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Tuesday's Afternoon Update
What you need to know about Florida today
Florida ocean temperatures at ‘downright shocking’ levels
Not only is Florida sizzling in record-crushing heat, but the ocean waters that surround it are scorching, as well. The unprecedented ocean warmth around the state — connected to historically warm oceans worldwide — is further intensifying its heat wave and stressing coral reefs, with conditions that could end up strengthening hurricanes. If that’s not enough, Florida is about to get a dose of dust from Africa’s Saharan desert that’s likely to hurt air quality. More from the AP, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, and the Washington Post.
Shake-up occurs in top ranks at Broward Health as two leaders leave
The taxpayer-funded Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale has had a shake-up in top management. The hospital’s chief executive officer and its chief medical officer left abruptly recently. An email about the management changes went out to employees. In a written statement, Lineth Fernandez, a hospital spokeswoman, said the two top leaders had “transitioned out of their roles.” More from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Jacksonville to lose one of its nonprofit champions; here's her story
When Nina Waters was first offered the executive vice presidency of The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida, the position that would make her heir apparent to the top job, she turned it down. She had been president of Pace Center for Girls and earlier worked at other nonprofits, mostly helping at-risk youth. But she worried that leading a major philanthropy was beyond her capabilities. Twenty-two years later, Waters, who turns 65 in August, is about to retire after 40 years in the nonprofit and philanthropy worlds, with 22 years at the foundation, 18 as president. More from the Florida Times-Union.
Want to drive a Tesla around Miami and get paid for it? What to know about the job
If you’re sending out job applications, you may want to send one to Tesla. The company is looking for test drivers in Miami and other cities around the U.S. Besides Miami, Boynton Beach, in Palm Beach County, is the only other Florida city in Tesla’s Help Wanted listing. More from the Miami Herald.
Hearing on DeSantis-Disney suit set for Friday in Orlando
An Orange County circuit judge this week will hear arguments on a request by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts to toss out a lawsuit filed by a revamped special district amid a feud between Gov. Ron DeSantis and the entertainment giant. Judge Margaret Schreiber will face a tangle of legal issues Friday as she considers Disney’s request to dismiss — or at least put on hold — a lawsuit filed in May by the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. More from the Orlando Sentinel.
Retail Trends
Despite challenges, money pours into open-air malls
Open-air lifestyle centers are becoming an attractive destination for some investors who see an upside to the model. Lifestyle centers are performing better than traditional malls but are seeing foot traffic and per-square-foot prices drop. Despite challenges, the open-air model has the amenities modern shoppers look for, bringing hope for investors.
» More from the Business Observer.
Profile
Upping the ante
Joey Levy, a South Florida native, dropped out of Columbia University at age 19 to pursue his first startup, Draftpot, a fantasy sports app. While Draftpot ultimately wasn’t successful, he became obsessed with innovating the sports-betting experience for the casual fan. That sent him down a rabbit hole that led him to found two more startups.
» Read more from Florida Trend.
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