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Florida's private sector job growth declines 46 percent in December
Florida's private sector created 12,500 jobs in December, down 46 percent from 23,104 jobs in the same month a year ago, according to a regional employment report released Wednesday by payroll company ADP. Florida economists have been expecting a slowing of the state's rapid job growth since the recession ended. See the numbers from ADP here. Also read more at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Florida agriculture warily looking to Trump administration
Most Americans are watching the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump for signs on how it will affect their lives and business; none more so than Florida agriculture leaders. [Source: News Chief]
Lockheed preps satellite for Florida launch
The satellite that will hitch a ride on the first rocket launch from Florida this year has been sealed within its protective launch vehicle. The SBIRS GEO Flight 3 satellite is equipped with powerful scanning and staring sensors that collect and transmit infrared surveillance information to ground stations for the U.S. Military. The satellite will launch Jan. 19. News release from Lockheed is here. Also read more at the Orlando Sentinel
Job market for nurses full of new opportunities in Florida
Due to factors ranging from an oncoming retirement wave to regional shortages, the job market for nurses is full of opportunities and benefits, including competitive salary offerings and a multitude of positions to choose from. [Source: Miami Today]
Proposals to cut Florida testing get positive reception in state Senate
Suggesting Florida's student testing program had grown too "extreme," state senators on Wednesday welcomed several ideas aimed at bringing the system back under control. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]
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› Irradiated flies coming to Florida mainland to stop parasite
Agriculture officials will release flies sterilized with radiation in the Homestead area, where a stray dog was infected with a flesh-eating parasite.
› Duke Energy Florida plans third solar farm
Duke Energy plans to build an 8.8-megawatt solar farm in Suwannee County, Florida. It will be Duke Energy Florida’s third solar project, and it brings the utility to 17.8 megawatts of solar capacity in the state.
› New leader chosen for Orlando economic development and chamber
The Orlando Economic Development Commission and chamber is choosing a new leader Tuesday morning, after nine months that the EDC spent with an interim leader.
› Tampa man pleads guilty in case linked to Chase data breach
A Florida man pleaded guilty on Monday to charges that he conspired to operate an illegal bitcoin exchange, which prosecutors said was owned by an Israeli who oversaw a massive scheme to hack companies, including JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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