Flu vaccine approved – A new flu vaccine that could be ready weeks earlier won FDA. approval. Flubok, the vaccine developed by a company called Protein Sciences, is expected to be this winter. New York Times
Yoho defends vote against Sandy relief – U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., defended his vote against disaster relief related to Hurricane Sandy in a statement Tuesday night. “… I am in support of responsible disaster aid for the victims of Hurricane Sandy. I am not, however, in favor of bankrolling special interest federal programs that have nothing to do with helping the victims of this terrible tragedy.” Sunshine State News
Scott supports gun law review – Gov. Rick Scott calls for broad review of state gun laws. Scott said the state’s tourism economy depends on visitors feeling safe. The state does not require background checks for the private sale of weapons and places no limit on the number of guns a person can buy at one time. The state has issued more than one million permits to carry a concealed handgun. Tampa Bay Times
Notre Dame girlfriend hoax – Months after Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o told interviewers that his girlfriend and grandmother had died within hours of each other, sports news website Deadspin reported that there was no record of her ever existing. CNN is now reporting that the girlfriend tweeted late Wednesday night through an unverified Twitter account. CNN
Palace Entertainment Seeks to End Lease With Silver Springs – Palace Entertainment is willing to offer $4 million to terminate its lease with Silver Springs. If the plan is approved, the state Department of Environmental Protection would assume control of the 242-acre park on Oct. 1.The exotic animals and their associated habitat and infrastructure would be removed under the plan, as would all the amusement rides and other structures that state parks officials determine must go. Silver Springs’ core amenities — the glass-bottomed boats, the Wild Waters water park and the series of concerts and special events — would remain intact. Gainesville Sun
