March 30, 2024

Thursday's Daily Pulse

What you need to know about Florida today

| 1/2/2014
Pat Geraghty
Pat Geraghty
[Photo: Jon M. Fletcher] » More here

Florida Trend Exclusive
Floridian of the Year

Florida Blue CEO Pat Geraghty has staked out a leadership position that is putting his company -- and Florida -- at the forefront of health care trends. Geraghty believes Florida Blue should be a ‘thought leader,’ and he isn’t afraid to speak out about health care policies on a state and national level. Full story.


Will retirees be Florida's economic saviors?

A growing wave of retirees should sweep away some of the real estate skid’s lingering trauma next year, boosting Southwest Florida’s housing market, accelerating job growth and lifting sales across a range of industries. Florida is again forecast to outpace the national recovery in 2014. [Source: Sarasota Herald-Tribune]


Florida online job demand hits all-time high

The number of available online job openings in Florida increased by 20,789, or 8 percent, in November for a total of 279,789 openings — an all-time high. [Source: Orlando Business Journal]


Florida soars in attracting the aviation industry

A study by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ranked Florida the most attractive state in the nation for companies in the aviation industry. The factors used by PwC in making the determination were: cost (taxes, business climate, energy), workforce (available aerospace technicians, engineers, mechanics, education attainment) and the number of aerospace companies operating. [Source: Tampa Bay Business Journal]


New laws in effect in Florida for 2014

The new year not only ushers in new commitments, it also is the date in which new laws go into effect across the state. One of the most visible laws deals with the manufacturing of light bulbs. More from WTEV and the Naples Daily News.


ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:

› As Florida’s minimum wage goes up, so does political debate over low pay
Minimum-wage workers get a 2 percent raise on Jan. 1, thanks to increasing inflation. The 14-cent hourly bump comes amid a push by Democrats to make the minimum wage a defining issue of 2014.

› South Florida tourism looks bright in 2014
South Florida tourism insiders are expecting the industry to see more growth in 2014 encouraged by its strong performance this year, barring no major socio-economic calamities.

› New insurance era begins
Thousands of previously uninsured Floridians woke up Wednesday morning with peace of mind for the first time in years: They had a health insurance card, or at least the promise that one is in the mail.

› European companies find a home in South Florida
European companies are choosing Broward County as the location from which to expand into north and Latin American markets. While many European-based companies have come before them, this recent activity highlights South Florida as an ideal location from which to launch into new markets.


Go to page 2 for more stories ...

Tags: Daily Pulse

In case you missed it:

Florida Trend Video Pick

Facial recognition cameras in Florida city spark privacy concerns
Facial recognition cameras in Florida city spark privacy concerns

New security cameras in downtown Lakeland are raising concerns about privacy. The Lakeland Downtown Development Authority has begun installing 13 new security cameras on streets, sidewalks, and alleyways, and there are mixed feelings about them.

Video Picks | Viewpoints@FloridaTrend

Ballot Box

Should Congress ban the popular social media app TikTok in the U.S.?

  • Yes
  • No
  • Need more details
  • What is TikTok?
  • Other (Comment below)

See Results

Florida Trend Media Company
490 1st Ave S
St Petersburg, FL 33701
727.821.5800

© Copyright 2024 Trend Magazines Inc. All rights reserved.