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Supreme Court to take up ‘AOB’ insurance fight
Assignment of benefits, or AOB as it is widely known, has been one of the most-controversial insurance issues in the state Capitol in recent years and is expected to spur a fight during the 2019 legislative session. In assignment of benefits, homeowners in need of repairs sign over benefits to contractors, who ultimately pursue payments from insurance companies. More from Florida Politics.
Medical marijuana use in Florida continues to grow
Despite a bumpy rollout that has drawn lawsuits and criticism from legislators, a new report shows the number of Floridians using medical marijuana continues to grow. In the first nine months of 2018, more than 136,000 patients across the state received certifications from 1,070 physicians to receive medical marijuana. More from the Tampa Bay Times and the Pensacola News Journal.
Overtown hotel planned for business travelers
A developer has plans to build a new hotel in Overtown, catering to the business traveler. Central District Miami Redevelopment Group V, LLC has submitted its proposal to build a Cambria Hotel to the City of Miami. More from Miami Today.
Florida's minimum wage set to increase in 2019
The minimum wage in Florida is about to get a hike. Starting Jan. 1, Florida's minimum wage will jump 21 cents from $8.25 to $8.46, mostly impacting those with entry levels and part-time jobs. Tipped employees will also see their wages increase from $5.23 To $5.44 per hour. More from WBBH.
Orlando defense firm lands $5 million deal with U.S. government
An Orlando defense contractor that specializes in helping companies gather data related to communications and other networks has entered into a five-year deal with the U.S. government that could eventually be worth as much as $5 million. More from the Orlando Sentinel.
Pioneering Women Provide Leadership Statewide
Cole, Scott & Kissane has built its legacy on diversity and gender inclusion at the firm’s highest levels. CSK is proud to have within our leadership ranks Managing Partners Julie Clark Ireland and Jami Gursky. Read the sponsored report here.
Out of the Box
Could 'Doc' Webb's house go the way of his mermaids, dancing chickens and World's Most Unusual Drug Store?
"The World's Most Unusual Drug Store,'' as founder James "Doc'' Webb'' called it, sold not only cough syrup and pain pills but also steaks, door knobs, shoes, coats, palm trees and dry cleaning services. At its peak it had dozens of departments, took up 10 city blocks and entertained customers with mermaids, clowns and dancing chickens.
» More from the Tampa Bay Times.
Business Profile
Bruno Total Home Performance
The transformation of Naples-based Bruno Total Home Performance reached a new pace in 2018. That’s both pace, in rapid growth in clients and revenue after a self-imposed slowdown and PACE — the Property Assessed Clean Energy program.
» Read more from the Business Observer.
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