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Florida's budget, new laws begin July 1
159 new laws will go into effect in Florida on July 1. The issues range from public corruption to alcoholic beverage permits, and building codes to medical uses of marijuana and competitive bidding. More from WJXT and TBN Weekly.
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Orlando tourist destinations start summer on a sour note
Orlando's tourism industry is heading into the summer facing a number of challenges, including dealing with potential fallout from tragedies at home and turmoil overseas. [Source: Orlando Sentinel]
Poll: What are you most excited about this 4th of July?
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Division at UF seeks to promote women-owned businesses
The Division of Small Business and Vendor Diversity Relations (SBVDR), led by Director Kathey Porter, is charged with identifying small, minority and women-owned businesses to do business with UF and implement programs to increase their long-term viability and success. [Source: North Central Florida Business Report]
High percentage of doctors in Florida hospitals accept payments from drug and device makers
Where a hospital is located and who owns it make a big difference in how many of its doctors take meals, consulting and promotional payments from pharmaceutical and medical device companies, a new analysis by ProPublica shows. More from ProPublica and Health News Florida.
Florida companies make Fortune's 'Best Workplaces for Millennials' list
Whether you're starting a career or trying to advance in one, a number of Florida headquarters stand out for job-seekers. Publix, Ultimate Software, JM Family Enterprises and Arthrex are among the Florida companies rated as 'Best Workplaces for Millennials.' Read more from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and Fortune.
› Florida leads the nation in lightning deaths this year
The year is more than half over, and out of a total of nine deaths by lightning in the U.S., Florida leads the nation with four of them, more than any other state.
› Industrial real estate market sizzles in Palm Beach County
The industrial real estate market in Palm Beach County is red hot, powered by the booming residential market, experts say.
› Xerox laying off 95 in Orlando
Xerox’s health care services division is laying off 95 employees in Orlando by August 26, at its South Orlando location, 2290 Premier Row.
› USF Health wants to speed up access to Alzheimer's trials
The Memory Research Suite, produced as part of the USF Health Byrd Alzheimer's Institute, is designed to be a mobile clinical research unit. Built to be hauled by semi trucks, the suite was created to move around Florida, especially retirement communities and assisted living facilities.
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