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Tuesday's Afternoon Update
What you need to know about Florida today
Tech Data beats expectations with $36.5 million in quarterly profit
Shares in Tech Data have risen nearly 30 percent since the beginning of the year, driven in part by news of its $2.6 billion acquisition of Avnet Technology Solutions. The deal could propel the company into rivaling Publix Super Markets as the largest company in Florida. See financial details from the company, here. Also read more at the Tampa Bay Times.
» Earlier, from Florida Trend: A CEO's lessons (profile of Bob Dutkowsky and Tech Data)
Florida Department of Transportation preparing for holiday surge of drivers
Millions of Americans are expected to drive to their destination this Thanksgiving holiday, and the Florida Department of Transportation is preparing for the traffic increase. More from the WPLG.
Zika cases near 1,200 in Florida
Health officials reported three more cases of the Zika virus Monday, as Florida moved closer to 1,200 cases since the outbreak began. Two of the new cases involved infections that occurred in Miami-Dade County, which has been the focus of concerns about mosquitoes transmitting the virus. More from WJXT.
Jacksonville’s Patriot Rail adds to its rail service holdings
From its Jacksonville hub, Patriot Rail Company LLC (Patriot Rail) has ramped up its assets with the recent acquisition of the Midwest-based United Transportation Group (UTG), which specializes in rail tank car and tanker truck cleaning. More from Florida Business Daily.
New GOP leaders poised to take over Florida Legislature
Florida's Republican-controlled Legislature is officially picking new leaders. The Legislature meets Tuesday for one-day session to swear in new members after elections that saw all 160 seats up for grabs. More from the AP.
See also:
» Florida Senate reopens chamber after $6 million upgrade
Business Basics
Protecting your assets
Most responsible individuals and business owners hold insurance policies to cover the unexpected turns in life’s journey. Insurance does play an important role in protecting individuals and organizations, but insurance alone will not effectively protect resources. [Sponsored report]
Business Profile
ThemeWorks
In a nondescript warehouse south of downtown High Springs, the 105 employees of ThemeWorks have been creating the props and scenery that transport museum and theme park visitors around the world into fictional scenes, exotic habitats and historic moments.
» More from the Gainesville Sun
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