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What you need to know about Florida today
Rubio suffers political setback one week before must-win Florida
In Tuesday's primaries, Senator Marco Rubio failed to pick up a single delegate in Mississippi and Michigan, placing dead last with single digits in both states and disappointing the elite Republicans who rallied to his side as a way to block Trump from winning the nomination. The poor performance raised doubts about whether Rubio could win his crucial home state of Florida. Florida's winner-take-all primary is Tuesday, March 15. More at Bloomberg.
Related: Another primary night's results confound (at least some) expectations
Delegate counts (as of 3/9/2016)
» GOP: Trump 458; Cruz 359; Rubio 151; Kasich 54 (1,237 needed for nomination)
» Democrats: Clinton 1,221; Sanders 571 (2,383 needed for nomination)
Gov. Scott signs 16 bills into law, including one to fight human trafficking
On Tuesday, March 8, 2016, Governor Rick Scott signed HB 545 into law which establishes harsher penalties for individuals who commit human trafficking and protects victimized children from being convicted for criminal charges. [Source: Florida Trend]
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» Alimony reform heads to governor
Florida still dominates among states with distressed properties
It's a very different world out there for distressed properties, but Florida still dominates the lists produced by market watchers. The Sunshine State had the most foreclosures completed for the 12 months ending in January, at 74,000. More from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and the Orlando Business Journal.
Study: Few consumers shop around for health care services
A new study throws cold water on the popular idea that consumers can save themselves and the nation loads of money if they become savvier health care shoppers. The analysis by the Health Care Cost Institute focused on what consumers paid out of pocket, where comparison shopping can result in lower costs. [Source: Money]
Wall Street bonuses plummeted in 2015
Wall Street bonuses for 2015 slumped to a three-year low as volatility in financial markets eroded profits, the New York state comptroller said in a report that also warned of weaker profits and job cuts for the industry this year. [Source: Fortune]
› Cissy Proctor confirmed as Florida's jobs chief
The Florida Senate on Tuesday confirmed dozens of Gov. Rick Scott appointees, including Cissy Proctor, the executive director Department of Economic Opportunities, and Lottery Secretary Tom Delacenserie.
› 21st Century Oncology pays $35M to settle federal investigation
Fort Myers-based cancer care provider 21 Century Oncology Inc has reached a $34.7 million settlement with the U.S. government stemming from the improper use of a procedure that measures the level of radiation that leaves a patient's body after treatment.
› Gallup ranks Orlando No. 1 for 2015 job creation
Gallup has ranked the Orlando metro area No. 1 in the nation for highest rate of job creation in 2015. Orlando has been in the top five for Gallup’s ranking, but this is the first No. 1 ranking in recent years.
› Florida mayors join forces to call for climate questions at primary debates
A coalition of Florida mayors has pleaded for presidential candidates to be asked about climate change and sea level rises during forthcoming debates in Miami.
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