March 18, 2024

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| 12/6/2016

Florida voters sue for recount

Florida is now among the states pushing for a recount, with the intention of overturning the presidential election results. The lawsuit was filed yesterday in Leon County under the claim that Hillary Clinton actually won Florida. More from CBS12, USA Today, and WFSU.

See also:
» How Hillary Clinton lost Florida (Hint: It happened on Election Day)
» Florida early vote, a retrospective
» 5 Myths of the 2016 Presidential Campaign
» Democrats' popular vote advantage is growing but that may not equal election wins

Despite Zika and Trump, Art Basel boasts a strong showing

In a year of upheaval — Zika, Brexit, a grueling U.S. presidential election — art stands strong. The barometer was Miami Art Week. A week ago, anchor fair Art Basel and the many satellite fairs seemed headed for a less-than-stellar 15th anniversary. But Miami Art Week pulled through. [Source: Miami Herald]

Film studio in Florida given historic landmark status

A north Florida movie studio that produced silent-era films catering to an African-American audience has been designated a National Historic Landmark. Jacksonville was an early competitor for the center of the film industry, boasting more than 30 movie studios in 1916. More from the AP and WJXT.

Florida Lottery announces record sales month, strongest November ever

The Florida Lottery announces its strongest November ever, with record sales for the month totaling over $489 million, an all-time record high. More from Space Coast Daily and Miami Community Newspapers.

Farming for the future: blending tech with tradition

If you ate a potato chip in April, May or June, chances are high that you tasted one of the spuds grown on Jones Potato Farm in Parrish. It’s a point of pride for farm owner Alan Jones, but he’s got other things to smile about. In April, the Department of Agriculture gave Jones Potato Farm an "Agricultural Environmental Leadership Award." [Source: Sarasota Herald-Tribune]

ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:

› $100 million LNG production and storage facility about to be completed in Jacksonville
A million-gallon Liquefied Natural Gas storage facility that will also produce up to 200,000 gallons per day was opened for public view Monday, highlighting that the Jacksonville area is becoming more prominent in the LNG industry.

› Boca Raton companies announce acquisitions
Health-care staffing company Cross Country Healthcare has acquired U. S. Resources Healthcare, a recruitment process outsourcing provider based in Nashville, Tenn.; and software business Cendyn has acquired Guestfolio Communications, a marketing platform for boutique hotels.

› ULA to launch military satellite from Florida on Wednesday
Military communication could see a boost when United Launch Alliance sends a satellite into space from Florida this week. The space company, a partnership of Lockheed Martin and Boeing, is scheduled to launch a Delta IV Medium rocket on Wednesday from Cape Canaveral.

› Jacksonville officials looking at self-driving vehicles
Top Jacksonville transit officials expect driverless vehicles to be a part of the city’s public and personal transportation future. They are looking at identifying partners, research and development and possible locations for the self-driving vehicle pilot program.

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