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Thursday's Afternoon Update
What you need to know about Florida today
What's next for gambling in Florida: Courts call the shots
When legislators finished their annual session last week without a gaming bill or a compact with the Seminole Tribe, they raised the stakes on the future of casinos in Florida, and it’s precisely where gaming opponents want it. More from the Times/Herald.
Applications for jobless aid rise but stay at healthy level
More Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, but their numbers remained at low levels consistent with a healthy job market. The number of people seeking jobless aid rose by 7,000 to a seasonally adjusted 265,000, the Labor Department said Thursday. More from the AP.
Sarasota County may give $1 million to the University of Florida
The Sarasota County Commission is considering giving the University of Florida a $1 million grant over the next five years to bring an engineering program to Sarasota County. More from the Gainesville Sun and the Bradenton Herald.
Florida bears need federal protection, conservationists say
On Thursday, the Center for Biological Diversity and Animal Legal Defense Fund submitted a petition to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, alleging the state has badly mismanaged its bears and authorized the hunt without having an accurate assessment of the population. More from the Miami Herald.
Clewiston Sugar Festival boosts local economy
This year the Clewiston Sugar Festival celebrates its 30th year. It is a major milestone in the history of the event and while many people look forward to it for months, not all festival-goers are aware of the economic impact of the annual celebration. More from the Clewiston News.
Education
FTC Producing Career-Ready Graduates
Preparing students to become successful in careers goes beyond providing a collegiate experience. Knowledge acquired in the academic setting is simply education. Learning how to apply that knowledge in a work setting is career preparation. Connecting the dots between academic knowledge and career performance is a key objective for Florida Technical College (FTC).
Around the State
Ferry Service Across Tampa Bay
St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman has been trying to line up $1.4 million in public support to pay for a six-month test-run of the ferry service between Tampa and St. Petersburg.
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