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| 10/22/2015

Outlook for U.S. economy declines to a 13-month low

Americans’ expectations for the economy deteriorated to a 13-month low in October, coinciding with a recent slowdown in hiring. The figures, along with a drop in the weekly measure of sentiment, indicate households see little room for broader improvements in the economy and labor market. More from Bloomberg.

Titusville pushes 'Launch from Here' tourism campaign

Titusville officials are hoping to persuade tourists to make the North Brevard city a home base for their next visit to Florida through a new "Launch from Here" branding and marketing campaign. More at Florida Today.

'Seriously underwater' mortgages decline as property owners build up equity

Rapidly rising home prices have chipped away at the number of "seriously underwater" mortgages in South Florida. The housing market's recovery since 2012 has helped restore lost equity to homeowners caught up in the historic collapse. More at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

Florida state crime lab getting slower at processing evidence

Florida’s crime lab is getting even slower at processing forensic evidence as the state’s top law enforcement agency continues “hemorrhaging” workers who leave to find better-paying jobs in other states or counties, state officials say. More at the Times/Herald and NBC Miami.

Court sets December hearing on medical marijuana

The Florida Supreme Court is going to hold a Dec. 8 hearing on a measure to legalize medical marijuana. The high court must decide whether or not the amendment is misleading and whether it complies with single-subject requirements. More at the AP.

Development
Third time's a charm?

cameras As the rest of downtown Fort Myers began a slow resurgence five years ago, the 24-story, coral-colored Amtel building stood empty. The tallest building in town in the 1980s, the structure was designed to be a hotel-casino, but legislation to allow casinos in Florida never passed.

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Environment
Florida Panthers Caught in Crosshairs of Controversy

cameras Florida’s iconic official state animal is at a crossroad in its survival. Federal authorities have a plan to guide the Florida panthers’ recovery, which includes establishing at least two more separate populations of 240 adults outside of South Florida.

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