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What you need to know about Florida today
› Kroger, Albertsons merger in doubt as feds intervene. What that means for Aldi and Winn-Dixie
The Federal Trade Commission on Monday sued to block the $25 billion deal between grocers Kroger and Albertsons, claiming it would eliminate competition in the grocery industry and lead to higher prices and job losses, according to a statement from the FTC. This merger — which would be the largest supermarket merger in U.S. history — raised questions about Aldi's purchase of Southeastern Grocers, including Winn-Dixie and Harveys stores.
› Most Brevard County legislators, elected officials are millionaires
Brevard County is run by millionaires. According to a recent FLORIDA TODAY review of state financial disclosures, most Brevard elected officials at both the county and state levels report a personal net worth close to — and, in some cases, many times over — a million dollars. The review comes as years of sky-high inflation and spiking housing and insurance costs across the state have contributed to a growing affordability crisis.
› Three-day tech startup weekend program headed to Tampa Bay region
Techstars Startup Weekend Tampa Bay, an event for aspiring regional entrepreneurs, will return in partnership with the University of South Florida's Nault Center for Entrepreneurship, organizers say. The event is scheduled for March 15-17 at USF St. Petersburg's Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance.
› Coral Gables shuns search for manager, hires sole candidate
After a resolution to hire an executive search firm to find a new Coral Gables city manager was rejected Tuesday, former US marshal of the Southern District of Florida Amos Rojas Jr. was selected as city manager. By a 3-2 vote, Mr. Rojas was appointed after Commissioner Ariel Fernandez nominated him. The two no votes came from Mayor Vince Lago and Vice Mayor Rhonda Anderson, who said she had never seen the candidate’s resume.
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