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More Floridians receive Obamacare subsidies than any other state

More than 1.3 million Florida residents — the most of any state — could lose their financial aid for health plans under the Affordable Care Act if the Supreme Court rules against the federal distribution of subsidies later this month. More from the Miami Herald and the Bradenton Herald.

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The future in 3D printing: New innovations harness older technology

Today 3D printers assist not only the culinary-challenged but also provide more practical uses for medicine, the arts and everyday business. With the right software and printer, it is now possible to send an image through a computer and create anything from a hammer, a gun, an earring, or a precision tool for airplane maintenance or even delicate life-saving surgery. [Source: Miami Herald]

Lawmakers slash Gov. Rick Scott's tax cuts

Gov. Rick Scott picked a good time to be far from the Capitol Tuesday as House members slashed his tax cuts and angry senators accused his top Medicaid expert of playing politics with health care. More from the Tampa Bay Times and the AP.

Housing debt buries more older Americans

Of all the financial threats facing Americans of retirement age, housing isn’t supposed to be one. But after a home-price collapse, the worst recession since the 1930s and some calamitous decisions to turn homes into cash machines, millions of them are straining to make house payments. [Source: AP]

4 things to know about equity crowdfunding in Florida

Entrepreneurs have waited years for a national equity crowdfunding regime to be finalized by the Securities and Exchange Commission, only to watch it repeatedly stall. Florida recently stepped in and created a new equity crowdfunding option for Florida businesses. [Source: Jacksonville Business Journal]

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› Scott vetoes measure affecting ‘mom ‘n’ pop’ convenience stores
Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday vetoed a bill that would have mandated heightened security for convenience stores that stay open all night, saying it would have “resulted in increased costs on small businesses.” The bill (HB 755) had passed both the House and Senate unanimously this session.

› Music publishers sue Orlando bar over tunes
A music publishing group has accused owners of downtown Orlando bar Saddle Up of playing country western songs without a license, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court.

› Jacksonville ranked in Forbes list as fifth-best city to find work in the U.S.
When it comes to finding a job, Jacksonville is among the best places in America, at least according to Forbes magazine. In a May listing of the top 10 cities for finding employment right now, Jacksonville was listed fifth.

› New Nat Geo series films in Everglades City
A new National Geographic TV series will put a spotlight on little-known areas of Southwest Florida. Crews last week wrapped up filming that had started in Everglades City and ended on Marco Island.

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› Florida needs to get its seniors more involved in volunteer work
A new study ranks Florida in the middle of the pack when it comes to the health of its seniors. Florida did well on community spending for seniors, but the study says Florida needs improvement in the areas of getting seniors to volunteer and also getting seniors to be vaccinated for the flu.

› U.S. House Passes Resolution to Improve Magnuson Act
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to pass H.R. 1335, amending and reauthorizing the Magnuson-Stevens Act “to provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen, and for other purposes.”

› Need a job? Political reporters wanted in Florida
If you’re a journalist hunting for a new gig, you may want to send your resume down to the Sunshine State. Political reporters in particular are in demand these days in Florida, in part because of the natural churn in jobs, but also because of Politico’s recent expansion into the state.

› Office construction returning to Broward County
Broward County's office market is by no means booming. But it is back. New offices are sprouting up again across Broward in response to a pent-up demand for space after years of business cutbacks.