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What you need to know about Florida today
Florida job growth flat, but still third-largest creator of private sector jobs
Florida remains ensconced as the third-largest creator of private sector jobs nationwide behind California and Texas. However, the number of private jobs added statewide last month — 15,400 — is relatively unchanged from a month ago and remains far shy of the pace a year ago. More at the Tampa Bay Times.
Seven from Florida company among victims of jet crash in Ohio
Seven employees of a Florida real estate company are among the passengers who died Tuesday when a 10-seat business jet crashed into an apartment building in Akron, Ohio. More at Bloomberg and the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Florida State Parks offer free admission for Veterans Day
In honor of Veterans Day, all visitors will enjoy free entry at Florida State Parks on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The Florida Park Service encourages residents and visitors to celebrate the contributions of veterans and active military personnel at one of Florida’s 174 state parks, trails and historic sites. More at NorthEscambia.com and WTXL.
About half of Florida's veterans are seniors
About half of Florida's veterans are senior citizens, and a plurality fought in the Vietnam War. Figures released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau show that almost a third of Florida's veterans are from the Vietnam War era. More at the AP.
Florida plans export mission to Korea, Taiwan
Florida Secretary of Commerce Bill Johnson will lead the mission to Seoul and Taipei, the capitals of the two Asian countries, from April 15-23, said Enterprise Florida, the state's economic development group. More at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
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The top 10 colleges in the U.S. for veterans
The post 9/11 G.I. Bill was set into place to help transition veterans into civilian careers after their service. It has been immensely popular, with more than one million veterans taking advantage of their education benefits.
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