March 19, 2024

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| 5/19/2016

The return of the great American road trip

Cheap fuel prices have left many American families flush with spare cash, which they now plan to spend on vacations. And with summertime gas prices predicted to be the lowest in 13 years, the travel industry is outright giddy over its chances for a blockbuster July and August. More from the AP, WAMU, Reuters, and AAA.

New overtime laws hit hard on Orlando's leisure industry

Thousands of Central Florida workers are now eligible for overtime pay under new regulations finalized Wednesday and local services businesses are scrambling to find out what they need to do. More from the Orlando Sentinel.

Two-thirds of U.S. would struggle to cover $1,000 crisis

Two-thirds of Americans would have difficulty coming up with the money to cover a $1,000 emergency, according to an exclusive poll released Thursday, a signal that despite years of recovery from the Great Recession, Americans' financial conditions remain precarious as ever. More from the AP.

USF scientists discover antarctic sponge oils that can cure MRSA

A serious and sometimes fatal bacterial infection known as MRSA may soon be curable thanks to a discovery by scientists from the University of South Florida. USF scientists extracted a chemical from a sponge found in Antarctica that killed 98 percent of MRSA. More from WFTS and UPI.

Key West cracking down on vacation rentals

In Key West, a license is required to rent short-term housing for fewer than 30 days. At recent code hearings this year, some illegal rental offenders have defended themselves by citing the high cost of living in Key West and the demand for rentals. More from the Miami Herald.

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EA Tiburon

florida At EA Tiburon in Orlando, you won't see plain, old, boring white walls. It is a video game making company, after all. Shown is the "NFL floor."

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Capitol Improvements

cameras Florida’s Capitol is undergoing a $6-million renovation that will add a number of modern and aesthetic touches. In this article, a wide-angle photo of Florida Senate chambers is a roadmap that highlights changes in store before the next session starts in 2017.

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