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Tuesday's Afternoon Update
What you need to know about Florida today
Why the oil crash isn't a repeat of 2008 crisis
The oil crash is stirring up some bad memories of the financial crisis but the oil crash doesn't seem to pose the same systemic risks as the mortgage meltdown. More importantly, big banks are better prepared to weather the storm this time around. More from Money.
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» Oil prices may drop to $25/barrel: Moody’s
January foreclosures highest in Florida, Michigan
In the month of January, 38,000 U.S. home foreclosures were completed, down 1.6% month over month and down 16.2% from a total of 46,000 in January 2015, according to CoreLogic. More from 24/7 Wall Street.
Orlando to host WrestleMania in 2017
World Wrestling Entertainment will present WrestleMania 33, its annual showcase event, on April 2, 2017, at the Orlando Citrus Bowl. This will mark the second time WWE has held the event in Central Florida, previously taking over the Citrus Bowl in 2008. More from the Orlando Sentinel.
Braves may be bound for Sarasota County
Sarasota County and other local leaders are talking with the Atlanta Braves about bringing the team to a new spring training complex in North Port as soon as 2018. More from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
How much retirement income do you really need?
The common wisdom about how much income Americans need in retirement may not be so wise, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office. Many policymakers, employers and their advisors are concerned about the adequacy of existing retirement systems. More from Moneywatch.
Health Trends
Cancer "Moonshot"
Cancer researchers are on the verge of making significant advances that could reduce the mortality rate for people with the disease, National Cancer Institute Acting Director Douglas Lowy said Monday during a visit to Tampa's Moffitt Cancer Center.
» More from the Tampa Bay Times.
Out of the Box
Invasive Species for Dinner
A restaurant has opened in Miami Beach that encourages diners to tuck into invasive species – the plants and animals that have been introduced to a new area, typically causing problems for the environment and native species. The venue, called Prey, offers up a range of delicacies including roast feral pig, lion fish and wild Texas antelope sushi.
» More from the Guardian
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