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What you need to know about Florida today
Why companies must plan for global threats
The current Ebola outbreak underscores how the risk of disease across the world’s tropical zone is often considered alongside questions of resource availability, infrastructure conditions to move goods and services, and political stability as businesses scout new overseas locations. More at the Guardian.
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» UF experts see many factors behind Ebola outbreak
UF’s MIST Center to lead research of smart electronics
The University of Florida’s Multi-functional Integrated System Technology (MIST) Center will play a leading role in researching the next generation of “smart” electronics funded by a National Science Foundation program that combines federal money with industry investments in strategic research. More at UF News.
Climate change risk consultancy firm launches in Fort Lauderdale
Coastal Risk Consulting has gathered a group of experts in Fort Lauderdale to provide answers to businesses on how nuisance flooding, high tides and heavier downpours will affect their bottom line. More at the South Florida Business Journal.
Colt running out of time in Osceola deal
The clock is winding down on Osceola County's agreement with firearms maker Colt to move some of its operations to Kissimmee. The county's agreement gave Colt 36 months. In the 34 months since the announcement, not a single job has appeared. More at the Orlando Sentinel.
Scott, Crist split on approach to insurance industry
As he seeks re-election, Republican Gov. Rick Scott has maintained a free market approach to the industry. Ever the populist, Democratic gubernatorial challenger and former governor Charlie Crist has said he will act to reverse rate increases that have occurred under Scott's free-market watch. More at the Jacksonville Business Journal.
Politics A newspaper ad. A smart phone. A raccoon. A cost estimate. Those have all proven pivotal points in televised Florida gubernatorial debates in the last half-century. And as Gov. Rick Scott and former Gov. Charlie Crist get ready to meet in their first of three debates on Friday, their advisers are likely to warn the candidates about the pitfalls of a bad debate performance. » Read more and view clips of previous Florida debates at the Sarasota Herald-Tribune |
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