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Tuesday's Afternoon Update
What you need to know about Florida today
New campaign aimed at preventing overdose deaths in Florida
A new initiative was announced Tuesday aimed at preventing overdose deaths in Florida. Project Opioid named it the "Everyone Campaign," and said the focus will be the dangers of synthetic opioids like the drug Fentanyl and urge those struggling to get help during the most recent spike in COVID-19 cases. More from WESH.
Florida gasoline prices head higher
Gasoline prices in Florida increased 3 cents a gallon during the past week and are expected to continue rising because of higher oil prices, the AAA auto club said Tuesday. The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gas was $3.22, up from $3.19 a week earlier. That was slightly below the $3.24 a gallon a month ago but far higher than the $2.31 a gallon last year, according to AAA. Mark Jenkins, a AAA spokesman, cited increased oil prices, which were up 6 percent last week. More from the News Service of Florida .
Drugmaker Endo signs $65 million opioid settlement with Florida
Drugmaker Endo International said on Tuesday it had agreed to pay up to $65 million to resolve claims by the state of Florida and local governments that the drugmaker helped fuel the U.S. opioid epidemic. The deal is the latest in a string of settlements that Endo has struck in recent months to resolve similar cases, including a $63 million settlement with Texas in December. More from Reuters.
117-year-old West Tampa building to be restored, turned into coworking space
A West Tampa building is getting a new look — with a nod to the neighborhood’s past. COhatch, an Ohio-based coworking company, announced last week it purchased a site on W Main Street, the historical commercial district of West Tampa. The company will restore the building and upgrade local staple Bar-B-Que King, the statement said. The coworking space is expected to open in the summer. More from the Tampa Bay Times.
Sip for OSC! Florida-local brewers support the cause at Science on Tap
You know what pairs well with Orlando-local craft beer? Science! It’s what’s on tap at the Orlando Science Center’s first in-person fundraiser in two years, one that looks at the processes behind one of the world’s most popular adult beverages. Science on Tap, taking place on Jan. 29, will feature more than 30 Central Florida breweries as attendees sip, sample and stroll around Loch Haven Park during this 21+ beer-stravaganza. More from the Orlando Sentinel.
Outside general counsel builds inside legal strengths
A new normal emerging amid the pandemic. Companies with legal departments are keeping in place some of the key changes made to handle the challenges they faced. From employment to compliance and regulatory issues, they staffed up to stare down what had become an increasingly dynamic and complex legal landscape. Many turned to outside general counsel to fortify their legal ranks. With positive results, they're not turning back. [Sponsored report].
Business Profile
Dreamette
A landmark Jacksonville ice cream shop is expanding into San Marco to replace the closed Bold Bean Coffee Roasters at 1905 Hendricks Ave. Brian and Deanne Roes plan to open the San Marco Dreamette in mid- to late February. Like the original store in Murray Hill, it will be walk-up only with casual outdoor seating.
» More from the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Out of the Box
At Tampa’s Pirate Fashions, buccaneers find their Gasparilla style
Tucked on a quiet street, the plain building at 4006 W Cayuga St. is easy to miss — until you spot the pirate flag waving near the entrance of the parking lot. Inside, Pirate Fashions is anything but subtle. A swashbuckling crew of employees saunters around in character, stuffed into corsets and long coats, greeting visitors with a friendly, “Ahoy!”
» Read more from the Tampa Bay Times.
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