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What you need to know about Florida today
A look into Florida's finances for 2017
This year, as lawmakers make decisions about the next fiscal year beginning in July, it’s expected state revenues will only increase about $1.2 billion. Yes, it’s a lot of money, but not in the scope of Florida’s annual state spending plan. It represents the smallest annual percentage increase in Florida state government’s revenues since 2012. [Source: WLRN]
What one venture capital leader sees ahead for Florida’s startup sector
Steady economic expansion, a track record for success and growing infrastructure to support startups are some of the reasons there’s been a turnaround from just a few years ago, when it was much harder for new Florida companies to find capital backing. [Source: Tampa Bay Business Journal]
Detention has begun for some Cubans, causing anguish and fear of deportation
Since the end of wet foot, dry foot policy — announced last week by the Obama administration — at least two Cubans have been sent back to Cuba, and others are being held at immigration detention centers. [Source: Miami Herald]
Manpower shortage could lead to higher wages for Florida construction workers
Business is booming for those in Florida's construction industry. In some places, demand for new projects is so high, construction companies are having a hard time finding enough skilled workers to fill open positions. [Source: WEAR] Also see the Florida 2017 Construction Outlook Survey (PDF).
Atmospheric quirk protects Florida during busy hurricane seasons
An atmospheric bubble wrap of cooler ocean temperatures and lofty crosswinds is shielding Florida during active hurricane periods, limiting Mother Nature’s wrath near shore even as she rages in the open ocean, a new study found. [Source: Palm Beach Post]
› 21 Florida projects named as finalists in the Knight Cities Challenge
City projects in Bradenton, Miami, Tallahassee and Palm Beach County have earned a spot as a finalist in the third annual Knight Cities Challenge. Winners will receive up to $5 million each. See a list of all the finalists here.
› Details emerge on Atlanta Braves' Palm Beach proposal
The Atlanta Braves are reportedly still considering plans for a spring training complex in Palm Beach County in addition to the team's ongoing planning for a North Port facility.
› Amazon.com a logistics game-changer for Jacksonville economy
Amazon.com Inc. will be a game-changer for the Jacksonville economy, as the online retailer builds two fulfillment centers bringing up to 2,700 jobs to the area.
› Latest national Florida Atlantic poll shows Hispanic Democrats, Republicans switch financial outlooks
resident-elect Donald Trump winning the election has affected all Americans, but one Florida Atlantic study is showing a significant change within the Hispanic community in the United States.
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