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| 11/10/2016

› Another record year at Orlando International
Orlando International Airport measured a 10 percent increase in passenger traffic during fiscal year 2015-16, officials said Wednesday.

› Harmony of the Seas: Is bigger necessarily better for Florida's newest cruise ship?
With the new Harmony of the Seas sailing from Port Everglades — its permanent year-round home — South Floridians now have easier access to the world's largest cruise ship.

› Chocolatier Norman Love celebrates 15 years in Fort Myers
In October, Mr. Love (his real name) celebrated the 15th anniversary of his Fort Myers-based business, Norman Love Confections, which he opened with his wife, Mary.

› PTC gives Uber and Lyft go-ahead to operate in Hillsborough
The Public Transportation Commission on Wednesday narrowly approved a new temporary agreement for the two ridesharing market leaders to operate in Hillsborough through the end of 2017.

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