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Interest in Florida foreign trade zones piques amid global trade talks, barriers
Founded by Congress in the 1930s, foreign trade zones allow companies to import products into a designated area, waiving sometimes costly tariffs, until the product is finalized and re-exported. There are hundreds of FTZs across the country, 21 in Florida alone. More from Spectrum News.
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» Map of where Florida's Foreign Trade Zones are
Judge hammers state over methadone center applications
Pointing to an arbitrary process that “ignores substance in favor of blind luck,” an administrative law judge Thursday rejected a state emergency rule drawn up to help license more methadone-treatment centers across Florida. More from Florida Politics.
Don't want to be hit for extras on your flight? Bots — and FIU — could help
If the complexities of booking flights is making you long for a road trip, some robot relief is on the way. Miami-based Farelogix and Florida International University are creating airline booking technology to deliver "dynamic offers" tailored to the evolving needs of fliers choosier than ever. More from the Miami Herald.
Florida lawmakers seek additional Customs and Border Protection officers across state
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle representing Florida on Capitol Hill are calling for more Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers to man airports and seaports across the Sunshine State. More from Space Coast Daily.
Lake Wales workers stack Legos for a living
Their job: Build with Legos all day. There is no other place in North America like a model shop in Polk County where workers make elaborate creations for Legoland properties all over the world. More from the Orlando Sentinel.
Legal Notes
Deeper roots, expanded reach
The law firm of May, Meacham & Davell PA has moved six attorneys and staff to join the Tripp Scott team. The unprecedented merger with MMDPA positions Tripp Scott as one of the region’s largest firms with influence statewide.
» Full story here. [Sponsored]
TV Business
Commercial crews bring TV money to Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County interim film commissioner Tyler Martinolich has a unique approach to channel surfing. He searches for two kinds of commercials: those made in his county and those he thinks should have been. "Television commercials mean money," Martinolich said. With five months to go in the fiscal year, Hillsborough has already bagged more money off television commercial productions than all last fiscal year.
» Read more from the Tampa Bay Times.
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