Terror darkens the Sunshine State

"We Floridians have been reminded that we, too, are part of this awful national terrorist-inspired plague, not immune, not shocked viewers from afar, not able to say that such horrors happen 'somewhere else.'" That is from an editorial in the Miami Herald following the worst mass shooting in U.S. history. On Twitter, Gov. Rick Scott wrote, "This is an attack on our people. An attack on Orlando. An attack on Florida. An attack on America. An attack on all of us." See more reaction here. Roundup of coverage:

» Gov. Rick Scott pledges 'every available resource' in aftermath of Orlando shooting
» President Obama: Orlando shooting was 'act of terror'
» Florida Senators: Orlando shooting appears to be terror attack
» Vigil Sunday, blood drive early Monday in response to Orlando nightclub deadly shootings
» As gay pride month begins, LGBT community reacts to mass shooting
» Gainesville community feeling shock, sadness; turns out for blood drive
» Co-worker: Omar Mateen homophobic, 'unhinged'
» Muslims: We've been fighting against bigotry with LGBT
» Orlando attack pushes gun control and terrorism into forefront of presidential campaign

Survey: Florida physicians are frustrated with Medicaid

Children are consistently switched from one Medicaid insurance company to another without their parents' consent, and pediatricians continue to have trouble getting their patients the medication and treatment they desperately need, a new survey of Florida pediatricians covering their experiences with the state's Medicaid program shows. [Source: Sarasota Herald-Tribune]

Florida citrus officials hope new law will ease abandoned grove crisis

Florida citrus officials hope a new state law that goes into effect July 1 will kick start a lackluster effort to remove abandoned citrus groves in the state, a contributing factor to the spread of the fatal citrus greening disease. [Source: Lakeland Ledger]

Why South Florida hotels have more staycation deals than ever this year

South Florida residents will find a bright side this summer to turmoil in Latin America and Europe: more staycation deals than ever before. Staycaytioning — taking a vacation close to home — isn’t new. But this year, a confluence of geopolitical, social and economic factors have South Florida hoteliers on watch. [Source: Miami Herald]

A look at the graying of HIV

As the longevity boom collides with a resurgence of HIV diagnoses nationwide, scientists are just now learning how this persistent, incurable virus — along with the powerful drugs that keep it at bay — takes a toll on the body that makes natural aging look like a gift. [Source: Orlando Sentinel]

See also:
» Florida Congressional Candidate Bob Poe Says He's HIV-Positive

ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:

› All Aboard Florida shows off its first train [Florida Today]
All-Aboard Florida has unveiled its first completed Brightline locomotives and passenger cars. All Aboard Florida and Brightline President Michael Reininger described the Brightline train design as "deliberately detailed."

› Iconic golf course, gone feral, may get a reset [Sarasota Herald-Tribune]
When General Development Corporation built the North Port Golf and Country Club in 1970, it was celebrated as a sign that the young city could support the same prosperous attractions as neighboring Venice and Sarasota.

› Fort Lauderdale manufacturer celebrates 60 years of saving lives [South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
A Fort Lauderdale company is celebrating 60 years of making a product that helps save lives. ACR Electronics, founded in 1956, designs and manufactures personal locator beacons and other safety products for use in emergency situations.

› Rocket with secret cargo blasts off from Florida [CBS News]
A towering United Launch Alliance Delta 4-Heavy rocket believed to be carrying a National Reconnaissance Office electronic eavesdropping satellite climbed away from Cape Canaveral Saturday, putting on a spectacular weekend show as it streaked toward space on a blacked-out mission.
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› Are new cruises to Cuba just too different? [Sarasota Herald-Tribune]
Miami-based Carnival Corp.'s new Fathom brand cruises to Cuba and the Dominican Republic, launched in May, appear to be experiencing growing pains.

› Clearwater company CMS WorldGroup helps new inventors from concept to finished product [Tampa Bay Times]
The road from concept to finished prototype, even for the lucky ones, is long and full of challenges. Designs and prototypes can go through several iterations. Patents often must be secured, along with legal representation to protect an inventor's idea.

› UCF, Valencia spend more on advertising [Orlando Sentinel]
UCF and Valencia College have ramped up their spending on advertising, which officials say is key to recruiting students and faculty, as well as promoting new programs.

› They got union representation, now have to reapply for their jobs [Miami Herald]
Dozens of Miami employees have learned they will have to reapply and compete for their own jobs. The competition is internal, but has nevertheless infuriated union officials, who say the late May notice “put the city in a panic.”