Florida continues streak as No. 1 in business relocations
Florida was the top state in the nation for business relocations in 2023, according to a new research brief from the Florida Chamber Foundation. The Foundation made clear that “this is not a new phenomenon for Florida,” which has ranked No. 1 in business relocations for the past 30 years, and the state’s cumulative score over that span is triple that of the No. 2 state, South Carolina. More from Florida Politics.
Beware of crypto ATM scams, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, AARP Florida warn
Crypto ATMs, known commonly as bitcoin ATMs, or BTMs, are becoming more common across the country and in Florida. They enable users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies like bitcoin using cash or debit cards. But there’s been a rise in fraud cases involving the machines, particularly against seniors, prompting federal and state lawmakers to file legislation to better regulate them. More from Florida Politics.
How high could I-4 tolls go with new system? $21, FDOT says, but not often
Central Florida motorists say they’re not happy about the first week of dynamic tolling on I-4, where the price to ride in the express lanes can rise based on congestion levels. But just wait until they see what might be coming. The Florida Department of Transportation now says tolls in the lanes may float as high as $3 per segment depending on the amount of traffic, meaning it could cost as much as $21 to ride the full length of the express lane. More from the Orlando Sentinel.
Intuitive Machines IM-2 mission launches from Kennedy Space Center to lunar south pole
The Falcon 9 rocket turned twilight into day as it leaped off the launch pad — its payload destined for the moon on a mission that will search for the right ingredients for future human explorers. "It kinda feels like this mission is right out of one of our favorite sci-fi movies," Nicky Fox, associate administrator of the NASA's Science Mission Directorate, said during a prelaunch briefing. More from Florida Today.
Flood relief for Tampa’s SoHo neighborhoods still stirring rancor
A South Tampa business alliance is accusing the city of ignoring other, less disruptive options to provide eagerly sought flood relief for neighborhoods along the South Howard Avenue corridor. But some residents along the corridor, one of whom said his family had drained its life savings to repair its flooded home, urged the city to plow ahead Thursday. More from the Tampa Bay Times.
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Florida Dining
Florida has two of the most photographed pizza spots in the nation
Pizza lovers flocked to two Florida restaurants — and couldn’t help but take pictures of their meals. Now, the dining destinations rank among the 25 most photographed U.S. pizza spots on the review website Yelp. Mia’s Italian Kitchen in Orlando ranks No. 14 and Noble Crust in St. Petersburg is No. 18 on the list.
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