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What you need to know about Florida today
› Ad wars: Rick Scott rules Florida's airwaves, but Bill Nelson is about to respond
After months of being overpowered on the Florida airwaves by Republican Gov. Rick Scott, Sen. Bill Nelson is about to start punching back. The Florida Democrat and his political allies have reserved about $42 million in broadcast, cable and satellite television ad buys in the state's 10 markets.
› Businesses coming soon to Tallahassee: Chamber Conference details projects in progress
One of the most popular presentations at the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce Conference highlights upcoming developments. This year's presentation married taxpayer-funded infrastructure projects with details on upcoming developments mushrooming downtown and all over Tallahassee.
› Pelican Grand Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale to spend $7 million on overhaul, new suites
The Pelican Grand Hotel & Resort, one of the few hotels in Fort Lauderdale that sits right on the beach, is launching a $7 million renovation aimed at remodeling all of its 146 guest rooms and 16 suites.
› Orlando man sued, accused of stealing trade secrets from defense contractor
Defense contractor Raytheon is suing an Orlando man, contending he stole trade secrets that he took to his new job at competitor Lockheed Martin. When William Rebarick left Raytheon in 2009, “he took significant amounts of confidential, proprietary, and trade secret information with him,” according to an amended lawsuit filed Monday .
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