Florida News That Impacts You – September 20th, 2023
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- Three disturbances remain active in the Atlantic, including one just off of Florida’s east coast. Hurricane Nigel is making its way north through the mid-Atlantic and has the potential to eventually impact Iceland as a tropical storm. There’s another disturbance off the coast of Africa that’s expected to develop into a tropical storm or hurricane over the coming week. The disturbance stalled off of our coast which has been impacting our weather is currently being given a 30% chance of development over the next week.
- Disney has disclosed in an SEC filing that the company intends to double its total investment in its Parks, Experiences and Products division over the next ten years. The company’s previous plan called for a $17 billion investment in Florida. The revised plan could raise that total to greater than $30 billion over the next decade with a focus on its theme parks and cruise ships.
- The Treasure Coast International Airport in Fort Pierce has petitioned the FAA to allow for commercial flights into and out of the airport. The airport, which is currently limited to private and charter flights, in addition to flight training, announced they’ve had pre-meetings and inspections with the FAA and are in the process of obtaining a final inspection. The FAA is expected to make a decision about the application in three to six months.
- Frank Fore has been appointed to the Jupiter Town Council in a 3-1 vote. He takes over for Cheryl Schneider who resigned from the post in August. Fore serves on the Jupiter Planning and Zoning Commission.
- Gas prices are a penny lower today. Statewide the average price for regular unleaded is $3.67 per gallon – 8 cents higher than a week ago. In Palm Beach County the average price is $3.83 per gallon, which is the highest price in the state.