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What you need to know about Florida today
Americans' sour turn puts economic worries back in spotlight
It’s the economy, again. After upticks in good economic feelings in recent months, surveys this week suggest Americans are growing increasingly edgy about the country’s economic future headed into the election season. [Source: Wall Street Journal]
See also:
» Gallup's weekly economic confidence poll
A warning on doing business in Cuba
The restoration of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba is sure to bring new opportunities for U.S. businesses The opportunities will come with risks, particularly those related to corrupt payments to government officials prohibited under the federal Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. [Source: CNBC]
Aerial photos, surveys most popular business uses for drones
Real-estate businesses won nearly a third of the first 500 commercial drone permits granted by the Federal Aviation Administration, an industry study found. [Source: USA Today]
See also:
» Florida a top recipient of FAA exemptions for drone operation
Florida Lottery exploring ticket sales online and at bank machines
Many Republicans including Gov. Rick Scott oppose selling tickets online. Yet lottery officials have asked companies seeking a multi-million dollar contract with the state to prove that they could sell tickets on the Internet or at bank machines, gas pumps and even on handheld terminals. [Source: AP]
Florida is still top destination for retirees
Some things never change: Florida is still the nation’s top destination for retirees. In a survey of 1,000 relocating retirees conducted by Where to Retire magazine, about 54 percent chose the Sunshine State as the perfect spot for their golden years [Source: Bradenton Herald]
› Duke Energy seeks OK for Crystal River nuclear-plant financing
Moving forward under a new law that it says will help save customers hundreds of millions of dollars, Duke Energy Florida has requested state approval of a financing plan for costs associated with the shuttered Crystal River nuclear-power plant.
› Miami Spice 2015 starts with record restaurant participation
In a summer that has been especially brutal on restaurants, with more than two dozen high-profile closures in recent months, chefs and restaurateurs are more than happy to welcome diners who are looking for a deal.
› Gov. Rick Scott signs four anti-human trafficking bills
Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday signed four bills aimed at curbing human trafficking, the latest in a series of efforts by the state to stop the growing crime.
› Marine industry boosts community outreach
The Marine Industries Association of South Florida is partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Broward for the first time to help build two homes, each with five bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms.
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