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› Philanthropist Wendy H. Steele is Florida’s honoree for USA TODAY’s Women of the Year
Bags of the essentials — dried fruits, socks, toothbrushes and other supplies — are always stocked in the back of Wendy H. Steele’s car. Steele, 61, keeps the kits in constant supply in case she sees someone in need while driving. It’s a simple gesture, Steele said, but one that helps ease the sting of sadness she feels when she sees injustice or inequity around her.
› SeaWorld's new roller coaster rises from ashes of long-time shuttered ride
Ever since SeaWorld Orlando closed its Empire of the Penguin ride in March 2020, the themed entertainment company has been deliberating internally about what to do with the space left behind, said Clint Brinker, vice president of design and engineering for SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment.
› Senate votes for state control over food delivery apps
Tallahassee legislators may have a place at your dinner table soon, as the Senate unanimously approved a preemption bill giving the state control over food delivery apps. SB 676, sponsored by Sen. Jennifer Bradley of Clay County, would preempt the regulation of “food delivery platforms” that corral orders from multiple restaurants to the government in Tallahassee.
› Riverside, Brooklyn businesses hopeful a JSO move to Florida Blue building will give them a boost
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is looking to move hundreds of employees from their downtown offices at the Police Memorial Building to the Florida Blue building in Riverside. JSO has started to negotiate a lease for the office space. JSO said about 750 employees work at its current downtown headquarters daily, and once a new location has been solidified, all of those employees would be expected to make the move to the new building.
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