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What you need to know about Florida today
Economists see growth rising, unemployment falling in 2016
The U.S. is poised to deliver stronger economic growth and lower unemployment after the Federal Reserve’s first rate increase in a decade, according to economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal. More at the Wall Street Journal.
Enterprise Florida's overseas sales numbers questioned
The state's business-recruitment agency, which Gov. Rick Scott uses for international trade missions, needs to do a better job of separating anticipated overseas sales figures from the actual sales, according to the Legislature's accountability office. More at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
KSC team's 'IDEAS' could make space work safer
IDEAS, or Integrated Display and Environmental Awareness System, is a project that seeks to apply consumer technologies like Google Glass or Fitbit trackers to work processing spacecraft and rockets, first on the ground at KSC and maybe eventually in space. More at Florida Today.
Consumer spending a bright spot in latest economic forecast
Free-spending consumers will be the bright spot in the U.S. economy for the next few years, even as weak foreign buying power and tepid growth in the gross domestic product work against them. More at the Orlando Business Journal.
Why holiday office parties are a big deal
While some of us think of our holiday office party as no big deal, senior managers consider it crucial to showing you want to be part of the team. If you are in a bad place, skipping the office holiday party will only make it worse. And, if you use the opportunity well, there is a lot to gain. More at the Miami Herald.
Out of the Box
Wildlife Officials Release Fake Snakes
If you happen to notice an increase in snakes around the state, don't worry. They won't bite. Florida wildlife officials are releasing fake snakes around state landmarks to raise awareness about nonnative species.
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