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What you need to know about Florida today

| 7/18/2017

› Tropical Storm Don forms in Atlantic, takes aim on Caribbean islands
Tropical Storm Don has formed in the Caribbean Sea, the National Hurricane Center reported Monday evening. Tropical storm watches and warnings have been posted for several Caribbean islands, including Barbados and Grenada.

› Florida county axes homework for elementary school kids
Elementary schools in Marion County will say goodbye to everyday homework in the coming school year after Superintendent Heidi Maier said research shows it does not enhance learning.

› Tervis Tumbler represents Florida on Trump’s ‘Made in America’ Day
Tervis Tumbler Co., the hardy drinkware manufactured out of North Venice, was chosen as Florida’s Made in America product.

› Miami company buys Italian luxury motor yacht manufacturer
Miami-based Uniesse Marine Group LLC has acquired assets of luxury motor yacht manufacturer Uniesse Marine S.P.A. of Italy.

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