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What you need to know about Florida today
Florida most vulnerable to hurricanes in October
As the northern hemisphere turns from the sun’s summer abundance and the atmosphere slips toward winter, Florida’s unique place on the globe makes it a key target for hurricanes. Since 1851, National Hurricane Center records show Florida has endured 30 October hurricane hits, nearly triple the next highest state. More from the Palm Beach Post.
Why Florida’s Latino kids read better than California’s
Twenty-six percent of the Latino eighth graders in Florida are proficient or advanced in reading compared to 18 percent of young Latino readers in California. More from McClatchy.
Gainesville Regional Airport runway rehabilitation wins award
The rehabilitation of Gainesville Regional Airport’s (GNV) secondary runway is garnering accolades, including State Project of the Year from the Florida Department of Transportation. “One of the most challenging aspects of the project was maintaining airport operations during certain phases of work,” notes Facilities Manager Paul Adjan. See the full news release here.
Disney World's Yacht and Beach Club plans convention space expansion
Walt Disney World's Yacht & Beach Club Resort plans to expand its convention space with an additional 25,000 square feet. That will bring total convention space at the resort to 100,000 square feet. More from the Orlando Sentinel.
New Sarasota career center called a model for the nation
Boys and Girls Clubs of America President Jim Clark said Thursday at the grand opening of the Tom and Debbie Shapiro Career Resource Center that the new Sarasota facility is a model for the organization’s more than 4,200 clubs across the country. More from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
Florida Law
Mandatory Tech CLE Classes for Lawyers
The Florida Supreme Court has approved a rule requiring state lawyers to take technology-related CLE courses. On Thursday, the court issued a short opinion (PDF) adopting the bar association’s proposal for mandatory technology CLEs.
» More from the ABA Journal.
Event
Cyber Ready™ 2016 Cybersecurity Conference
A group of collaborating organizations including The MITRE Corporation and the National Cyber Partnership offer a fresh look at cybersecurity challenges with a focus on solutions in the Cyber Ready 2016 Cybersecurity Conference and Sixth Annual MITRE National Capture the Flag Competition Awards, held on Tuesday, October 18, at the Surf’s Edge Club at MacDill AFB in Tampa.
» More from Florida Trend
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