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What you need to know about Florida today
› Florida tourism makes second post-Irma marketing push
"We are doubling down on our efforts to show visitors across the world that Florida is open for business," said Ken Lawson, CEO of Visit Florida. The organization is pushing its ads across broadcast, print, transit and digital billboard mediums in markets that typically feed into Florida tourism to help dispel any rumors that the Sunshine State isn't recovered enough to welcome visitors.
› Secret Service paid Mar-a-Lago at least $63,000, documents show
CNN reports the U.S. Secret Service paid tens of thousands of dollars to President Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach in the span of a few months.
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› Downtown Pensacola fish hatchery project faces new criticism
The Gulf Coast Marine Fisheries Hatchery & Enhancement Center, a downtown Pensacola project long touted by Mayor Ashton Hayward but still months away from breaking ground, faces new opposition after a possible violation of the project's construction deadline. Based on the terms of the lease, it appears the state failed to abide by the mandated timeline for commencing construction on the project. The delay opens the option for the city to walk away from the agreement.
› Florida Department of Health reminds state residents to get a flu shot
On Thursday, FDOH issued this reminder to all state residents:
The Florida Department of Health encourages all Floridians to keep the vaccine between you and the disease by getting a flu shot ahead of the 2017 flu season. Floridians should get the flu vaccine to protect against infection and help prevent the spread of seasonal flu to others. It has never been easier, and it’s never too late to get your flu shot!
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