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What you need to know about Florida today
All tied up in Florida governor's race
Republican Gov. Rick Scott and Democrat Charlie Crist are locked in a dead heat race for governor in the final weeks of the campaign, and a new Tampa Bay Times/Bay News 9/UF Bob Graham Center poll shows Florida voters think very little of either candidate. More from the Tampa Bay Times and the Orlando Sentinel.
Jacksonville has a sister port relationship with the city of Port Elizabeth, South Africa (above). Go to story.
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Trading with African companies
Florida has been working to build trade and business relationships with African nations since 2000, when the U.S. passed the African Growth and Opportunity Act. This article details how Florida companies are doing business on the African continent and how they are tapping into huge number of potential consumers there. Access full story.
Florida's insurance fund remains strong
The Florida fund that helps private insurers pay out claims after a hurricane is remaining strong near the end of storm season. New estimates approved Tuesday show that the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund should have nearly $13 billion available. [Source: AP]
Stone crab season forecast upbeat, but prices could be high
After two years of paltry harvests and skyrocketing prices, the forecast for this year's stone crab season is upbeat. The Keys are an important area to watch for crab enthusiasts, since close to 65 percent of the crabs harvested come from Southwest Florida. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]
Why age 40-44 is the sweet spot for women in business
When it comes to women under 40, the universe of candidates whose business achievements match men of the same age group is much smaller than we’d like it to be. But when you look at women between 40 and 44, the universe of powerful women explodes in number — and their roles are much bigger. [Source: Fortune]
ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:
› Ebola threat takes Miami stock on wild ride
A Miami biotech company’s stock seesawed dramatically after it promoted its touch-free thermometers that could help test travelers for Ebola virus.
› UTC built on a digital foundation
Forget the traditional mall directory you're used to seeing. Customers at the Mall at University Town Center, set to debut Thursday in Sarasota County, will use a touchscreen that includes pinpoint global positioning.
› Health First expands partnership with Florida Hospital
Health First Health Plans has announced a sweeping expansion of its partnership with Orlando-based Florida Hospital, nearly doubling the number of policyholders and giving Medicare Advantage clients access to organ transplants.
› Pensacola's economic future challenging
Florida has added more than 640,000 jobs since 2011, but the state official who spoke to the Gulf Power Economic Symposium on Tuesday heralded them without saying how many are part-time.
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