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| 1/28/2015

Florida Gov. Scott to release spending plan for 2015

Scott has already announced key portions of his budget recommendations, including his push to cut roughly $500 million in taxes. State lawmakers will use the proposed budget as a framework for a final budget. More from WESH and WUSF.

See also:
» Gov. Rick Scott proposes $5 billion Everglades plan
» Gov. Rick Scott wants dedicated source of funds for Everglades restoration
» Gov. Scott seeks money for more veterans nursing homes


Home-price gains slow in November

U.S. home prices rose at a modest pace in November, held back by weaker sales and a limited number of available houses. The Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller 20-city home price index, released Tuesday, increased 4.3 percent in November from 12 months earlier. More from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

See also:
» Among major metros, Tampa Bay housing market more than holding its own
» 'Boomerang buyers' help shape South Florida's housing market


Airline profits soar yet no relief for passengers

Air travelers wondering how they would experience the recent wave of airline mergers appear to have an answer: Airplanes are more crowded than ever, fares remain at a five-year high despite plummeting fuel costs — and airlines are reporting record profits and soaring stock prices. [Source: USA Today]


A portrait of Florida without oranges

Florida may produce as few as 89 million boxes of oranges this year, forecasters say, down 63 percent from the 242 million boxes the state produced a decade ago. In a state where citrus is on the license plates and 75,000 people made their living from it just a few years ago, this could have a huge impact. [Source: The Atlantic]


The business side of animal rights

Groups such as the Humane Society of the U.S. for years have sought to build support among large companies’ shareholders to push for changes in animal treatment, often finding little traction. Now, some pitches are being tailored to win backing from increasingly influential firms that advise investors on how to vote their shares. [Source: Wall Street Journal]


ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:

› Palm Beach County cracking down on new ride-sharing services
County officials, and taxi companies competing with Uber customers, say "ride-sharing" companies such as Uber are violating county rules that charge fees and set standards for passenger service.

› Orlando's Code School acquired for $36 million by Utah firm
Code School, a computer-programming school based in Orlando, has been bought for $36 million by Utah-based Pluralsight.

› FPL's parent company reports 'outstanding' year
The parent company of Florida Power & Light on Tuesday reported strong earnings for the fourth quarter and all 2014 on what its chief executive called an "outstanding" year.

› Bioceptive receives FDA clearance for device
Bioceptive, a women’s health startup led by South Florida medical device entrepreneur Dr. Stewart Davis, received Food and Drug Administration clearance for its first women's health medical device.


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