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Tuesday's Afternoon Update
What you need to know about Florida today
Gov. Rick Scott proposes $83.5 billion state budget
Gov. Rick Scott proposed a $83.5 billion state budget proposal on Tuesday that would cut $618 million in taxes mostly for businesses, boost education funding and would revive his cherished job incentive program the Legislature eviscerated last year. See budget highlights and much more detail from the governor, here. Also read more at the Times/Herald, the Florida Times-Union, and the Orlando Sentinel.
Florida may require licensing for kayaks, canoes, paddle boards
To fans of kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding, gliding along Florida waters is an expression of freedom; to advocates of boating-regulation reform, it's time to mandate licensing for small craft without motors. More from the Orlando Sentinel.
Miami business travelers abandon taxis for Uber
Miami-Dade rewrote its taxi laws last year to legalize Uber and Lyft, agreeing not to require that drivers register with the county or to regulate fares the way taxis must adhere to caps on prices. More from the Miami Herald.
Trump urges Rick Scott to run for prized Florida Senate seat
President Donald Trump is personally urging Florida Gov. Rick Scott to challenge Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson in 2018 — and the loyal Trump ally looks increasingly likely to take the leap. More from Politico.
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Boca Raton biotech firm enters public-private partnership
Boca Raton-based biotech firm Akron Biotechnology will be part of a partnership aimed at developing manufacturing processes and technologies for cells, tissues and organs. More from the South Florida Business Journal.
Telecom and Cybersecurity
Mergers, acquisitions and updates on telecom
Charter Communications become the second-largest cable operator in the country. Frontier Communications makes its largest acquisition. Hotwire Communications moves to Florida, and much more industry news.
Healthy Challenge
Fresh From Florida Student Chef Cook-Off
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam is looking for the state's best student chef. Putnam wants high school students around the state to enter the "Fresh from Florida Student Chef Cook-Off." The deadline is Feb. 2. Putnam says the goal is to encourage children to prepare healthy meals.
» Read more from the AP and Fresh From Florida.
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