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Tuesday's Afternoon Update
What you need to know about Florida today
Puerto Rican exodus to Florida begs question: Where’s the plan?
Experts, analysts, and people on the ground don’t believe the government is doing enough, in terms of coordination and long-term planning, to address what many consider as a growing, prolonged migration that will create a massive, long-term shift in Central Florida. More from Curbed.
Florida community inches toward publicly-owned broadband
Commissioner Justin Troller indicated he will make a final pitch for the current city commission to take a step toward building a publicly owned broadband utility in Lakeland. More from Government Technology.
Darden sales growth gives lift to second quarter, boosts 2018 outlook
Darden Restaurants Inc. on Tuesday reported fiscal second-quarter earnings of $84.7 million. The Orlando, Florida-based company said it had net income of 67 cents per share. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. More from the AP.
Health department investigating possible cancer cluster at Florida high school
Florida's Department of Health is looking into claims that a Gulf Coast school has made hundreds of people sick from diseases like cancer. Health officials are now asking alumni and faculty of the school in Bradenton affected by cancer to submit their health records. More from CBS News.
Ships ahoy as Florida welcomes five new cruise liners in 2018
It already plays host to many major cruise ships, but Florida is about to welcome five more luxurious liners that will operate from there for all, or part, of the year during 2018. More from Lonely Planet.
Out of the Box
Florida Police Elves
A Florida police department has spread some good will this holiday season, handing out some $4,200 to unsuspecting residents. Ocala police officials said Operation Secret Santa was made possible by 14 anonymous donors. Jacksonville Sheriff's officers also hit the streets last week to surprise unsuspecting people with gift cards for the holidays.
Space Trends
Getting to Mars from Florida
10-year-old Ali Natt of Fort Lauderdale was among the first group of guests to tour Kennedy Space Visitor Complex’s revamped, Mars-focused Astronaut Training Experience, or ATX. After Monday’s “soft opening,” a grand opening is planned Feb. 6.
» Read more from USA Today.
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