Tuesday's Afternoon Update

What you need to know about Florida today

| 8/9/2016

Election officials say Florida vote is secure

Florida elections officials have pushed back at suggestions that this year’s voting results could be hacked or otherwise threatened by a cyberattack. Two recent columns in The Washington Post, including one by an expert in cybersecurity, raised the possibility of a foreign power hacking U.S. voting machines. More from CBS Miami and the Times/Herald.

Working families can’t get by on Florida’s minimum wage, study says

Florida’s minimum wage of $8.05 per hour isn’t enough to lift many working families out of poverty, according to a new study. In fact, it’s so low that it could discourage a second parent in a two-parent family from working because the cost of child care and transportation would outweigh any earnings. Download the PDF -- The Florida Minimum Wage: How Much Can It Really Buy, and How High Should It Be? Also read more at the Bradenton Herald.

Advocates pitch sunny future for solar in Florida

While Florida has the third-largest population in the U.S. and boasts more than 230 days of sun every year, the Sunshine State ranks 14th in the nation in solar capacity behind not only California and Arizona but also the sun-starved states of Massachusetts and New Jersey. More from the Orlando Sentinel.

Downtown Miami condo prices fall for first time in five years

Slumping sales and falling prices tell one story: downtown Miami's condo market is headed for hibernation. While South Florida’s economy depends partly on a booming real estate market, lower rents could help make Miami more affordable for downtown residents. More from the Miami Herald.

Zika worries trigger demand for pest control services, products

Since last week's announcement of locally transmitted cases of Zika in Miami, pest companies in Broward and Miami-Dade Counties have felt the rush of surging demand for fogging and misting services. More from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

Florida Regional Compact Initiative
Committed to Collaboration

One year ago, the Florida League of Cities embarked on a journey to unite cities within regional clusters to identify and solve shared challenges that cross municipal boundaries. We know local governments, with their high approval ratings and strong commitment to citizen engagement, have a unique ability to deliver solutions efficiently and without the unnecessary influence of party politics. [Sponsored Report]

» Read the full report here.

Out of the Box
Buccaneers turn to cryotherapy

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are ahead of the rest of the NFL in embracing a new technology that saves time from players' busy schedules and, they believe, gets them to a healthier place recovering from the trauma of a grueling practice as the team tries to limit injuries.