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What you need to know about Florida today
DeSantis appoints third Supreme Court justice, completing conservative court makeover
Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Carlos Muniz to the Florida Supreme Court Tuesday, completing his conservative makeover of the court. Muniz has worked as former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi’s chief of staff, general counsel for the U.S. Department of Education and deputy general counsel for former Gov. Jeb Bush. More from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and the Tallahassee Democrat.
Grocer games: Will it be Sprouts or Lucky's that comes out on top in Florida?
Two of the grocery wars' rising stars may be from out west, but Sprouts Farmers Market and Lucky's Market are duking it out here in Florida. Both stores are a haven for foodies, beloved by shoppers and offer a more curated experience at around 30,000 square feet than a standard supermarket with bigger footprints. More from the Tampa Bay Times.
Pasco County Utilities supports customers in crisis
During the Federal Government shutdown, Pasco County Utilities (PCU) is working to help federal employees, who are also PCU customers, develop an action plan to ensure continuation of services. PCU will waive late fees and provide extensions for utility bills due by any federal employee who is on furlough or is required to work without compensation, as long as supporting documentation is provided. Read the full announcement here and read more from WFLA.
Florida Trend Exclusive
Florida cardiac care: Proactivity
As far back as 2000, the University of Miami Health System’s Cardiovascular Genetics Clinic began seeing patients with rare heart conditions that doctors knew had a genetic link. As research broadened the understanding of the genetic disorders, the family members of those patients became an important part of the clinic’s practice. More from Florida Trend.
More South Florida homeowners using PACE home improvement financing — despite complaints
Needing no money down, more people in South Florida are using a unique program to finance home improvements despite complaints when the bills come due. The program is called PACE, for Property Assessed Clean Energy financing. More from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Rankings
Weston-based Ultimate Software tops Fortune's 'Best Workplaces in Technology' list for 2019
Weston-based Ultimate Software was named the No. 1 technology employer in the nation for 2019 by Fortune magazine — again. This is the fourth year in a row that Ultimate Software topped the list of “Best Workplaces in Technology.”
» More from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Florida 500
Robert Sires
In just a decade, Robert Sires has built American Elite Molding into the country’s chief maker of nylon cable ties, producing 1.5 billion annually. He tells us, " I really don’t have a bucket list. If I want to do something, I just do it."
» Read more from Florida 500.
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