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Growth of construction jobs slows
The growth of construction jobs in Florida — a bright spot in the economy for months — slowed considerably in June, according to an employment report released Wednesday. [Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
Majority backs Spanish as required Florida school class
Spanish should be a required subject in Florida's public schools, a majority of state residents think. A survey by University of Florida researchers released today found two thirds of Floridians support mandating Spanish language instruction. [Source: Orlando Sentinel]
Florida SBDC Network announces winners of 2015 Performance Excellence Awards
The awards, which were presented by Florida SBDC Network CEO and State Director Michael Myhre in Miami on June 23 as part of the network's professional development conference, annually recognize top personnel, volunteers and partners for their contributions to the network's mission in helping Florida's small businesses grow and succeed. [Source: Florida Trend]
Largest Companies in Florida 
Florida Trend's annual look at the biggest companies in the state. Lists include:
For-profit colleges: a consumer's guide
Commercial schools have been around for centuries, providing training in fields like accounting and construction that loftier educational institutions did not always offer. But these days, for-profit colleges are under fire. [Source: AP]
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Lightning season, always fierce in Florida, is proving deadly this year
While fatal strikes remain rare, they are happening at a surprisingly higher rate this lightning season. As of July 6, 17 people have died across the U.S. — with Florida and Alabama tied for first with three deaths in each state. [Source: Miami Herald]
› Art Basel safe in convention center remake
The $500 million renovation of the Miami Beach Convention Center is to begin in December, but there’s no need for Art Basel fanatics to fret – the art show isn’t going anywhere. Construction is to be completed in phases, each circling around the art show’s annual return.
› Florida Hospital faces two data breach lawsuits
Florida Hospital is facing two possible class action lawsuits regarding two separate data breaches of patient information over the past four years.
› Florida export mission to Honduras set for Dec. 1-3
Florida is organizing an export sales mission to Honduras for Dec. 1-3. Exporters can sign up early for a matchmaking service to prearrange one-on-one meetings with potential buyers.
› A wildcard GOP candidate enters Fla's U.S. Sen race
A political newcomer, former Special Forces Commander and CIA veteran Todd Wilcox of Orlando, announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat to be vacated by presidential candidate Marco Rubio.
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