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What you need to know about Florida today
Florida leads the nation in saltwater fishing revenue
Florida remains number one in the nation in revenue and jobs supported by recreational saltwater fishing. The data, released by NOAA Fisheries, measures the economic impact of commercial and recreational saltwater fishing activities and fishing-related industries across the nation. More from Florida Weekly.
Pair of companies seeking incentives to locate in North Jacksonville
A manufacturing company and an engineering firm are each seeking a package of financial incentives from City Hall to establish locations in North Jacksonville. Both deals have been introduced to the City Council for approval. The council will vote on the deal for the engineering company at the end of this month. More from the Florida Times-Union.
Manatee County in 'a world of hurt' if tax rejected
If the Manatee County Commission puts a proposed sales tax on the November ballot and the voters reject it, the commissioners — who have not raised the property tax rate in nearly a decade -- expect to face a funding quandary. More from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
I-Drive business leaders evaluate security protocol
Many experts have said one reason Pulse might have been targeted is because it's a "soft target," a venue with security protocols, but not one that's entirely inaccessible. Several tourist attractions could also be described in such a manner, with a lack of metal detectors and a high volume of pedestrian traffic. More from the Orlando Sentinel.
Sides in insurance standoff find reason for optimism
The arguments were familiar at a daylong forum in Boca Raton attended by 150 players in Florida's homeowner insurance rate crisis. But unlike their usual methods of venting over the past four years — legislative hearings in Tallahassee, websites, letters to the editor — the opposing sides listened to each other. More from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Law
Victory Over Fraud
The Civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) is a complex law with very few successful cases compared to the number filed, but provides advantages to plaintiffs such as a beneficial attorneys’ fees provision and the right to seek treble (triple) damages. The Tripp Scott team, led by Paul Lopez, Richard Petrovich and Megan Janes secured one of those rare successes recently. [Sponsored Report]
Around the State
Alterations
Once a prime retail center, the shuttered Fashion Mall in Plantation is set to come back to life – this time with a smaller retail component. “We’re really changing things out,” says developer Art Falcone. He expects a “live, work and play” vibrancy.
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