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Florida businesses could get tax credits for hiring felons
Businesses in Florida may soon have some extra incentive to give felons a second chance. Large firms could claim tax credits on five employees, equal to 40 percent of the wages paid to that employee.
Small or minority-owned businesses would be able to claim a credit of up to 50 percent of the employee's wages. See text of House Bill 693, sponsored by State Rep. Ramon Alexander, here. [Source: WWSB]
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» "Locked up, then locked out,"a report from Florida TaxWatch
Moms renew fight for more recess in Florida schools
Across Florida, how much unstructured playtime public elementary schoolchildren get each day varies greatly from school to school. Some of the state's 67 county school districts don't have a formal policy, and in those that do, administrators often give principals and teachers a lot of discretion. [Source: Times/Herald]
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More people want to be real estate agents in Florida, though it's a tough profession to crack
At a time when the number of homes for sale remains unusually low, the ranks of real estate agents vying for listings continues to swell. 32,954 first-time applicants took the state exam in 2016, the most in 10 years. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]
Florida strawberry growers hoping for a Valentine's Day boost
Florida strawberry growers feel good about the 2016-17 season as they head into its biggest sales event, Valentine's Day, but they're watching the horizon for dark clouds. Imports from Mexico could push the wholesale price for fresh strawberries so low, Florida growers would lose money trying to sell the berries they harvest. [Source: News Chief]
Florida Ag Department recovers more than $312,000 in January
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recovered more than $300,000 for Florida consumers during the month of January. In 2016, the department recovered nearly $3 million for Florida consumers. More in the news release,here.
› Gator entrepreneurs return to Gainesville
For years, Gainesville was often perceived as the launching point for people shaped by the University of Florida, but now more entrepreneurial-minded alumni are returning to launch their global businesses from the college town turned tech-savvy center.
› Lack of diversity in venture capital, startup world topic for SUP-X in Fort Lauderdale
Diversity is not a strong suit in the venture capital world as women and ethnic minorities are less likely to receive funding for their startup business ventures than their white male counterparts, according to studies in the field of entrepreneurship..
› Shark-fin trade in Florida targeted in senate bill
A Northeast Florida senator has filed a bill that would crack down on the sale and possession of shark fins and shark tails, considered a delicacy in parts of Asia. See text of the Senate Bill 884, here.
› As Coconut Grove surges, developer plans first new office building in decades
As Coconut Grove surges with new condos, restaurants and shops, developer David Martin is planning what he sees as the missing link in the Grove’s revitalization: its first new office building since 1989.
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