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Florida leads the nation in attracting and developing a skilled workforce
Florida was ranked the top state for attracting a skilled workforce for the second consecutive year. California and New York ranked 49th and 50th, respectively. States and counties were ranked according to several metrics to determine a "talent attraction landscape across the US," including education attainment, job growth, skilled job growth, job openings, competitive effect, and migration, according to the report. More from the Center Square and Florida Today.
Florida insurers got creative in 2023 but higher reinsurance, storms coming
Things are looking up in the buffeted Florida market, but reinsurance rates will continue to rise for the next two years, and a 2024 hurricane season could be busy. It all suggests that property insurers will continue to get creative in cutting costs and finding lower-level reinsurance coverage. [Source: Insurance Journal]
Florida AG launches antitrust investigation after FSU football snub
Florida’s attorney general is launching an antitrust investigation into the decision to leave Florida State University out of the upcoming College Football Playoff, marking an escalation of the still-raging controversy over FSU’s snubbing. Attorney General Ashley Moody sent on Tuesday a civil investigative demand letter to the College Football Playoff, the organization that administers the playoffs and ultimately determined that FSU couldn’t compete in it despite an undefeated regular season. More from Politico, the Tampa Bay Times and WPTV]
New Yorkers are still moving to Florida in droves
Thousands of New Yorkers are moving to Florida in search of a place in the sun and cheaper homes, according to a recent report on migration by real estate brokerage Redfin. The report released in late November revealed that the Floridian metros of Orlando, North Port-Sarasota and Tampa are among the most sought-after areas for homebuyers relocating across the country and a top choice for New Yorkers leaving the Empire State. [Source: Newsweek]
New Florida law pushes some small town officials to resign
The new state law requires elected officials of towns and cities to file the more extensive financial disclosure forms already submitted by higher office holders like county commissioners, state lawmakers and the governor. Elected officials in cities used to file at least a Form 1 financial disclosure that lists assets and liabilities over $10,000, sources of income and property holdings, but did not specify dollar amounts. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]
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Give your attendees an experience they’ll be raving about for years to come in Greater Fort Lauderdale. From exceptional meeting hotels and inspiring venues to a reimagined convention center boasting a 350,000-square-foot exhibit hall, Water Taxi access and more, you'll discover everything you need for an unforgettable meeting. [Sponsored report]
ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:
› Windy weather thwarts SpaceX Falcon 9 launch attempt again; no new liftoff date scheduled
Following four postponed SpaceX missions in a row since Monday on the Space Coast, SpaceX has pushed back Wednesday night's Falcon 9 rocket launch attempt from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. What's more, the Space Force's 45th Weather Squadron only estimates a 10% chance of "go for launch" weather Thursday night, citing a high risk of rough seas hindering the Falcon 9's first-stage booster landing atop a drone ship on the Atlantic Ocean.
› Voters won't be asked to renew a 1% sales tax to pay for capital projects in Collier County
For now, Collier County commissioners won't push to renew a 1% sales tax to pay for capital projects. On Tuesday, the board unanimously agreed it's not the right time to consider asking voters for a continuation of the tax, which is set to expire at the end of the year. The window had already closed to get the question on the ballot in 2024.
› Meet Sporting Jax: It's the name for Jacksonville's new men's & women's pro soccer teams
Sporting Jax is one step closer to kickoff. The JAXUSL ownership group, including former Jaguars Tim Tebow and Fred Taylor, announced Sporting Club Jacksonville as the name of the city's new professional soccer organization and released its club logo and motto during a Tuesday ceremony at WJCT Studios.
› BBB of Central Florida warns of online, gift scams ahead of holidays
The holidays are upon us and the Better Business Bureau urges people to be cautious of scams. “During the year, we see many scams, but especially during the holidays,” said Erika Urdaneta, EVP of BBB of Central Florida. She said they’re working to warn customers of scams involving things like gift cards, and it’s always wise to check packaging on cards or any physical items before buying.
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