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What you need to know about Florida today
Florida adds 17,900 jobs in January
Florida's private employers added 17,900 jobs in January — an increase of 3,900 jobs compared to the same month a year ago, according to ADP's regional employment report. More from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Florida's House and Senate are $1 billion apart on budget
The House spending plan totals $79.98 billion. This is $1.58 billion more than current spending and $730 million more than the Governor recommended. The Senate budget totals $80.97 billion, $1 billion more than the House. Read the full report from Florida TaxWatch.
Staples receives European approval to acquire Office Depot
Staples has received European Union approval to acquire Office Depot, which is headquartered in Boca Raton. The European Union approved the transaction on the condition that Staples divest Office Depot's commercial contract business and all of Office Depot's operations in Sweden. More from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Gainesville Regional Airport sets passenger record for 2015
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) continues its growth trend with record passenger traffic to finish calendar year 2015. The annual total came to 217,355, more than two percent above 2014. More from the Gainesville Business Report.
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Florida Public Broadcasting Service - 25 stations serving as one
Public radio has the largest news bureau in Florida. Public television stations have an education department that works with local school districts. Together, Florida public broadcasting is a network of independent stations that employs more than 1,000 engineers, reporters, producers, educators, outreach staff and other professionals as the Florida Public Broadcasting Service (FPBS). Find out how FPBS provides statewide perspective, here.
Out of the Box
Forget flowers: Bet on bacon
Chocolates, roses and cards are the traditional route come Feb. 14, but a Boynton Beach startup is gearing up for holiday gifting with a porcine-twist: Bacon Boxes, or gift boxes filled with bacon roses in a variety of salty and sweet flavors.
» More from the South Florida Business Journal.
Taxes
HCA and the Department of Revenue
Hospital chain HCA and the state Department of Revenue are fighting a decade-long battle over the company’s tax bills that shows no signs of letting up.
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