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What you need to know about Florida today
Trump, Clinton head back to Florida after Monday debate
Get ready, Florida voters. You're about to see even more of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. After Monday night's ballyhooed presidential debate, Trump is coming to Florida on Tuesday for a 7 p.m. appearance at Melbourne International Airport. Clinton will campaign Friday in Broward and St. Lucie County. At stake is Florida's 29 electoral votes -- one of the biggest prizes in the presidential election. More from WPEC.
See also:
» After debate, Trump heads to Miami for Hispanic town hall
» South Florida Millennials react to Clinton, Trump first presidential debate
» Many Florida undecided voters still undecided after watching Clinton, Trump debate
» Fact-checking Trump vs. Clinton at first presidential debate
» Reuters/Ipsos States of the Nation: Clinton leads in Florida
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Business Florida: Florida's regions
Florida is an eclectic mix of eight economic development regions. From Jacksonville down to Naples and from Miami and the Florida Keys up to Pensacola, this state offers a unique blend of cutting-edge innovation and kickback style. Find out what each region offers to businesses.
26 new Florida laws kick in on Saturday
County elections supervisors are up for pay raises, while penalties increase for trafficking in the modern version of food stamps and for stealing credit-card information at gas pumps, under new laws that go into effect Saturday. [Source: Orlando Sentinel]
Florida's medical marijuana regulations may go up in smoke
Two and half years after the Florida Legislature approved medical marijuana the state and growers continue to fight in court over who is allowed to grow and sell the plant. [Source: Tallahassee Democrat]
Laser technology helps Florida CSIs do their work
A day in the life of a crime-scene investigator under Florida's hot sun can be exhausting, as minutes turn into hours on site gathering evidence, meticulously recreating a scene for later review. Technology being built at Faro Technologies in Lake Mary might make it easier on them. [Source: Orlando Sentinel]
› State funding cutbacks to close Florida convict transitional centers
The Florida Department of Corrections plans to move 688 convicted felons from transitional facilities back behind bars as a cost-cutting measure. Employees of affected centers, like Bridges of America in Orlando, and felons who have been through the program are fighting to keep the facilities open.
› Three proposals before City Council would bring close to 1,600 jobs to Jacksonville
Three companies go before Jacksonville City Council Tuesday night, promising jobs and seeking incentives. The biggest is the unknown company considering bringing 1,200 jobs within three years to the Cecil Commerce Center on the Westside.
› How Brevard County budget affects taxpayers, employees, commuters
Brevard County commissioners on Tuesday will take their final vote on the proposed $1.06 billion budget for the fiscal year that begins Saturday.
› Startups out to build a mindful Miami
A growing number of local startups are betting the time has come for mindfulness and well-being in the Magic City. While yoga classes, spas and life coaches have long been a part of the scene, the past year has brought businesses specializing in serene spaces, education and training.
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