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Leaders balk at taxpayer dollars for jobs
Florida has spent hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars over the past two decades to lure new companies or entice existing businesses to add workers. But now those efforts are facing big changes as powerful lawmakers and interest groups question the effectiveness and fairness of using tax incentives for economic development. [Source: Orlando Sentinel]
Author of the South Beach Diet book series is Arthur Agatston, medical director of wellness and prevention at Baptist Health.
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Doctor, doctor: Two south Florida physicians are also authors
Two south Florida physicians have parlayed their medical expertise into parallel careers in the publishing and media worlds. Naples neurologist David Perlmutter went from writing prescriptions to writing best-sellers. In this article, Dr. Perlmutter shares his Five Brain Health Tips. Access full story.
Why scientists are not afraid of genetically modified mosquitoes
The Food and Drug Administration has said OK in principle to the release of genetically modified mosquitoes in Florida. Polls show that residents of the Florida Keys, where Oxitec wants to test its mosquitoes, worry that getting rid of mosquitoes will somehow damage the food chain. [Source: NBC News]
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Life after prostate cancer can be just like before
Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer among U.S. men, other than skin cancer. Fortunately, Jackson South Community Hospital’s Urology Center of Excellence, under the direction of internationally-renowned urologist, Sanjay Razdan, MD, MCh, treats hundreds of men each year with remarkable success. In this Q&A interview, Dr. Razdan sheds light on the topic, including how his program uses novel surgical techniques aimed at preserving sexual function and urinary control. [Sponsored Report]
The Clinton-Trump matchup is on in Florida
This week effectively marks the start of the general election in Florida, with Donald Trump’s planned rally in Tampa on Saturday. Clinton claimed history Tuesday by becoming the first female nominee of a major party. She too is expected to campaign in Florida soon. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]
Florida firms land $2 million from Space Florida, partner
Four Florida companies have landed research money from a Space Florida partnership to push projects related to space and tech projects. The fund was created in 2013 by the state of Florida and Israel to support research and development of aerospace-related technology. [Source: Orlando Sentinel]
› FIU to launch three incubator locations
Florida International University in Miami-Dade County is joining a growing list of local universities launching incubator programs for startup businesses.
› Wawa developer thanks Brevard with $50,000 gift for roads
The developers of Brevard County's first Wawa store say they found county public works staff so accommodating, they decided to give the county a token of their appreciation: a $50,000 check to be used for future road maintenance.
› Orlando tops AAA's summer travel list
Orlando has been named the top destination for domestic summer travel in the United States, according to auto club AAA. Orlando, the only Florida city to make the top 10 list, was also ranked No. 1 last year.
› Television and Internet provider WOW targets Tampa commercial customers
WOW, a provider with its headquarters in Colorado, in recent weeks has begun offering commercial Internet, data and voice services in eight buildings in downtown Tampa, the company's first Hillsborough foray.
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