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What you need to know about Florida today
Florida job growth slowed in September
The Sunshine State's job growth slowed in September compared with the previous month, according to data released by human resources firm and payroll processor ADP and economists at Moody's Analytics Inc. More from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and ADP.
Report: Florida lags in clean-energy jobs
More than 130,000 Floridians work at about 14,000 clean energy businesses across the state. But that’s just 1.5 percent of all jobs in Florida, a small per-capita number when compared to other states studied, according to a Florida clean jobs census. [Source: Miami Herald]
Florida's hangup: High cell phone taxes and fees
If you think you're forking over too much of your paycheck to pay your cell phone bill, you're not imagining things. Florida has the fourth highest average state-local cell phone tax and fee rate in the country at 16.55 percent, according to a study by the Washington-D.C.-based Tax Foundation. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]
Column: Hispanic-owned businesses will lead America's economic recovery
America is stuck in neutral, with stagnant unemployment, slow economic growth, and out of control government spending. But as Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, it is important to note that Hispanic-owned businesses are poised to lead America’s long awaited economic recovery. [Source: South Florida Business Journal]
Florida ranks low on new list of 2014's Richest and Poorest States
There's been a lot of discussion lately about the growing wealth gap in the U.S. now that we're in the post-recession era. So how does Florida rate when compared to other states and the District of Columbia when it comes to net worth? [Source: Orlando Business Journal]
ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:
› Hotels seek to hire as peak tourist season nears
As the peak tourism season nears, businesses are looking to hire hundreds of workers. Florida's tourism sector saw a record number of visitors last year and expects even more this year.
› Major League Baseball strikes out in Hialeah
After nearly six years focusing on a site in Hialeah for a local baseball academy targeted at minority youths, Major League Baseball executive Darrell Miller has turned his efforts toward finding a different location somewhere in South Florida.
› Port Everglades announces $1.6B improvement plan
Port Everglades released its 20-year master plan, which promises to create thousands of jobs and pour $1.6 billion into infrastructure improvements.
› Women share their paths to success
Despite objections from parents who meant well and negativity from friends, three South Florida women found their own paths to successful careers by embracing risk.
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