New Group Opposes Campaign Funding Amendment  

Floridians for Open Democracy, a recently launched group, is campaigning against a proposed state constitutional amendment that eliminates public funding of statewide campaigns and the spending limits that candidates must agree to.

Voters will get their say on Florida’s public campaign financing program as Amendment 6 on the November ballot.

Opponents of the amendment argue that eliminating Florida’s matching-fund program for candidates running for governor and cabinet positions would make it harder for people who are not wealthy to run for office.

State Sen. Travis Hutson sponsored a resolution to end the program, saying it has become too costly and is diverting millions of dollars that could be better used elsewhere for Floridians.

Vote for Best Large Airport of 2024

Three Florida airports are nominated along with 17 others for Best Large Airport in America by USA Today’s Readers Choice 2024 Awards. You can vote until Sept. 23. Winners will be announced on Oct. 2.

Tampa International Airport (TPA) ranks high for its public art program, efficient pre- and post-security processes, and recent major renovations that make traveling a breeze. Vote for TPA here.

Orlando International Airport (MCO), the gateway to the theme park capital of the world, scores points for customer satisfaction and its robust concessions program. Vote for MCO here.

Miami International Airport (MIA) is a key gateway to the Caribbean, Central, and South America, featuring art installations and luxury lounges. Vote for MIA here.

Florida Top State for Small Business

Florida is the top state for starting a small business in 2024, according to a new study. Texas and North Carolina are second and third, respectively.

The Sunshine State tops the list due to its low 5.5% corporate tax rate and mass migration of consumers and companies.

Over half of Florida’s startup businesses survive for at least five years, and the state ranks high in small business loan approvals. 

Florida’s appeal is further bolstered by its lack of state income tax and growing population, with over 318,000 new residents in 2022. You can see the study here.

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➤ St. Augustine Beach: The county closed the final 100 feet of the St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier indefinitely after evaluating the pillars closest to the ocean. (See Video)

➤ Volusia County: A second seawall project began Tuesday between Sunrise Avenue and Marlin Drive in Ormond-by-the-Sea. The first is already underway in Flagler Beach. (See Video)

➤ Merritt Island: Polaris Dawn, SpaceX’s historic civilian mission featuring the first commercial spacewalk, is scheduled to launch at 3:33 on Friday after delays and FAA clearance. (See Details)

➤ Orange County: Mosquito Control is targeting the Lockhart area with spraying after two people contracted dengue fever last month from local mosquitoes. (See Video)

➤ Fort Lauderdale: The U.S. seized a $13 million plane belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and brought it to Florida on Monday. The Justice Department said the jet was exported from Florida in violation of U.S. sanctions. (See Video)

➤ Miami: A new report ranks Miami as one of the most expensive cities in the U.S. for a night out, comparing the cost of taxis, cocktails, beer, and combo meals in various cities. (See Details)

➤ No. 10 Florida State lost to Boston College 28-13 on Sunday, falling to 0-2 for the season. Despite the loss, Florida State wide receiver Kentron Poitier made the game’s best play with an impressive 29-yard catch and run. (Watch Video)

➤ Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles stirred controversy online by referring to the Washington football team as “The Redskins” in an interview. (Watch Video)

➤ Miami has jumped up seven spots in the college football AP Top 25 poll and is now ranked as the No. 12 in the country. It is the highest the team has achieved since 2020. (More)

Yesterday’s Results: MLB | WNBA | US OPEN | Paralympics

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➤ University of Florida Health and United Healthcare failed to negotiate a new contract by the Sept. 1 deadline, leaving patients with commercial and Medicaid health plans in Gainesville, St. Johns, and Jacksonville without access. (See Details) 

➤ Orlando International Airport estimates it serviced 900,000 travelers over the six-day holiday travel period ending on Tuesday. Orlando ranked as the number two domestic destination for Labor Day weekend, following Seattle. (More)

➤ Miami-based Oceania Cruises will expand its Caribbean and Panama Canal offerings in 2026 with new sailings on Insignia, the first ultra-premium cruise line vessel to sail from Port Tampa Bay. (See Photo)

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Do you always struggle to remember this word during conversations?

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➤ Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, who grew up in Miami, has authored a new book about her life titled Lovely One. (More)

➤ Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton announced a series of listening sessions designed to gather input from their community as the school searches for a new president. (More)

➤ A Florida man accused of shooting a gun into a home in DeLand while intoxicated, admitted to being a “dumba**.” (See Video)

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Are you excited for pumpkin spice products to be available?

1. Yes
2. No

Tuesday’s Results:

Would you take a flight in a high-altitude balloon if the price was not an issue?

1. Yes: 36.7%
2. No: 63.3%

Where in Florida is Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park?

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