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Flood of Cuban migrants to United States shrinks to a trickle

The flood of Cubans to the United States via perilous journeys by sea or land has turned into a mere trickle since the end of the U.S. preferential asylum policy for them, data obtained by Reuters shows. More from Reuters.

Florida officials: No Zika found in mosquito samples so far

Florida agriculture officials say no mosquitoes in the state have tested positive for the Zika virus so far this year. Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam has said as summer begins, it’s important that Florida communities have the resources they need for Zika response efforts. See the statement from Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumers Services, here.

Judge halts part of legal challenge to Lido Beach renourishment

A judge has halted part of the Siesta Key Association’s legal challenges to the plan to renourish Lido Key beaches with sand from Big Pass. Circuit Court Judge Lon Arend told attorneys in the case at a hearing this week that he will abate, or essentially pause, the association’s civil lawsuit. More from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.

Energy company plans solar farm in northeast Pasco

An alternative energy company is proposing to build and operate a 90-acre, 15-megawatt solar panel farm in rural Pasco County. ESA Renewables, headquartered in Castellon, Spain, is targeting property for a solar photovoltaic production facility. More from the Tampa Bay Times.

Orlando's female doctors face large wage gap

Female physicians in Orlando have one of the largest gender-based wage gaps in the nation, earning $108,000 — or 30 percent — less than their male counterparts, according to the first annual Physician Compensation Report. More from the Orlando Sentinel.

Insurance Trends
What drives up home insurance?

florida With homeowner insurance rates on the upswing in Florida, it pays to know what insurance companies look at when setting your rates. Too many negative factors can add hundreds of dollars to your annual cost of coverage. Click through the photo gallery to see common drivers of insurance costs at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

Florida Dining
Menus at Lake Nona go beyond the essentials

florida originalsFor the food-obsessed, hip restaurants are integral to their preferred geography. Smart developers lure trendy chefs to the first floor of a new high-rise, and savvy real estate agents pack menus in their portfolio while showing homebuyers around a neighborhood.

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