March 28, 2024

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What you need to know about Florida today

| 4/22/2014

› Traffic helps resurrect old rail possibilities
All Aboard Florida and Tri-Rail Coastal Link -- one private and one public project -- each plan to carry people along the Florida East Coast rails for the first time in almost 50 years. The catalyst: highway congestion.

› 'Today' show to broadcast from Universal Orlando on Friday
NBC's morning news show "Today" will broadcast from Universal Orlando on Friday, prompting speculation among fans that the resort might use the stage to set an opening date for its highly anticipated "Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Diagon Alley."

› Broward College sees success, scrutiny with bachelor degrees
State colleges have become an increasingly popular place to get a four-year degree, prompting state lawmakers to consider a temporary moratorium on new programs so they can be evaluated.

› Life sciences convention coming to Jacksonville
BioFlorida, the statewide trade association for the life sciences industry, will hold its 2016 convention in Jacksonville, bringing more than 500 attendees to the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront.

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