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New space race fuels massive economic comeback on Space Coast
In seven years, Brevard County has lifted itself from the depths of an unemployment crisis at the end of the shuttle program to become one of the premier destinations for aerospace manufacturing and rocket launches in the country. More from the Orlando Sentinel.
Florida juice company expands to 55,000 sq ft. facility
Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company, headquartered in Fort Pierce, Florida, announced the purchase of a new 55,000 square-foot building on 11 acres. The building, centrally located in Fort Pierce, will serve as a new distribution and manufacturing facility to Natalie’s growing line of premium, authentic juices. More from Fresh Plaza.
Court dismisses Yellowfin Yacht’s lawsuit against rival boatworks, again
A federal court has dismissed an appeal by Yellowfin Yachts against rival Barker Boatworks and owner Kevin Barker, which stemmed from a civil case Yellowfin filed alleging that the two firms’ boats looked too similar. Barker, a former Yellowfin vice president, founded Barker Boatworks in 2014. More from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
Publix recalls ground beef products sold in Florida for possible E. coli contamination
Supermarket chain Publix is recalling some ground beef products shipped to Florida stores over concerns of E. coli contamination, the Agriculture Department says. An undetermined amount of potentially-contaminated products made with ground chuck were shipped to two dozen counties in Florida. More from USA Today.
From rooftops to algae pools: Orlando’s vision for carbon-free energy
Orlando has long been a leading tourist destination. Now, it is vying for another distinction: to be a pioneer in weaning itself from carbon-based energy. Orlando, in short, is charting its own course to help curb the effects of climate change. In part, it is stepping in where the federal government has pulled back. More from the New York Times.
Happy Labor Day Weekend, from Florida Trend
Our offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 3, in observation of the holiday. The Daily and Afternoon Pulse eNewsletters will resume on Tuesday, Sep 4, 2018.
Out of the Box
The Ferrari of bus shelters
A bus shelter may not seem like it’s worthy of world-class Italian design. But Miami Beach is no ordinary city. In a bid to make a fitting impression, city officials have chosen Pininfarina, the firm best known for designing some of the most beautiful cars ever made, to create waiting areas worthy of the beach’s penchant for flair.
» More from the Miami Herald.
Natural Resources
Scientists found new truffles in Florida, but there's a catch
Florida may be entering the truffle scuffle. Last week, University of Florida professors published a paper in the journal Mycologia, announcing that two new species of truffles were recently discovered on the roots of pecan trees in Florida orchards.
» Read more from the Tampa Bay Times.
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