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What you need to know about Florida today
New "super-termite" could cause even more destruction in Florida
Termites are among the world's most destructive pests, causing more than a billion dollars in damage each year in the U.S. alone. Scientists in Florida have tracked the development of a new hybrid species of termite — one whose colonies grow twice as fast as the parent species. More from NPR, the AP, and the Orlando Sentinel.
FPL engineers work at the Power Delivery Diagnostic Center at the company’s office in Jupiter, Fla.
FPL unveils new 'Power Delivery Diagnostic Center'
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) today announced the launch of its new, high-tech Power Delivery Diagnostic Center, which is designed to leverage advanced smart grid technology to better manage the electric system and deliver reliable service that ranks among the best in the nation. Read the full story.
Dress for Success helps struggling job seekers
As an international nonprofit with 135 locations worldwide — including one on U.S. 41 in Fort Myers — Dress for Success aims to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing them with professional attire, a support network and career-development tools to help them land a job. [Source: Naples Daily News]
Lessons from the first 5 years of Obamacare
In the Sunshine State, over 1.6 million individuals signed up or were re-enrolled during the 2015 open enrollment period, the most out of any state using a federally-facilitated marketplace. [Source: South Florida Business Journal]
Social media faux pas that can turn off recruiters
Putting down your workplace in the public sphere reflects badly on you because it makes recruiters doubt whether you're a team player who's going to support the organization. After all, if you had no qualms complaining about your last job, what's to stop you from doing the same thing in the future? [Source: The Week]
ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:
› UF study: Saccharin, once believed to cause cancer, may fight it
Attitudes on the health effects of saccharin have turned from sour to sweet. A study led by University of Florida researchers says the sweetener that once carried a warning label as a cancer risk may actually help fight aggressive forms of cancer.
› Lake Worth startup to appear on “Shark Tank”
Lake Worth entrepreneur Alex Furmansky will appear on ABC’s “Shark Tank” next month to pitch his startup that turns children's drawings into custom plush toys.
› Warm Mineral Springs medical tourism site moves forward
After years of government infighting, a plan to enhance one of Sarasota County's iconic attractions took a major step forward this week.
› ‘Sky’s the limit’ in South Beach
By all accounts, South Beach is teeming with tourists, shoppers and happily-situated condo owners from all over the world, but the robust economy in this part of Miami also brings traffic, crowds and rising prices that don’t suit everyone’s needs.
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