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Florida is again the U.S. scam capital, and millennials are the prey
When it comes to scams, Florida is still No. 1, with millennials — not seniors — in the crosshairs, according to the latest fraud report from the Federal Trade Commission. With nearly 3 million consumer complaints made to the agency in 2018, the Sunshine State ranked No. 1 for fraud and No. 4 for identity theft. See the full report here and read more from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
With new Florida Supreme Court, House takes aim at limiting personal-injury lawsuit damages
With a new conservative Florida Supreme Court, state House Republicans are reigniting a three-decade legislative war by pushing to limit damages for pain and suffering in personal injury cases, a major goal of big business lobbies and insurance companies. [Source: Orlando Sentinel]
Florida is the most politically prejudiced state. That’s not something to brag about.
Florida’s political partisans don’t like each other. That might seem obvious, but compared to other states we take it to the extreme. Our partisans — liberal and conservative — are among the most politically prejudiced in the country, according to polling firm PredictWise. That’s not something to be proud of. More from the Tampa Bay Times and WFTS.
U.S. eliminates coveted 5-year tourist visa for Cubans
The U.S. State Department said Friday that it is eliminating a coveted five-year tourist visa for Cubans, dealing a heavy blow to entrepreneurs and Cuban members of divided families, who used the visas to see relatives in the United States and buy precious supplies for their businesses on the island. [Source: AP]
Florida lawmakers begin cracking down on polluters
Whether it’s a sewage spill in the Suwannee, red tide in Southwest Florida, blue-green algae pouring into estuaries from Lake Okeechobee, algae-clogged freshwater springs or brown tide in the Indian River Lagoon, Florida’s waterways have been under assault. There has been a lot of big talk from elected leaders about taking action, and big questions about how far Florida’s GOP-controlled Legislature is willing to go. [Source: Sarasota Herald-Tribune]
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› NaplesNext speaker lineup grows bigger, better
The lineup of panelists for a new ideas festival in Naples has grown bigger and better. The number of news-making thought leaders who have signed up to participate in NaplesNEXT has grown to more than 50 over the past few months. Speakers will include local, state and national experts, innovators and cultural icons.
› Orlando hotels expect booking surge now that Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney has opening date
Central Florida hotels expect to see an increase in bookings for August and beyond. Although hotel officials reached say it is too early to tell just how big of a jump that will be, they say bookings go up any time a new attraction debuts.
› Tampa area officials grapple with workforce quality issues
What will Tampa Bay be when it grows up? That metaphorical question is the crux of the 2019 Tampa Bay Regional Competitiveness Report. The Tampa Bay Partnership, in collaboration with United Way Suncoast and the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, published the report earlier this year — the second edition.
› UF develops sensor that could aid electric cars
A new type of sensor created by University of Florida engineers could have a lasting impact as the world transitions from gasoline to electric cars. The sensor, developed by UF Engineering professors Jennifer Andrew and David Arnold, makes its own energy, requiring no external electric current to operate.
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