May 18, 2024

Wednesday's Daily Pulse

What you need to know about Florida today

| 6/8/2016

› How Some Businesses are Preparing for Hurricane Season
Hurricane season started officially last week, and some reports have as many as eight striking the U.S. in different geographic regions. This has companies in high-impact areas on alert for the major storms.

› Orlando city attorney named first woman president at GrayRobinson
Mayanne Downs has been named president and managing partner at the GrayRobinson law firm, the first woman to take the reins at one of the state's largest firms.

› Higher Death Rates Around Daytona International Speedway
Men who live near the Daytona International Speedway have higher death rates than state averages, according to an analysis of health statistics from the Florida Department of Health.

› Multi-campus StartUP FIU gets ready for takeoff
The StartUP FIU program will include three hubs, with programs for food businesses, tech and social entrepreneurship, and will be open to the community as well as to students.

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