Campaign delays push to expand Medicaid in Florida until 2028
The group trying to put Medicaid expansion on Florida voters’ ballots will aim for 2028, not the 2026 election as initially planned. The group, Florida Decides Healthcare, announced its refocused plan on Thursday, saying the decision was a result of a bill lawmakers passed earlier this year that changed the rules for getting citizen-led initiatives on the ballot. More from the Tampa Bay Times and AP News.
Analyst says CSX in good position for any scenario
RBC Capital Markets analyst Walter Spracklin upgraded his rating on Jacksonville-based CSX Corp. from “sector perform” to “outperform,” saying in a Sept. 18 research report, “the stock is well positioned under virtually all consolidation scenarios.” The July merger agreement between Norfolk Southern Corp., and Union Pacific Corp. to create a transcontinental railroad has intensified speculation that CSX will need to merge with a major western railroad to compete. More from the Jacksonville Daily Record.
H Mart opens first Florida location today
Florida foodies might want to head to Orlando soon. H Mart, the largest Asian supermarket chain in the country, is opening its first Florida location today. It is known and praised for its expansive selection of Korean groceries, including fresh produce, marinated meats and live seafood. Shoppers will also find Japanese, Chinese and Southeast Asian staples, as well as in-house bakeries and food courts. More from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
Why Tampa General’s workplace culture stands out
Tampa General Hospital has been named one of Florida’s best places to work by Forbes for the fifth consecutive year, cementing its reputation as both the region’s leading healthcare provider and a top employer. The recognition places the academic health system as the No. 1 health care employer in Tampa Bay and among the top five employers across all industries statewide. More from Tampa Bay Business & Wealth.
Homestead’s strategic plan sees major economic growth
After months of deliberation, Homestead will be implementing its first strategic development plan following its July approval by the Homestead City Council. According to City Manager Zerry Ihekwaba, the plan has five specific goals – increase civic engagement, improve quality of life, upgrade the city’s infrastructure, promote economic development, and streamline internal operations. More from Miami Today.
Out of the Box
North Florida’s longest flea market brings business and community to rural areas
Flea Across Florida is a chain of yard sales and vendors that stretches along U.S. Route 90 from Jacksonville to Pensacola. The event happens twice a year — the second weekend of September and the second weekend of April, unless it falls around Easter. Participants can find each specific location on a map that the administrator, Terri Thomason, creates and posts.
» More from WUFT.
Entertainment
‘Cover’: With $4,000 and a dream, Orlando actor makes a movie
Imagine an unplanned road trip. With a stranger. Who may or may not be in danger. Also, don’t look now but someone may or may not be following you. Oh, and in the car you’ve hidden some objects worth a fortune. Such is the premise of the movie “Cover,” a passion project for Central Florida actor Cameron Francis that he made on a wing and a prayer — and a little more than $4,000. Now, the thriller — which has drawn to comparisons to Alfred Hitchcock’s twisty, claustrophobic, tension-building style — has a distributor, has been a hit at film festivals and is available to rent or buy at Amazon’s primevideo.com.
» Read more from the Orlando Sentinel.