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Thursday's Afternoon Update
What you need to know about Florida today
U.S. economy slows in third quarter
The world's largest economy grew at a slower pace between July and September because exports and private inventory investment dropped. But crucial consumer spending remained strong, bolstering expansion. More from Reuters, Bloomberg, and the AP.
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UF and FSU partner on $17.5 million NIH grant
The University of Florida Clinical and Translational Science Institute has been awarded $17.5 million from the National Institutes of Health’s Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA, program) to continue to pave the way for a swifter and more collaborative journey from research to improved health in the nation’s third largest state. Florida State University joins UF as a community research partner on the four-year award. Full story from UF is here.
Winn-Dixie to cut prices on many staple items
Jacksonville-based Winn-Dixie said Wednesday that customer surveys have prompted the 518-store grocery chain to lower prices permanently on items such as toilet paper, cereal, mayonnaise and others. More at the Orlando Sentinel.
South Florida hospitals rated safer than state, nation
Safety grades for South Florida's hospitals improved significantly in a new report by The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit group aimed at boosting health system safety, quality and value nationwide. More at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
More wineries opening in Florida as citrus industry wanes
According to federal statistics, 879 million gallons of still wine were produced last year including 1.9 million gallons by Florida wine makers. That makes Florida the country’s ninth largest wine producer. More at the AP.
Event
eMerge Americas
Gen. Colin Powell, Monica Lewinsky, skateboarding giant Tony Hawk, and Marc Randolph, cofounder of Netflix, will be among the headliners at the eMerge Americas technology conference next year, the eMerge Americas team announced Wednesday night.
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Community Portrait
Florida's Space Coast
Brevard County, Florida, and Florida's Space Coast, is a 72-mile ribbon on Florida’s east coastline. The region is known as the (former) home to the space shuttle program. This portrait gives a detailed look at demographics, economy, business assets and quality of life in Brevard County.
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