Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton with huge wins; Marco Rubio picks up his first

Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton took big steps toward securing their parties' presidential nominations on Tuesday with a series of state-by-state victories, but their rivals, including Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, vowed to keep on fighting. Rubio won his first state last night, Minnesota.

Now Florida is the new focus of the topsy-turvy presidential campaign after 11 states weighed in on Super Tuesday and cemented Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton as the likely Republican and Democratic nominees. » Go to Super Tuesday roundup story. Also see more at the Tampa Bay Times, the Orlando Sentinel, ABC News, and the Miami Herald.

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Who still believes in the American Dream of homeownership?

The concept of homeownership as the American Dream is not dead—at least not among Millennials and non-Whites, according to the latest Zillow Housing Confidence Index (ZHCI). Although they have yet to make their full homebuying force felt, Millennials are serious about homeownership. More from National Mortgage Professional and the Tampa Bay Times.

Publix rings up record sales, profits for 2015

Publix Supermarkets boosted annual sales by $1.8 billion in 2015 and pulled in $2 billion in profits, the company announced Tuesday. Both are records for the Lakeland-based grocery chain. More from the Orlando Sentinel and the Tampa Bay Times.

Small-business growth expands again in February

Small-business growth expanded in February to the highest level in nearly a year, according to a new study. The Paychex IHS Small Business Index expanded last month to 100.75, up 0.10 percent from January and just 0.08 percent below the February 2015 level. [Source: CNBC]

Ecommerce fraudsters hit Florida more than any other state

People in Florida are more likely to fall victim to ecommerce billing fraud than any other state, according to a new report. The report also lists three local ZIP codes, including one in Kissimmee and two in Orlando, among the 70 most susceptible areas in the U.S. [Source: Orlando Sentinel]

ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:

› Lucky's Market joins South Florida's busy grocery scene [South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
An organic grocery chain with roots in Colorado has set an opening date for its first store in South Florida, where it will join an increasingly competitive grocery market.

› Florida public schools could get ok to use alternative tests [AP]
A Senate panel voted Tuesday for a bill that would give school districts the option of switching from the Florida Standards Assessment to tests such as the SAT and ACT.

› Brevard County commission says no to fracking [Florida Today]
Brevard County commissioners this week said no to fracking. They unanimously passed a resolution opposing a Florida Senate bill that opponents of fracking fear would clear the way for the process in Florida.

› Another 81,500 Citizens policies approved for takeout [South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has approved 81,500 property insurance policies for transfer from state-run Citizens Property Insurance Corp. to private market insurers.

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› Rolling Stones to rock Cuba in free concert [Miami Herald]
The Rolling Stones have long held “It’s only rock ‘n’ roll” but will everyone “like it” when the band becomes the first British rock group to perform an open air concert in Cuba later this month?

› Orlando-based API Technologies sells for about $110M [Orlando Sentinel]
The company (NASDAQ: ATNY) said it would be purchased for $2 per share, which would be about $110 million based on the number of outstanding shares currently, 55.43 million. The buyer is an affiliate of private equity firm J. F. Lehman & Company.

› Major cruise line gives its China-bound ship a name [South Florida Business Journal]
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings on Monday officially announced the name of its first ship built specifically for the China market: Norwegian Joy.

› Surgeon general's confirmation postponed again with a re-hearing uncertain [Miami Herald]
Dr. John Armstrong's confirmation as state surgeon general was again postponed Tuesday after the Gov. Rick Scott appointee didn't have enough support in a Senate panel. But this may have been his last shot.