Medicaid could cost Florida another $500 million next year

Just weeks after a $1 billion hole in Florida's health care budget threatened to cause a government shutdown, another budget crisis could already be looming. State economists predict Medicaid will cost the state an additional $500 million in 2016-17, in large part because enrollment in the subsidized health care program is expected to grow. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]

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Florida online job demand climbs in July

Governor Rick Scott announced the number of online job openings in Florida were up over the year in July 2015, with over 273,900 job openings. The figures from Help Wanted OnLine are the highest for the month of July for online job demand since May 2005. Read more in the statement from Gov. Rick Scott, here.

Florida small businesses at risk over EMV transition deadline

Beginning on Oct. 1, accepting credit card payments will be a risky prospect for any small business that doesn’t make the investment to upgrade its payment technology. That’s because the introduction of microchip technology embedded into credit and debit cards is causing a shift in liability for payment fraud. [Source: Orlando Business Journal]

Lenders, originators keen on Florida market

While originators across parts of the country are struggling to keep momentum going in the face of creeping interest rates, lenders and originators remain bullish on the growth potential for one state, in particular. [Source: Mortgage Professional America]

Visit Florida hopes to score by sponsoring English soccer team

When Fulham Football Club’s Matt Smith headed home a goal against Cardiff on Saturday, cameras were immediately focused on the center forward as he wheeled away from the goal to celebrate. More than 4,000 miles away, officials from Visit Florida, the state’s tourism-marketing arm, were smiling. [Source: Miami Herald]

ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:

› Catalyst Pharmaceuticals reports second-quarter net loss [Miami Herald]
The Coral Gables-based biopharmaceutical firm lost $4.6 million in the quarter that ended June 30, compared to a loss of $3.2 million in the second quarter of 2014. The company has no revenues because it does not yet have products on the market.

› Florida grower growing citrus greening-resistant GMO fruit [The Packer]
Southern Gardens Citrus, a large Florida citrus growing and processing operation, is growing genetically modified fruit that’s resistant to the citrus greening disease.

› Satellite emergency rooms come to South Florida [South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
No more sitting around the Emergency Room waiting to see a doctor. Hospitals in South Florida are starting to open stand-alone emergency centers in busy commercial areas.

› Jacksonville hits top 50 in convention and business meeting visitors [Florida Times-Union]
Jacksonville is in the top 50 cities in the U.S. when it comes to hosting business meetings and conventions. Cvent, an event management data services company, issued a list of the top 50 cities when it comes to attracting meetings in their town and Jacksonville ranked 47th in the country.

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› Legislators revive attack on court and its ruling as redistricting hearing resumes [Times/Herald]
Florida Republicans took off the gloves Tuesday in the one and only public hearing to discuss the redistricting map, accusing the Florida Supreme Court of “embedding” a map drawn by Democratic “partisan operatives."
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› Business High-profile restaurateurs battle for Orlando International eatery [Orlando Sentinel]
Some of the most prominent names in Central Florida's burgeoning restaurant scene are battling for the right to open an eatery and bar that stands to generate millions of dollars in annual sales at Orlando International Airport.

› JEA looks at ways to change how it charges customers [Florida Times-Union]
Facing impending federal regulations that will likely force expensive changes in the way JEA produces power, Jacksonville’s utility is considering significantly altering the way it charges customers that could lead to higher bills for those who don’t embrace more electric efficiency.

› Grocery delivery service Shipt struggles to meet customer demand in Tampa Bay [Tampa Bay Times]
Tampa Bay residents apparently love their Publix groceries and many want them delivered. The new mobile app Shipt couldn't keep up with demand for Publix delivery service in the Tampa Bay area last weekend after its launch.