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What you need to know about Florida today
› Orlando Sentinel launches News Fund to support local journalism
Central Florida is a fascinating region to cover from a journalist’s perspective. Those of us who have lived here a long time have watched Orlando and nearby towns become an interconnected region with a world-class reputation for fun. That growth brings both benefits and headaches, and our newsroom endeavors to cover it all.
› Sarasota trade school students building tiny home for experience
Before trade school students graduate, prospective employers want them to have hands-on experience in their fields. But the global COVID-19 pandemic stalled internships and canceled on-the-job programs where students could practice and gain real-world experience. In response, Suncoast Technical College and CareerEdge collaborated on the Tiny Homes Project that will give 180 students across five trade programs practice building small homes over a 10-month period.
› Edgewood Commerce Center planned in Northwest Jacksonville
A group led by Easton, Sanderson and Co. President Sam Easton intends to develop the Edgewood Commerce Center in Northwest Jacksonville at North Edgewood Avenue and West 12th Street. Easton said Nov. 20 the group, Ocean Swim LLC, paid $1.8 million for the 21 acres and will develop 295,000 square feet of space.
› Work begins soon on dismantling Duke Energy’s Crystal River nuclear plant
Decommissioning of Duke Energy Florida’s nuclear plant is finally underway. Accelerated Decommissioning Partners — Duke Energy’s decommissioning contractor — began its work this fall to dismantle the shuttered nuclear portion of the Crystal River Energy Complex.
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