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Tuesday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
› Two Fort Myers banks evaluated by feds in 2018
A total of two banks in Fort Myers, Florida received "satisfactory" ratings from federal regulators in 2018. Under the Consumer Reinvestment Act (CRA) of 1977, federally insured banks in the United States are required to meet the credit needs of the entire community in which they serve -- including low- and moderate-income community members -- through the use of safe and sound banking operations.
› Nestle to lay off nearly 70 in Weston
Nestle USA, which operates an ice cream distributor in Weston, issued a state notice that it would lay off 67 workers from Oct. 18 to Dec. 31. The entire operation, at 3255 Meridian Parkway, will be closed by Dec. 31, according to a state notice. Employees have been informed of the layoff, according to the letter to the state from Penny Finley, Nestle USA director of human resources.
› Ready for this year’s Epcot Food & Wine Fest? This sneak peek may help your strategy
It’s the 24th year for the festival, and fun, new flavors, returning favorites and all kinds of activities abound, but festival chefs are universally excited about the all-new Alps marketplace, where the ooey-gooey (and uber trendy) visual that is raclette will be doing a star turn.
› Jacksonville animal shelters work to regain no-kill status, but still national animal-welfare leader
Jacksonville achieved no-kill status, which means at least 90 percent of all animals left shelters alive for 12 consecutive months, in 2014 after years of pushing adoption, fosters and spay-neuter programs. But the city shelter’s live-release rate dropped to 86 percent in 2018, removing its no-kill designation.
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