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• Coronavirus: As Latin America reports cases, Florida businesses could get hit

  Even if the actual outbreak in the region remains subdued, Latin America’s dependence on trade with China suggests there could be a ricochet impact to South Florida’s economy.

• Florida retailers say business is booming

  Upbeat predictions from the Florida Retail Federation come despite recent external factors, such as the health issues surrounding coronavirus, the presidential election, and lingering trade issues and tariffs.

Florida lawmakers seek grades for cities, counties

Florida cities and counties would get letter grades for economic and non-economic factors, under a bill that drew mostly bipartisan support this week from the House Appropriations Committee.

Central Florida looks to be a gaming event hub

A coalition of leaders from schools, sports franchises and tourism has begun a new push to attract more esports and video game-related events to Central Florida.

Immigrants’ fear of 2020 Census could cost Florida billions in federal funding

Florida has a lot to gain from a complete count in the upcoming 2020 U.S. Census — including greater political representation in Congress and billions of additional dollars in federal funding.

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