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U.S. economy grew at fastest pace since 2011

The US economy grew more strongly than previously estimated in the second quarter, clocking the fastest pace since late 2011, the Commerce Department reported today. Gross domestic product surged at annual rate of 4.6 per cent, the department said, revising the previous 4.2 per cent estimate. More at the AP, the Economic Times, and Bloomberg News.


Lawmakers seeking tougher regulation of Florida utilities

Concern about Florida's utilities has grown in recent years as the power companies have increasingly worked to hold their monopoly control and with a series of missteps by the state's second largest investor owned utility, Duke Energy Florida. More at the Tampa Bay Times.


GE announces plant move to Jacksonville

Technology
University of Florida receives $500,000 ‘Big Data’ boost from IBM

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Imagine a day when your toothbrush can record every brushstroke you make and transmit that data to your dentist, who can use it at your next checkup to help you improve your brushing technique to prevent the onset of tooth decay.

That scenario is in the realm of possibility for researchers who work in the field of “big data."

» More from UF News

Mayor Alvin Brown and Gov. Rick Scott are among the city and state officials who announced that General Electric will be building a plant for its Oil and Gas division to Jacksonville. More at the Florida Times-Union.


Why the term “APR” matters to you and your business

When you see the letters “MBA” after a person’s name, this announces to the world that he or she holds a master’s degree in business administration. But have you seen the letters “APR” after the names of certain people and wondered what they stood for and what these people do for a living? More at the Gainesville Business Report.


Gas prices may be heading below $3 a gallon soon

Gas prices typically decline in autumn, and this year they are being pulled even lower by falling global oil prices. By the end of the year, up to 30 states could have an average gasoline price of less than $3 a gallon. More at the AP.

Business Profile
EcoTech Visions

ecotech With a mission of creating jobs that make both business and environmental sense, EcoTech Visions announced it received $172,000 in grants. That brings the nonprofit closer to its goal of hatching an incubator in Liberty City for green manufacturing small businesses.

» Read more from the Miami Herald


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