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Agriculture
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Agriculture Guide
Is Atkins thinning Florida juice sales?
heraldtribune
(10/03)
Day 3: The Fight Over Fish
orlandosentinel
(09/03)
Bush praises Fla. farms - a $7B industry
south florida business journal
(09/03)
State to help boost Apalachicola oyster harvest
naplesnews
(09/03)
Storms bring hope to Gulf Coast fishermen and the 'Dead Zone'
sun-sentinel
(09/03)
Florida farmers have bumper revenue crop
businessjournal/tampa
(09/03)
Florida farmhands reap a harvest of poverty, pain and exploitation
miamiherald
(09/03)
Hunt or be hunted: Night stalkers enter gator season
miamiherald
(09/03)
Citrus reluctant to give up its genetic secrets to scientists
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
Rain damages tomato crop
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Inventor markets his EarthBox planter
bradentonherald
(08/03)
Florida grapefruit growers face rough patch
news-press
(08/03)
'Fresh from Florida' promo boosts fruit, vegetable sales
orlandosentinel
(08/03)
Lauderdale company borrows from French to market frozen herbs
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
Officials urge safety as lobster mini-season opens throughout S. Florida
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
Beefing up historic stock: Cracker cattle
tampatribune
(07/03)
Aqua farms grow into $100 million industry in Florida
miamiherald
(07/03)
Florida wineries are rolling out more cases
naplesnews
(07/03)
State appeals order to stop canker cuttings
bradentonherald
(07/03)
Federal help may be too late for American shrimpers
naplesnews
(07/03)
Water report asks farmers to conserve
news-press
(07/03)
Orange crop forecast upped
tampatribune
(07/03)
Broward judge gives canker eradication opponents partial victory
news-journalonline
(07/03)
Keys lobsters face uncertain future
news-press
(07/03)
Opponents of canker eradication program win delay
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
Return of scallops: Recreational scallop season starts Tuesday...
gainesvillesun
(06/03)
Loxahatchee citrus grower shuts down packing plant
sun-sentinel
(06/03)
Bronson defends citrus policy
bradentonherald
(06/03)
Agriculture: Keeping farms thriving
gainesvillesun
(06/03)
Farmers win no new local regulation
sptimes
(06/03)
Clown fish farms create thousands of Nemos away from coral reefs
naplesnews
(06/03)
Fruitful Empire: Crystals International is a key player in the foods industry
tampatribune
(06/03)
Florida's orange forecast rises by 1 million boxes
bradentonherald
(06/03)
Palm Beach County ends $45 vouchers for removed citrus trees
sun-sentinel
(06/03)
Tropicana orange patent claim denied
bradentonherald
(06/03)
Citrus board OKs settlement with juice importers
bradentonherald
(06/03)
Citrus department, processors reach settlement in tax dispute
news-journalonline
(06/03)
Canker compensation fund for tree owners is running dry
miamiherald
(06/03)
Growers sue over citrus tax, lawsuit threatens future of state citrus agency
naplesnews
(06/03)
It's raining blueberries in Alachua County
gainesvillesun
(06/03)
More agriculture news...
See also
Florida Agriculture Guide
(Main Agriculture Page at State of Florida.com)
Business & Economy
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Business Guide
Program puts seniors back to work
news-journalonline
(10/03)
Florida's Chico's sales rise 22 percent
naplesnews
(10/03)
CVS drugstore looks to nudge into Naples market
naplesnews
(10/03)
When a business is caught in a divorce
naplesnews
(10/03)
Stiles to sell 5 Fla. shopping centers
southflorida.bizjournals
(10/03)
Jacksonville becomes test market for new video rentals venture
jacksonvilletimes-union
(10/03)
Report offers agenda for Florida's future
sun-sentinel
(10/03)
Dead, dying or born again businesses
miamiherald
(09/03)
Many problem brokers remain on job
naplesnews
(09/03)
Winter Park firm takes matters in hand
orlandosentinel
(09/03)
Florida online firm forms partnership with Japan's Mitsui
naplesnews
(09/03)
Interactive marketing workers form industry organization
southflorida.bizjournals.com
(09/03)
Daytona may land national aquatics complex
news-journalonline.com
(09/03)
Law lets building owners cash in on history
palmbeachpost
(09/03)
Despite retail funk, store properties are in demand
sun-sentinel
(09/03)
Economy may lead workers to move on
news-journalonline
(09/03)
More employers are turning to temps
orlandosentinel
(09/03)
State's vendor limits draw concern
tallahasseedemocrat
(09/03)
Location scouts on front lines of competitive film business
gainesvillesun
(09/03)
Screening company sniffs out new deal...First Advantage, specializing in background checks
sptimes
(09/03)
Crystals joins Ireland group...its freeze-dried products are widely used
tampatribune
(09/03)
Dovetailing events create plywood shortage
palmbeachpost
(09/03)
Orlando: Economy sputters back even as job losses mount
orlandosentinel
(09/03)
Post-9/11 rules bring uncertainty for businesses
miamiherald
(09/03)
Orlando expected to get a new Veterans Affairs hospital
jacksonville.com
(09/03)
Manufacturers seek Fla.'s help
palmbeachpost
(09/03)
Small businesses struggling to hang on while awaiting upturn
sun-sentinel
(09/03)
Many Florida CEOs see economy accelerating
palmbeachpost
(09/03)
Tight borders create barriers for international business
sun-sentinel
(09/03)
Low costs make area prime for call centers
news-journalonline
(09/03)
GloTech teams with state safety group to market products
gainesvillesun
(09/03)
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GloTech Industries
Older workers succeed on job...thrive in jobless recovery
gainesvillesun
(09/03)
Motorola's Plantation-based iDEN unit thrives
miamiherald
(09/03)
North Central Florida’s economic health linked to UF
gainesvillesun
(09/03)
Entrepreneurs sever partnerships, start over
miamiherald
(09/03)
Coach keeps bagging sales through recession...employs about 480 people at the Jacksonville International Tradeport
jacksonville
(09/03)
Wackenhut CEO taking aim at the billion-dollar threshold
sun-sentinel
(09/03)
The business of saving lives: Local firms provide CPR training, defibrillators
news-journalonline
(09/03)
Economic diversity lacks state support, leaders say
miamiherald
(09/03)
What does the organizational chart say about your business?
tallahasseedemocrat
(09/03)
Expansion means more work for Tech Packaging
jacksonville.com
(09/03)
FindWhat expanding: Agrees to purchase Calif. software firm
news-press
(09/03)
View from bottom of wage scale still bleak in Florida
sptimes
(09/03)
Sparton more than just a defense contractor
news-journalonline
(09/03)
Vermont Teddy Bear Co. purchases Vero Beach floral business
jacksonville.com
(09/03)
West Boynton community looks to curb teen entrepreneur
sun-sentinel
(09/03)
Navy's busiest airfield still a target after 60 years...Panhandle's Whiting Field
naplesnews
(09/03)
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Labor Day 2003: A tough road to organize workers in SW Florida
naplesnews
(09/03)
Job prospects still looking strong in Duval
jacksonville.com
(09/03)
Bay area dealmakers offer tips for acquisitions
sptimes
(09/03)
Smoking Ban: Most establishments complying with the law
gainesvillesun
(09/03)
FIU study finds Florida has jobs aplenty, but hourly pay lowest in nation
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
No ceiling on home prices: Study sees rise in S. Fla. continuing
miamiherald
(08/03)
Palm Beach County fourth in nation in jobs
palmbeachpost
(08/03)
Hispanics help Southeast catch up to nation in Web use
orlandosentinel
(08/03)
Water district gives Weeki Wachee more time to fix aging park
news-journalonline
(08/03)
Protests or not, Latin Grammys ready to go in Miami
naplesnews
(08/03)
Port Richey company is one of the country's last to make kazoos
tampatribune
(08/03)
Job market clouds Floridians' outlook: Consumer confidence rose nationwide this month, but slipped in Florida
orlandosentinel
(08/03)
Cingular Wireless opens new call center in Jacksonville: Company to add up to 400 jobs
jacksonville.com
(08/03)
Palm Beach: Trump plays tax cards right at Mar-a-Lago
palmbeachpost
(08/03)
News of accounting woes rattle Catalina
sptimes
(08/03)
Home resales set U.S. record in July as buyers race interest rates
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
Businesses rush to get fax OK's...law requires businesses that send faxes to customers and potential clients to have written permission to send them
miamiherald
(08/03)
More business & economy news...
See also
Florida Business Guide
Doing Business in Florida
(Main Business Page at State of Florida.com)
Children & Families
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Family Services
Schools feed lunch-less students
heraldtribune
(10/03)
DCF manager won't be charged for altering records
heraldtribune
(09/03)
Nearly 50,000 children reported missing last year...number of children reported missing is dropping
news-journalonline
(09/03)
Court upholds state ban on Medicaid-funded abortions
naplesnews
(09/03)
State's waiting list grows...providing health insurance for children of low-income families
tampatribune
(08/03)
Audit: DCF backlog project left kids at risk
miamiherald
(08/03)
Study: Florida fails its kids
orlandosentinel
(08/03)
Florida expands missing child alerts to e-mail
news-journalonline
(08/03)
Resources needed for elderly as their numbers boom
news-journalonline
(08/03)
Child support collections double during past 10 years
tampatribune
(07/03)
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Lost in latest DCF shuffle: Disabled adults may be moved as state deals with budget cuts
bradentonherald
(07/03)
Familiar problems haunt DCF as number of missing children mount
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
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Advocacy group: DCF doesn't respond to report on deaths
news-journalonline
(07/03)
UF study: Marital infidelity growing via Internet 'hookups'
news-journalonline
(07/03)
King says 'no hurry' on constitutional amendment for parental notice
news-journalonline
(07/03)
Speaker seeks amendment for parental notice on abortions
news-journalonline
(07/03)
State lawmaker wants parents notified before minors can have abortion
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
Minors don't have to tell about abortions: Florida Supreme Court overturns Parental Notice Act
bradentonherald
(07/03)
Legislators attempting to amend law that ends foster care at age 18
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
Missing Florida children on rise despite DCF, FDLE efforts
news-journalonline
(07/03)
More children & families news...
See also
Florida Health Guide
(Main Health & Social Services Page at State of Florida.com)
Consumer Issues
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Consumer Guide
Visitor: Fake bills came from bank
news-journalonline
(10/03)
State raids warehouse; claims charity operation bogus
news-journalonline
(10/03)
ACLU won't fight ten commandments monument
orlandosentinel
(10/03)
FCC calls for voluntary compliance on do-not-call list
news-journalonline
(10/03)
Phone firms' plans cut off
miamiherald
(10/03)
Pitting privacy vs. free speech in do-not-call law
miamiherald
(09/03)
Products that know too much
tampatribune
(09/03)
Second judge says no to do-not-call list
miamiherald
(09/03)
Florida do-not-call list continues despite ruling
naplesnews
(09/03)
Consumers invited to try free wireless Web access
miamiherald
(09/03)
Consumers: Avoid 'Do Not Call' scam
south florida business journal
(09/03)
Lottery scam takes in couple in their 80s
miami.com
(09/03)
Jacksonville man recovering from shark bite
jacksonville.com
(09/03)
AARP seeking to intervene in phone rate hike request
naplesnews
(09/03)
State Farm can charge extra for mold policy
palmbeachpost
(09/03)
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State Farm, the largest home insurer in Florida, seeks another rate hike
miamiherald
(09/03)
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State official tries to delay increase in phone bills
tampatribune
(09/03)
ID thieves take cash and more, often target seniors
news-journalonline
(09/03)
Backlash begins on phone rate proposal
sptimes
(08/03)
Florida phone firms ask for local service rate increases
miamiherald
(08/03)
Cremations becoming more common in Florida, nation
news-journalonline
(08/03)
Protect yourself when shopping for condos
news-journalonline
(08/03)
Officials warn of banking, advance fee loan scams
businessjournal/tampa
(08/03)
Allstate eases rate-hike request for condo unit owners
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
State auction offers abandoned treasures
tampatribune
(08/03)
Florida's geography and capacity a safeguard from blackouts
bradentonherald
(08/03)
Thousands of unclaimed items set for Tampa auction
gainesvillesun
(08/03)
Rampant computer virus shuts down Internet users
news-journalonline
(08/03)
State insurer of last resort finding its path is not smooth
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
Attacks by sharks decrease for 3rd year
miamiherald
(08/03)
Face of poker to change, thanks to new state law
sptimes
(08/03)
Governor won't sign, will allow higher-stakes poker law; types of gambling allowed in Florida
news-journalonline
(08/03)
ACLU starts campaign warning library patrons about 'Big Brother' surveillance
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
Palm Beach County may crack down on moving companies
businessjournal/sofla
(07/03)
Residents on state do-not-call list also on U.S. list
gainesvillesun
(07/03)
Consumer services layoffs may drain aid in disputes
tampatribune
(07/03)
Warnings on eating fish often unheeded: Mercury in Florida's fish is again under scrutiny
gainesvillesun
(07/03)
'Do Not Call' registry could put more junk in mailboxes
tampatribune
(07/03)
Advertisers counterattack do not call list with other strategies
jacksonville.com
(07/03)
State tax amnesty proves popular
orlandosentinel
(07/03)
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Cable rates really have risen faster
miamiherald
(07/03)
Do-not-call hotline opens in the East
miamiherald
(07/03)
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DoNotCall.gov
Naples man sues companies buying Florida drivers' public records
bradentonherald
(07/03)
Investigation: Investors lose almost $1 billion as fraud outruns the feds
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
More consumer issues news...
See also
Florida Consumer Complaints Guide
(Main Consumer Complaints & Assistance Information at State of Florida.com)
Consumer Subjects
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Consumer Contacts
Education
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Education Guide
UF plans to name its new president next Wednesday
news-journalonline
(10/03)
Unclaimed $50 million jackpot should be used for school
naplesnews
(10/03)
GOP lawmaker blasts 'faltering commitment' to education
naplesnews
(09/03)
School board approves whistleblower procedure
orlandobizjournal
(09/03)
Parody issue prompts Stetson to shut down newspaper
news-journalonline
(09/03)
State appeals after Pinellas teen wins right to review FCAT exam he failed
sun-sentinel.com
(09/03)
CFO auditors looking at state's voucher program
naplesnews.com
(09/03)
Classroom a model of Internet-intensive instruction
news-journalonline.com
(09/03)
Class size reduction still a political question
naplesnews
(09/03)
Florida universities cracking down on illegal file-sharing
gainesvillesun
(09/03)
Online classes are on the rise
sun-sentinel
(09/03)
Teacher Retention: State raises pension stakes
bradentonherald
(09/03)
Gov. Bush promotes education plan with tour of schools
naplesnews
(09/03)
Bush: One Florida has increased minority enrollment
news-journalonline
(09/03)
Ave Maria: First new U.S. Catholic university in 40 years opens
naplesnews
(09/03)
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State, federal reports differ on Florida school's academic progress
sun-sentinel
(09/03)
Early graduation option gets little attention
jacksonville.com
(09/03)
He proffers the proof in voucher fights
sptimes
(09/03)
Fewer students seek tax credit vouchers
sptimes
(09/03)
EDITORIAL: Florida SAT scores aren't everything
orlandosentinel
(09/03)
School board members say tight budgets are forcing program cuts
naplesnews
(08/03)
NAACP claims bias in Florida schools
miamiherald
(08/03)
Teachers devote extra time, money, study says
sptimes
(08/03)
Florida's average SAT score up 1 point
bradentonherald
(08/03)
Universities begin year under budget constraints
naplesnews
(08/03)
Community colleges stretched beyond limits
sptimes
(08/03)
Guide puts Embry-Riddle, Stetson among best
news-journalonline
(08/03)
Scores on ACT rise in Florida...but still fall just short of the national average
gainesvillesun
(08/03)
State education board asks voters to overturn new class-size law
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
Class size amendment to cost $1 billion in first two years
gainesvillesun
(08/03)
Schools in Dade considering ads in buses
miamiherald
(08/03)
Colleges try variety, fast track as lures: Schools aiming to boost offerings, ease financial toll
miamiherald
(08/03)
Teen techie heads Collier schools computer system
naplesnews
(08/03)
Bush asks program to analyze state's school test scores
news-journalonline
(08/03)
Home schooling an increasingly popular alternative for S. Florida families
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
Florida's school grades often mislead parents on student performance
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
Board recommends budget hike for state universities
news-journalonline
(08/03)
Florida schools fail to meet new federal test standards
miamiherald
(08/03)
Budget squeeze could mean no raises for Florida's teachers
orlandosentinel
(08/03)
Intensive course trains, fills teaching need
palmbeachpost
(08/03)
Voucher program secrecy assailed: Tax benefits go to corporations
miamiherald
(07/03)
Palm Beach County races to hire 500 teachers in two weeks
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
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Info
Budget cuts, more students create university crunch
jacksonville.com
(07/03)
Board looks at 'grading' universities
gainesvillesun
(07/03)
Duval teacher is state's top pick
jacksonville.com
(07/03)
Fla. universities may close doors to thousands of incoming students
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
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Fallen Tampa Marine honored by Florida State; brother awarded scholarship
naplesnews
(07/03)
More than 600 children signed up for vouchers
naplesnews
(07/03)
Report: State fails to audit spending on private schools
naplesnews
(07/03)
Private school enrollment dips
sptimes
(07/03)
Florida students test well in writing
news-journalonline
(07/03)
Official: State altered voucher school records
palmbeachpost
(07/03)
Next UF president may get big payday
sptimes
(07/03)
Meteoric rise, fall from power for FAU's chief fundraiser
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
More education news...
See also
Florida Education Guide
(Main Education Page at State of Florida.com)
Environment
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Environment Guide
October is scariest month for hurricanes
naplesnews
(10/03)
Deep Trouble: The Solutions
naplesnews
(10/03)
Deep Trouble: Running Amok
naplesnews
(10/03)
Deep Trouble: The Keys In Peril
naplesnews
(10/03)
Storm whips up trouble
news-journalonline
(10/03)
Deep Trouble: The Caloosahatchee
naplesnews
(10/03)
Surfers near Stuart, Ocean Reef beaches bitten by sharks