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What you need to know about Florida today
Scott's budget cuts taxes by $673 million, positions by 1,353
Gov. Rick Scott unveiled a proposed $77 billion budget Wednesday that spends nearly all of a $1 billion surplus on tax cuts and an increase in education spending, but leaves many unmet needs by cutting 1.2 percent of the state workforce. More from the Tampa Bay Times and the AP.
See also:
» State leaders, legislators address Florida media
» Scott's prison budget fails to include money to investigate record high inmate deaths
» Commenatry from Florida TaxWatch: Governor Scott's budget proposal makes smart investments, but misses an opportunity for savings
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Florida tourism: Theme park wizards
Long overshadowed by Mickey Mouse, Universal Studios Florida is growing explosively, powered by the magic of a popular boy wizard and the money of an initially skeptical new owner. The two-park resort has added close to $1 billion worth of attractions in just the past five years, with more under construction now. Access full story.
Legislative leaders set agenda
Florida’s new low-key state legislative leaders offered a joint agenda Wednesday for the upcoming session focused on water policy, education and tax relief, presenting a firm conservative approach in a less fiery style than many of their recent predecessors. More from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and the AP.
Learning from failure: Strategies for bouncing back
If your business or strategy failed, if you made an expensive mistake, or if you experienced a business or personal setback in 2014, this is the time for recovery. Today, failure is a hot topic, and the topic of bouncing back is even hotter. [Source: Miami Herald]
Jeb Bush's conservative evolution
The biggest barrier between former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and the White House may be a perception that -- despite his record -- he's not conservative enough for today's Republicans. [Source: CNN]
ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:
› Florida citrus show tackles greening, grapefruit marketing
Grapefruit growers packed the Florida Citrus Show to hear how industry organizations are promoting the fruit, as well as battling the citrus greening disease attacking their groves.
› Grant helps USF students study cyber attacks
Students at the University of South Florida will study recent high-profile hacking cases to learn how to prevent the next major cybersecurity breach.
› FPL's solar farms will cost $400 million
Florida Power & Light Co. plans to spend between $400 million and $420 million to build three solar energy farms next year and aims to recover those costs from ratepayers, executives said.
› NY developer plans Wynwood hotel
New York developer Sonny Bazbaz wants to build a hotel in Wynwood. Miami’s Urban Development Review Board last week recommended approval of his mixed-use project at 2110 N Miami Ave.
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