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Dangerous but disarmed: How Florida has confiscated thousands of guns
Once, it would have seemed unlikely in the “Gunshine State,” known for lawmakers in lockstep with the National Rifle Association. But since Florida enacted its “red flag” law in March 2018, thousands of guns - handguns, shotguns, hunting rifles and the kind of semi-automatic weapons used in mass shootings across America - have been given up or taken by authorities. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]
Trump approves Florida disaster declaration in wake of Dorian
President Donald Trump has approved a disaster declaration for Florida in the wake of Hurricane Dorian. A White House statement says the declaration means that federal funding is now available to eligible state and local governments, as well as certain nonprofits. The statement says funding is available on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and repairs or replacements of facilities damaged by the storm between Aug. 28 and Sept. 9. More from the Miami Herald and WPTV.
Florida First Amendment Foundation President talks importance of open government, independent media
For 25 years, Barbara Petersen has served as president of the Tallahassee-based First Amendment Foundation (FAF). She’s been on a continuous quest to keep government dealings in the sunshine and hold lawmakers accountable when they withhold records from the public. She’s retiring from the job at the end of the year. Her replacement is Pamela Marsh, a former US Attorney in North Florida. [Source: WLRN]
Opinion: Miami is at the forefront of new industrial spaces created for work and play
Much the same way Miami has gained prominence from a residential, cultural and tourism standpoint, the city has become a hotbed for industrial investment activity over the past decade, thanks in large part to its status as one of the country’s leading import and export regions. [Source: Miami Herald]
Former sex workers see value in Florida’s mandated sex trafficking education
This month, Florida became the first state in the nation requiring sex-trafficking education as part of every student's curriculum. The new policy requires every school district to implement age-appropriate lessons about the dangers of one of the state's fastest-growing industries. [Source: Orlando Sentinel]
Space Florida: Driving Florida's aerospace future
Florida is well-positioned to dominate the future of the aerospace industry and lead the world in enabling space commerce and innovation. There is a growing recognition within the global aerospace industry that Florida has the kind of business operating and living environment that next-generation aerospace companies need to thrive. [Sponsored report]
ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:
› Could the Tampa Bay area lose another of its largest companies?
In recent years, outsiders have bought three of Tampa Bay’s largest companies. In 2016, Canada’s Emera took over TECO, parent of Tampa Electric. The next year, QVC purchased St. Petersburg’s HSN, which got its start as the Home Shopping Club in 1982. In March, St. Louis-based Centene announced it was acquiring Tampa’s WellCare Health Plans.
› Unique partnership injects funding into coral restoration
Venice-based Enzymedica hopes to help fund Mote Marine coral restoration efforts through sales of new Aqua-Biome fish oil product, as scientists toil to save the Florida Reef Tract.
› Publix launches new line of fan apparel
Publix Super Markets Inc. is cashing in on fan devotion with a new line of colorful merchandise featuring fan faves like the Pub Sub, bogos and chicken tenders. T-shirts and other attire feature prints with the super market chain’s popular submarine sandwiches. There’s a pillow emblazoned with the phrase: “Just dreaming about buy 1 get 1.”
› Florida Orchestra brings back free happy hour concerts
Happy hour just got a little happier. The Florida Orchestra is bringing back its wildly popular series of free Happy Hour Concerts at Armature Works just in time for Halloween. Imagine yourself unwinding from a grueling day at the office, sipping drinks and enjoying bewitching favorites like Saint-Saens’ Danse Macabre and Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain for the casual. The orchestra will perform under Principal Guest Conductor Stuart Malina.
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