Florida most at risk of ‘severe coastal flooding.’ New research shows where

That Florida is especially vulnerable – with more homes and people than the next most at-risk states of New York, New Jersey and Louisiana – is in part because it has a long coast that lies almost at sea level. It it also reflects the state’s approach to zoning and planning, with high population density right in the areas most vulnerable to catastrophic damage. More from the Miami Herald.

Fort Myers hungry to create culinary district

The city of Fort Myers is seeking to join San Diego, Oklahoma City, Harrisonburg, Virginia, and other cities with culinary districts. Economic Development Director Steve Weathers presented the idea of creating a district at a City Council workshop April 1. “Put it on a fast track and figure out how to make it happen,” Councilman Liston Bochette said after the presentation. “Let’s not let other people catch up. We are out in front. It’s our game to lose.” More from Gulfshore Business.

Lawsuit accuses Boca mover of ‘hijacking’ Allied Van Lines’ name to get customers

Global moving giant Allied Van Lines is suing a similarly named Boca Raton-based moving broker for trademark infringement and accusing the smaller company of hurting its brand reputation by providing poor service that generates bad reviews. The lawsuit, filed last week in U.S. District Court in West Palm Beach, accuses Allied Van Lines Moving and Storage of deliberately “hijacking” Allied Van Lines’ name to lure customers. More from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

At Orlando festival, artificial intelligence takes the stage. Can it entertain you?

It’s not hard to come up with adjectives that describe artificial intelligence — everything from helpful to intrusive to frightening. But is it funny? Central Floridians will get the chance to judge for themselves at the upcoming UCF Celebrates the Arts festival at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Orlando when the spotlight turns on AI for a free talk-variety show, the sort you might see on late-night TV. More from the Orlando Sentinel.

Hooters files for bankruptcy, Florida founders buy back majority stake

Hooters’ original founders in Clearwater have struck a deal to buy back majority ownership of the iconic restaurant chain as its corporate parent, Hooters of America, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Hooters Inc. and Hoot Owl Restaurants, two of the company’s largest franchisees and groups that include several of Hooters’ six founders, will buy 100 company-owned locations, according to a statement. More from the South Florida Business Journal.