May 6, 2024

Friday's Daily Pulse

What you need to know about Florida today

| 9/30/2016

› Court reverses 2014 judgment against BBX, Alan Levan
BBX Capital in Fort Lauderdale said it has won its appeal in an action brought against the company and former chairman Alan Levan by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

› Secret rocket motor fuel company gets Space Florida backing
In a deal dubbed “Project Swanson,” Space Florida has agreed Wednesday to front money for $4 million worth of construction and equipment so an undisclosed Canadian company can build a small solid rocket motor fuel manufacturing site in north Brevard County.

› Federal Reserve's Dennis Lockhart tells Florida leaders rate hike coming 'before long'
The head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta sees the Fed starting to hike interest rates "before long" as the economy continues improving, but also foresees long-term problems ahead without better workplace training.

› Florida businesses brace for workers' comp rate hike
State regulators have approved a 14.5 percent increase in the cost of business insurance to protect injured workers, but the hike will have different impacts on different industries.
» See also: Jeff Atwater urges legislative action to tackle workers’ compensation

Tags: Daily Pulse

In case you missed it:

Florida Trend Video Pick

Watch how the climate apprentices protect Miami-Dade's native habitats
Watch how the climate apprentices protect Miami-Dade's native habitats

Between the White House launching the nascent American Climate Corps program and Miami-Dade County seeking $70M to bankroll climate technology careers, the “green jobs” industry in South Florida finally shows signs of taking off.

 

Video Picks | Viewpoints@FloridaTrend

Ballot Box

Do you think recreational marijuana should be legal in Florida?

  • Yes, I'm in favor of legalizing marijuana
  • Absolutely not
  • I'm on the fence
  • Other (share thoughts in the comment section below)

See Results

Florida Trend Media Company
490 1st Ave S
St Petersburg, FL 33701
727.821.5800

© Copyright 2024 Trend Magazines Inc. All rights reserved.