May 4, 2024

Wednesday's Daily Pulse

What you need to know about Florida today

| 10/21/2015

› Scott proposes $1 million summer STEM for teachers
Gov. Rick Scott said he will ask lawmakers in 2016 for $1 million to establish a paid summer-residency program for teachers in science, technology, engineering and math.

› Former Miami Dolphin Jason Taylor joins startup team Boatsetter
The boat-sharing company announced that Taylor, a new shareholder, will assist with client recruitment and will be joining the Boatsetter advisory board, along with acting as company spokesperson.

› Where Tampa Bay’s future workers are coming from
Tampa Bay’s Hispanic and Latino population jumped 91 percent between 2000 and 2010, outpacing growth in Florida and in much of the rest of the United States.

› Column: Preparing financially for golden years
In the spirit of Halloween, this month’s column will discuss the “scary” process of assisting our aging parents and loved ones, and some of the strategies available to best prepare ourselves.

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