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Orange juice shortage looming in U.S. as Florida's citrus crop suffers
Citrus lovers may have to spend more to get oranges and orange juice this summer after Florida's weather resulted in ruined crops.
Recovery: Net gains
Eight months after Hurricane Ian’s storm surge pushed 34 commercial shrimping boats aground along the Lee County shore — and in doing so put more than 300 shrimp industry workers out of a job — the shrimpers are slowly getting back out on the Gulf of Mexico.
Commentary: Retrofitting flood-prone buildings would help Florida economy
Sea-level rise and more intense rainfall are increasing the risk of flooding, resulting in crushing insurance rates. Millions of properties are at risk – including about 600,000 in Florida alone – unless new funding is dedicated to retrofitting these buildings.
‘The Atlantic is definitely on fire’: Unusually hot ocean sparks up early hurricane season
The Atlantic Ocean is hot right now. Hotter than it’s supposed to be for this time of year, and hot enough to worry scientists — particularly ones who monitor hurricanes.
Tomato Termination: Florida Tomato Exchange wants end to 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement with Mexico
Since 1996, five different agreements tried to stop unfair trade practices used by Mexican tomato exporters, but the Exchange says each agreement has proved to be unenforceable.
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