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| 4/18/2017

Push for tougher Florida ethics laws appears dead

Blaming "zero interest" from Senate Republicans, Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran says a push to have the state adopt some of the toughest ethics laws in the nation is dead for this year's session. More from the AP.

Osceola’s BRIDG explores new key role in U.S. defense technology

The high-tech BRIDG research center near Kissimmee has just opened its doors, but a new effort is emerging that could double the size of the 109,000-square-foot facility and give it a key role with the U.S. Department of Defense. More from the Orlando Sentinel.

State’s chief inspector general resigns

Chief Inspector General Melinda Miguel, the top investigator for two governors who has been accused of suppressing whistleblowers at the state’s prison agency and most recently was assigned the task of sorting through the financial troubles in Opa-locka, has resigned her post saying she “wanted to leave on my terms.” More from the Miami Herald and Florida Politics.

Citrix expands overseas amid rumors of a buyout

Citrix Systems Inc. is expanding overseas. The software company, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, announced last week that its Dublin, Ireland, office will hire 150 new employees in sales and technical support. More from the South Florida Business Journal.

Florida lawmakers working to implement solar tax breaks

Nearly 3 out of 4 Florida voters agreed to give businesses that install solar a tax break, but turning those wishes into reality is hitting a road block at the State Capitol. Lawmakers are at odds over what limitations might apply. More from WCTV.

Technology
Virtual Traffic Stop

florida Many police officers will tell you the riskiest parts of their job are responding to domestic violence calls and making traffic stops. A group of University of Florida students has come up with a way to make the latter a little less dangerous – for everyone.

» More from UF News.

Tax Day 2017
Tax Day Freebies and Deals

florida originalsTax Day can be exciting if you're expecting a refund, but kind of a downer if you have to cut a check to the IRS. Regardless, many businesses in Florida and around the country are offering Tax Day deals or giveaways Tuesday in honor of the occasion.

» Read more from WJXT, WTSP, the Miami Herald, and Florida Today.

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