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A shrinking middle class in Florida means more economic polarization
There's been a sizable increase in the percentage of wealthier Floridians, with many in the middle class able to improve their financial condition since the end of the Great Recession. But the ranks of the middle class itself are shrinking. And the share of workers in the lowest-income "working class" has remained unchanged. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]
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Economic development has become a mission for utilities in Florida
Florida’s five investor-owned electric utilities have become active players in economic development — from Gulf Power’s site certification programs to Duke Energy’s community databases to Florida Power & Light’s special rates for startup companies. Access full story.
Florida fines security company that employed Pulse gunman
The security company that employed the Pulse nightclub gunman faces a $151,400 fine for falsely listing psychological testing information on forms that allowed employees to carry guns. More from the AP and the Orlando Sentinel.
Miami business owners anxious for Zika warnings to end
Six weeks after Zika officially landed in Wynwood, the virus has taken a bite out of Miami-Dade County’s economy — and it’s no mosquito-sized nibble. Downtown Miami hotel bookings are down. Airfare to South Florida is falling. Business owners in affected areas report steep losses. Polls show many visitors would rather stay away. More from the Miami Herald and the AP.
See also:
» Florida residents outside Zika zones express pesticide fears
» Zika raises legal questions
» US Officials Are Rushing To Develop A Zika Vaccine By 2017
State warns of email scam that uses insurance commissioner's name
Consumers need to beware of an email scam that uses Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier's name and title, officials warned. The fraudulent email says "that all of the recipient's insurance policies have been cancelled," the release stated. [Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
› Honeywell files notice for 52 layoffs in Orlando
A division of Honeywell in Orlando filed a notice with the state Friday that it will lay off 52 manufacturing employees in the first half of 2017. The layoff notice states the cuts will be made in Honeywell's Sensing and Productivity Solutions division.
› Transportation summit coming to Southwest Florida
Streets Alive SWFL and Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association are partnering to host a two-day transportation summit, on Sept. 29-30 featuring national and international experts interacting with planners, engineers and government leaders to encourage a safe and accessible regional transportation system for all road users.
› Meet the culinary director of Epcot, a chef from Clearwater
Gregg Hannon is strolling through the theme park, greeting guests with the kind of joviality required of Disney people. "Hello!" he says. "Good morning!" As the culinary director of Epcot, this is the man responsible for all the food in the world
› Jacksonville Suns season under new ownership sees increase in average game attendance
After an upbeat start to the 2016 season under new ownership for the Jacksonville Suns, the Double-A baseball franchise saw attendance slow a bit by the end of the season.
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