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Thursday's Afternoon Update
What you need to know about Florida today
U.S., world stock markets slide as panic in China spreads
Global stock markets fell for a sixth day Thursday as another collapse in China’s ailing share market spread like contagion across the world. In the United States, as of 2:00pm Eastern, the DOW was down 2.03%, S&P was down 2.10% and the Nasdaq was down 2.72%. Full story here. Also see more at the Washington Post, CNBC, and the Wall Street Journal.
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Port Canaveral commissioners to choose from 3 CEO finalists
Three finalists remain in the running to become Port Canaveral's new chief executive officer. Canaveral Port Authority Chairman Jerry Allender said the finalists include an assistant director at Port Everglades, the head of an ocean carrier company and the head of a logistics company. More at Florida Today.
Unemployment triple for people with disabilities in South Florida
Unemployment for people with disabilities is nearly three times the overall jobless rate in South Florida, according to new research by a Florida Chamber economist. More at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Jurors for One Spark 2016 announced
One Spark festival organizers appointed 18 people to serve as jurors who will select participants in this year’s event and help judge winners in various competitions. In an effort to streamline the fourth annual festival, organizers already indicated they would reduce the number of “creators” from about 500 to about 300 at this year’s event. More at the Florida Times-Union.
Miami-Dade pursuing ferry service to Cuba from PortMiami
The largely undeveloped plot of land at PortMiami where David Beckham once wanted a soccer stadium is poised to test just how much the politics of Cuba have changed in Miami. County officials want to transform the waterfront property into a bustling terminal for ferries running between Miami and Cuba More at the Miami Herald.
Industry Outlook
What is the outlook for industries in Florida during 2016?
Business leaders around Florida are optimistic going into 2016. See what the following businesspeople are to say: Elaine Thompson, president and CEO of Lakeland Regional Health System; James Cassel, co-founder of investment banking firm Cassel Salpeter & Co.; Beth Cantin, co-owner of Cantin Homes; Paul Leone, president of The Breakers resort; Rick McAllister, retired president of the Florida Retail Federation.
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