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What you need to know about Florida today
› Vibrant sunrises, sunsets possible in Florida with latest Saharan dust invasion
Dust season is here again! A robust plume of dry and dusty air traveling thousands of miles west from Africa is likely to invade the Gulf of Mexico this weekend. The dust may turn the brightness down just a bit but will make the sunrises and sunsets more colorful, hazy and vibrant.
› Not just 904 — Northeast Florida has a new area code: 324
With Northeast Florida’s population growing, the new 324 area code is joining 904 to serve the Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Fernandina Beach, Orange Park and surrounding communities. Approved in May by the Florida Public Service Commission, the 324 area code will expand the area’s supply of telephone numbers. Customers will keep their current telephone numbers, but new customers, or requests for additional lines, may be assigned the 324 area code.
› 'Forever chemicals' lurk everywhere Florida looks for them in the Indian River Lagoon
Everywhere scientists look in the Indian River Lagoon, they find so-called "forever chemicals," in some places at almost four times the levels of what's safe in drinking water, according to a recently published scientific study by the University of Florida. UF researchers have been measuring the presence of these potentially cancer-causing in the lagoon for years, but with greater focus over the last two years.
› See what these 3 Orlando tech companies are working on to innovate tourism and hospitality
Wi-Fi in outer space, virtual handshakes and Harry Potter-themed effects were a few of the topics discussed at Orlando Inno’s State of Innovation panel on June 2. Three leaders from Central Florida companies that are forging technology for the events, theme parks and space tourism sectors shared what they’re working on during the discussion at the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College.
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