Wednesday's Afternoon Update
Florida's citrus forecast shows more improvement
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released a monthly forecast predicting that this year's Florida orange harvest will be enough to fill an estimated 76 million 90-pound boxes, an increase of 5 million boxes from the March forecast. More from the Orlando Sentinel, the Bradenton Herald, and the Palm Beach Post.
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» Larger crop likely has little effect on growers' profits
C-section rates extremely high in Florida
Florida hospitals continue to have some of the highest Caesarean delivery rates in the country, according to a new analysis out from Consumer Reports. More from WGCU.
Jacksonville sweetens the pot for company proposing $200 million investment
Jacksonville is competing for an unnamed company that says it plans to invest $200 million in a project just south of Jacksonville International Airport that would create 1,500 jobs by the end of 2019. More from the Florida Times-Union.
Oppenheim-designed office building proposed in Miami-Dade
An office building crafted by Oppenheim Architecutre + Design has been proposed near Aventura. Led by Chad Oppenheim, Miami-based Oppenheim Architecture has designed major projects around the world. More from the South Florida Business Journal.
Business ups pressure for tariff relief
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) are pressuring Congress to complete work on a long-delayed tariff overhaul that would reduce costs for their businesses. More from the Hill.
Technology
Consumer Use of Autonomous Cars in Florida
New legislation was passed last week that allows Florida drivers to buy and use autonomous cars. Florida has paved the road for technology, allowing researchers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to test autonomous car. After years of testing, researchers concluded the cars are safer.
» More from the AP and Florida Politics.
Economic Yearbook 2016
Northeast Florida: Momentum Amid Uncertainty
With its new mayor putting a halt to funding for downtown development programs until the city can fix its pension deficit, Jacksonville faces new uncertainty over a host of high-profile projects, including Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan’s plan to redevelop a blighted industrial property known as The Shipyards.