March 19, 2024

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| 10/18/2016

Florida university system aims to boost online classes

The Florida university system has set an ambitious goal of having the equivalent of 40 percent of its full-time undergraduate students taking online classes by 2025. That would more than double the usage of online classes from the 2013-14 academic year. More from CBS Miami.

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Fixing income inequality in Florida

After the recession ended, the top 1% of earners in 15 states captured all income growth between 2009 and 2013. Florida is among 10 states where the incomes of the top 1% grew (by 15%) and the incomes of the bottom 99% fell (by 4.3%). Access full article here.

Tropicana first Florida manufacturer to tap in 2013 law

Tropicana Products Inc. has become the first manufacturer in Florida to take advantage of an expedited plant development plan under the 2013 Florida Manufacturing Competitiveness Act. More from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.

Jacksonville-based Gate to build new line of car washes

A familiar name on Jacksonville roads is about to get more familiar. Gate Petroleum has formed a new company that will build and operate express standalone car washes. More from the Florida Times-Union.

Time's up: Florida wrapping up voter registration

Florida will close its voter registration books on Tuesday. A federal judge last week extended the registration period by six days due to the disruption and damage caused by Hurricane Matthew. More from WESH.

Editor's Page
Ramps instead of cliffs

Mark Howard Florida is one of several states where the Social Security Administration is testing an approach that encourages people who receive benefits under the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program to return to work.

» Access Mark Howard's full column here.

Health Trends
Researchers and athletes team up to study concussions

cameras In many contact sports, a hit to the head is part of the game. But when it happens to a growing brain, what are the long-term effects? This is one of several questions a new concussion study led by Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital hopes to answer. [Sponsored Report]

» Read the full report here.

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