March 28, 2024

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| 10/21/2015

Florida to receive funds from UPS settlement

UPS has agreed to pay another $4.2 million to settle a whistleblower lawsuit alleging the firm falsified delivery records for government packages. A total of 14 states and 3 cities will get settlement money from UPS. More from CBS Miami., the Palm Beach Post, the AP, and the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

Buying a home cheaper than renting, but the gap narrows

Millennials represent many first-time buyers, who are seen as the foundation of a healthy housing market. Home prices, rents and interest rates all favor buying over renting now, but young professionals have other factors to consider. More at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

Universal Orlando feuds with some neighbors, aligns with others

The growing theme-park complex has angered two local developers of large planned attractions who have accused the resort of stifling competition. At the same time, Universal is in a legal battle with a nearby hotel and Orange County over drainage issues. More at the Orlando Sentinel.

Cleaning up big with Zoo-Doo economics

Zoo Miami is about to bank on its zoo-doo. To boost its sustainability, the zoo has installed a giant machine that will turn animal and plant waste into super-rich composted material in just four days. More at Miami Today.

The legal consequences of ignoring climate change

Increasingly, corporate and civic leaders face stiff civil -- and potentially, in the most egregious situations, criminal -- penalties when they endanger others. It's a shift that has important implications for local decision-makers. More from Governing.

Business Profile
Revolution Video Games

revolution video games Longtime friends David Gegenfurtner and Joe Pochulsky opened Revolution Video Games & Movies in Tampa nearly two years ago. It's a business concept that's flunked for big chains like Blockbuster and Gamestop in recent years, as streaming services have changed they way people can watch and play.

» More from the Tampa Bay Times

International Roundup
Lesson Plans

cameras After an initial launch in Venezuela, Miami’s Andres Moreno introduced Open English to the rest of Latin America, fueled by Silicon Valley investment money. Through Skype, Open English teaches customers English. The response was immediate.

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