A debate over how to brighten solar power’s future in Florida
For businesses, solar, is something of a perk, where making a statement can matter more than the bottom line. Two dueling referendums fighting to get before voters in November could decide how residents of the sunshine state use its most reliable resource. [Source: Miami Herald]
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Cost of Thanksgiving Day meal rises
Thanksgiving is a week away and an organization that monitors food prices says a typical holiday feat will cost more this year. But thankfully it's only a 70-cent increase and that means thel Thanksgiving spread remains one of the best values around. [Source: Florida Today]
Powerful groups renew push to raise Florida's cigarette tax
Four powerful health organizations are putting their collective muscle behind an effort to increase the state's cigarette tax for the first time in seven years. The coalition wants to see the tax increased by $1 per pack in 2016 [Source: Bradenton Herald]
FDA approves genetically modified salmon for human consumption
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved genetically modified salmon, the first such altered animal allowed for human consumption in the United States. [Source: AP]
Finding work life balance and hating it
Balance doesn't have to be an equilibrium. Remember there will be times in our lives when responsibilities require we spend more time caring for family or our own needs. And, there will be times when we need or want to devote more attention to work. [Source: Miami Herald]
› Stonegate Bank issues debit card for use in Cuba
Stonegate Bank said Thursday that it has introduced the first debit MasterCard that can be used at the island's 10,000 hotels, restaurants and other merchants who accept cards. The bank said it expects to expand the cards to Cuban ATMs in 2016.
› Palm Beach County to “ban the box” for felons on job applications
Palm Beach County has decided to “ban the box.” Job hopefuls no longer will have to worry about checking a box on applications that asks if they’ve committed a felony.
› Square launches payroll product in Florida
Payment processing company Square announced Thursday it is launching Square Payroll in Florida, where nearly 99 percent of employers are small businesses.
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› 'Good' school districts often unaffordable
The price of admission for areas of Metro Orlando with "good" schools is often too high for the region's mid-level wage earners, a real estate tracking company's study shows.
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› UCF downtown campus poses a chicken or the egg struggle
When it comes to raising money for the downtown Orlando UCF campus, fundraisers find themselves in a chicken or the egg challenge, the school's foundation CEO said Thursday.
› Global services company will open a location in Jacksonville following Jaguars/London trip
The trip to London last month as part of the Jacksonville Jaguars schedule has already paid dividends for the city, according to officials at City Hall.
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› Guns-on-campus proposal heads to Florida House floor
A controversial plan, backed by the National Rifle Association, that would allow guns on college and university campuses statewide is ready for Florida's 120 House members to vote on when they begin their 2016 session in January.
› Orlando to host Copa America Centenario soccer tournament in 2016
The Orlando Citrus Bowl will host three games in next summer's Copa America Centenario, a tournament taking place in 12 U.S. cities celebrating the 100th anniversary of the South American soccer championship.