Rate of uninsured drops to 16.6 percent in Florida

The rate of Floridians without health insurance dropped to 16.6 percent last year. Despite the drop, Florida still had the third highest rate of residents without health insurance. Only Texas and Alaska had higher rates. More at the AP.

Will the waste & recycling industry be reshaped by the sharing economy?

Companies like Uber and Airbnb have disrupted traditional business models and changed how people get around cities and travel to other places. The question is, does the sharing economy have implications for the waste and recycling industry as well? More at Waste 360.

State agricultural emergency declared in Florida

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam declared a state of agricultural emergency yesterday due to the Oriental Fruit Fly infestation in Miami-Dade County. The Oriental Fruit Fly is considered one of the most serious of the world's fruit fly pests due to its potential economic harm. The full statement from Adam Putnam is here.

Miami Dolphins' Jarvis Landry has a financial lesson for students

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry delivers the numbers — both on the field and at the bank. Landry racked up a 69-yard punt return for a touchdown in Sunday's win against the Washington Redskins. And it's no surprise that he's racking up financial savings along the way. More at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

Startup launches free home delivery for new car purchase

A Miami businessman is launching an online car sales startup that will offer home delivery of new cars to Central Florida. Ali Ahmed, owner of Miami Lakes Auto Mall, says the delivery will be free. The catch is, you don’t get to test drive the car. More at the Orlando Sentinel.