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What you need to know about Florida today
Small businesses expect higher profits and hiring
About 78 percent of the entrepreneurs around the world said they expect higher profits and 65 percent plan to hire more employees in the next six months. About 60 percent of the worldwide group said they had higher profits in the last months, with 56 percent hiring more full-time workers. [Source: Orlando Sentinel]
Poll confirms Florida up for grabs in 2016
Florida's standing as the state that could determine who is the next president was confirmed Tuesday by new polling that shows neck-and-neck races between Democrat Hillary Clinton and a range of potential Republican nominees. [Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
Uber and Lyft oppose Florida insurance legislation
New insurance requirements are heading in the direction of app-connected, for-hire drivers. Uber and Lyft, leaders among the growing transportation-network companies, want to put the brakes on some legislation. [Source: Sarasota Herald-Tribune]
Legislative Roundup:
» Florida House and Senate battle over tax cuts
» Non-profit urges Florida Legislature to spend more on financial aid
» Bill to arm school guards advances
» Florida Senate votes to oppose U.S.-Cuba relations
» Florida House wants to cut taxes on cellphones and textbooks
The hidden dark side to being an entrepreneur
The hidden secret among many entrepreneurs is the psychological price they pay for their choices. The demands of business ownership may place entrepreneurs at a higher risk of specific mental health problems. [Source: Forbes]
Florida education leaders raise more testing concerns
With two weeks of computerized writing tests in the rearview mirror, Florida's superintendents are taking a closer look at what went wrong -- and what it means. They're more concerned than ever that the results will be tainted. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]
See also:
» Did Jeb Bush Improve Education in Florida?
ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:
› Racetrack casino operators want equal chance
South Florida's racetrack casino operators have a history of disagreeing among themselves, but they spoke in unison Tuesday: Give them the right business environment and they can be a big contributor to the state's economy, they said.
› Florida Prisons May Get More Oversight After Scandals
Some Florida legislators are pushing for a proposal that would strip Florida Governor Rick Scott of complete control of the state’s prison system amid distrust over the way the system has been run. As part of the proposal, an independent commission would be created to investigate future allegations of corruption or problems.
› Bern's is Florida's only finalist for 2015 James Beard awards
On Tuesday, the James Beard Foundation announced this year's finalists for its annual culinary awards, commonly referred to as the Academy Awards of food. In the entire state of Florida, only one restaurant made the cut: Bern's Steak House.
» See also: South Florida chefs edged out of James Beard nominations
› Soccer’s Miami push revving up again
Major League Soccer’s on-again, off-again flirtation with Miami appears to be back on, after a string of well-publicized social outings by David Beckham and some closed-door meetings by partner Marcelo Claure.
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