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| 1/15/2018

› Move the capital? This ain’t Tallahassee’s first rodeo
As has happened numerous times in the past, a proposal has been made to move the Florida capital from Tallahassee – where it has been since 1824. The claim, as always, is Tallahassee, located in north Florida, is too remote to conveniently serve Florida legislators and citizens.

› St. Augustine sees benefits of healthy boating industry
About a decade ago, local boat salesman Gary Israel was working for Northeast Florida’s leading retail boat seller, helping the company post millions of dollars in sales. Then the economy took a nosedive, and businesses that sold items for recreational purposes found there were few buyers.

› Florida Keys still recovering from Hurricane Irma's wrath
Numerous businesses — including hotels, service stations and restaurants — remained closed in the Middle Keys. Despite extensive September damage, most tourist attractions are up and running, although several are not yet in full operation.

› Orlando airport eateries want to fill 145 positions at job fair
The company that provides food services at Orlando International Airport is planning a job fair to hire 145 people for restaurants there such as Chick-fil-A, Outback Steakhouse and Starbucks

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