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Wednesday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
Hurricane season enters active phase
A relatively slow hurricane season could start to ramp up as the halfway point arrives Wednesday, but forecasters still expect an average or below average number of storms. More at the Sarasota Herald Tribune, the Miami Herald, and Tampa Bay Newspapers.
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» Hey, Where Are All the Hurricanes?
» How the first half of hurricane season has stacked up
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Disney places its bets
Disney’s spending on campaigns has risen from just over $700,000 during the 2008 election cycle to almost $4 million during 2012, making it one of the most politically generous businesses in the state. Access full story.
U.S. takes halting steps to plug infrastructure funding gap
The Obama administration on Tuesday announced a series of measures to help shore up crumbling U.S. infrastructure, including half a billion dollars in loans for the electric grid. U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew said failing to improve the nation’s infrastructure could lead to job losses and higher prices. More from Reuters and Bloomberg Businessweek.
Most businesses are far from social
Social business isn’t just a good idea; it is a necessity in almost any industry. Social Selling has become crucial because people buy online. They tend to start and finish their journey online using content and influence as their guide [Source: Forbes]
The best and worst cities for Hispanic entrepreneurs
For Hispanics who’ve successfully integrated into American society, they also have managed to contribute significantly to the economy. Their collective impact is reflected in the growing quantity of Hispanic-owned businesses in the country, which stood at 3.1 million in 2013. [Source: WalletHub]
See also:
» Report: Pembroke Pines best city for Hispanic entrepreneurs
ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:
› Florida boasts richest members of Congress
It pays to hold high office. Florida has four of the top 50 richest members of Congress, according to recently released financial data.
› Florida leads nation in cash home sales
Cash is still king in Florida’s housing market. Florida ranked No. 1 in the nation in cash home sales in June, totaling 51 percent of all the state’s closings, according to CoreLogic.
› Florida critical for bird species’ future
As global warming threatens the survival of nearly half the bird species in North America, Florida will play an increasingly important role in conserving them, a new study by scientists with the National Audubon Society show finds.
› Meet the drone company in your backyard
There is a nationwide frenzy about drones — and a local company is benefiting from it. "Anything with the word 'drone' piques interest," said Felicia Hess, CEO of Drone Aviation Holding Corp.
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