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Thursday's Afternoon Update
What you need to know about Florida today
Leading economic indicators fall for second month in a row
A measure of leading economic indicators declined in January to mark the second straight drop, mainly because of falling stock prices and somewhat higher jobless claims last month. More from Marketwatch., Bloomberg, and CNBC.
Citrus growers call for drastic downsizing of Florida citrus department
A dozen of the largest and most influential Florida citrus growers has proposed a radical downsizing of the Florida Department of Citrus, virtually eliminating its marketing and research programs and transforming it to a small regulatory agency. More from the Lakeland Ledger.
Florida's average pump price reverses course
Gas prices in Florida rose for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, the first time that has happened in 75 days, AAA reported. The average was $1.756 on Wednesday, up from $1.753 on Tuesday. More from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
Easy-to-Acquire Habits That Will Help You Build Wealth
If you are looking to build wealth, you've got to begin with your habits. After all, your habits, like the rudder on a ship, will guide and direct your life with relative ease -- once they are set in place. So, let's look at six habits you can start implementing today to immediately begin acquiring greater wealth. More from Entrepreneur.
Orlando International Airport offers small business owners, artisan retail opportunities
Nearly a dozen Central Florida artists and small-business owners will get to show off their products and services to millions of travelers at the Orlando International Airport. More from the Orlando Sentinel.
Environment
Everglades Water Flow Restored
Water is flowing from lands south of Lake Okeechobee to the eastern side of Everglades National Park for the first time in nearly a century. Water that would normally flow to the west and into the western section of the park will now flow east, to Shark Valley Slough — where alligators have died in recent years due to a lack of water.
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Around the State
New Direction for Journalism School
For 40 years, the private, non-profit Poynter Institute for Media Studies has provided continuing education and training for both working journalists and those aspiring to a career in the field. Poynter’s customers have been, predominantly, American. Now, however, like other companies, Poynter is reaching out to potential international customers to boost business.
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