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Tuesday's Afternoon Update
What you need to know about Florida today
Florida hepatitis A cases soar past 1,000
Florida has had a reported 1,037 cases of the liver disease hepatitis A this year, nearly double the amount reported for all of 2018, according to numbers posted on the state Department of Health website. The numbers, as of Saturday, show a continued escalation of the contagious disease. Health officials say the outbreak started last year, when the state had 548 cases. That was more than double the 276 cases in 2017 and far more than the 122 cases in 2016. More from WOFL and WPTV.
Florida cities top list of best cities to start a business
Florida is putting in a strong showing on a new ranking of the best cities in America for starting a business. Orlando, Miami and Tampa are among the top 10 best large U.S. cities to start a new business, according to a new study by WalletHub. Jacksonville and St. Petersburg also made the list. Read more here and see the full results at WalletHub.
Development, business changes active in Ocala/Marion County
The Ocala business landscape continues to change at a brisk pace as new projects enter the area and established businesses change hands. Additional RaceTrac and Dollar General stores are coming to the area and a Coca-Cola distribution hub is set to return. More from the Ocala Star-Banner.
Miami Air International's 'goodwill gesture' to crash survivors: $2,500 and an apology
The operator of the airliner that skidded off the runway at Naval Air Station Jacksonville and into a Florida river last week has offered $2,500 to each passenger as a "goodwill gesture." In an open letter dated Monday, Miami Air International's CEO apologized to the survivors aboard the Boeing 737-800 that rolled off the end of a runway after landing at the military base. More from USA Today.
In boost to Gov. DeSantis, Trump asks health secretary to help Florida import Canadian drugs
Florida’s Legislature, with DeSantis’ encouragement, passed a bill last month to create a prescription drug importation program that would seek to bring in low-cost pharmaceuticals from Canada for state programs, such as Medicaid. The concept needs federal approval in order to be put in place. More from the Tampa Bay Times.
Awards
Florida Trend a Florida Magazine Association Finalist in Five Charlie Awards Categories
Florida Trend has been recognized by the Florida Magazine Association as a finalist in five categories in this year's Charlie Awards. The awards celebrate excellence in journalism and design from magazines all around the state.
» More from Florida Trend.
Out of the Box
It's a Keurig for cocktails, and Florida is one of the first states to sell it
The Keurig machine changed how Americans drink coffee — but will it have the same luck with cocktails? Drinkworks Home Bar by Keurig is going to find out in Florida, where it's launching a new high-tech drink dispenser this month.
» Read more from the Tampa Bay Times.
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