Hurricane season forecast updated. There's good news, and bad
AccuWeather has issued an updated forecast for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, and the forecast is better than the "explosive" season predicted in March. But that doesn't mean Florida or the U.S. won't face any storms, said AccuWeather. The latest prediction is still above the historical average when it comes to the number of tropical cyclones in the season. More from TCPalm and the News Service of Florida.
Tampa company to acquire Canadian specialty pharmacy group for $125M
Better Choice Co. is pivoting from the pet product industry to pharmaceuticals by acquiring Canadian specialty pharmacy and health care group SRx Health Solutions Inc. Tampa-based Better Choice will pay $125 million in the all-stock deal with SRx Health, a Toronto health care services network with 35 specialty pharmacies and 40 health clinics across Canada. More from the Tampa Bay Business Journal.
Techstars Miami announces its Fall Class of 2024
Techstars Miami Powered by J.P. Morgan has selected 12 startups for its Fall Class of 2024. They represent various industries including biotech, musictech, IoT, AI, fintech, healthtech, e-commerce and ESG compliance. “These companies have been selected for their innovative approaches and potential to disrupt their respective markets,” said Techstars Miami’s Founding Managing Director Andres Barreto. More from Refresh Miami.
Fast-growing Yotel Hotel brand headed for downtown Orlando
A fast-growing hotel chain that was inspired by first-class air travel could be coming to downtown Orlando. Yotel Hotels are known for their distinctly small, yet modern rooms, signature purple color palette and lighting, high-quality food and beverage offerings and affordable rates. More from the Orlando Sentinel.
JEA invites businesses to kick the tires on converting fleets to electric vehicles
Businesses interested in electrifying their company vehicles can get behind the wheel of several types of EVs at a JEA-hosted ride-and-drive on Sept. 4 and Sept. 5. Vehicles available include the Ford E-Transit van, the Ford F150 Lightning pickup truck and the Bollinger Motors Class 4 commercial vehicle. More from the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Out of the Box
Tampa entrepreneur grows goat yoga business with grit, good times
Kelly Harris, a former zookeeper for Busch Gardens and current guest host on Home Shopping Network, had no idea she would be going into business with goats when she rescued her first three in 2017. The Harris family operates the only mobile goat yoga studio in Tampa Bay, catering to corporate clients.
» More from the Business Observer.
Sports Business
‘We’re Coming Home:’ Inter Miami kicks off countdown to opening of Miami Freedom Park
Inter Miami is going to paint the city pink on Wednesday and offer giveaways at dozens of Miami locations to officially kick off the countdown to the opening of Miami Freedom Park, the team’s long-awaited permanent stadium, which is scheduled to be completed in time for the 2026 MLS season.
» Read more from the Miami Herald.