March 19, 2024

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What you need to know about Florida today

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Hillary Clinton opens up lead over Donald Trump in Florida

A new Quinnipiac University poll released this morning shows Hillary Clinton opening up a lead over Donald Trump in the key swing state of Florida. The presumptive Democratic nominee earned 47 percent support in the new poll vs. Trump at 39 percent. In early May, Clinton and Trump were locked in a virtual tie. See results from the Quinnipiac poll here. Also read more at ABC News and the Tampa Bay Times.

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Carol Jenkins Barnett to step down from Publix board due to Alzheimer's diagnosis

For 33 years, Carol Jenkins Barnett has been the driving force behind charity giving at Publix Super Markets, the company founded by her father, George Jenkins, in 1930. See the statement from Publix. Also read more from the Tampa Bay Times.

Florida braces for big comp rate hikes

With no legislative fix in sight, Florida employers may face skyrocketing workers compensation rates as a result of recent state Supreme Court rulings. The Florida Supreme Court earlier this month invalidated the state's temporary total disability provision. More from Business Insurance.

Florida Poly moves closer to long-awaited accreditation

Florida's newest university has gained a preliminary status known as candidacy, officials announced at a news conference Monday. Now they can move toward proving the school meets the standards established in the certification process. See the full story here (includes video). Also read more at the Lakeland Ledger and the Tampa Bay Times.

Lipman awards $20,000 in college scholarships to seniors in Collier County

Lipman, a locally invested and nationally recognized tomato grower, recently donated $20,000 in college scholarships to graduating seniors at Collier County high schools. This year, 15 students received scholarships ranging from $500-$2,000. Go to article.

Around the State
Tailwinds

florida Pensacola is hoping an Airbus plant in Alabama means more jobs in Florida. To help things along, Space Florida is developing a $10-million, 70,000-sq.-ft. building to house aerospace-related companies.

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The bed tax never sleeps

cameras State lawmakers have expanded the use of the tourist development tax at least 15 more times over the past two decades. Attorney general opinions, meanwhile, have cleared the way for even more uses, allowing counties to spend the money on restoring coastal reefs, building boat ramps, beach pavilions and nature trails, erecting war memorials and buying oceanfront land.

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