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Wednesday's Afternoon Update
What you need to know about Florida today
Eight years of Gov. Rick Scott – jobs, growth, water pollution and political battles
Gov. Scott leaves behind a complicated legacy of booming employment numbers, chronically polluted waterways, a reshaped and slimmed-down state bureaucracy and a string of awkward encounters with citizens, lawmakers and – in one memorable instance — a king. More from the Orlando Sentinel.
JEA wants to slash $1 billion in debt by 2023
JEA chief executive officer Aaron Zahn plans to cut the utility’s $4 billion debt by about $1 billion over the next five years, one of the first major initiatives Zahn will lead after his recent appointment as the agency’s permanent leader in November. More from the Florida Times-Union.
Miami Boat shows band together in a joint venture
Organizers of two major Miami boat shows that attract hundreds of thousands of visitors yearly have forged a joint venture to offer attendees a seamless experience. They are promoting the partnership as “the world’s five biggest days in boating.” More from Miami Today.
Almost 150 people migrate to Tampa, Florida every day
Many people see living in Florida as the dream, which may be why 149 people move to Tampa every day, according to a Bloomberg report. Bloomberg's report shows that Tampa ranks third out of the 100 largest U.S. metropolitan areas when it comes to migration, falling right behind Dallas and Phoenix. More from WFTS.
FPL cries foul over $736 million customer refund petition
Describing the case as “legally and factually baseless,” Florida Power & Light has asked state regulators to reject a petition that seeks to force the utility to refund as much as $736 million to customers and reduce base electric rates. More from the Orlando Sentinel and WJXT.
Profile
Richard O. Jacobson
In those final months, the three friends never failed to bring him daily lunches and afternoons filled with conversation. They talked about the sports they had bonded over, the businesses that made each wildly successful, memories made together over the years. Never once did Richard O. Jacobson mention the gifts he had coming for them.
» More from the Tampa Bay Times.
Out of the Box
By day, a mild-mannered clerk. At night, a pro wrestler
During the day, Claritza Lugo folds clothes in a Target off a highway near Brooksville. Lugo, 21, enjoys her time alone, arranging the displays and making sure everything is in place for shoppers. She describes herself as shy. After work, everything changes. She pulls up black leather boots, dabs on dark purple lipstick and becomes the center of attention. Lugo is a professional wrestler and has been doing it for a year-and-a-half.
» Read more and see a video at the Tampa Bay Times.
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