Florida plans to speed up critical road projects
Florida will accelerate its road projects that are poised to be completed 10 to 20 years ahead of schedule. The projects are spread across the state, with one project already at its core in South Florida, while projects in West Florida and the Panhandle are also set to begin operations. More from Center Square.
Orlando Magic CEO reveals next steps for $500 million downtown entertainment district
The Orlando Magic sports + entertainment district is in line for a key city vote this month, according to CEO Alex Martins. Management of the $500 million project, to be built on about 8.43 vacant acres north of the city of Orlando-owned Kia Center, wants it to go before the Orlando City Council later this month, Martins said . More from the Orlando Business Journal.
CSX is closely connected to the Port of Baltimore
Jacksonville-based CSX Corp. can trace its roots in Northeast Florida to railroads that opened about 150 years ago, but the company’s history begins with a railroad that started in Baltimore nearly two centuries ago. The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad was chartered in 1827 to serve Baltimore merchants with 13 miles of horse-powered rail. More from the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Closed deal: The $3.1 billion acquisition of PGT Innovations is closing
The $3.1 billion acquisition of PGT Innovations, a Venice-based window and door manufacturer founded in the area nearly 45 years ago, has closed. The new owner is Miter Brands, a Harrisburg-based window and door manufacturer. PGT shares are no longer publicly traded. More from Business Observer.
Need a better paying job? How Tech Month in Miami can lead to connections
Miami Tech Month kicks off this week — and the initial focus is jobs, jobs, and more jobs. Want to work for a tech startup? Are you struggling in Miami-Dade County because your salary isn’t keeping up with rising costs? Wondering why people keep moving here? Or maybe you’re already at a tech company and looking for the right people to hire. More from the Miami Herald.
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Florida Housing Summit | May 1, 2024Out of the box
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As word spread through Tampa story Facebook groups that the former Adams & Jennings Funeral Home building had been sold, members had two questions: Who bought it, and what would happen to the white porcelain cat that had been attached to the roof as a Seminole Heights landmark for nearly eight decades?
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Agriculture
Are you ready for blueberry season in Florida? What to know about sweet and juicy fruits
Blueberry season in the state runs from late February to early May. The nation’s eighth-largest blueberry producer, Florida is the first state each year to market native blueberries and produces about 20 million pounds per season on 5,700 acres, according to the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Good news: The institute reports a bountiful harvest this year.
» Read more from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
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