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What did Florida consumers complain about the most in 2016?
Floridians who were miffed about bad customer service or consumer fraud in 2016 let the state government know by the tens of thousands. Consumers were most angry about telemarketers and other businesses breaking Do Not Call rules, followed by complaints about gas stations and communications services. Below are the Top 5 -- click for the full list.
- Do Not Call –17,177
- Fuel/Petroleum – 1,763
- Communications – 1,644
- Landlord/Tenant – 1,536
- Motor Vehicle Repair – 1,447
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Florida has driest, warmest December in 6 years
Most of Florida was soaking wet this year, but rain has been so scarce in recent weeks that the state is having the driest start of a winter in years. Not since 2010 has December in Florida been so parched, warm and promising so little relief in months to come. [Source: Orlando Sentinel]
A decade later, Florida's fireworks industry is stuck in neutral
A decade-old state law essentially froze the industry by preventing new fireworks businesses from selling to consumers and restricting existing businesses from opening new locations or applying for new permits. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]
More doctors on board with prescribing medical marijuana
A look at Tallahassee and Leon County'seconomic foundation and at the more than $1.2 billion in projects on the drawing board. This sponsored report includes key sectors like banking, healthcare, tourism, real estate and education. Plus, a compendium of notable firms and key contacts. Read it in full, here.
In late December, more than 360 doctors in Florida had signed up to prescribe medical marijuana. And the list grows bigger every week. The physicians' specialties range from oncology and neurology to psychiatry and anesthesiology - and perhaps surprisingly - the biggest category of prescribers, are under "Family Medicine." [Source: WGCU]
Florida programs cover tuition and other expenses for families who opt for private schools
The options continue to expand for certain Florida families who want to send their children to private schools but need financial help to do so. Funding for Florida's Tax Credit Scholarship Program for low-income families rose to $418.7 million last school year, up 2 percent. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]
› Florida reports more local Zika cases, FDA warns of possible IgM test problems
The Florida Department of Health (Florida Health) has announced three more locally acquired Zika cases, and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) a few days ago warned health providers against relying solely on IgM antibody tests when making patient management decisions.
› Cocoa Beach attracts college swim teams from the north
A boon to the economy, college and university swim teams from across the country have come to Brevard County during winter break to take advantage of the Space Coast’s warm weather and get in two-a-day training sessions.
› America’s best chef is opening a restaurant in Surfside
Thomas Keller is ready to party on the beach. Keller, regarded as the chef who elevated fine dining in America with the landmark restaurants French Laundry in northern California and Per Se in Manhattan, will oversee one of two restaurants at the new Surf Club Four Seasons in Surfside.
› South Florida street designated foreign trade zone
The 79th Street corridor of Miami has been designated a foreign trade zone by PortMiami, positioning the area for a financial boost as the first economically disadvantaged urban area to receive such a designation.
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