Florida Business News

• New tropical depression expected to become major hurricane

  A new tropical depression formed in the far eastern Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday, and forecasters say it could be a major hurricane next week.

• Bitcoin and Florida law

  Florida lawmakers attempted to define what qualifies as virtual currency and to limit who qualifies as a money transmitter, but the bill failed in the Senate.

• Texas-style abortion bill filed in Florida

  The bill, which is filed for consideration during the legislative session that will start in January, mirrors a new Texas law that bans almost all abortions.

• Florida flight schools train thousands of student-pilots, more than any other state

  There are about 130 commercial and general aviation airports all across Florida. These small airports are doing big things for the world of aviation.

• Coalition demands Florida lawmakers take a ‘Fair Districting’ pledge – few have

  As post-Census reapportionment begins, a coalition of voters groups is asking Florida’s 120 state representatives and 40 state senators to sign a pledge to conduct the once-in-a-decade process in a transparent, fair manner.

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