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What you need to know about Florida today
› A Florida roofer faces $91,000 in fines by the feds — and has a lot to say about that
For the seventh time in less than four years and the fourth time in a year, OSHA has busted a Fort Myers-based roofing company for not providing proper fall protection. The violation’s “Repeat” classification could cost Ad-Ler $91,466.
› Tarpon Springs to crack down on wayward shopping carts
A scourge has invaded the city, and it comes in the form of metal baskets on wheels that have been cropping up in unwanted places, including public rights-of-way and private property, throughout the city for years. The problem is wayward shopping carts, and according to Tarpon residents and officials, what began as more of a nuisance has transformed into a full-blown epidemic.
› Venice block party welcomes Braves to the neighborhood
Venice MainStreet and the West Villages are teaming up to host the “Braves on Miami (Ave) Block Party” Saturday. Nick Sperry, event coordinator for Venice MainStreet, said the block party is to welcome the Atlanta Braves to the area, “welcome them to South County.”
› Macy's introduces virtual reality to its furniture shopping experience
The Macy’s department store chain has added its Westfield Broward Mall location to its lineup of stores where furniture customers can use virtual reality to envision how various pieces would look in their living spaces.
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