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What you need to know about Florida today
Health rankings show parts of Florida at critical juncture
Researchers are troubled by Florida's high uninsured and childhood poverty rates, and warn that these factors could alter future health outcomes. Half of Florida children are eligible for free school lunches, a general measure of childhood poverty. More at the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and WTSP. See the full county-by-county rankings for Florida here and see also:
» Miami-Dade Ranked Fifth Healthiest County in Florida
» Brevard health ranking among Florida counties drops
» Hendry And Glades - A Great Place To Live But Big Health Problems Surface
Marion County bottled water company acquires S.C. company
Silver Springs Bottled Water Company headquartered in Marion County, Florida, announced on Wednesday it is acquiring Hickory Springs Bottling located outside of Elloree, South Carolina. The company will add new high-speed bottling equipment and expects to create 37 jobs in the next five years. More at the AP.
Miami philanthropist Kirk Landon dies at 85
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Philanthropist Kirk Landon, the former chairman of American Bankers Insurance Group in Miami turned full-time philanthropist, died Tuesday night at his home in Coral Gables. Landon was 85. More from the Miami Herald.
Orlando program helps veterans find new careers
Jenice Armstead joined the Navy at 17 and left at 24 — having served in Africa, Spain and Afghanistan in a range of roles from construction to human-resources management. She didn't expect to struggle finding a job. More at the Orlando Sentinel.
Miami Beach’s film images keep sparkling
Miami Beach has served as a backdrop for films, television shows, modeling shoots, videos and other forms of entertainment for almost its entire history, and that trend shows no signs of diminishing, observers say. More at Miami Today.
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