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• Scott to veto tuition hike, approve hospital funds

  Gov. Rick Scott today will veto a 3 percent increase in Florida college tuition and approve $65 million in extra Medicaid funding to hospitals that provide much of the care to the poor.

• New oil rigs may soon sprout in Florida

  Fueled by lofty oil prices, more efficient drilling techniques and the promise of untapped but also largely unproven reservoirs, at least a half-dozen companies plan to expand exploration across Florida.

Floridians could net $19 million in Wells Fargo settlement

A group of South Florida attorneys has negotiated a projected settlement of more than $19 million to resolve a class-action case brought on behalf of thousands of homeowners across the state.

A four-star destination for military retirees

Brevard's beaches, base and good living make it a hotspot for veterans, who help drive economy and local organizations.

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Space Coast jobs

The Space Coast's pain from the shutdown of the NASA space shuttle program is getting a significant dose of relief from Northrop Grumman.

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