March 28, 2024

Wednesday's Afternoon Update

What you need to know about Florida today

| 3/9/2016

Who are Florida's voters?

In advance of the Florida primary on March 15, the U.S. Census Bureau presents a variety of statistics that give an overall profile of the state's voting-age population and industries. Statistics include:

Florida's Voters

» Voting-age population and estimate of eligible voters (i.e., citizens age 18 and older).
» Breakdown of voting-age population by race and Hispanic origin
» Selected economic characteristics, including median household income and poverty. Selected social characteristics, including educational attainment.
» See the snapshot here.

Lower prices don't spur consumers to buy OJ

OJ sales at major U.S. supermarkets fell 7.1 percent in the four-week period ending Feb. 20 despite a 3-cent reduction in the average price, according to the most recent sales report from the Florida Department of Citrus. More from the Lakeland Ledger.

Starboard is likely to stick with Darden, analysts say

New York-based hedge fund Starboard Value and its CEO Jeffrey Smith are reducing their stake in Darden Restaurants, but industry experts and past practice indicate the hedge fund is likely to remain a major shareholder and active on the board. More from the Orlando Sentinel.

New company says it's Florida's first licensed solely to sell flood insurance

Homeowners Choice Property & Casualty has built what it says is Florida's first regulated insurance company licensed solely for flood insurance. The website for the new company, called TypTap, went live on March 1. More from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

Millennials hire robots to invest their money

Younger investors, particularly those born in the early 1980s to late 1990s known as millennials, are increasingly adopting apps and what are known as robo-advisers to make their retirement decisions for them. More from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.

Events
March means air shows in Florida

blue angelsIt's nearly spring, which means the sounds of jet engines over Florida's skies as air show season kicks off. This year, the state will see 10 visits from the top two jet demonstrations, the Air Force Thunderbirds and Navy Blue Angels.

» More from the Orlando Sentinel.

A Day in the Working Life
Wholesale distributors

cameras In this article, there is a by-the-numbers look at the economic impact from this sector and a chart about average salaries. Lloyd Carter, Assistant General Manager for Beaver Street Fisheries is profiled and asked about a typical day.

» Access full article

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