March 18, 2024

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| 3/21/2017

Rules conflict snags opening of Constitution review commission

The state panel assigned to review the state Constitution got off to a rocky start Monday as the 37-member commission met for an organizational session in the Florida Senate chambers but delayed adopting rules after several members privately raised questions about whether the proposals diluted the public’s input in the process. More from the Times/Herald, WLRN, and the AP.

U.S. Supreme Court seeks more info regarding Florida-Georgia "water war"

Florida's "water war" with Georgia is not over. The U.S. Supreme Court said Monday that more legal briefs will be filed in the case, including allowing Florida to contest a special master's report that recommended a ruling in Georgia's favor. [Source: WFSU]

Sale and trade of shark fins to continue in Florida, despite threat to ecosystem, tourism

Florida prohibited finning in 1992, with federal law following in 2000, by requiring sharks be landed in whole condition. But that hasn’t stopped the sale or trade of fins. Catches brought to shore are fair game for the market while various methods of importing and exporting fins have squeezed through loopholes. [Source: Florida Times-Union]

Forbes list of the world's billionaires includes 51 who reside in Florida

Florida’s lack of state income and estate taxes have long driven the wealthy to the Sunshine State. And they just keep on coming. According to Forbes’ 31st annual world’s billionaires list, released Monday, 51 billionaires claim Florida as their residence. Read more from the Bradenton Herald and see the full list from Forbes.

Top 10 Florida Billionaires - from Forbes' global list
Rank Globally Name Net Worth Age Source
#82 Thomas Peterffy $13.8 B 72 discount brokerage
#120 David Tepper $11 B 59 hedge funds
#158 Shahid Khan $8.2 B 66 auto parts
#159 Micky Arison $8.1 B 67 Carnival Cruises
#250 Charles Johnson $5.8 B 84 money management
#339 Dirk Ziff $4.8 B 52 investments
#385 Reinhold Schmieding $4.4 B 62 medical devices
#427 Terrence Pegula $4.1 B 65 natural gas
#427 J. Christopher Reyes $4.1 B 63 food distribution
#427 Jude Reyes $4.1 B 61 food distribution
Source: Forbes

State Attorney challenges Gov. Rick Scott's authority to pull her off cop-slaying case

A state attorney says Florida's governor overstepped his authority when he pulled her off a case after she said she would not pursue the death penalty in any cases. State Attorney Aramis Ayala made the assertion Monday in a legal motion that asks a judge to allow her to present that argument in court. [Source: AP]

ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:

› Florida appeals court sides with State Farm on policy information
An appeals court Monday sided with State Farm Florida in a dispute about whether policy information submitted to state regulators is a "trade secret" and should be shielded from public disclosure.

› Gainesville Black Professionals to hold social media workshop
Gainesville area professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners looking to make the most of their social media activity can register for an April 1 interactive workshop on social media and the internet presented by Gainesville Black Professionals Inc.

› Orlando biomed firm Vestagen fights court battles after false claims warning
An Orlando biomedical company that attracted more than $16 million in venture-capital investments is embroiled in litigation with a competitor over allegations of false claims advertising and theft of trade secrets.

› Florida boat sales continue gains in February
Florida was the top state for sales in February with 1,943 (up from 1,763 last February) and Texas was second at 1,405 (up from 1,377). Those were the only two states where more than 1,000 boats were sold during the month.

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