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Friday's Afternoon Update
What you need to know about Florida today
Hurricane Irma could devastate Florida agriculture
Irma threatens to wreak havoc on Florida farmlands, menacing $1.2 billion worth of production in the top U.S. grower of fresh tomatoes, oranges, green beans, cucumbers, squash and sugarcane. More from Western FarmPress.
Time is running out to flee Irma by car
Florida’s main thoroughfares northward — Interstates 95 and 75 and the Florida Turnpike — were already starting to fill up in some areas by early Friday and, if Thursday was any indication, the congestion will only amplify as the day wears on. More from the Miami Herald.
FEMA ready to shelter 100,000 in Florida
Hurricane Irma is forecast to travel up the entire Florida peninsula; as a result, Federal officials have prepared to shelter 100,000 people in the aftermath of the storm's passing. More from USA Today.
Irma's path sees all of Florida at risk
Projected storm paths predict Hurrican Irma--which could be the biggest hurricane the state has seen since Adrew in 1992--will sweep through Florida's central corridor, placing nearly the entire state in a cone of uncertainty. More from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
Among the 143 million affected by the Equifax data breach? Do this now...
Nearly two-thirds of the adult U.S. population is likely affected by the Equifax data breach. Hackers have had access to sensitive data--potentially including Social Security, driver's license and credit card numbers--from May until July of 2017. If you've been affected, find out what to do now. More from Market Watch.
Florida's Environment
Swimming in Plastic
Many Floridians know about plastic pollution in the ocean. What they may not know is that it's also a problem in most of Florida's streams, rivers and coastal waters. [Sponsored Report]
» More from Florida Trend.
Florida Dining
Outside Influences
When they say, “the New Yorkers are coming” in Miami these days, they’re talking about famous chefs and foods from the Big Apple, not tourists. This year’s crop of imports is especially large.
» Read more from Florida Trend.
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