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Walt Disney World’s political spending
Disney’s political spending has grown to more closely match its size. Since 2010, Disney has ramped up its political spending to make sure it doesn’t get out-punched by its rivals.
Where Florida can prove its autonomous vehicle chops
Florida’s public roads have hosted some of the more noteworthy and novel self-driving tests. Now companies looking to further probe the limits of their self-driving technology will have a dedicated proving ground in the state.
FPL seeks state approval to slash energy-efficiency goals
With the state’s major utilities proposing goals at or near zero proposed this year, that could mean fewer energy-efficient programs at Florida utilities that help consumers save money.
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Tuesday, August 13, 2019
5G cell towers could be coming to your front yard and Florida cities can’t stop them
The next generation of wireless cellphone technology, known as 5G, means hundreds of new small cellular network antennas are going up — sometimes right in people’s front yards. And because of a new Florida law, local governments have almost no say in where or how those new antennas can be placed.
Hurricane season life hacks: Floridians share their most unconventional storm survival tips
Where do you find batteries after all the big stores run out? Where can your dog pee when it’s pouring outside? Seasoned Floridians share their secrets for getting through storms.
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