Florida's private sector job growth declines 46 percent in December

Florida's private sector created 12,500 jobs in December, down 46 percent from 23,104 jobs in the same month a year ago, according to a regional employment report released Wednesday by payroll company ADP. Florida economists have been expecting a slowing of the state's rapid job growth since the recession ended. See the numbers from ADP here. Also read more at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

Florida agriculture warily looking to Trump administration

Most Americans are watching the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump for signs on how it will affect their lives and business; none more so than Florida agriculture leaders. [Source: News Chief]

Lockheed preps satellite for Florida launch

The satellite that will hitch a ride on the first rocket launch from Florida this year has been sealed within its protective launch vehicle. The SBIRS GEO Flight 3 satellite is equipped with powerful scanning and staring sensors that collect and transmit infrared surveillance information to ground stations for the U.S. Military. The satellite will launch Jan. 19. News release from Lockheed is here. Also read more at the Orlando Sentinel

Job market for nurses full of new opportunities in Florida

Due to factors ranging from an oncoming retirement wave to regional shortages, the job market for nurses is full of opportunities and benefits, including competitive salary offerings and a multitude of positions to choose from. [Source: Miami Today]

Proposals to cut Florida testing get positive reception in state Senate

Suggesting Florida's student testing program had grown too "extreme," state senators on Wednesday welcomed several ideas aimed at bringing the system back under control. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]

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ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:

› Irradiated flies coming to Florida mainland to stop parasite [AP]
Agriculture officials will release flies sterilized with radiation in the Homestead area, where a stray dog was infected with a flesh-eating parasite.

› Duke Energy Florida plans third solar farm [News Release]
Duke Energy plans to build an 8.8-megawatt solar farm in Suwannee County, Florida. It will be Duke Energy Florida’s third solar project, and it brings the utility to 17.8 megawatts of solar capacity in the state.

› New leader chosen for Orlando economic development and chamber [Orlando Sentinel]
The Orlando Economic Development Commission and chamber is choosing a new leader Tuesday morning, after nine months that the EDC spent with an interim leader.

› Tampa man pleads guilty in case linked to Chase data breach [Reuters]
A Florida man pleaded guilty on Monday to charges that he conspired to operate an illegal bitcoin exchange, which prosecutors said was owned by an Israeli who oversaw a massive scheme to hack companies, including JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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› Strong fundamentals signal surge in South Florida industrial markets [South Florida Business Journal]
South Florida’s industrial market has seen over 33 million square feet of net absorption since the end of the recession.

› Universal Orlando hiring 1,700 for Volcano Bay [Orlando Sentinel]
Universal Orlando is hiring new full-time and part-time employees for its Volcano Bay water park opening this summer.

› Taxpayer cost for legislators’ health care premiums increases [Florida Weekly]
On March 7, 160 men and women elected from districts representing 67 Florida counties and 20.7 million residents will begin the 2017 legislative session at the capitol in Tallahassee. And they will be well paid for it, both in salary and benefits.

› Airbnb bookings generated $1.9 million in economic impact during college championship game [Tampa Bay Times]
Airbnb reported $1.9 million in economic activity generated from rooms booked in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties for the College Football Playoff National Championship, making it the single biggest event for the online room booking and home sharing service in Tampa Bay.