Wednesday's Afternoon Update

What you need to know about Florida today

| 7/12/2017

Florida job growth fund to invest in new jobs and competitive communities

Today, Governor Rick Scott announced Enterprise Florida and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) are accepting economic development project proposals for the new $85 million Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. More at Florida Trend.

Florida settles with 3 rental car companies over electronic toll complaints

One of the nation's best-known car-rental corporations is promising to disclose fees it charges customers for toll-road services. The Florida Attorney General's Office said Tuesday it had reached a settlement agreement with Avis Budget Car Rental System over fees it was charging for toll-road services. The agreement requires Avis, Budget and Payless to clearly and conspicuously disclose its $3.95 per day charge to consumers who rent a vehicle from them. Read more at the news release here. Also see more at the AP and the Times/Herald.

Florida hunting, fishing licenses not keeping up with population

The number of people buying hunting and fishing licenses hasn’t kept pace with population growth in the state, and wildlife officials are concerned that could impact the future management of public lands. More from the Palm Beach Post and CBS Miami.

Miami-Dade says trust will run Vizcaya Museum

County commissioners approved an agreement with the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust Inc. to operate the museum and historic landmark in Coconut Grove and find jobs for its employees who want to remain working for Miami-Dade. More from Miami Today.

Capstone Management buys former Arthur Andersen building in Sarasota

An affiliate of Capstone Management LLC has added a third Sarasota office building to its portfolio by acquiring a former Arthur Andersen building for $23.5 million, according to property records. More from the Business Observer.

Mayoral Profile
Entrepreneurial touch

Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine has pushed his agenda with his own money and the force of his personality — and many see him as a gubernatorial candidate in 2018.