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What you need to know about Florida today
Hurricane Michael claims nearly $7 billion, 14% unresolved
Florida officials say insured losses in the state from last year's Hurricane Michael have reached nearly $7 billion. Newly posted figures by the state Office of Insurance Regulation show nearly 14% of the claims haven't been resolved. State records show 148,347 claims had been filed from the Category 5 hurricane, which made landfall in Mexico Beach last fall and caused massive damage in parts of the Panhandle. More from the AP, the Tallahassee Democrat, and the Tampa Bay Times.
Next Generation brings youth to Miami Beach government
The voices of Miami Beach’s youngest generations are now loudly heard thanks to the city’s Next Generation Council. Miami Beach residents from 18 to 36 created their own way to participate in local government and represent the needs and ideas of the city’s next generation. A well-rounded group of women and men from all types of professions work together and meet quarterly at City Hall to decide on motions that they send directly to the city commission. More from Miami Today.
Sea turtle populations on the rise in Florida but still face threats
Sea turtles have faced major challenges in recent decades, including pollution, plastics, beach developments, and confusing light sources. But, biologists say sea turtle populations are bouncing back. Efforts by sea turtle monitoring groups have contributed to populations of some species increasing dramatically over the past few decades More from WGCU.
The next O Cinema is opening at a South Beach location already beloved by film buffs
O Cinema, the nonprofit movie theater launched in 2011 that has become a beloved bastion of independent and alternative cinema in Miami-Dade, is expanding into new but familiar digs in South Beach. Kareem Tabsch and Vivian Marthell, who co-founded O Cinema, are taking over operations of the Miami Beach Cinematheque, the boutique art house cinema at 1130 Washington Avenue, effective Aug. 1. More from the Miami Herald.
How Pensacola-based SnackCrate grew into a multi-million dollar food subscription service
Pensacola's Kyle Roarke was just months away from graduating from the University of West Florida with an engineering degree when he decided to scrap the whole school thing and launch his own company. Roarke's 2015 leap of faith was definitely just that — a leap. Especially since he simultaneously quit his job and sold his car for $7,000 worth of business collateral. More from the Pensacola News-Journal.
Business Profile
NeoGenomics Inc
NeoGenomics Inc., a provider of cancer-focused genetic testing services, has announced it intends to build a cancer diagnostics testing facility and new global business headquarters in Fort Myers. The new facility will be on a 14-acre parcel near the intersection of Alico Road and Three Oaks Parkway, according to a press release. It is expected to open in 2021.
» More from the Business Observer.
Transportation
Gainesville expects dockless scooter launch this fall
Hundreds of electric scooters may soon be seen zipping through the streets of Gainesville — and also left dormant on sidewalks — in the coming months. City officials are gearing up for the launch of Gainesville’s first batch of dockless electric scooters, which could test residents’ maturity and patience.
» Read more from the Gainesville Sun.
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