April 20, 2024

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What you need to know about Florida today

| 2/17/2017

› Scripps Florida awarded $3.3 million to create breast cancer treatments
Scripps Florida in Jupiter has been awarded $3.3 million from the National Cancer Institute to create breast cancer treatments. The scientists aim to develop a new type of therapy called antibody drug conjugate that kills only cancer cells.

› Miami vs. Airbnb: City proposes partial short-term rental ban and strict regulations
While the popular short-term rental platform grapples with $20,000 fines levied against renters on Miami Beach and a stalled tax agreement with the county, Miami Mayor Tomás Regalado is adding his voice in opposition to the growth of Airbnb and similar sites.

› Florida abortion waiting period law temporarily blocked
A state Supreme Court order blocking enforcement of Florida's 24-hour abortion waiting period will remain in place while a lower court determines whether the law is constitutional. The Florida Supreme Court issued its ruling Thursday, leaving in place the injunction it ordered ten months ago.

› Lake Nona increases wellness initiatives with Technogym
Lake Nona is partnering with the high-end Italian wellness company Technogym to further integrate fitness and activity into the lives of its residents. It is yet another step by this 17-square-mile community toward establishing itself as a living lab.

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