Top Stories for Tuesday, February 24, 2015

How to spend billions on Florida’s environment

Florida voters overwhelmingly approved earmarks for billions for conservation. But how to spend the money has led to a heated debate.

U.S. travel agents can now book Cuba cruises

On Monday, Cuba Cruise announced that Americans can now legally book its Cuba around-the-island cruises.

Are tech startups the key to improving public safety?

It’s natural to think public safety issues are problems for police officers and communities to solve but often that’s not enough.

Without incentives, Florida solar energy won’t grow

Solar power is booming in America, but a lack of solar-incentives may hold Florida back.

The big business of food tourism and why it matters

Over the last decade, destination marketing organizations have leveraged the rise of interest in food to open new consumer markets.

Also around Florida:
• New law would require financial-literacy class in high school
• Investigate Florida’s tax fraud hot spots by ZIP Code
• Florida news outlets suing Gov. Rick Scott want emergency order
• Home sales booming in Tampa Bay | • More news …

Who said that?

My father said if they ever build on that gravesite, that the building will be haunted, spirits will walk in and they will always regret they put a building up there.

 

Video Pick

How do we sound credible? Dr. Laura Sicola shows how your vocal delivery influences how your message is received, and how to use it to your advantage. Video report.