Tuesday's Afternoon Update

What you need to know about Florida today

| 10/9/2018

Florida will allow some voters to register past deadline because of Michael

Florida is extending its voter registration deadline for counties that are being threatened by Hurricane Michael. Florida's deadline to register is Tuesday. Secretary of State Ken Detzner told local election supervisors that if their offices were closed Tuesday, they could accept paper applications on the day that their offices reopen. More from the AP, the Tampa Bay Times, the Pensacola News Journal, and WPTV.

Gov. Rick Scott warns of ‘monstrous storm’ with massive flooding

The Florida Panhandle braced itself on Tuesday for its strongest hurricane in decades, a Category 3 monster with storm surge powerful enough to cause massive flooding in the northwest tier of the state. More from the Tampa Bay Times and Business Insider.

Florida's largest medical cannabis producer seeing 'huge transition' from opioids to marijuana treatment

Florida patients with serious conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder are increasingly opting for medical cannabis over opioids, the CEO of the state's first and largest fully licensed medical marijuana company said. More from CNBC.

Fort Lauderdale to host state's biotech conference this month

More than 400 scientists, entrepreneurs, investors and biotech industry experts are expected to gather in Fort Lauderdale this month for the annual BioFlorida conference. The event, organized by the state industry association for biotech, is set for Oct. 14-16. More from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

Orlando-based sushi chain expands to Tampa Bay area

Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi, an Orlando-based chain of quick-casual, pan-Asian restaurants, has opened its first location in the Tampa Bay area. The 2,700-square-foot St. Pete restaurant is Bento’s 10th location in Florida. More from the Business Observer.

FloridaFlex grants strengthening businesses statewide

The CareerSource Florida network is committed to cultivating and growing talent for businesses in Florida through nationally recognized, flexible training grants that strengthen businesses across many industries. Read the full sponsored report here.

Sports Business
How do South Florida pro teams make money? Hint: Sports are only part of the ticket

Sports in South Florida is on an upswing. But not for the reasons you think. Despite the expensive price of a pro-sports ticket, it’s mostly TV and revenue-sharing deals that lend South Florida’s four pro teams relative financial stability — even when the season’s in the tank.

» More from the Miami Herald.

Business Profile
Formula Z Cosmetics

Zach Dishinger is CEO of Formula Z Cosmetics in Weston. He is 16 and still goes to high school in Plantation. While he attends class most days, sometimes he has to fly to New York or Los Angeles to do business.