Stemming Florida's physician shortage

Florida’s healthcare system is facing a significant challenge, as the demand for doctors in the state of Florida is outpacing the current supply. This issue affects not only Florida’s healthcare system, it can also have repercussions on the economy. More "Graduate Medical Education" programs (medical residencies) are needed to attract additional doctors. Read the full report from Florida TaxWatch, here.

Cuba's new shark conservation could help Florida sealife

Sharks, the depleted top predator of the seas, will have a better chance to survive and rebound in Florida waters because of a new partnership between Cuba and marine scientists in the United States. [Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel]

Women may fare better than men in assertive team leadership

Considerable research suggests that when women act assertively and self-promote in the workplace, they are commonly penalized by others. But does that perception change when a woman stands up for others? [Source: UF News]

To do business in Digital Age, US and EU must compromise on privacy

Beyond a stopgap measure to minimize global economic disruption, the United States and EU should make a number of much-needed privacy reforms to rebuild trust and cooperation if these countries want the world's most critical economic relationship to continue. [Source: The Hill]

Rental car toll fees stir backlash that threatens Florida's image

Visitors to Florida who rent cars are being shocked by toll charges long after they get home, and enough are complaining that legislators say it could damage the state's tourist-friendly image. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]

ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:

› Filmmaking: Sarasota's French connection [Sarasota Herald-Tribune]
Sarasota could soon be the birthplace of a new movement in cinema if an up-and-coming Sarasota filmmaker and his French counterpart have their way.

› Fort Myers cancer tester scores wins, losses [Fort Myers News-Press]
Fort Myers-based NeoGenomics, a provider of cancer-focused genetic testing services, Thursday reported growth in test volume in the third quarter, but less revenue per test.

› Could we run out of sand for eroded beaches? [South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
With king tides, large waves, persistent winds and Hurricane Joaquin making erosion particularly bad this year, the demand for sand is high – but is it possible we could run out?

› Bush returns to Florida to reboot campaign [Sarasota Herald-Tribune]
The Bush team is using the home state swing to refocus its message on the candidate’s eight years in Tallahassee and try to rally a campaign that is in bad shape.

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› With boat sales stronger, bargains not as easy this year [South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
Back when the Great Recession hit, people with money could buy a boat for cheap. Those days are gone.

› How Google Fiber could be a game-changer for Jacksonville [Jacksonville Business Journal]
It’s been compared to driving a horse-driven buggy on a dirt road versus racing a Ferrari down the Audobon. That’s how huge a difference a full build-out of Google Fiber in Jacksonville could be.

› State Supreme Court upholds "Consumer Expectations" test in product liability cases [Florida Politics]
The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a more subjective legal test for one type of product liability cases brought in the state.

› Central Florida Zoo drops plan for African Safari for teaching facility [Orlando Sentinel]
Three years ago, Seminole County spent $1.5 million for nearly 17 acres so that the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens could build its largest expansion project in decades: a Wild African Safari Park.