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Wednesday's Afternoon Update
What you need to know about Florida today
Cindy slams Florida Panhandle with heavy rain
Tropical Storm Cindy has halted service at a major oil terminal in the Gulf of Mexico, prompted some evacuations at rigs and platforms and put states from Texas to Florida on notice for life-threatening floods.
From the National Hurricane Center:
Cindy is expected to produce total rain accumulations of 6 to 9 inches with isolated maximum amounts of 12 inches over southeastern Louisiana, southern Mississippi, southern Alabama, and western portions of the Florida Panhandle through Thursday. This rainfall could cause life-threatening flash flooding in these areas.
More from the Bradenton Herald, Claims Journal, and the AP.
Miami’s downtown to leverage 88th All Star Game
The game and related activities, being produced by Major League Baseball and the Miami Marlins, are expected to generate about $70 million in economic impact and attract thousands of visitors, including television and radio crews from 57 countries. More from Miami Today.
Column: International trade essential to Florida’s economy
From its discovery, Florida has been global. Much of what made Florida a destination and gateway in Florida’s early years, still holds true today. Florida’s current and future economy is tied to its ability to be a successful hub for international trade investment. More from Florida Trend.
Florida airport to prohibit traveling with legal medical marijuana
A draft policy published this week by the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority would put medical marijuana users at risk of arrest when flying out of Orlando International Airport, despite 71 percent of Florida voters choosing to legalize weed for medical uses last November. More from WFTV.
Citrus research in Florida celebrates 100 years
Florida’s citrus industry has seen its share of ups and downs, and running alongside the growers and grove owners all that time has been the Citrus Research and Education Center- which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. More from WGCU.
Around the State
Oyster ambitions
"I started this business because I want to resurrect what has been a dying industry," says Pensacola businessman Donnie McMahon. “The Gulf Coast has the best waters for oysters, and I wanted that Gulf taste back in our oysters."
Industry Trends
Florida companies in the meal delivery market
South Florida fresh meal delivery companies DeliverLean and Fresh Meal Plan are vying for the national market. But they’re cooking up different strategies to get there.
» Read more from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
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