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Florida population milestone: More than 20 million
Florida's growth has reached a major milestone, according to data released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau: For the first time, more than 20 million people live in the Sunshine State. More from the Orlando Sentinel, the AP, and the Tampa Bay Times.
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U.S. Economy Expanded at Slightly Slower Pace
The U.S. economy expanded at a slightly slower pace than initially estimated in the third quarter, as steady consumer spending was offset by a slowdown in inventory investment. More from the Wall Street Journal and ABC News.
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NASA's next Mars mission suspended
NASA has put its next Mars mission on hold indefinitely because of a leaky instrument. The space agency planned to launch a new Mars lander called InSight in March. [Source: CNN]
100,000 In Florida must find new HealthCare.gov plans
Two insurers - Cigna and Preferred Medical Plan – aren’t offering plans on the Florida health care exchange in 2016, forcing more than 100,000 Floridians to shop for new coverage. [Source: Health News Florida]
Drones flying off the shelves this Christmas season
The mini aircraft are a popular Christmas present this year but the fun for some can lead to potential problems such as crashes, neighbor feuds, privacy invasion and interference with the big aircraft in the sky. [Source: Gainesville Sun]
› Hotel results mixed in November, but rates rise
Hotels in South Florida saw mixed results in November, although business was strong enough that they could charge more for rooms.
› Wyncode Academy to launch 3rd location in Miami Beach
Wyncode Academy, Florida’s first bricks and mortar coding bootcamp, is expanding in South Florida. Wyncode, which teaches computer programming in nine weeks, will be offering its bootcamp at a third location: WeWork in Miami Beach.
› Lawmaker Proposes State Gaming Commission
With a $3 billion gambling compact with the Seminole Tribe now before state lawmakers, a Palm Beach County senator filed legislation Monday to create a new state gambling commission.
› Orlando home price increases, sales lag Florida's
Metro Orlando's 11 percent gains in home prices from a year ago doesn't rise to the 14 percent increases across the state, a new report shows.
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