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Tuesday's Afternoon Update
What you need to know about Florida today
Both Adam Putnam and Gwen Graham to run for governor
Adam PutnamOn Monday, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam filed in Tallahassee to run for governor next year. Putnam, a 20-year office-holder, is the first major Republican to enter race. [Source: Sarasota Herald-Tribune].
Gwen GrahamAlso running for governor: Democratic former congresswoman Gwen Graham announced her candidacy today, saying, "We do not have time for typical politics, because this is the time to paint Florida’s future in sharp lines, and bold colors." Graham is the daughter of former governor (and Senator) Bob Graham. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]
Florida leads large states in private-sector job growth
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that Florida tied for the fastest private-sector job growth rate of the 10 largest states in the nation. The Sunshine State tied with Georgia for its growth rate in private-sector jobs at 3.2 percent, and outpaced the nation's rate of 1.7 percent for the fifth consecutive year. More from the South Florida Business Journal and read the statement from Gov. Rick Scott.
Tampa Bay WaVE opens new location for business startups
The Tampa Bay WaVE previewed its new space on Channelside Drive and second downtown location in Tampa for business startups Tuesday morning with more than 160 attendees. More from the Tampa Bay Times.
Potential loss of Forever Florida funding has conservationists worried
Unless something is worked out this week, there is a chance the next state budget is going to include no funding for conservation and recreation lands acquisition program Florida Forever. More from the St. Augustine Record.
See also:
» Did economy or ideology stall Florida Forever land-buying program?
Commentary: Border adjustment tax could harm Florida
Congress has a rare opportunity in the coming months to replace our nation’s broken and dysfunctional tax code with one that is simple, efficient and fair for all Americans. But one provision being debated would do the exact opposite. More from the Naples Daily News.
Out of the Box
Forensic 'body farm' breaks ground in Florida
Body farms serve as training grounds for students of forensic anthropology, an increasingly popular field in which skeletal remains are used to solve crimes. With a growing demand for DNA in the criminal courts and biological evidence at crime scenes – the so-called CSI effect – universities have looked to expand their forensic offerings.
» Read more from First Coast News.
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