Friday's Afternoon Update
How recent workers' comp court decisions could affect Florida business
Although there has been a great deal of debate about recent Florida Supreme Court decisions related to workers’ compensation legislation, few employers understand how it will affect their businesses, according to a Florida-based commercial insurance firm. More from the Claims Journal.
Fort Lauderdale-based AutoNation targets used-car market
Used-car buyers want no-haggle prices and a brand they can trust, AutoNation's research shows. So the country's largest auto retailer on Friday rolled out a "one price" strategy and a new concept used-car and service store to address those concerns. More from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Orlando flight school closes amid debts
Trax Air pilot training school has notified the Federal Aviation Administration it is ceasing operations, an FAA spokeswoman said Thursday, days after instructors walked out saying they had not been paid. More from the Orlando Sentinel.
AARP opposes FPL’s reduced request for rate increase
The senior-advocacy group AARP contended Thursday a proposed settlement that would lead to increases in base electric rates for customers of Florida Power & Light would be a boon to stockholders. More from the Miami Herald.
Company leaves Alachua quietly for south Florida
CTD Holdings, which got its start as a small chemical manufacturing company, announced Wednesday that it is relocating its headquarters from Alachua to the city of Jupiter as it prepares to grow from nine to 51 employees. More from the Gainesville Sun.
Out of the Box
Pasco County's missing Crystal Lagoon
The developers of a 7.5-acre pool called a Crystal Lagoon first said they would break ground in late 2014. In April this year, they said construction would begin within a matter of weeks. And this week, Metro Development Group claimed that the work will start within the next month.
» More from the Tampa Bay Times.
Florida Dining
Vegging out
Across Florida, chefs are putting more imagination and care into vegetable sides and giving them a new place in the sun on the menu. Or on the chalkboard.