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What you need to know about Florida today
› Second Case of Measles Reported In Florida Amid Recent Outbreaks Across U.S.
Officials in Pinellas County announced Wednesday that a 72-year-old man was showing symptoms after he recently took a trip to Asia. There has been an uptick in measles outbreaks across the country in the past few months. New York City health officials on Wednesday reported 61 new cases since late last week, pushing this year’s nationwide tally past the 667 cases reported for all of 2014.
› Royal Caribbean starts building next world's largest cruise ship
Royal Caribbean has cut steel on the fifth Oasis-class cruise ship that will take the title of world’s largest cruise ship when it debuts in 2021. The yet-to-be-named ship will be a sister ship to the current title holder, Symphony of the Seas, which debuted in 2018.
› GQ named this Florida gem one of the best new restaurants in America
A Florida restaurant where they serve food, cocktails, and music from the pre-Castro Cuba era? You might be saying “yes, please.” And so does GQ magazine. They voted Cafe La Trova, a Little Havana hot spot, one of the best new restaurants in America.
› Tampa bank posts dramatic rise in profits
First Citrus Bancorporation, parent of Tampa-based First Citrus Bank, squeezed 74% growth in year-over-year profits in the first quarter over 2018. The big rise in profits was complemented with several other robust financial metrics.
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