuit
The Obama administration says there's no need for a judge to order mediation as Gov. Rick Scott requested because they've been engaged in ongoing discussions with Florida.
› Florida dog-friendly tourism campaign unleashed
Visit Florida unleashed a new initiative Tuesday to promote Florida as one of the dog-friendliest locales in the world. Key features include a new microsite, the hashtag #DogsLoveFL, and a Pet Pix Photo Contest.
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