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Gov. Scott awards $25 million in state funds for Zika research and vaccine development
Florida Gov. Rick Scott is awarding 34 grants to research institutions in Florida for Zika virus research and vaccine development last fall. Grant funding will be used to help develop a vaccine to prevent infection, understand and mitigate long-term impacts of Zika virus on children and adults and develop cost-effective Zika testing methods.The Florida Department of Health (DOH) oversaw the grant process, which was awarded through a competitive process based on recommendations by the Biomedical Research Advisory Council. Full story here, includes a list of research institutions that will receive the award and the amount of the award.
In Florida, fighting to fix children's hearts
The Sunshine State is a haven for children's hospitals. With at least 10 scattered from Jacksonville to Miami, they rival the number of the state's big-name theme parks. Once sheltered from competitive pressures by philanthropic support and reliable Medicaid coverage, they're no longer beyond the reach of market forces buffeting other health care institutions. [Source: US News & World Report]
Gulf shrimp supply dropping
Scientists say the amount of shrimp in the Gulf of Mexico is going down. Shrimpers caught more than 3 million pounds less this past December, than in Decembers past. Florida shrimpers landed more than 19 million pounds from the Gulf and Atlantic last year, making up about 15% of the domestic total. More from WZVN.
How Florida is helping train the next generation of cybersecurity professionals
Our increasingly connected and digital world is vulnerable to attack and needs more skilled professionals who know how to defend it. In 2016, there were 6.4 billion connected devices in use in homes and businesses across the country. By 2020, that number is expected to more than triple. More from the Conversation.
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Miami Marine Stadium may tap into foreign investments cash
Miami Marine Stadium, finally destined for a multi-million-dollar rebirth, might benefit from foreign investment funds. Plenty must happen first, but if plans move forward, the stadium’s rebuilding will be eligible for foreign funds through the City of Miami EB-5 Regional Center. More from Miami Today.
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Florida's Supreme Court has become an elections law hot spot
Last year, the Florida Supreme Court decided to weigh in on an election law dispute. Some attorneys believe the case is a sign that the court, which has clashed repeatedly with the Legislature in recent years, is about to become even more active in the area of election laws and voting rights.
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USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and Heart Institute
The University of South Florida today unveiled preliminary renderings of the future home of its USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and Heart Institute in downtown Tampa.
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