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| 11/10/2015

Puerto Ricans rapidly expanding Central Florida Economy

Puerto Rican out-migration has increased over the last five years, and the employed Puerto Rican population increased by a significant 17.7% in Orange County and 31.1% in Hillsborough County from 2010 to 2014. The influx has fed the counties' ongoing economic expansion. More from Moody's and WMFE.

Florida: the most veteran-friendly state

Home to more than 1.6 million veterans, Florida has provided a number of tax and related benefits to veterans and their families in an effort to become the most veteran-friendly state in the nation. To celebrate Veterans Day, Florida TaxWatch compiled a list of Florida’s veteran-friendly policies.

Struggling SeaWorld reveals plan for transformation

In a move away from featuring its signature killer whales as entertainment, SeaWorld said Monday that its San Diego theme park will end "theatrical" orca shows next year, replacing stunts with themes more in tune with wildlife conservation. More at the Orlando Sentinel.

Arkansas bank snaps up C1 Bank parent

Bank of the Ozarks Inc. has signed an agreement to buy C1 Financial Inc. C1 is the St. Petersburg-based parent company of C1 Bank, the fourth-largest bank headquartered in Tampa Bay with $1.7 billion in assets as of Sept. 30. More at the Tampa Bay Business Journal.

Recycling dreams is a booming business for Florida entrepreneur

A divorced entrepreneur in Orlando says life can get bigger and better after divorce -- and she's made a business out of helping people do just that. More at FOX 13.

Around The State
Role Models

Hoping to stem a wave of violence at Jacksonville schools, Duval County Schools Superintendent Nikolai Vitti announced a program called 5000 Role Models of Excellence, reflecting a goal of having 5,000 mentors over a 10-year period.

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Out of the Box
Endangered sea turtles sue over Broward beach practices

The plaintiffs are Green Sea Turtle, Loggerhead Sea Turtle and Leatherback Sea Turtle, and they're suing over what a lawyer calls disruptive beach practices in Broward County. Attorney Kenneth Trent says the turtles themselves have standing to sue in federal court because they are protected under the Endangered Species Act.