Monday's Afternoon Update

After a big drop, gas prices in Florida are on the way up again

Gas prices are on the rise again. Last week, prices at the pump were down by double digits. The last increase in Florida was recorded in the days leading to July 4 as travelers set off on holiday car trips. North Florida remains the cheapest region to get gas in the state, about 20 cents lower per gallon than South Florida. Palm Beach County and Tallahassee are among the most expensive areas for gas. More from the Miami Herald.

Hurricane center ups odds for potential tropical system that could target Florida

The National Hurricane Center gives 50/50 chances for an Atlantic system to form into the season’s next tropical depression or storm with a potential path that could bring it to Florida. As far the tropical wave itself, it’s moving west at about 12 mph about 900 miles east-northeast of Antigua and Barbuda, and 1,200 miles east of Puerto Rico. More from the Orlando Sentinel.

Tall order: Fort Lauderdale tackling ‘wish list’ to prep for next flash flood

When the rain kept falling on Fort Lauderdale last year and again in June, countless drivers found themselves stranded behind the wheel, bracing for the next wake as taller vehicles passed on by. But what if things had been different? What if barricades had already been in place to keep drivers off those flooded roads? What if Fort Lauderdale used artificial intelligence technology to forecast flooding on a street-by-street basis? Or had an emergency flood route in place that directed drivers to higher elevated roads? More from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

UF, Jacksonville Jaguars announce four-year partnership

The University of Florida and the Jacksonville Jaguars announced Monday that they have entered into a four-year partnership designed to "positively impact the communities they serve while raising UF’s profile and brand recognition." Under the agreement, the University of Florida and UF Health brands will be displayed prominently at Jaguars games at both domestic and international venues — as the Jaguars typically play at least one "home" game per year in London. More from the Jacksonville Business Journal.

Sarasota businesses learn about new childcare tax credits

Amid a childcare crisis impacting thousands of Sarasota-Manatee families and businesses, advocates are busy getting the word out about new state tax credits available to employers who help their workers with childcare. The law, which takes effect Oct. 1, allows employers to receive tax credits by either creating a childcare facility for their employees on-site or by subsidizing their workers’ childcare costs at eligible centers. More from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.