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What you need to know about Florida today
Zika threat knocking on Florida's door
Mosquito controllers say the Zika threat is at Florida's doorstep. A few infected mosquitoes can cause a large outbreak. In Broward County, they're getting 500 requests for mosquito spraying every day -- 10 times the normal amount. More from CBS News, CBS Miami, and CNN.
Expanding chains show fast food is still king in Central Florida
Plans for about 75 new fast food restaurants are lining up from International Drive to Oviedo, showing that the oft-maligned style is still popular. Restaurants such as Checkers, Culver's and Dairy Queen are setting up eateries and expanding in Central Florida while staples such as McDonald's continues to grow. More from the Orlando Sentinel.
Jams, jellies and entrepreneurship as North Florida Food Alliance meets
Crystal Israel had her brandied vanilla pear jam. Tucker Juan had his white chocolate toffee. There were also pickles, tea and bakery treats for dogs. The North Florida Food Alliance set up on Monday to show off its wares to stores and anyone else who might be interested in selling them. More from the Florida Times-Union.
Florida Chamber of Commerce celebrates 100 years of securing Florida's future
“One hundred years ago, the biggest threat facing Florida’s economy was a parasite — the cattle tick,” said Mark Wilson, President and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce. “While the threats to Florida’s economy have changed, the Florida Chamber’s mission to secure our state’s future, create jobs and create economic opportunities remain the same.” [Sponsored Report] Read the full report here.
Foreigners who invest in soccer stadium could get green cards
In soccer, a player who gets a red card is kicked out of the match. But foreign investors could get green cards at Orlando City's new soccer stadium if they pay $500,000 each to help build it. More from the Orlando Sentinel.
Office Depot lays out plans after ending Staples merger
After ending its proposed merger with Staples, Office Depot on Monday laid out the possibility of selling off European operations, making additional acquisitions and increasing markets like break room and cleaning supplies. More from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Sports Business
Sports Team of the Year
The Lightning is fighting this season to hoist the franchise's second Stanley Cup. But this week Tampa Bay has the chance to win its first championship in a different kind of contest: the business of professional sports.
» More from the Tampa Bay Times.
Of Counsel
The 'Boomer Barrister'
Marketing himself as “The Baby Boomers’ Barrister,” former consumer products executive Skip Tylman has carved out a legal niche advising his Baby Boomer peers about estate planning and elder care.
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