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Wednesday's Afternoon Update
What you need to know about Florida today
Florida's space industry - economics and the future
Frank DiBello, president and CEO of Space Florida, discusses economic contributions the space industry expansion provides, and opens up about the future of Florida's place as a space industry leader.
Watch the Viewpoints Video.Blue Origin breaks ground on new Florida rocket factory
Blue Origin's rocket manufacturing facility on Florida's Space Coast is underway, and according to Jeff Bezos, construction will move along fairly quickly for the target opening he has in mind. More from the Orlando Business Journal, Space.com, Space News, the Verge, and Quartz.
World’s largest cruise ships coming to PortMiami
For nearly a decade, the cruise capital of the world has been unable to host the largest cruise ships in the world. But all that is about to change. Royal Caribbean Cruises and Miami-Dade County announced Tuesday night that they have reached a deal to build one of the biggest cruise terminals in the country at PortMiami. More from the Miami Herald.
Federal judge to decide fate of new Florida abortion law
A federal judge is being asked to block a new law that places restrictions on abortion clinics in Florida. Attorneys representing Planned Parenthood will ask U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle on Wednesday to stop the law from going into effect on July 1. More from the AP.
New poll shows support for utility-backed alternative energy proposal
Floridians apparently favor an alternative-energy constitutional amendment backed by the state's energy giants more than an alt-energy proposal that has support from both conservationists and business groups, according to a new poll. More from the Gainesville Sun.
Florida GOP, Dems at odds for special session on gun control
Florida's Republican leaders have made it clear that calling a special legislative session to debate gun laws isn't on their list of priorities. That hasn't stopped Democrats from trying. Florida Democrats dropped off 46 petitions at the Secretary of State's office Tuesday morning. More from WCTV.
Environment
Blue-Green Algae Disaster
County officials on Florida's Atlantic coast want the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to close the locks between Lake Okeechobee and the St. Lucie River. The Martin County Commission decided at an emergency meeting Tuesday to ask state and federal authorities to declare a disaster where blue-green algae has closed beaches.
» More from the AP and the Palm Beach Post.
Florida Law
Funding Litigation in Florida
Companies and law firms are turning to third-party funders to pay for expensive lawsuits or to give them advances on settlements that haven’t been paid yet. The move enables firms to shift the financial burden of legal disputes off their balance sheets and minimize the risk of pursuing a claim.
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» A new line of business: Legal funding
» High-tech law & intellectual property
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