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Florida population surging again
People from other countries and other states are pouring into Florida again, a sign of the state's recovery from a long period of economic doldrums and slow growth. Recently released U.S. Census numbers show that Florida's foreign-born population increased by 140,000 from 2010 through last year. [Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
Florida reaps sliver of U.S. venture capital pie
Florida reaped just a tiny sliver – about a third of 1 percent – of the U.S. venture capital pie in the third quarter. In the state, $36.7 million was invested in six deals. That's down considerably from $113.9 in 13 deals last quarter and the lowest total since the first quarter of 2013. [Source: Miami Herald]
Ads infinitum: Florida voters can't wait for it to stop
For the past year, living in Florida has meant having Gov. Rick Scott and Charlie Crist as constant and mostly unwanted companions. If you own a TV, you get the picture. Ads infinitum. Ad nauseam. About $83 million since March. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]
Puerto Ricans flock to Florida fleeing economy, crime
More than 100 people per day have left Puerto Rico on average in the past few years. Florida ranks as their top destination, instead of the once-more-popular New York, studies of U.S. census data show. [Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
Department of Environmental Protection undergoes drastic change
Gov. Scott, running for re-election, has promised that in his second term he would be the greenest governor the state has ever seen. But Scott's first term was focused less on tough regulation and more on helping businesses get what they want and avoid penalties for wrongdoing. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]
ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:
› Hard times hit those who fail to finish college
Workers in Broward and Palm Beach counties who experienced the worst drop in earnings from 2008 to 2013 were those who attended college or earned a two-year associate's degree but didn't graduate with a bachelor's degree.
› Duke Energy Florida irks churches, businesses
First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks wasn't saving as much as it could. This wasn't about souls. It was about something more earthly: electric bills and money.
› In South Florida stores, it's Christmas in October
This Halloween, it's beginning to look at lot like Christmas. We may be still running the air conditioner, but holiday displays are popping up in South Florida stores, shoehorned in with the plastic pumpkins and harvest wreaths.
› Climate scientists want to talk ‘solutions’ with Rick Scott
Florida climate scientists who have been pushing for Gov. Rick Scott to take action to address the impacts of global warming on the state are asking for another meeting with the governor to discuss a list of solutions crafted a recent summit.
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