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Scott, Corcoran take shots at each other as Legislature convenes
The annual session of the Florida Legislature began Tuesday with the contrasting visions of Gov. Rick Scott and House Speaker Richard Corcoran on display in a preview of what could be a tense spring in the Capitol. More from the Times/Herald and the Orlando Sentinel.
See also:
» Florida House releases plan for medical pot, which activists criticize
» Lawmakers seek more money for beach projects
» Whatever happened to Rick Scott's idea for $10,000 college degrees?
» Florida Cabinet could get special exemption to carry concealed guns almost anywhere
» House Speaker Richard Corcoran's full remarks from opening day
» From Florida Trend: What's on tap for Florida's Legislature this year
Economist Sean Snaith, once cautious about recession threat, now more bullish on Trump policies
Rising stock markets and consumer confidence are easing forecaster concerns that the United States is drifting toward a recession after a long recovery since the last downturn. Full story from UCF, here. Also read more at the Tampa Bay Times and the Orlando Business Journal.
Healthcare on brink of new innovation, Florida healthcare, tech leaders say
From consumer-driven technology such as telehealth services to innovations that help doctors focus more on patients, Florida startup companies are helping to change the traditional healthcare models [Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
93% of Floridians believe travelers should be allowed to rent accommodations other than hotels
A new poll from Mason-Dixon Polling & Research showed 93 percent of Floridians believed travelers should be allowed to rent accommodations other than hotels, like vacation rentals; a sign lawmakers could face opposition if they try to restrict the rights of homeowners to offer vacation rentals. [Source: Florida Politics]
Mike GrissomEnterprise Florida tabs Florida Chamber's Mike Grissom as interim chief
Florida's embattled business-recruitment agency Tuesday named its executive vice president as interim CEO --- a day after the top position was abruptly vacated by Chris Hart. [Source: Orlando Sentinel]
› Florida Power & Light building 8 new solar plants
Eight new 74.5-megawatt solar power plants will be built across Florida by early 2018, Florida Power & Light Company (FLP) said in a recent release. The plants are reportedly cost-effective, helping FLP customers save millions of dollars during the plants' lifetime.
› No One Spark in April this year, Jacksonville festival officials looking for event later this year
About one month out from the previous regular schedule of One Spark events in downtown Jacksonville, the annual festival that has celebrated business entrepreneurial spirit is definitely not going to happen in April.
› Fort Lauderdale woman seeks right to trial in Trump University case
A Fort Lauderdale woman asked this week to be excluded from a proposed settlement with President Donald Trump over fraud allegations at his now-defunct Trump University, setting the stage for a possible trial if a federal judge agrees.
» See also: Meet the Florida Lawyer Trying to Block Trump U Settlement
› World Poker Tour now entrenched at Seminole Hard Rock
It’s a Lucky 7 for the World Poker Tour and the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino: This is the seventh year for the WPT in Hollywood.
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