Nearly 880,000 Floridians sign up for Obamacare

Nearly 880,000 Floridians have signed up for health coverage on President Obama's federal marketplace so far this year. The robust enrollment comes amid uncertainty about the health care program as President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly promised to repeal it during his campaign. More from the AP and the Miami Herald.

Florida Chamber of Commerce projects 2 million jobs needed by 2030

By 2030, Florida's population is expected to grow by six million residents, but with that increase comes the need for more jobs. The Florida Chamber of Commerce is working with local chambers across the state to prepare for the future economy. [Source: WJHG]

Florida among top in nation for financial complaints

There may be a sunny outlook in Florida, but residents of the Sunshine State are also among the most frequent complainers when it comes to financial services. [Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel]

Gov. Scott to make his first Supreme Court pick

Florida Gov. Rick Scott will pick a new state Supreme Court justice - the first time he's had that opportunity since taking office in 2011. Scott will make the announcement Friday. He is choosing between three finalists selected by a state nominating panel. [Source: AP]

Florida slips to 36th on annual list of most healthy states

Florida fell three notches to 36 among all 50 states in the annual “America’s Health Ranking” for 2016 released Thursday by the United Health Foundation, a nonprofit arm of insurer United Health Group. [Source: Miami Herald]

ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:

› Florida minimum wage increases Jan. 1 [The Star]
The 2017 Florida minimum wage will increase from $8.05 to $8.10 per hour, effective Jan. 1, 2017. Employers must pay their employees the hourly state minimum wage for all hours worked in Florida.

› Orlando airport doesn't like Melbourne airport's marketing strategy [Florida Today]
GOAA Executive Director Phillip N. Brown early this month fired off a letter to his counterpart in Melbourne, Greg Donovan, saying he objects to the name "Orlando Melbourne International Airport" because it's "misleading and confusing to the public."

› First All Aboard Florida train finished and ready for testing [South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
All Aboard Florida's first Siemens-built trainset is finished and has arrived in South Florida following a 3,052-mile trip from the company's Sacramento, California plant.

› New effort underway to keep and create manufacturing jobs in Tampa Bay Area [WFTS]
The Science Center is launching new services from FloridaMakes aimed at improving the competitive ability and profitability of Tampa Bay manufacturing companies.

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› Florida Guard Lobbying For F-35 Squadron [WFSU]
A Florida Air National Guard unit is in the running for a squadron of F-35 fighter jets. Mark Oglesby from the Florida Department of Military Affairs says his agency is pushing to bring the planes to Jacksonville.

› FAU to receive $10.5 million in grants to research better freight transport [South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton is slated to receive $10.5 million in federal, state and private sector funding to find ways to improve freight transportation in Florida and elsewhere around the nation.

› South Florida tech startup will fight your traffic ticket — with a no-points guarantee [Miami Herald]
Did you ever just want to make that speeding ticket go away but didn’t want the hassle of fighting it? TIKD.com, a new South Florida tech startup, says it will do it for you, save you a little money, and perhaps prevent an argument with your spouse.

› Tampa International Airport ranks No. 2 on customer satisfaction survey for second year in a row [Tampa Bay Times]
Tampa International Airport ranks second in J.D. Power and Associates' latest customer satisfaction analysis for top airports in North America for the second year in a row.