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Thursday's Afternoon Update
What you need to know about Florida today
Timber losses threaten economy in Florida Panhandle
There’s been no shortage of coverage on the tragic and personal losses survivors of Hurricane Michael are experiencing, but the storm is also causing an economic crisis for some in the states poorest counties. The back roads of Liberty and Calhoun Counties in Florida’s panhandle look like a bomb has gone off. Read more from WJXT and see video below:
New Lakeland aviation company to serve global business
Lakeland will get Keys to the World in August. That would be Keys to the World Aviation, a start-up corporate aircraft service that broke ground on its new $9 million headquarters Wednesday at Lakeland Linder International Airport. The groundbreaking attracted dozens of local business and public officials. More from the Lakeland Ledger.
Orlando-area rents rising faster than any other big city
Home and apartment rents in Metro Orlando are rising faster than any other major city in the country, according to a report released Thursday by Zillow. Average rents in Central Florida grew to $1,472 in November, a 4.4 percent increase over the last year. More from the Orlando Sentinel.
Florida marijuana standards still a guessing game
Medical marijuana has been taking off in the state of Florida, but testing standards for growers' products are still unclear. Cultivators must use an independent laboratory, but the levels and frequency of testing have not yet been finalized. More from WFLA.
Atlanta developer has multimillion dollar plan for East Jacksonville
An Atlanta developer has purchased the century-old Union Terminal Warehouse with plans for a multimillion dollar redevelopment that could bring three stories of mixed-income apartments to the struggling East Jacksonville neighborhood that borders downtown on the other side of the Matthews Bridge expressway. More from the Florida Times-Union.
Awards
Emmys showcase Central Florida filmmakers
Central Florida TV stations did well Dec. 1 at the Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards. But local filmmakers scored, too, illustrating the diversity of work by digital media companies.
» More from the Orlando Sentinel.
Florida Business
Kathryn Marinello
Kathryn Marinello, President and CEO of Hertz, says, "Car rental companies are going to be a major player in autonomous driving. Hertz expects to play a vital role."
» Read more from Florida 500.
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