March 28, 2024

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What you need to know about Florida today

| 10/7/2014

Florida's shrinking workforce

After years of job cuts in the state’s public sector, Florida’s state government is now operating with a lot fewer people. Even as the economy rebounds, state government isn’t growing with it. Read the full story from WGCU and see also:

» Florida’s Shrinking Workforce, Part Two


Florida's Regions
A look at East Central Florida

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Tourism and aviation/ aerospace — the two stalwart industries on which East Central Florida’s economy has long relied — continue to perform well. At this regional portrait from Business Florida, you'll find economic data, top employers, demographics and more. Communities included are Cocoa, Daytona Beach, Kissimmee, Lake Mary, Melbourne, Orlando, Palm Bay, and Titusville.

» Full story

Citrus growers try new chemical to save fruit

Some Florida citrus growers are experimenting with a fungicidal chemical that has been shown to reduce pre-harvest fruit drop, but scientists warn that increased use of the fungicide called Headline could lead to the development of resistance among the various fungicidal pests it was meant to eliminate. More at the AP and the Lakeland Ledger.


Florida's aging prisoner problem

Florida's prison population is rapidly increasing despite declining crime rates, and the latest report from Florida TaxWatch recommends options to prevent increasing costs from overwhelming taxpayers. Read the full report.


All Aboard Florida project may be funded without taxpayer risk

All Aboard Florida has modified its financing plan for its proposed passenger rail service, so that the public would not face any financial risk and the project could be completed quicker. More at Florida Today and the Orlando Business Journal.


The cities that are benefiting most from the economic recovery

It is painfully clear that the current U.S. economic recovery has been a meager one, with the benefits highly concentrated among the wealthiest. The notion that “a rising tide” lifts all boats has been sunk, along with the good ship middle class. More from Forbes.

Technology
The business of disruption

business disruption New tech has the power to ‘disrupt’ the status quo, changing the way we live our lives. But how is disruptive technology affecting us right now? And is breaking the mould always a good thing?

» Read more from Business Life


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Central Floirda chocolate shops are left with a bitter taste as cocoa prices hit an all-time high earlier this week.

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