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House plan would give governor $85 million jobs fund with few strings attached
After spending the session peeling back what they deemed was taxpayer-financed “corporate welfare” in the name of jobs, the Florida House returns this week with a plan to replace those programs with a new $85 million economic development fund that gives Gov. Rick Scott exclusive control — and few strings attached. [Source: Times/Herald]
Sugar talks may hint at Trump approach to U.S.-Mexico trade
The sugar industry has been at the center of the most contentious trade issues between Mexico and the United States. Now, with a Monday deadline for the United States and Mexico to settle on an accord, businesses on both sides of the border are watching to gauge what the sugar negotiations signal about Washington’s approach to renegotiating NAFTA. [Source: NY Times]
Florida Public Service Commission postpones vote on hiking Duke Energy bills
Duke Energy Florida customers won't see an increase in their bills just yet. The Florida Public Service Commission on Monday postponed Duke's proposal to increase costs to consumers for 12 months. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]
Tampa General Hospital names new CEO
John Couris will become president and chief executive officer of Tampa General Sept. 1, 2017. Tampa General Hospital (TGH) is one of the largest hospitals in Florida, with 1,011 beds and with 7,300 employees. Since 2010, Couris has been president and CEO of Jupiter Medical Center, a 327-bed not-for-profit hospital in Jupiter. He previously worked for the BayCare system. See the full news release, here. Also read more at the Palm Beach Post.
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Storm complacency a real concern in South Florida
It’s hurricane season and something Florida has been dealing with a lot lately is storm complacency which is a concern in South Florida. The area has gone years without a direct hit, but that nearly came to an end last year when Hurricane Matthew threatened. [Source: CBS Miami]
› Development investment towers at more than $5 billion in downtown Orlando
In downtown Orlando, there is $5.15 billion in investment including developments like Creative Village (pictured), Phase 2 of the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, I-4 Ultimate, and the Orlando Magic’s Sports Entertainment District.
› Gainesville/Alachua County selected for America’s Competitiveness Exchange on Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce announced that a proposal prepared by multiple North Central Florida cities to host the 8th annual America’s Competitiveness Exchange on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ACE 8) has been selected from regions across the globe.
› Tampa commercial real estate services firm expands
Stewart Title Co. opened a commercial services center in Tampa. The Tampa office will be the regional headquarters for all commercial services operations in Florida, including Orlando, Jacksonville, Miami and Fort Lauderdale.
› CSX shareholders vote to pay $84 million related to CEO hire
Jacksonville-based CSX says its shareholders have approved an $84 million payment related to the hiring of CEO E. Hunter Harrison. Harrison was hired as CEO of the railroad company three months ago and had said he would resign if the payment wasn't approved.
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