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What you need to know about Florida today
› Miami Construction Boom Brings Zika Virus Worries Anew
Construction sites that opened in Miami as part of the county's second building boom refuel concerns about the deadly Zika virus, since they are known to attract mosquitoes and become flourishing breeding sites.
› Cigarette smoking in Florida is higher in rural areas
While nearly 16 percent of Floridians are hooked on cigarette smoking, the addiction continues to affect Florida's rural counties the most, according to a new report.
› Sarasota County and Airbnb reach agreement on taxes
The deal outlines how the company will collect, record and pay the short-term rental tax on homes and rooms booked through the site in the county — just as typical hotels and motels do.
› Tampa named an up-and-coming solar energy city
Tampa is considered one of the country's "solar builders," a city with up-and-coming solar capabilities. But for the present, Tampa is in the middle of the pack, ranking 32 out of 66 cities in terms of overall solar capabilities.
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