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| 11/30/2016

Chris Hart named new President and CEO of Enterprise Florida

Chris Hart

Gov. Rick Scott has selected Chris Hart to be President and CEO of Enterprise Florida. The governor released remarks about his new appointment, including:

“As a former state representative, Chris has the knowledge, understanding and relationships with the Florida Legislature- an important partner to growing Florida jobs. While he led CareerSource, he helped people all across our state find meaningful jobs. In his various roles at Enterprise Florida and in the Governor’s Office, he has also spent a lot of time working on economic development in our state."

Read the full story here.

Floridians among most vulnerable for identity theft and fraud

According to a new study from Wallethub.com, Florida ranks third in the nation when it comes to ID theft. But inside the numbers are some even more disturbing statistics. The state is number one in identity theft complaints per capita. Florida is also number one for fraud and other complaints per capita. More from the Tampa Bay Times and WTSP.

HBO show moving to California after two seasons in Florida

The HBO comedy "Ballers" starring Dwayne Johnson is exiting the Sunshine State after filming two seasons in Miami. The move comes as Florida's film and television tax incentives program expired earlier this year after the state legislature voted down a measure in March to replenish the funds. More from the Hollywood Reporter and Variety.

Seminole Tribe sells citrus operations

In April 2014, the Seminole Tribe purchased a 60 percent ownership in a major citrus operation. After substantially growing the company, now the tribe and partner William G. Roe & Sons Inc. (the Roe family founded Blue Lake Citrus in 1927) are selling the brand to Miami-based Sun Orchard. More from Indian Country Today and the South Florida Business Journal.

Wednesday is last day of 2016 Atlantic hurricane season

Wednesday marks the last official day of Atlantic hurricane season, and 2016 was a busy year in the tropics. The season brought 15 named storms and seven hurricanes, three of which were classified as major storms. More from WFLA and the Miami Herald.

Education
The University of Central Florida celebrates prolific spirit of innovation

In November 2016, the University of Central Florida inducted 29 charter faculty members into the newly established chapter for the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Nine of the inductees are already named NAI Fellows. [Sponsored Report]

» Read the full report.
In photo, Dr. Issa Batarseh is the UCF NAI chapter founder and acting president

Publisher's Column
Saying ‘Goodbye, Hello' to staff at Florida Trend

Longevity is our middle name. And no one has more tenure at Florida Trend than Lynn Lotkowictz, who retires this month after a string of 36 successful years. Lynn’s parting gift to Florida Trend is introducing us to David Denor, who joined the magazine this summer to lead revenue efforts going forward.