March 19, 2024

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| 4/26/2016

Florida clamps down on school construction spending

At the urging of some Florida lawmakers who said school districts were spending too much to build campuses, the state has tightened rules on construction costs. Districts already have limits on how much they can spend per student when they build new schools, but the caps don't apply to money coming from local sources. [Source: Orlando Sentinel]

Why cheap oil hasn’t saved the U.S. economy

Cheaper oil boosts an economy. It’s Econ 101. But while growth has been chugging along in America, it hasn’t been as vigorous as you’d expect with a 60% drop in oil prices since 2014. [Source: Quartz]

Rising number of Florida children skipping out on shots

New data sent to the state's 67 school districts on Friday showed that nearly 93 percent of kindergarten students and 90.6 percent of seventh-graders had their required immunizations this year. The Florida Department of Health stated that's the lowest vaccination level in a decade. [Source: AP]

Florida Chamber of Commerce recognized by Governor and Cabinet for 100 years of securing Florida's future

Governor Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet are honoring the Florida Chamber of Commerce with a resolution celebrating its 100th anniversary of securing Florida’s future. The Florida Chamber was officially created on April 29, 1916 in an effort to save Florida’s business community – and the agriculture industry specifically – from an invasive cattle tick that threatened the livelihood of the state’s leading economic engine. [Sponsored Report] Read the full story here.

Gas likely to jump 10 cents per gallon

Gas prices soon could jump 10 cents per gallon, but they're likely to be among the cheapest in more than a decade this summer, says auto club AAA. The cost to fill up your tank is rising as refineries try to keep up with growing gasoline demand. [Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel]

» Check current gas prices in your Florida neighborhood here.

Zika funding cuts into states' emergency money

Cities and states preparing for possible Zika outbreaks this spring and summer are losing millions of federal dollars that local officials say they were counting on, not only for on-the-ground efforts to track and contain the spread of the mosquito-borne virus but also to respond to other emergencies that threaten public health. [Source: Sarasota Herald-Tribune]

ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:

› Mounting debt crisis in Puerto Rico could threaten Jacksonville shipping trade
Jacksonville’s shipping industry has a long history of trade with Puerto Rico but the U.S. territory is facing serious debt issues, and experts say if a solution isn’t found in a reasonable time, that could have negative implications for the First Coast.

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› UF/IFAS study finds better way to keep shrimp juicy, tasty
When you eat a shrimp, you probably want it to be juicy. That’s why University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researchers are trying to find alternatives to phosphates to lock in that texture and savory flavor.

› Nightlife, fashion among law firms’ new niches
While real estate and commercial litigation are still mainstays for many local practices, niche practices are becoming increasingly common in the wake of Miami’s emergence as an attractive city for the global uber-rich.

› UCF cyber program wins big at national competition
It has been a good week for University of Central Florida’s cyber defense program. On the heels of being named a National Center of Academic Excellence in the field, a team of UCF students took home its third consecutive championship at a national competition.

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