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Thursday's Afternoon Update
What you need to know about Florida today
Unemployment claims fall to 14-year low
The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid dropped to the lowest level in 14 years last week, the latest signal that companies are cutting fewer workers and hiring could remain healthy. More at the AP.
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Florida citrus growers grow quality fruit despite decrease in demands
Although the citrus industry has been experiencing decreased volume in the last five years, Florida citrus growers are enthusiastic about the upcoming season. More at Fresh Plaza.
Miami Dade College’s Idea Center brings on funding, partnership
To infuse principles of entrepreneurship throughout the largest and most diverse undergraduate student body in the country, Miami Dade College is opening the doors of its new innovation hub with the help of significant funding and a prestigious partnership. More at the Miami Herald.
New Sarasota mall a sign of renewed optimism for retailers
The future of the Mall at University Town Center project, a multimillion-dollar shopping mall that promised to bring high end brands to Southwest Florida for the first time, was almost dead in the water this time six years ago. More at the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and WFLA.
Affordable housing project in Delray Beach hit with foreclosure
An affordable housing project in Delray Beach that received public loans has been targeted for foreclosure by a bank. Iberiabank filed a foreclosure lawsuit on Oct. 8 against Auburn Trace LTD. More at the South Florida Business Journal.
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