Supreme Court orders new look at Florida social media law
The Supreme Court on Monday kept a hold on efforts in Florida and Texas to limit how Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube and other social media platforms regulate content posted by their users. The justices returned the cases to lower courts in challenges from trade associations for the companies. More from the AP and CBS News.
Florida gas prices tick up
The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gas in Florida increased 2 cents during the past week, as demand is expected to pick up for the Independence Day holiday period. The average price Monday was $3.36 a gallon, up from $3.34 a week earlier and down from $3.46 a month earlier. The national average price Monday was $3.49 a gallon. More from the News Service of Florida.
Polk commissioners again consider ordinance eliminating public notices in newspapers
Another hearing has been set in Bartow by the County Commission for an ordinance to eliminate a longstanding requirement that public notices and legal ads concerning county decision-making appear in newspapers. An ordinance under consideration by the commissioners on Tuesday would change the requirement and require the notices to be published on a publicly accessible website run by the county. More from the Lakeland Ledger.
Versapay sees explosive growth & plants HQ in Miami-Dade
Versapay has been quietly growing quite explosively since it acquired the homegrown DadeSystems in 2022 to broaden its accounts receivable automation solutions, expand its AI and machine learning capabilities, and grow its mid-market footprint. Last fall, the financial technology company, formerly headquartered in Toronto, relocated its corporate base to Miami-Dade’s Dadeland area. More from Refresh Miami.
One Ocean sold for nearly $50 million
A local developer has purchased One Ocean Resort and Spa in Atlantic Beach, with the sale helping bring a Colorado-based hospitality group to Jacksonville. Corner Lot Development Group purchased the hotel at 1 Ocean Blvd. in Atlantic Beach on June 27 for $48.62 million through ACS One Ocean Propco LLC, which is associated with Sage Hospitality Group. More from the Jacksonville Business Journal.
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AI mixologist now tends bar at Wyndham Orlando
Guests of the Wyndham Orlando Resort & Conference Center in Celebration are getting a kick out of cocktails made by the new bartender, Sara. Sara is an AI-powered robotic bartender utilizing artificial intelligence and voice recognition technology to mix tequila drinks with Casa Azul blanco, añejo and reposado varieties using recipes she’s programmed to create.
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Tampa’s Bill Alfonso is still bleeding after 45 years in pro wrestling
Tampa's Bill Alfonso has been in professional wrestling for 45 years. On July 12, Alfonso will appear at The Coliseum in St. Petersburg as part of a Major League Wrestling promotion show titled, “MLW Blood & Thunder 2024.”
» Read more from the Tampa Bay Times.