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What you need to know about Florida today
› Doral DoubleTree by Hilton is latest EB-5 hotel project to break ground in South Florida
Another new South Florida hotel is nearing reality, thanks in part to a federal program that allows foreigners to invest here in exchange for permanent U.S. residency, under select conditions.
› George Takei, Buzz Aldrin share space tales at KSC
Live long, prosper and go to Mars. That was the message Saturday night at the Apollo 11 anniversary gala hosted by iconic "Star Trek" actor George Takei and legendary astronaut Buzz Aldrin.
› Menus go touch-screen, mobile at Central Florida restaurants
These days, many Central Florida restaurant customers are being greeted by the warm glow of a screen instead of "How can we help you?" Eateries throughout the region are adding touch screen kiosks, mobile ordering apps and even tablets at tables.
› Florida's jobs agency gives checks to departing employees
Amid a major shakeup pushed by Gov. Rick Scott, the agency responsible for luring jobs to the state is paying nearly a half-million dollars to departing employees. Florida taxpayers are picking up the majority of the cost for severance payments and payouts for unused leave.
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