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Key to Hurricane Idalia’s low death toll? Floridians heeded evacuation warnings.
Hurricane Idalia brought record-high winds and water to a corner of the state that is perhaps least prepared for it. And yet, by two crucial markers, Idalia’s impact was not as bad as others have been in the storm-plagued state. Most importantly, the death toll of the storm remains — officially — at zero. More from the Tampa Bay Times.
After the storm, a cherished local fishing industry feels more fragile
Idalia struck in the sweltering late summer, when tourism is low, giving places like Cedar Key and Keaton Beach, where Idalia’s center made landfall, at least a little time to get mom-and-pop shops, seafood shacks and bed-and-breakfasts back on their feet. But the fate of the local fishing industry is more uncertain. More from the New York Times.
Florida school vouchers can pay for TVs, kayaks and theme parks. Is that OK?
As Florida lawmakers expanded eligibility for school vouchers this year, they also gave parents more ways to spend the money. Theme park passes, 55-inch TVs, and stand-up paddleboards are among the approved items that recipients can buy to use at home. The purchases can be made by parents who home-school their children or send them to private schools, if any voucher money remains after paying tuition and fees. More from the Tampa Bay Times.
Do you work for one of Florida’s best-ranked employers? Here are the top 30
Last week, Forbes released its list of the United States’ best employers by state, including those in Florida. The study used survey data from Statista of 70,000 workers at companies across the country, ranking different firms based on whether participants would recommend them to others. More from Click Orlando.
Road rage and aggressive drivers: Here's where this list ranks Florida among US states
Florida ranks 17th in the United States when it comes to confrontational drivers, according to a report released by Forbes Advisor. Incidents of road rage have been going up across the country. In 2022, 413 people were injured in road rage shootings, a 135% increase from 2018, the report said. More from the Florida Times-Union.
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Florida Dining
Southern Living names iconic West Palm Beach steakhouse among South’s most ‘legendary’
One West Palm Beach steakhouse brand can’t stop making headlines. Its family of restaurants continues to expand with new concepts that go from fine-dining to backyard barbecue. And this week, the iconic Okeechobee Steakhouse earned national acclaim.
» Read more from the Palm Beach Post.
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