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What you need to know about Florida today
Gas prices at lowest level since 2009
The average price of a regular gallon of gas dipped below $2 nationwide Monday for the first time in nearly seven years, the AAA travel club reported. Adjusted for inflation, gas prices are almost the lowest they have ever been, said Mark Soskin, a professor of economics at the University of Central Florida. More from the Orlando Sentinel, NBC News, MarketWatch, and the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
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Tech employers shower workers with unusual perks
The Perk Wars are raging across our nation. With cutthroat competition for talent and a sizzling job market in Silicon Valley and beyond, tech companies are seeking to attract and retain employees by pretty much spoiling them rotten. [Source: Lakeland Ledger]
How America's rich are viewing stocks, economy into 2016
America's rich have a sober outlook on the U.S. economy headed into 2016, with more millionaires assuming another year with a flat S&P 500 index leading to a lower personal rate of return and a majority belief among millionaires that household income will remain the same. [Source: CNBC]
Initiative to open Fla. solar market unlikely to make ballot
Supporters of a ballot initiative seeking to increase the amount of solar power generated in Florida by allowing businesses to sell sun power directly to consumers say it's unlikely to qualify for the 2016 ballot. [Source: AP]
Holiday shopping 2015: Consumers buying less expensive gifts
For nearly a decade, shoppers have been more cautious and practical about their spending, doing more bargain shopping and hunting for deals. But recently, shoppers have taken that practice a step further. [Source: AP]
› Florida lawmakers consider ending PIP auto insurance
The state's personal-injury protection auto insurance system, known as "no-fault," would end in 2019 under proposals ready to go before lawmakers.
› HEICO signs deal for helicopter fuel systems company
South Florida-based HEICO Corp., which designs and produces niche aviation and space products, announced an agreement to acquire Tempe, Ariz.-based Robertson Fuel Systems for $255 million, pending regulator approval.
› UCF lands $1.5 million for downtown Orlando campus
UCF leaders announced Monday they locked down the first major private donation for building the proposed downtown Orlando campus. The Orlando Magic pledged $1.5 million over several years to construct the main academic building.
› Silver Airways eyes Cuba flights in 2016
The Fort Lauderdale carrier has announced its intent to offer nonstop flights to Cuba, possibly in 2016, after last week's agreement between Cuba and the U.S. to allow commercial flights between the two countries to resume in the near future.
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