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What you need to know about Florida today
Hurricane Matthew: What will the economic damage be?
Hurricane Matthew, one of the most powerful storms to threaten the Atlantic coast in more than a decade, could deliver a potentially devastating economic wallop to one of the country’s most vibrant regions. More from USA Today.
See also:
» Florida Gov.: Worst from storm likely still to come
» South Florida surveys the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew
» KSC: We avoided major damage from Hurricane Matthew
» Matthew may return later to Florida in 'funky loop' dance
» More updates on Hurricane Matthew, here.
Why 10% of Florida adults can’t vote
One of every 40 American adults cannot vote in November’s election because of state laws that bar people with past felony convictions from casting ballots. Experts say racial disparities in sentencing have had a disproportionate effect on the voting rights of blacks and Hispanics. More from the New York Times.
1,800 Floridians file price gouging complaints during Matthew
1,800 Floridians have already filed price gouging complaints as Hurricane Matthew inches closer. Attorney General Pam Bondi has activated Florida's Price Gouging Hotline to crack down on those businesses who try to take advantage of the situation. More from NBC-2.
Gannett adds Orlando-based Golfweek to USA Today fold
Gannett, the nation’s largest newspaper company by circulation, has acquired Orlando-based Golfweek magazine and website. Founded in 1975, Golfweek has a few dozen employees in its MetroWest offices in Orlando. More from the Orlando Sentinel.
Florida Supreme Court hears arguments about medical record access
Though the parties reached an eleventh-hour settlement, the Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday plunged into a dispute that could have implications for medical-malpractice cases across the state. More from WUSF.
Seasonal Trends
Snowbirds Coming Despite the Headwinds
The perfect storm of travel woes is hitting just in time for snowbird season. Hurricane Matthew is just part of it. Hurricane conditions rage, red tide brings a plague of dead fish, concerns over the Zika virus linger and the strength of the U.S. dollar limits purchasing power for some international travelers. But the snowbirds are still packing their bags.
» More from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
Florida Dining
Turning the Tables
Inside the Box is an updated example of a classic breakfast and lunch concession on the first floor of an office building. But the operation has a higher purpose than profitability: Employees and all the food come from the culinary arts training, kitchens and transitional housing at Metropolitan Ministries, Tampa’s main program for the homeless.
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