Monday's Afternoon Update

What you need to know about Florida today

| 10/3/2016

Florida's voting system not as vulnerable to hackers as other battleground states

It's no secret that Florida will be a critical battleground state in the presidential election on November 8th. Because of that, hackers have their eyes on Florida. While Florida has some measures in place to defend its voting systems, other battleground states are not as prepared. More from WTSP.

One Spark chairman says he will no longer pick up tab of Jacksonville festival

The future of Jacksonville’s One Spark event is up in the air as the main financial backer, Peter Rummell, says he’s no longer going to foot the bill — after pouring millions of dollars of his own money into the festival since its inception three years ago. More from the Florida Times-Union.

Florida's banks gaining strength

Florida banks haven't looked this good in a long time. As the industry has gained distance from the damage of the Great Recession, analysts say more banks are operating with strong capital positions and fewer are showing signs of stress. More from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.

Seminole tribe and Florida now head to court

The Seminole Tribe of Florida and the state are squaring off in a crucial federal trial that may affect the future of gambling in Florida. The trial scheduled to start Monday could decide whether the tribe can continue to have blackjack tables at their Florida casinos. More from the AP.

Kindness is critical for an effective manager

Sometimes research comes along to substantiate a feeling you have had for a while. I have always felt that nice bosses are much, much better than tough bosses, but it was not until recently that there was any research to back up my belief. More from Jerry Osteryoung.

Out of the Box
Business jammies

Who wouldn’t want to go to work in clothing as comfortable as her jammies? Founded by Rosario Chozas and Julia Ford-Carther, the made-in-South Florida brand embodies a fashion solution for busy women.

» More from the Miami Herald.

Business Profile
East Hill Honey

Three years after founding East Hill Honey in 2011, Tommy Van Horn wanted to extend its market reach beyond Pensacola. He knew he would need money to grow and that in order to impress a banker, he’d have to prove that his was a cause worth supporting. In 2014, he sought help from the Florida SBDC at the University of West Florida to create a business plan.