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Monday's Afternoon Update
What you need to know about Florida today
Hurricane season’s next named storm could form early this week
The next named storm of the 2021 hurricane season is poised to form this week just east of the Caribbean Sea. The National Hurricane Center has given the potential cyclone, one of two in the Atlantic, a 70 percent chance of forming in the next two days. Early models show the storm’s path could take it over Puerto Rico, Hispaniola and toward the Sunshine State by the weekend. More from the Tampa Bay Times.
New JEA headquarters building in downtown Jacksonville on track for completion in 2022
The new JEA headquarters building in downtown Jacksonville is taking shape with the steel structure of the entire seven-story building in place and work continuing at a pace for the utility to move into new digs in the second half of 2022. City officials have said it's the first major office tower built in the downtown core since the 1980s. More from the Florida Times-Union.
Despite a hot home market, Orlando’s population growth has been cooling down
U.S. Census population estimates show for the third consecutive year, more residents moved out of Orange County than moved into it from within the state and or the continental United States. In the year leading into the pandemic alone, thousands of more people left Central Florida than moved into it domestically. More from the Orlando Sentinel.
Norwegian can require cruise passengers show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, judge rules
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings can require passengers show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, despite a Florida law barring companies from doing just that, a federal judge in Miami ruled Sunday. The third-largest cruise company in the world sued Florida Surgeon General Scott Rivkees in July, arguing the state law puts passengers and crew at risk and violates federal law and the company’s constitutional rights. More from the Miiami Herald.
Florida gas prices climb past $3 per gallon again
Floridians saw a mid-week surge in gasoline prices last week that eased a bit over the weekend, but still settled at more than $3 per gallon on average. Florida’s average price for a gallon of gasoline was $3.02 per gallon Sunday, AAA — The Auto Club Group, reported Monday morning. That’s up 5 cents over the previous report. Gas prices hit the new 2021 zenith of $3.03 per gallon late last week. More from Florida Politics.
Out of the Box
Customer leaves $1,000 tip at Florida restaurant
The wait staff and cooks at a restaurant in Panama City Beach, Florida, were rewarded for their hard work with a $1,000 tip, according to a Facebook post. Firefly describes itself as “casual fine dining” and is located on Richard Jackson Boulevard. The restaurants’ owner, Dave Trepanier, posted about the tip last week.
» More from WFLA.
Event
MegaCon Orlando 2021: What to know before you go
Comic book, TV show, movie and pop culture enthusiasts in Central Florida, rejoice: MegaCon Orlando’s 2021 event kicks off later this week and runs through the weekend. The convention returns this summer after COVID-19 forced its cancellation last year.
» Read more from the Orlando Sentinel.
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