Florida News – Highlights from around the state – March 10th
Bottom Line: Your daily recap of the some of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you in South Florida.
- Florida’s 19th coronavirus case involves a Volusia County woman in her 60’s with a recent travel history to an at-risk area. She is currently in isolation.
- House Speaker Jose Oliva addressed the ongoing budget discussions with the state Senate by suggesting it might be necessary for Florida to reevaluate state spending for the upcoming year due to the COVID-19 economic impact.
- Movers in Monday’s state session included the $25 million requested by Governor DeSantis for COVID-19 response, E-Verify passing in the Senate – awaiting a House vote, the shark fin ban in the House (excluding domestic fisherman), Easing requirements for occupational licenses for many professions, the creation of an abandoned African American Cemeteries task force,the legislation enabling college athlete compensation, expanded school vouchers and the Commercial Airport bill passed the state legislature – this mandates financial transparency for airports and its principals.
- Broward is considering selling off 140 acres adjacent to Sawgrass Mills Mall for mixed development purposes. The hope would be to attract a major entity to the space for commercial and residential development
- eMerge Americas, South Florida’s largest technology conference annually, has been postponed until November 4th due to coronavirus concerns.