Tuesday's Afternoon Update

What you need to know about Florida today

| 10/31/2017

Hurricanes strain construction industry resources

Existing labor shortages could be exacerbated by the impact of hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. Robust construction activity in Texas and Florida had already strained the regions’ labor supply, even before rebuilding efforts and even more demand loomed after the three hurricanes. More from Business Insurance.

South Florida delivers Amazon a tri-county pitch

Economic development teams in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties are working together to reel in a whopper: Amazon’s second corporate headquarters. More from WJCT.

Co-working trend blossoms in Orlando

Downtown Orlando’s co-working market is maturing, offering many options for a new way to work — sharing common spaces, meeting rooms, technology and coffee bars, while networking with other tenants for sales and referrals on a casual, daily basis. More from the Orlando Sentinel.

NY company acquires Seffner-based Lazydays R.V. Center for $115 million

A New York City-based acquisitions company is buying Seffner-based Lazydays R.V. Center and its subsidiaries for $115 million, a sales price consisting of $85 million in cash and 2.9 million shares of the combined company. More from the Tampa Bay Times.

State: $1.2 billion in post-Irma food assistance in Florida

Florida officials say more than $1.2 billion in federal food assistance has been distributed around the state since Hurricane Irma struck in September. More from the AP.

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Around the State
On Location

Bay County’s economic engine is fueled largely by military spending, tourism and a growing manufacturing sector that includes shipbuilding and metal fabrication. Among the county’s niche sectors, however, is a small-but-vibrant TV and film industry.