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What you need to know about Florida today

| 2/1/2017

› South Florida real estate is in cool-down mode — and that’s not a bad thing
South Florida home prices are rising at their slowest rate since the economy began recovering in 2012, allowing workers the chance to catch up in a severe housing crunch, according to a closely watched economic barometer.

› Florida senators to consider unanimous juries in death cases
A Senate committee could begin moving forward Monday with a plan to require unanimous jury recommendations before inmates can be sentenced to death.

› Jacksonville City Council may increase travel budget to participate in organizations that promote county’s interests
Council members currently are entitled to up to $3,000 a year for travel. But that’s not enough to cover travel to Florida Association of Counties meetings, say some.

› Florida Agricultural Policy Outlook Conference is Next Week
Those in agriculture won’t want to miss the Florida Agricultural Policy Outlook Conference coming up next week. University of Florida/IFAS economists and other experts will discuss economic insights helpful for making informed business and policy decisions.

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