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What you need to know about Florida today
Florida employee pay hikes on the table
Florida would have more state employees, and at least some of them would make more money, under a budget proposal unveiled this week by Gov. Rick Scott. But whether to provide employees with their first across-the-board pay raises since 2013 will be decided in the upcoming legislative session. More from the Daily Commercial and WUFT.
See also:
» Florida Gov. budget invests more than $10B in transportation & infrastructure
» Rick Scott stresses need for economic incentive dollars during Enterprise Florida meeting
» Governor's budget addresses algae, some say it's not enough
Confusion mounts over Port Tampa Bay's Cuba intentions
The official word from Port Tampa Bay last week was that the port had no intention of entering into an agreement that would open the door to possible future business dealings with Cuba. More from the Tampa Bay Times.
Study: Diversity improves Gainesville wage growth
A diverse workforce could have accounted for all of Gainesville's wage growth seen in the lowest-income quartile, a study has found, though researchers aren't sure why. More from the Gainesville Sun.
Miccosukee, fed up with state and federal efforts, halt python research on tribal lands
In a move that stunned scientists, the Miccosukee Tribe of Florida has ordered a halt to ongoing research into Burmese pythons on a reservation spread across nearly 130 square miles, according to the tribe’s ecological research coordinator. More from the Miami Herald.
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Orlando Health to affiliate with Lakeland Regional Health
Orlando Health and Lakeland Regional Health announced on Feb. 1 that they have signed a letter of intent to create an integrated regional health care system. “We are extremely pleased to affiliate with nationally recognized Lakeland Regional Health,” said David Strong, president and CEO, Orlando Health. Full story here.
Around the State
Targeting talent
Miami-Dade County ranks No. 8 in the nation for the number of college students per capita. Yet one of the biggest challenges for companies in Miami-Dade County is finding qualified employees. In response, a group of academic leaders in 2015 created Talent Development Network (TDN), a portal that links businesses and university students in the county for paid internships.
Out of the Box
CHARCOAL Garden Bar + Grill
Restaurateur and catering veteran Ken Lyon is opening Miami’s first full-service restaurant built entirely out of shipping containers. It’s part of The Wynwood Yard, which has become a hub of eateries and events.
» Read more from the Miami Herald.
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