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| 1/28/2019

Signs point to coming expansion of medical marijuana in Florida

So far, it appears that newly sworn in Florida lawmakers are taking a sharp turn from former Gov. Rick Scott’s approach to try to limit access to medical cannabis in Florida. The Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative gave patients the right to use medical marijuana if they have been diagnosed with a qualified medical condition. But its implementation has been controversial. More from WLRN.

Panel puts brakes on efforts to unionize Disney Lyft drivers

A labor relations board has put the brakes on a decision allowing the Teamsters to represent scores of Lyft drivers who haul passengers around the Walt Disney World property in Florida. A National Labor Relations Board panel ruled against the Orlando-based Teamsters local last Friday. More from the AP.

Al Dunlap, executive and philanthropist, dies at 81

Marion County resident Al Dunlap, a retired corporate executive and prominent supporter of local organizations and Florida State University, died on Friday at age 81. Dunlap led several companies including Lily-Tulip, Kimberly-Clark and Scott Paper. See the announcement from FSU, read more from the Ocala Star-Banner, and see Florida Trend's 2008 Florida Icon Profile of Dunlap.

Orlando to bid for 2026 WorldPride, would offer 'powerful' message a decade after Pulse

At the 10-year mark of the tragedy at Pulse Nightclub, the Orlando nonprofit Come Out With Pride hopes to lure a worldwide celebration of LGBTQ rights. The nonprofit announced it has submitted its intent to bid to host WorldPride in 2026, an event that could bring about 1 million attendees to the city. More from the Orlando Sentinel.

Regional credit union enters Hernando market

Credit unions typically brag of their customer service. No such aspect might be more welcome at the newly opened Mid-Florida Credit Union in Hernando County than providing open doors on Saturdays. More from the Tampa Bay Times.

Development
The historic Miami River district has been an open secret among locals. Now it’s going bigger

For several years, developers have been circling the Miami River — the 5.5-mile-long waterway on which the City of Miami was literally founded — as the last piece of desirable property still up for grabs in Miami-Dade County.

» More from the Miami Herald.

Out of the Box
Tattoos in the workplace?

Ten employees of marketing company Big Sea in St. Petersburg got matching tattoos of an earlier company logo, an anchor, on ‘Fun Friday,’ an optional team-building event on the last Friday of every month.