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Monday's Afternoon Update
What you need to know about Florida today
Here’s a look at Florida’s new immigration law that takes effect in two weeks
Gov. DeSantis signed a legislative package on immigration that will begin to take effect on July 1st. The legislation, SB1718 targets undocumented immigrants in the state, and is meant to discourage immigration into Florida. Here is a summary of what the law does and how it might affect the state's economy. More from the Miami Herald.
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» Days before new Florida law takes effect, undocumented workers fear for their future
» Business leaders say Florida’s new immigration law will make it harder and more expensive to build
Tropical depression expected to form today as 2nd system strengthens, hurricane center says
The National Hurricane Center has given a system headed to the Caribbean a 100% of forming into tropical depression or storm with advisories expected later today. In its 8 a.m. tropical outlook, the NHC said satellite imagery shows the area of low pressure halfway between Africa and the Lesser Anilles has become more organized since Sunday. “If current trends continue, advisories could be initiated on a tropical depression later today,” the NHC stated. More from the Orlando Sentinel.
SpaceX knocks out 30th Space Coast launch of the year
SpaceX has now flown 29 of the 30 launches so far this year from the Space Coast, with the only other coming from Relativity Space and its launch of the 3D-printed Terran 1 back in March. It’s the 240th orbital launch for the company since 2008 and 128th from Cape Canaveral. SpaceX has had 40 launches so far this year including California liftoffs. More than half have come from SLC-40. More from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
SBA names weVENTURE program at Florida Tech as regional Women's Business Center of the Year
The weVENTURE Women’s Business Center recently was recognized as the 2023 South Florida District Women’s Business Center of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration as part of the agency’s Small Business Week awards. It’s the seventh time the SBA recognized the weVENTURE Women’s Business Center. More from Florida Today.
Jacksonville awarded $1.088 million in state funding to support Military investment
The City of Jacksonville’s Military Affairs and Veterans Department announced that it had received a substantial boost in funding to support military investment in the region. The state of Florida has granted the city a total of $1,088,000 through various programs aimed at bolstering defense infrastructure and advocacy initiatives. More from WOKV.
Business Profile
Yacht subscription business off to smooth start
Yacht ownership might be the stuff of dreams for many people. But for those who have the means to actually make it happen, it’s a pleasurable pursuit that comes with its fair share of hassles. A Naples-based company recently launched the first subscription-based membership club for luxury yacht experiences.
» More from the Business Observer.
Research Trends
Animal alternatives
For decades, drug discovery has relied on animals for testing the safety and efficacy of potential therapeutic agents, but that process has drawbacks. Hesperos, an Orlando company born out of the University of Central Florida’s business incubation program, has developed an alternative to animal testing for drug and cosmetics researchers with its patented “human-on-a-chip” system.
» Read more from Florida Trend.
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