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What you need to know about Florida today
› Florida Teachers Will Get Bonuses Tied To Their ACT, SAT Test Scores
Florida teachers have received instructions for seeking the new and controversial Best and Brightest scholarships that are directly tied to an educator's own performance on the SAT or ACT. While they are called scholarships, the awards are not for continuing education and are actually a bonus.
› 126-job medical products project proposed in Cocoa
A medical products manufacturer, going by the code name of “Project Taylor,” is considering opening a manufacturing plant in Cocoa that would employ 126 people by the end of 2018.
› FAMU business center director named “Florida Star of the Year”
Aundra McGlockton Sr., associate director at Florida A&M's Small Business Center, was recently named the “Florida Star of the Year” at the Florida Small Business Development Center 2015 Performance Awards.
› 20 best workplaces in health care
The health care sector is booming — and has an abundance of well-paying and rewarding jobs. These companies have perfected balancing demanding, round-the-clock work with fun and caring cultures.
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