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Tuesday's Afternoon Update
What you need to know about Florida today
State of Emergency declared in Florida due to wildfires
Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency in Florida Tuesday morning following the increase of wildfires throughout the state. Forecasts predict hotter and drier conditions to continue throughout the state in the coming months. See Gov. Scott's declaration, here. Also read more at WKMG and Scripps.
Proposed cuts to Florida tourism programs could affect Jacksonville Zoo
One of Northeast Florida’s largest tourist attractions could be affected by proposed changes to Florida’s tourism-marketing efforts. Gov. Rick Scott and House Speaker Richard Corcoran have been locked in a battle about tourism-marketer Visit Florida. More from WJXT.
Space Coast scientist wants to study sun closer
A decorated NASA physicist based in Melbourne wants to get us closer to the sun. A project pitched by Robert Youngquist, who in 2009 became the first Kennedy Space Center Engineer/Scientist of the Year, landed on a list of 22 grants being awarded by NASA. More from the Orlando Sentinel.
Florida House to take up pension reform this week
The Florida House is expected Wednesday to take up a controversial pension reform package. Among its provisions is changing the default retirement for newly hired state employees, who haven’t chosen a retirement plan. More from WLRN.
Florida's corn growers have $1 million in corn marketing
Florida sweet corn growers have a big crop, and they have a big promotional budget to help move it. Florida growers have a $1 million marketing budget for seven weeks solely for their sweet corn crop. More from the Packer.
Business Profile
AJ's Press
AJ's Press is a tiny freestanding shack around the corner from the side entrance of Steinbrenner Field, its handful of tables made of repurposed doors and the counter constructed of packing pallet slats. It also happens to be the No. 4 highest-ranked restaurant on Yelp. In the country.
» More from the Tampa Bay Times.
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Norman Braman
The auto dealer and art collector now has numerous auto franchises. And he doesn't believe in public financing of for-profit enterprises. "We live in a glorious country. It is, and we're blessed to be here," he said.
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