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What you need to know about Florida today
› MLS reportedly eyes hosting games in Orlando
Major League Soccer has joined the NBA in evaluating ESPN Wide World of Sports on Disney World property as a potential location to host games in isolation without fans. MLS is considering moving some or all 26 of its teams to Orlando for a summer relaunch after shutting down all matches and training sessions due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report by the Washington Post’s Steven Goff.
› St. Petersburg approves bus stop for service to Jacksonville
Low-cost bus service to Orlando and Jacksonville could be coming to the Tampa Bay area. St. Petersburg City Council on Thursday approved a bus stop for FlixBus, a German low-cost bus brand that carries passengers between city centers aboard coach buses. The bus company already operates in 23 U.S. states, plus Washington D.C., servicing 55 routes, city officials said. It also operates in Europe.
› Company behind Florida's reemployment site responds to backlash
State numbers show more than 1.2 million Floridians have filed for unemployment benefits but a little less than 500,000 have received any money. Gov. Ron DeSantis has often stuck much of the blame on the reemployment website that came online during Sen. Rick Scott’s time as governor and the company that built it, Deloitte.
› Nordstrom to close some stores, including two in Florida. The retailer isn’t alone
Nordstrom, the service-focused fashion retailer founded in Seattle in 1901, plans to permanently close 16 of its full-line stores later this year — including two in Florida. Business Insider reported the planned Nordstrom closings earlier this week and they include the Dadeland Mall location in Kendall and the Waterside Shops store in Naples.
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