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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Despite opposition from the tourism industry, a House committee Monday moved forward with a proposal that would allow counties to spend so-called “bed” tax money on efforts to combat flooding. The proposal (HB 1429), sponsored by Rep. Bryan Avila, R-Miami Springs, would expand the way that tourist-development tax money can be used. Avila said local governments would not be required to use tourist-development money for flooding-related projects but would have the option. He acknowledged that the tourism industry wouldn’t support the possibility of using the money for such projects but, like Grieco, said flooding poses a major danger to the industry. “If there’s widespread flooding, what industry do you think would be most impacted?” Avila asked.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Businesses are taking a hard hit because of the COVID-19 pandemic. New data from YELP shows 602 businesses permanently or temporarily closed their doors to customers between March 1 and July 10. The data also shows 70 Jacksonville area restaurants and 64 retail businesses have permanently closed. For The Mini Bar, Sams said closing for good is not an option. We dont qualify for any city funding, government funding, state or federal funding.