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Divide growing between Florida governor, other Republicans
Gov. Rick Scott’s relations with fellow Republicans who control the Florida Legislature are at an all-time low. As the 2016 legislative session enters its last week, Scott is perilously close to becoming a lame duck with nearly three years left in his term. Legislators already rejected Scott's proposal for steep tax cuts and $250 million in business incentives. Now they are poised to reject Scott's gambling compact with the Seminole Tribe of Florida. And there is talk that if Scott vetoes parts of this year's budget, lawmakers will override him. More from the Times/Herald and the AP.
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A day in the working life of Florida
Florida Trend looked at the main economic sectors that drive Florida’s economy -- how many jobs they account for and how much gross domestic product each sector generates. At this opening article, we give stats for a day in the life of Florida, including: how many jobs are created daily; the volume of taxable goods sold; how many new businesses open; transportation statistics; buildings completed; power generated; much more. Access full story.
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As U.S.-Cuba thaw blooms, businesses face challenges
American companies are unlikely to reap the benefits of the new relationship between the two countries — at least not right away, even as the White House has eased restrictions on travel and remittances. [Source: CNBC]
Drone rules remain up in the air for now
Welcome to the more crowded skies. Florida and the entire country are discovering that drones – remote-controlled, unmanned aerial vehicles – are no longer just a tool of the military. [Source: Florida Today]
How the state of the economy can affect drug abuse
It seems sort of obvious that bad times might result in more drug abuse, as people suffering from economic despair self-medicate. A new report shows just how true this idea is in general, while also shedding light on the rare instances in which the usage of certain drugs picks up when the economy is booming. [Source: Money]
› Florida No. 28 for retirement, survey finds
Think Florida is still a retirement paradise? The Sunshine State ranked just 28th in a new study of the best places to retire by Bankrate.com.
› Veterans entrepreneurship program currently accepting applications
The Veterans Entrepreneurship Program, hosted by the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center at the University of Florida’s Warrington College of Business, is currently accepting applications for its 2016 program.
› Can you afford the median home in South Florida?
Most people in South Florida can't afford the median-priced home, a new report suggests. A family needs to make $63,048 a year to afford the median home, priced at $286,000.
› Disney World cutbacks upset fans, concern workers
As it undergoes massive expansion, Walt Disney World has been making cuts in some parts of its resort. Disney says any changes are not tied to a recent management reorganization, which followed naming a new parks and resorts chairman, Bob Chapek, last year.
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