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What you need to know about Florida today
After a sour decade, Florida citrus may be near a comeback
Florida's signature orange crop is now less than a third of what it was 20 years ago because of citrus greening. But, at Florida's Citrus Research and Education Center, researchers are now optimistic they'll win the battle to save Florida oranges. More from WMFE.
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Jacksonville’s income outpaces rental spikes, fourth best in U.S.
The percentage of income Jacksonville housing renters are paying for a place to live has dropped over a three-year time span and the city is ranked fourth in the nation for areas where rising incomes are outpacing rental prices. More from the Florida Times-Union.
Report: Florida’s pension plan performing well over long term
A new state report finds that Florida’s massive retirement account for public employees did not meet its goals over the past year, but that it’s still doing well over the long term. More from the Florida Times-Union.
As demand for cybersecurity grows, so does United Data Technologies
Founded in 1995 by two friends, Henry Fleches and Gerard Amaro, the Doral-based firm offers a wide range of IT services in Florida and other states, but stresses its expertise in cybersecurity, cloud computing and mobile connectivity in schools and transportation. More from the Miami Herald.
Small Business Advice
So you want to start a business?
Most people who start their own business do so not for the expected financial gain, but to either to be in control of their own destiny or to accomplish certain goals. If you look at the folks who started their own business, they have a certain sense of contentment-but much more important, they are engaged by the challenge of running their own business. More from Jerry Osteryoung.
Education
Florida Poly Introduces Autonomous Vehicles Course in Partnership with MIT
The technology behind self-driving cars is coming to life soon at Florida Polytechnic University. A brand new course called “Autonomous Systems and Self-Driving Vehicles” starts in the Spring 2017 semester. Dr. Dean Bushey, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel with more than 10 years of experience developing and advancing autonomous systems, will teach the course. Read the full story here.
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Florida Arts
The Variety and Transitory Nature of Art Basel Miami
Art Basel Miami is guaranteed to warp the senses and make one question the essence of reality, the relevance of art. Silver doodle lines made of silver or neon snaked across walls. A sixteen-foot tall stack of pickles was a popular selfie spot.
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