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THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2007
The State Is Ablaze [Florida Times-Union]
Despite a subtropical storm brewing in the Atlantic Ocean three weeks before hurricane season, any rainfall in the next few days will likely be little match for the fires that have consumed more that 98,000 acres in Florida.
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TAMPA BAY:
We're Behind in Climate Action [St. Petersburg Times]
Massachusetts, California and more than two dozen other states have been taking strong steps to deal with global warming in recent years - but not Florida. "Florida's leaders have not been leading on the subject of climate change; we've just been on the sidelines," said Alex Sink, the state's chief financial officer.
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SOUTH FLORIDA:
Seawater Threatens Florida's Drinking Supply [Miami Herald]
With the drought elevating a perpetual problem into a critical concern, state water managers are poised today to impose severe new restrictions to combat a seeping front of sea water that threatens the water supply for hundreds of thousands of coastal residents.
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ORLANDO:
Major Home Builder Gives Orlando an 'F' [Bloomberg News]
Orlando, Tampa and Florida's west coast have received an "F" from the nation's largest luxury-home builder as sales continue to slump. Robert Toll, chief executive of Toll Brothers Inc., said Wednesday during a conference call that the increased number of "F" grades he gave to the company's markets implied that business was slipping.
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ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:
›Piper Eyes Perks to Remain in Vero [Palm Beach Post]
This oceanside community is assembling its largest-ever package of incentives to persuade a longtime aircraft manufacturer to keep and expand its plant in town.
›Agenda for Session Maintains Tax Focus [Orlando Sentinel]
Lawmakers hope to settle the issue next month. Other topics are taking a back seat.
›Will Office Depot Buy OfficeMax? [Palm Beach Post]
A research note shoved Office Depot Inc. into the market spotlight Wednesday after an analyst speculated the Delray Beach-based firm could profit from buying office supply competitor OfficeMax Inc.
›More Students Want Right to Bear Arms on Campus [Florida Times-Union]
The movement has grown after the slayings at Virginia Tech.
›Senators Reach Outline on Immigration Bill [New York Times]
But they remain deeply divided on many details, lawmakers and Congressional aides said, and it remains unclear whether a deal can be reached by Monday's deadline.
›Torrey Pines Spinoffs Make Business Pitch [Palm Beach Post]
The Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies is weeks from opening its temporary laboratories in St. Lucie County, but the nonprofit biotechnology outfit already is making its presence known on the Treasure Coast's investment scene.
›Citizens Skips Sinkhole Coverage [St. Petersburg Times]
It will disappear for customers in Pasco and Hernando counties - the heart of Florida's "sinkhole alley" - unless they make a point to add it.
›HSN to Sell off German TV Shopping Network [St. Petersburg Times]
The deal ends an 11-year foray into European markets for the St. Petersburg-based company.
›Hey, Mr. Tycoon, Please Move Your Marooned Yacht [Palm Beach Post]
Peter Halmos has spent $1 million to gently free his mega-yacht from a federal marine sanctuary off Key West. But the effort has failed. With another hurricane season beginning, he may have no choice but to drag the vessel out.
›I-75 Toll Proposal Could Go on 2008 Ballot [Naples Daily News]
A ballot question that could determine the fate of a tolling proposal for Interstate 75 could be put before Southwest Florida voters in the 2008 presidential primary election.
›State Task Force Hears Campus Security Ideas [St. Petersburg Times]
Officials recommend more police and mental health counselors.
›Budget Forces Crist's Hand [Miami Herald]
He must decide whether to veto legislative projects before the special session on property taxes, losing some of his leverage over lawmakers.
›Toll Road May Cut at Heart of Nature [Orlando Sentinel]
Environmentalists fear a new precedent if a path rises in protected Osceola wetlands.
›Unpleasing Citrus Forecast Stays on Course [Orlando Sentinel]
Friday's monthly forecast update by the U.S. Department of Agriculture will probably remain at 130.7 million boxes of oranges, the smallest harvest in 17 years.
›With Soaring Prices, Mines Might Revive Uranium Extraction [Tampa Tribune]
The reason: Uranium prices have jumped from $10 a pound three years ago to $120 on the current spot market as the nation considers building several new nuclear power plants to help the environment and wean itself from foreign oil.
›Crist to Restart Death Penalty [St. Petersburg Times]
The state's prison system changes clear the way for lethal injections.
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