March 18, 2024

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What you need to know about Florida today

| 5/26/2016

Trump clinches GOP nomination

Donald Trump on Thursday reached the number of delegates needed to clinch the Republican nomination for president, completing an unlikely rise that has upended the political landscape and sets the stage for a bitter fall campaign. More from the AP, NPR, and the Hill.

Orange County combats illegal Airbnb listings

Since September, Orange County's code-enforcement leaders have received nearly 20 complaints about homes being improperly used as rentals. A bulk of the complaints come from communities close to Walt Disney World's theme parks. More from the Orlando Sentinel.

NASA inflating new experimental room at space station

NASA is releasing air into an inflatable room delivered last month by SpaceX. If all goes well, the pod will swell four times in volume and demonstrate a new way of living for astronauts. More from the AP.

Medical answering company opens Delray headquarters

Next time you call your doctor’s office or a hospital, chances are you may be speaking with a medical answering service. For Call 4 Health, that’s a good thing. As these services become more in demand by doctors juggling patient care and health care reform, the company continues to grow. More from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

Orlando startup BlurtBox on track for job growth, expansion

Orlando startup BlurtBox is in growth mode again, thanks, in part, to a new client. Julien Meyer, creator and CEO of BlurtBox, told the Orlando Business Journal that the firm finalized a deal with Orange County Convention Center on May 25. More from the Orlando Business Journal.

Population Trends
Jacksonville Trying to Attract Puerto Ricans

florida As Congress grapples with debt relief for Puerto Rico, island residents are moving to the mainland in increasing numbers with many heading to Jacksonville. “Every single day we are receiving calls from people that moved to Florida” from Puerto Rico, said Nancy Quinones, president of the Puerto Rican-Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for Duval and Clay counties.

» More from the Florida Times-Union.

Population Trends
Where Americans Are Moving

cameras This moving season is shaping up as one of the busiest in memory. As the economy continues to improve, job markets are opening wide, the sun is shining on folks’ financial prospects, and people are on the move.

» More from Realtor.com

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