The role technology plays in Florida's hurricane season

More than a decade has passed since Florida was last struck by a hurricane, and a lot has changed since then. There were no iPhones, Facebook and Twitter the last time a hurricane hit the state in 2005. More from WMFE and the Tampa Bay Times.

See also:
» Overcoming uncertainty in hurricane season
» Climate change could alter the hurricane season and strength of landfalling storms
» Officials urge readiness as hurricane season begins
» Obama: Government ready for hurricane season
» Are Florida hurricane responders ready?
» As hurricane season begins, asking tough questions of Citizens Insurance
» Report: Florida insurers' ability to respond to next catastrophe 'uncertain'

Can Obama administration settle Cuba claims issue before time runs out?

Two key criteria have to be met before Congress can even consider lifting the economic embargo against Cuba: The Castros must be out of power and U.S.-certified claims against Cuba for American properties and businesses nationalized in the 1960s need to be settled. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]

Summer driving season starting with low gas prices

This year, unusually low gas prices are accompanying the unofficial start of summer. The national average gas price on Memorial Day sat at $2.32 per gallon, the lowest Memorial Day average since 2005, according to AAA. [Source: Miami Herald]

Welcome to Central Florida, The Super Region

With more than nine million people living within a 100-mile radius, Central Florida (a.k.a. "Florida's Super Region") encompasses 15 counties and is emerging as a driving force for national and international business. If Central Florida were its own country, it would be the 40th largest economy in the world, surpassing Singapore, Chile and Israel. [Sponsored Report] [Source: Florida Trend]

Elder abuse on the rise in Florida

No federal agency keeps detailed, comprehensive national data on the number of elderly people who are abused and neglected, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but dozens of social service and government agencies track what happens on the state and local level. [Source: Orlando Sentinel]

Economy dominates US election campaign but Fed is the real decider

As always, the economy is the central issue of the unfolding U.S. election campaign. In the weeks and months ahead, we shall be hearing about the candidates' economic programs, focusing on jobs, incomes, public finances and international trade policies. [Source: CNBC]

ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:

› Tampa looks to strengthen business ties with South Dublin [Tampa Bay Times]
It has been only eight months since city and business leaders embarked on an initial trade mission to South Dublin. Since then at least three Irish companies have made exploratory trips to Tampa to scout the market and meet with local business leaders.

› After Miami coral-killing, activists warn about Port Everglades work [Miami Herald]
The dredging of PortMiami that killed more coral than originally estimated should serve as a warning that the U.S. Corps of Engineers needs to take a closer look at fragile reefs before it deepens Port Everglades, conservationists said Tuesday.

› Office Depot to buy back stock [South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
Office Depot on Tuesday announced a plan to buy back $100 million of its own stock. CEO Roland Smith said the stock buyback "reflects our commitment to shareholder return."
» See also: Staples' CEO to step down

› Florida prepares for potential bear hunt [Sarasota Herald-Tribune]
Wildlife officials will use input from an ongoing series of webinars to help make their case about how a black bear hunt could be held later this year, even as many of the questions posed come from critics.

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› PR campaign to launch for solar amendment [Florida Politics]
Wednesday marks the beginning of “the official digital launch of the summer education campaign” of a proposed constitutional amendment on solar power.

› Uncharted waters: Restoring deep Gulf fouled by BP spill [Sarasota Herald-Tribune]
Far offshore and a mile deep in the dark world below the Gulf of Mexico's gleaming surface, the catastrophic BP oil spill of 2010 did untold damage on the ocean floor. But scientists are unsure they can do much to heal places in the deep that were hurt the most.

› Red-hot South Florida home prices are cooling off [Miami Herald]
So far in 2016, South Florida home prices are growing at the slowest pace since the real-estate market began to recover four years ago.

› Road-trip apps to make miles go faster [AP]
Hitting the road this summer? Forget Yelp and those hotel booking apps — they're useful but boring. Instead, pack along these apps to liven things up along the way. You might even learn something.