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Despite plenty of dire forecasts for the economy this year, there has been no recession. And Florida’s economy has been a growing bright spot. Yet, inflation remains stubbornly higher than the rest of the nation.
The Florida Chamber of Commerce has released a new report outlining the state’s progress toward the organization’s chief goal over the past five years: growing Florida into a top-10 global economy.
The list was determined by factors including basic living costs, park quality, entertainment and recreational facility accessibility, and the weather.
The electric car bill would have required all state and local governments, colleges and universities to buy vehicles based on their lowest lifetime costs. Current law requires such purchases to be based on fuel efficiency.
After Florida’s first recorded case of a contagious disease fatal to deer, wildlife officials said other cases are likely and that it will be a “long-term marathon” to address the issue.
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