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Wednesday's Afternoon Update
What you need to know about Florida today
Insurers say they're ready to pay claims no matter what happens with Matthew
Hurricane Matthew could be the first major test of claims-handling capabilities by numerous young insurance companies created since the 2004-05 run of hurricanes that ended with Wilma. And with Matthew's path still uncertain but looking likely to impact the state, insurers are urging policyholders to protect themselves and their properties. More from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
See also:
» As Hurricane Matthew approaches, business is brisk at grocery stores, home improvement centers
» Hurricane Matthew takes aim at South Florida’s construction boom
» Gov. Scott: 'If you're able to go early, leave now'
» Texas electrical workers headed to Florida, preparing for hurricane recovery
» More updates on Hurricane Matthew, including tracking map
Florida on record pace for mail ballots but voters face risks, too
Florida is seeing a torrid rate of requests for mail ballots from voters in the 2016 presidential election. The number of requests for mail ballots (2.6 million and growing daily) has already surpassed the 2.4 million mail ballots returned in the last presidential election in 2012. More from the Tampa Bay Times.
'A sweet sensation' for Florida's strawberry growers
The latest strawberry variety from UF/IFAS appears to have all the necessary characteristics to appeal to consumers. According to a newly published study in the journal Scientia Horticulturae, 'Sweet Sensation' variety lasts longer on the shelf and tastes sweeter than two other comparable cultivars. More from Fresh Plaza.
Harris shows off technology with Innovation Center
Harris Corp. unveiled its new 23,000-square-foot Global Innovation Center Tuesday evening at its sprawling Nasa Boulevard campus in Melbourne. With over 6,500 employees based in Florida, Harris Corp. hopes to use the center to underscore the company's commitment to the state. More from Florida Today.
Gulf Coast State College's Unmanned Vehicle Systems program earns accreditation
Gulf Coast State College has received approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to offer an Associate in Science in Unmanned Vehicle Systems, the first to receive that designation in the Florida College System/FCS. More at Florida Trend.
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Voter Guide
Florida's Constitutional Amendments on November ballot
Florida TaxWatch has released the 2016 Voter Guide, featuring an in-depth analysis of the Amendments to help voters better understand the oft-confusing amendment language and allow them to make an informed decision on Election Day.
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