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What you need to know about Florida today
Florida leads nation in mortgage fraud
Tracking legal actions, such as criminal prosecutions, Mortgage Daily measured $246.9 million in mortgage fraud cases in Florida in the fourth quarter. The much larger California was second at $194.3 million. Nationally, there was $1.25 billion in mortgage fraud in the fourth quarter. That means nearly 20 percent of it occurred in Florida. More from the South Florida Business Journal and Mortgage Daily.
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Florida's Economic Yearbook 2013
Featured today, an in-depth look at the economy for each of these regions:
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A funny thing has happened on the way to higher gas prices: They've dropped. April is traditionally when gas prices start to rise in preparation for summer driving season, but thanks to more surplus than demand at Gulf Coast refineries, prices are falling. [Source: Sarasota Herald-Tribune]
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» GasBuddy Map: Current gas prices in Florida
Cheaper, better healthcare: yes, it is possible
Jaime Pinto, 69, a retired boat mechanic with chronic spinal problems, has just become part of a new world envisioned by federal healthcare reform. It’s called an accountable care organization, a vague phrase with deep implications that policy makers say could revolutionize the nation’s healthcare, lowering medical costs and increasing quality — if it works as planned. [Source: Miami Herald]
A Q&A with Foundation for Florida’s Future CEO Patricia Levesque
Patricia Levesque runs two foundations created by former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush — the Foundation for Florida’s Future and the Foundation for Excellence in Education. Levesque and Bush are a powerful team advocating for school choice, the controversial parent trigger bill, and Common Core standards being implemented nationwide. [Source: StateImpact Florida]
ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:
› Entrepreneurs to pitch their companies at FAU next week
Entrepreneurs will pitch healthy frozen food, youth fitness centers, a sports drink, purified ice, a social media app for videos and other products in Florida Atlantic University's 2013 Business Plan Competition next week.
› Blue Oven Kitchens cooks up new fundraising idea
Proving that not every startup in town spins off a new tech discovery, Blue Oven Kitchens’ “kitchen incubator” is helping entrepreneurs start new companies focused on sustainable food practices, food education and supporting local foodways.
› Summer camp to explore career possibilities
Looking for some mentoring for your future broadcast journalist, mayor or business owner? The Kid-Preneur Summer camps, which run from June 10 to August 16 at the Boynton Beach Women's Club, will provide some early training.
› Former NFL player grows Florida business
Former NFL wide receiver Tony Bland and his wife, former professional tennis player Nyree Bland, are expanding their Florida based after-school and summer camp business. The Tampa-based firm, PROtential Sports, seeks to open a franchise location, possibly in Sarasota, according to a statement. The company then plans to grow across the Southeast, before a nationwide expansion.
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