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Tuesday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
Hurricane Irma now a Category 4, Governor Scott declares a state of emergency
Florida Governor Rick Scott declared a state of emergency Monday afternoon as Hurricane Irma strengthened into a Category 4 storm. Irma’s projected to turn west-northwest by the end of the day Tuesday, moving on an overall track that increased the possibility that South Florida will feel its effects, if not take a direct hit. More from the Tampa Bay Times, the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, and the Miami Herald.
See also:
» South Florida stores order drinking water, hurricane supplies as jittery locals empty shelves
» Bucs, Dolphins keeping an eye on Hurricane Irma
» Could Harvey happen here? Yes, and it would be devastating
» Hurricane Irma prep: Five things you need to buy at the grocery store now
» As Irma approaches, Florida AG Pam Bondi opens price-gouging hotline
Florida GOP gubernatorial candidates urge protections for 'Dreamers'
Two Republican candidates for Florida governor said Monday they want to see Congress take action to help certain immigrants pending a highly anticipated announcement from President Trump. [Source: The Hill]
See also:
» DACA deadline: Where do top Florida Republicans stand?
» South Florida Leaders Respond To Possible Repeal Of DACA Program For Young Immigrants
Unprecedented solar push means Sunshine State may live up to its name
For years, solar energy has been an ironic afterthought in Sunshine State, particularly among utilities keen on pursuing natural gas, nuclear and legacy coal options for power. But that's changing — perhaps dramatically. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]
Florida a big contributor to flood program shortfall
The debt-ridden National Flood Insurance Program, which is bracing for a potentially unprecedented number of claims from Hurricane Harvey, takes in about $1.4 billion less than it needs annually to pay projected costs. And Florida is a big reason for the deficit [Source: Naples Daily News]
Can Gwen Graham end GOP dominance in Florida’s governor race?
Nothing is predictable in the volatile Donald Trump political era, and Gwen Graham faces the first crowded and competitive Democratic gubernatorial primary in decades. She may be the frontrunner, but the race is wide open. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]
› At Fed’s Miami branch, Karen Gilmore has a bird’s-eye view of South Florida’s economy
While much of the country pays close attention to daily political news, the economy remains top of mind as well. The business community is closely keeping tabs on whether the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates again, and if so, when.
› Darden's charitable giving shrinks since 2014
Darden Restaurants’ corporate charitable giving dropped after 2014 as the company fought with activist investors and changed leadership. The company’s top executive, Gene Lee, also is less involved in Central Florida’s major charity organizations.
› A jobs turnaround on the Space Coast with aerospace, aviation and engineering leading the way
Maybe it's easier to forget what the local jobs picture was just seven years ago, as a major U.S. recession and cutbacks at the Kennedy Space Center gripped Brevard County.
› Costume stores open as Halloween creeps closer
It’s no trick. The temporary Halloween stores are back in Central Florida. Spirit Halloween superstore has opened 16 stores in Central Florida from Kissimmee to Sanford and from Waterford Lakes to Clermont.
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