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Friday's Afternoon Update
What you need to know about Florida today
Getting ready for a Florida election with a very long ballot
Days before voting by mail begins across Florida, county election supervisors are encouraging people to vote by mail and avoid the possibility of standing in line at early voting sites or on election day. One reason: This year's ballot is longer than usual, with a dozen proposed constitutional amendments. More from the Tampa Bay Times.
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» Florida's constitutional amendments are a mixed bag
Florida cracking down on potential exotic pets
Yellow anaconda snakes, mongooses and bush-tail possums could soon be officially banned in Florida. Those animals were among more than a dozen unwelcome species the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission agreed to ban on Thursday under a proposed plan to stop the spread of non-native predators. More from the Palm Beach Post.
Florida company victim of angry mob, mistakenly blamed for scam in South Carolina
Phones at a Polk County towing company have been ringing off the hook and they have received hundreds of bad reviews on Facebook, but it's all a case of mistaken identity. Turns out, the angry mob was meant for a business in South Carolina that is also named Eli Towing. A driver there is accused of price gouging sandbags. More from WFLA.
Capital Tacos team up with Tampa Bay Lighting in Amalie Arena deal
Tampa Bay Lightning fans who favor Mexican-style fare are in for a treat: the hockey team has teamed up with local-favorite Capital Tacos. Not only will Capital Tacos’ top-rated eats be available inside Amalie Arena, but every month this season the shop will host a team member’s taco creation on its menu. More from the Tampa Bay Times.
Food grade shrimp no longer required to be iced
Shrimp harvested in Florida waters and shipped out for human consumption literally won’t have to be put on ice any longer. With an eye on growing Asian markets across the U.S., the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved a rule change Thursday. More from WLRN.
Pediatric spinal surgery at Miami's Nicklaus Children's Hospital
The Division of Spinal Surgery at Nicklaus Children’s is one of the nation’s leading providers of treatment for children with spinal conditions such as scoliosis. The division has been providing treatment for more than 35 years and has been instrumental in development of corrective surgical procedures for spine conditions now in use throughout the world. Read the full story. [Sponsored]
Out of the Box
Creating Martian soil on Earth
A group of University of Central Florida scientists have figured out the recipe for creating Martian dirt on Earth. They are selling it to Kennedy Space Center and other companies who want to use the dirt to test their projects.
» More from the Orlando Sentinel.
Business Profile
Total Therapy Florida
A onetime minor league baseball pitcher drafted in 2006 by the Houston Astros, Justin Stiver brings that kind of dedication and commitment to his latest entrepreneurial effort: running a rapidly-growing physical therapy practice, Total Therapy Florida.
» Read more from the Business Observer.
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