Bees are Florida’s backbone, but the state is becoming less pollinator-friendly
Honeybees, while a major boost to the state’s agriculture, are not native to Florida. The state is home to more than 300 local bee species that vary in size, looks and food preferences. And they largely have one thing in common: They pollinate, boosting our environment and propping up Florida’s agriculture industry. But in recent years, Florida has become less friendly to managed honeybees and native bees. More from the Tampa Bay Times.
4 of the world’s 5 richest people now have waterfront estates in the Miami area
The only billionaire in Forbes’ top five not buying Miami real estate seems to be Tesla’s CEO and the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, who lives in Texas and has a net worth of $839 billion. Some have speculated that the surge of interest in Miami from ultra-wealthy buyers has been driven by a recent wealth tax proposal in California. Most billionaires have numerous homes, and few spend the whole year in one place. But billionaires hoping to take advantage of Florida’s low taxes have to live in the state for more than half of the year to establish residency. More from the Miami Herald.
JEA will conduct independent review of toxic workplace allegations
Three weeks after the JEA board firmly rejected board member Rick Morales' request for an outside review of toxic workplace allegations at the utility's headquarters, JEA announced it will launch an independent examination led by an outside law firm. The move by JEA won't stop a recently formed City Council investigative committee from commissioning its own review. More from the Florida Times-Union.
SpaceX's Gigabay facility rises at NASA's Kennedy Space Center
As SpaceX prepares for its next Starship launch from Texas — the first version of the rocket that will launch from Florida — the company’s massive Starship maintenance facility continues to rise on the Kennedy Space Center skyline. Its name is Gigabay. Starship will be used for private missions, like deploying Starlink satellites, and for NASA's Artemis program. More from Florida Today.
Orlando food trucks concerned about rising gas prices
Gas prices are costing Central Florida drivers nearly $4/gallon. The prices are concerning for food truck owners who regularly need to fill their tanks. A financial expert says the changes are immediate, therefore businesses will feel the extra costs right away. Business owners also worry that the rising cost means customers are cutting back on spending. More from Spectrum News.
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Florida Dining
How one family’s Italian heritage is transforming Coral Springs’ dining scene
Flora’s Italian Eatery rose out of the ground from nothing … Well, nothing but 50+ years of a family’s devotion to the cuisine of Italy. The new foodie palace in Coral Springs is a two-story, all-encompassing operation. It has a dine-in food emporium/wine room on the first floor with a pizza station, hot bar, deli and bakery, as well as shelves of imported specialty products and beverages. On the second floor, Angela’s Bar & Kitchen looks over an open-concept atrium and is a full-service restaurant.
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