University of Florida investing $24M to acquire one of world’s most powerful supercomputers

This acquisition will make UF one of the first higher education institutions in the nation to own such a machine, which includes a type of technology that is not even on the market yet.

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State committee on graduate medical education meets for the first time, six months late

A state committee tasked with writing an annual report about medical school graduates’ training in Florida hospitals had its first meeting Thursday, but the law that created the committee required it to meet no later than July 1, 2024.

Miami’s largest hospital could ink $1 billion deal with Related Group

Jackson Health System could sign a $1.05 billion land lease and development deal with Related Group to build housing for its workforce on its main campus in Miami.

State signs off on Tampa Electric hikes

State regulators Thursday signed off on a plan that will lead to a $184.9 million increase next year in base electric rates for customers of Tampa Electric Co.

Also around Florida:

· A new monument at the Tallahassee National Cemetery honors the region's VFW posts and their members

· Bill bars regulation of presidential libraries

· UF/IFAS secures $5M grant to expand avocado production in Florida, combat Laurel wilt disease

· Topgolf, Nordstrom's Rack, popular businesses coming to Brevard. Is Trader Joe's next?

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