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What you need to know about Florida today
Florida breaks another tourism record
In the first quarter of 2016, Florida hosted a record 29.8 million tourists, continuing a run of record-shattering tourism numbers for the state. The previous tourism record for the first quarter was set in 2015, when the state had 28.5 million visitors. More from the Tampa Bay Times, the Florida Times-Union, the Bradenton Herald, and News4Jax.
Senate likely to advance $1.1 billion in Zika funding
After a three-month delay, the Senate is acting on President Barack Obama's request for money to combat the Zika virus. Zika is expected to spread more widely during the summer mosquito season, but officials say outbreaks in the U.S. are likely to be limited. [Source: AP]
Sunshine State can't shake the No. 1 foreclosure spot
Mortgage lenders closed on 69,162 foreclosures in the state in the 12-month period ended in March, according to data provider CoreLogic. The good news: That was down by 41,235 foreclosures, or 37 percent, when compared with 2015. [Source: Sarasota Herald-Tribune]
Amazon is doubling down on groceries — and that should scare Publix
Amazon.com is reportedly ramping up its food offerings with private-label products — a move that further signals the e-commerce giant has traditional grocers like Publix Super Markets Inc. in its crosshairs. [Source: Tampa Bay Business Journal]
Florida SBDC Network urges businesses to be hurricane ready
The Florida SBDC Network, the state's principal provider of business assistance, urges business owners across the state to prepare for the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season, which begins June 1 and extends through November 30. [Source: Florida Trend]
› Tax collector wins tourism honor for boosting hotel tax collection
Brevard County Tax Collector Lisa Cullen's crackdown on tourism tax scofflaws has won her the Brevard County Tourist Development Council's annual award for excellence.
› Medical marijuana opponents launch new round against initiative
Opponents of a ballot initiative to legalize medical marijuana gave a glimpse of their strategy Monday by releasing a video alleging the measure would lead to a plethora of “pot shops” similar to the marijuana industry in California.
› Newspaper touts Jacksonville's role as financial center
New York and London are getting serious competition when it comes to banking and finances, and some of that is coming from Jacksonville. That’s the conclusion of a story that came out Sunday in the Financial Times.
› UCF, Full Sail tackle growing data analytics field
As the use of powerful electronic sensors grows, in consumer goods as varied as tennis rackets and cars, data analysis becomes more valuable.
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