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Laser technology could save Florida citrus industry
Orange groves mean dollars for a lot of people in the state of Florida, but that has been in jeopardy. A deadly citrus-greening disease has threatened the industry, damaging millions of trees. Now a promising new laser technology could bring relief to the beleaguered Florida citrus industry, if the EPA approves it for mass use. The new laser machine cuts a small incision on leaves which allows growers to apply an antimicrobial. Researchers said bacteria on the test tree was greatly reduced because of it. More from WTSP, Fresh Plaza, and UPI.
Florida House advances sweeping ban on abortions
Abortion quickly is becoming one of the main flash points in the Florida Legislature this year, with the House narrowly advancing one of the most radical anti-abortion bills in the nation Monday. More from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and the Times/Herald.
Legislative Roundup:
» Drilling, Uber on Florida House's agenda
» Bill to protect Floridians from ‘skimmers’ at gas pump, passes Senate Committee
» Florida Senate panel approves school, sports choice bill
» Florida House scrutinizes public schools' construction spending
The revival of America's hand-painted-sign industry
Even in an age of emoji, when people revel in communicating online using a shared set of colorful icons, it makes sense that there are still those who are able to eke out a living painting signs for businesses by hand. What is more surprising is that many people do—all over the country. [Source: The Atlantic]
Florida has $6B medical tourism market with opportunities to grow
A new study has found that Florida has a booming medical tourism market, but there certainly are opportunities for it to grow. The state's market is worth $6 billion, according to a study by Florida Tax Watch and the Agency for Health Care Administration. [Source: Orlando Business Journal]
University of Miami debuts stock index for Florida companies
Want to know how Florida companies are doing in the stock market? Now there’s an S&P Dow Jones index for that very purpose, thanks to a first-of-its-kind initiative by the University of Miami School of Business Administration. [Source: Miami Herald]
See also:
» UM’s new Florida stock index reveals 7.6% loss year-to-date
› New Orlando industrial park offers more space in 'prime location'
A new $50 million industrial park in southwest Orlando may not land a massive Amazon e-commerce fulfillment center — but the area will still get some big wins from it.
› Judge denies access to proprietary information in Staples-Office Depot case
A federal judge has denied a motion by Staples and Office Depot to gain access to information about corporate clients collected by federal regulators in their investigations of the Office-Depot-OfficeMax merger in 2013.
› Tech workers file lawsuit against Disney over H-1B visas
Two former Walt Disney Co. tech employees filed federal lawsuits against the company Monday, accusing it and two outsourcing firms of conspiring to replace workers with cheaper foreign ones here on H-1B visas.
› Six reasons why Florida is the best place to retire
Sunshine, beaches and a laid-back lifestyle have made Florida one of the top destinations for retirees looking to live out their golden years in peace and comfort. Now a new study from WalletHub.com has named the Sunshine State the best place in the U.S. to retire based on its affordability, quality of life and healthcare.
» See also: Florida named the best state to retire
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