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Florida may turn to Congress if high court favors Georgia in water dispute
The next episode in the decades-old water-rights dispute between Florida and Georgia will take place behind closed doors -- at a closed-conference at the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday. [Source: Bond Buyer]
See also:
» Bondi holds out hope in ‘Water Wars’
» The Corps, the court, and America's most endangered river
» FSU faculty and students team up to help save a river
Analysis: The Cuba travel bubble is popping
Blame over the lack of greater demand sits squarely with the paranoid and repressive Cuban state, which fails to modernize politically and economically, no matter how much this country and the rest of the world opens up to it. Repression isn't good for business. [Source: Orlando Sentinel]
Florida Republicans' opposition to health care plan shows GOP divide
Florida Reps. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Ron DeSantis cut different profiles in the Republican Party, a veteran with moderate leanings and a relative newcomer who is deeply conservative, but together they are the face of danger staring at the GOP plan to ditch the Affordable Care Act. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]
Florida peaches scoring points with consumers on the go
According to a recent University of Florida research survey, consumers say peaches from the Sunshine State make for a savory snack – a result that’s encouraging for Florida growers trying to expand their reach, not only in within the state, but nationally. [Source: Growing Produce]
Refreshingly different spring break destinations in Florida
Spring is (almost) here. It’s the season for vacations, blooming flowers, the spring equinox and sun-kissed days. It’s the time of year when the winter-weary seek sunshine, beaches and the best of the great outdoors. This spring why not experience an authentic slice of Florida? [Source: Naples Daily News]
› Travel industry groups get more aggressive in fighting Florida House
Travel industry interest groups are taking a more aggressive public role in fighting the Florida Legislature's proposals to dramatically cut support to state-funded travel marketing programs.
› Swiss-based MSC to add third ship in Miami in late 2019
By late 2019, MSC Cruises will have three cruise ships sailing from PortMiami as the Swiss-based line moves to bolster its presence in North America.
› Longboat Key overwhelmingly rejects density increases
Voters on Longboat Key overwhelmingly rejected two ballot proposals that would have increased density for two different developments on the barrier island.
› Pensacola's first kidney transplant performed at Sacred Heart
A University of Florida Health transplant surgeon has performed Northwest Florida's first kidney transplant as part of a collaboration between Gainesville-based health system and Sacred Heart Health System in Pensacola.
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