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Gov. Scott says he'll call special session if lawmakers don't act
Blaming the federal government for Florida's financial woes, Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday said he was prepared to call Florida lawmakers back for a special session to complete the budget — and even encourage them to pass a bare-bones budget if necessary. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]
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» Special session seems imminent as Medicaid fight continues
A third of workers have almost no retirement savings
Many people are woefully unprepared financially for retirement, and they shouldn't count on working longer to make up the difference, a new national survey reveals. Almost a third of workers (28%) say they have less than $1,000 in savings and investments that could be used for retirement. [Source: WTSP]
Researchers find pediatric cancer clusters in Florida
Some recent research indicates that there are higher-than-expected rates of pediatric cancers present in the Miami metro area and certain locations west of the Everglades. While the exact cause remains a mystery, different analyses of these areas reveal that there are some overlapping traits that they have in common. [Source: Consumer Affairs]
How business schools attract black students
True to popular conception, MBA students are overwhelmingly white or Asian. It's also an indication, critics say, that business schools are out of step with the companies that rely on them for talent. [Source: Bloomberg]
E-cig use by Florida teens has doubled
The number of Florida high school students who were current users of e-cigarettes doubled in one year—from 5.4 percent in 2013 to 10.8 percent in 2014, according to the Centers for Disease Control. [Source: CBS Miami]
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› Doughnuts are having a sweet moment in South Florida
Doughnuts are back in South Florida. Whether it’s spelled “doughnuts” or “donuts,” the treat is everywhere these days, from specialty shops to fine-dining restaurants, all tinkering to create the best version.
› Kennedy Space Center marks Earth Day with Story Musgrave
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will celebrate Earth Day on Wednesday with special exhibits and an appearance by NASA astronaut Story Musgrave.
› ICE targets 700 Miami firms for money laundering scrutiny
Federal investigators are targeting 700 businesses in the Miami area for enhanced scrutiny to detect trade-based money laundering schemes.
› Fort Lauderdale ranked as a 'top tech talent' city
Millennials — those 18 to 43 years old — are making a difference in South Florida's technology market. Fort Lauderdale and Miami are among the 50 cities with top tech talent, says a new CBRE research report, and more millennials are the reason.
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