SHARE:
Tuesday's Afternoon Update
What you need to know about Florida today
Florida's public hospitals brace for cuts
Hospital officials say they will be hurt if a special Medicaid program to help cover the costs of treating the poor ends in June. Meanwhile, groups lobby central Florida lawmakers to expand Medicaid under the health law, which would bring billions of additional federal dollars into the state. More at Kaiser Health News and the Miami Herald.
Cashing in on the marine economy
Building on a strong fishing history and an ideal spot in the midst of three national estuary programs, the Sarasota-Manatee-Charlotte county region already is building momentum on its own as a maritime economic development engine, a report commissioned by Gulf Coast Community Foundation says. More at the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
Arts, culture had a $2.4 billion impact on Northeast Florida economy
|
Editor's Column
|
The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville estimates that in 2013 creative organizations and individuals had a $2.4 billion impact in seven counties of Northeast Florida. The counties are Duval, St. Johns, Nassau, Clay, Baker, Putnam and Flagler. More from WJCT and the Florida Times-Union.
Cuba is Airbnb’s fastest-growing market
Airbnb Inc. Chief Executive Brian Chesky said Cuba is the company’s fastest-growing market, and President Barack Obama’s decision to reopen ties with the island nation has been a boon to the room-sharing service. More at the Miami Herald.
Biotech growth evident in state
Signs of a growing biotech industry could be seen in all directions during the recent 12th annual BioFlorida Celebration of Biotechnology. Three more tents were added this year to accommodate 94 tables, up from 80 last year. More at the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
|
Research and Innovation
|
In case you missed it:
