June 26, 2019

Florida Trend's Florida Legal Elite 2019

For the 16th year, Florida Legal Elite presents a prestigious roster of attorneys chosen for recognition by their peers.

Getting Started

Building a business from the ground up can be both an exhilarating and exhausting experience.

Interview with Ed Burr of GreenPointe Holdings

Watch ouir exclusive video Q & A with the President and CEO of GreenPointe Holdings.

State could face $76 billion in climate change costs by 2040

According to new report from Resilient Analytics and the Center for Climate Integrity, building $76 billion worth of sea walls to allay sea level rise is based on a conservative scenario.

Serving families, helping his neighbors

Miami doctor Inaki Bent, the first in his family to attend college, has dedicated his career to caring for the underserved. He’s grateful to the Florida Lottery’s Bright Futures Scholarship for helping make it possible for him to give back to the community.

Jacksonville's Museum of Science and History's expansion plan takes advantage of location near river

The museum hopes to raise $20 million from private donors and use a combination of federal, local and state grants to pay for the rest.

Late to the Game: Teaching in India

Our continuing series on teaching in Florida vs. around the world continues with a spotlight on teaching in India.

Movers & Influencers

Movers and Influencers for the week of June 17, 2019. Personal promotions, transfers, board appointments and philanthropic activities.

15 eastern indigo snakes just released in third year recovery efforts

Orlando's Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center planning new $35 million facility

Executive Director Pam Kancher says the museum has raised $10 million from private donors. Read more in our June issue.

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs CS/HB 311: Autonomous Vehicles

“Signing this legislation paves the way for Florida to continue as a national leader in transportation innovation and technological advancement,” said Governor DeSantis.

Florida Icon: Mike Jackson

Meet Florida Trend's June Icon: Mike Jackson, Executive Chairman of AutoNation.

Florida's growing glass art community gains international recognition

Read more in this month's Economic Backbone Arts & Culture section.

Florida insurers sued for ‘misleading' consumers with sham health plans

Read more Health Care news in Florida Trend's weekly roundup.

Boeing Space and Launch headquarters moving to Florida's Space Coast

Read more about Boeing's move from Arlington, Virginia to Titusville.

Finnish Line: Teaching in Finland

Overworked: Teaching in Japan

Florida researchers 3D-print first human cornea in U.S.

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Florida Business News

Florida Trend's Top 350

Florida's biggest 125 public and 225 private companies, ranked by revenue.

Florida climate change story told by state newspapers, public radio in new collaboration

Climate change is the story of Florida’s future. No other state has as much at risk.

Florida Hispanics focused on immigration, economy, healthcare as 2020 election begins

Telemundo and Mason Dixon teamed up to offer polls on Hispanic voters in Florida and across the nation.

Gov. DeSantis signs bill to create state hemp program

The bill would allow the Department to administer regulations regarding licensing and cultivation of hemp, the THC-deficient cousin of marijuana.

Virgin Trains USA breaks ground on Orlando passenger rail line

Virgin Trains USA officially broke ground yesterday on an extension of its privately funded passenger-rail line from West Palm Beach to Orlando, Florida.

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