Gov. Rick Scott appoints Alan Lawson to Florida Supreme Court

Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the appointment of Alan Lawson as the 86th Justice to the Florida Supreme Court. Justice Lawson will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice James E.C. Perry. Statement from the governor is here. Also read more at the Times/Herald.

Earlier, from Florida Trend:
» Florida Supreme Court contenders

Florida added more than 31,000 new jobs in November

Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that Florida businesses created 31,600 new private-sector jobs in November. Florida’s labor force has grown by 174,000 over the year, increasing by 64,000 over-the-month in November alone. The state is creating jobs at twice the pace of the nation. News release from Gov. Scott is here.

See also:
» Florida's unemployment rate ticks up to 4.9 percent
» Miami-Dade’s economy is growing slower than the rest of the state

You can now buy the Miami Marlins — for a nice chunk of change

According to Forbes, “the buzz among sports bankers” is that Loria — the controversial owner of the Marlins — had let people know the team and its ballpark (which is owned by the county but run by the team) can be had for $1.7 billion. More from the Miami Herald.

McDonald's to test UberEats delivery in Florida

McDonald's said this week that it will test delivery through UberEats in three Florida markets next year, a nod to the burger chain's hyperfocus on technology and growing its base of younger customers. More from the Tribune.

Florida students default more than U.S. average on student loans

A new study found that 14.1% of students at Florida postsecondary schools who were scheduled to begin paying their loans in 2013 were in default by the third year of repayment. Florida’s default rate was the sixth-highest in the nation. More from the Palm Beach Post.