Friday's Daily Pulse
Deportation fears fade for many Florida immigrants
As many as a quarter-million Florida immigrants are preparing to take advantage of emerging new immigration rules that give them a chance to live, work and drive without constant fear of being detained and deported. [Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
See also:
» The uncertain future of undocumented children
» States’ challenge to Obama immigration action gathers steam
» Does Hispanic Consumer, Taxpayer Strength Help Immigration Reform?
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'The town that freedom built'
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Insurance sign-ups go smoother this year
Last year, health insurance sign-ups under the Affordable Care Act became a national punchline. But this year, those who did sign up are coming back — and many are smiling. [Source: Sarasota Herald-Tribune]
Florida among most entrepreneur-friendly states
Good news for small businesses in the state of Florida: The Sunshine State ranks as the fifth most entrepreneur-friendly state nationwide, according to the 19th annual Small Business Policy Index 2014. [Source: Orlando Business Journal]
Hurricane center: New warnings on storm surge
If tropical weather approaches the U.S. next year, coastal residents will see new, separate warnings about storm surge in addition to those about winds, the National Hurricane Center said Thursday. [Source: AP]
ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:
› 14-soundstage film studio planned [Miami Today]
A startup company wants to build a major film and television production facility in Miami Gardens. Miami Ocean Studios Enterprises LLC plans a full-service complex that’s to include 10 sound stages, four water-tank stages, production offices, post-production resources and a hotel.
› Universal helps students see art as a potential career [Orlando Sentinel]
Taiasia Lord, 13, already knew she liked art. But after seeing the art careers available at Universal Orlando Resort, she sees her future differently.
› St. Pete businesses embrace bitcoin despite troubles [Tampa Bay Business Journal]
More than 100 St. Petersburg businesses will accept bitcoin as payment by the time the Bitcoin St. Petersburg college football bowl game takes place later this month.
› Florida is No. 32 in health rankings [AP]
A new report places Florida as the 32nd healthiest state in the nation. Hawaii was ranked the healthiest state, and Mississippi was ranked the least healthy one.
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› Activist investor Starboard wants Staples, Office Depot to merge [South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
Activist investor Starboard Value wants to merge office-supply chains Staples Inc and Office Depot Inc, CNBC reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
› Endeavor embraces 2 more Miami companies [Miami Herald]
On their home turf, the founders of two South Florida tech companies — a payments and cash management venture and a facial recognition software developer — were chosen as Endeavor Entrepreneurs this week.
› World Cup Winner Ronaldo Takes Stake in Florida Soccer Team [Bloomberg]
Ronaldo, who won the 2002 World Cup with Brazil, is moving into U.S. soccer. Ronaldo is joining the ownership group of the Fort Lauderdale Strikers, a team that plays in the North American Soccer League.
› Fort Lauderdale tech firm acquires beacon company [South Florida Business Journal]
Fort Lauderdale-based Bluvision, Inc. acquired a beacon technology firm in Delaware, the company announced Thursday.