Florida: News

The State of Florida and Google have joined forces to give Florida's small businesses free websites and online tools so that they can establish an internet presence. (Read more)

Martin Health System broke ground today on its new hospital at the Tradition Center for Innovation. The 90-bed Tradition Medical Center will provide a valuable resource for research studies taking place at TCI. (Read more)

The Tradition Center for Innovation and the Vaccine & Gene Therapy Institute Florida today announced the grand opening of a new, 100,000 square foot facility within TCI's 15--acre research park. Since breaking ground in 2006, TCI has attracted world-class research institutes and healthcare facilities making it one of the fastest growing immunology research hubs in the country. (Read more)

Moffitt Cancer Center announced the creation of a Personalized Medicine Institute aimed at making a national impact in the war on cancer by delivering on the promise of personalized cancer care. (Read more)

In addition to construction jobs, some 200 permanent jobs are expected to be created at the new $65 million Poinciana Medical Center. (Read more)

Florida Hospital and USF Health have formed a strategic alliance,combining Adventist Health System's innovative approach to patient-centered care with the University of South Florida's leading research, to deliver cutting-edge medical therapies in hospital and outpatient settings. (Read more)

Hot Brands International, a restaurant company based in Toronto, Canada, has established its U.S. headquarters in Lakewood Ranch in Manatee County, Florida. (Read more)

Emerson recently celebrated the official opening of its new consolidated Latin America headquarters facility in Sunrise. (Read more)

BI-LO and Winn Dixie announced that Jacksonville will serve as the location for its combined company headquarters, resulting in approximately 900 jobs retained, 100 new high-wage jobs created over time and an approximate $93 million capital investment. (Read more)

Beacon Hill Institute ranks Florida #1 in Government & Fiscal Policy--a great testament to the State leadership's commitment to growth and economic development. (Read more)

Brazilian jet manufacturer Embraer S.A. is adding a $24 million engineering center to its existing assembly plant and customer center at Melbourne International Airport. The new 63,500-square-foot center is expected to employ 200 people with an average annual salary of $70,000. (Read more)

Dental products manufacturer DENTSPLY Raintree Essix Glenroe is consolidating operations in Manatee County, a move that is expected to preserve 150 local jobs and add 48 positions in 2012. (Read more)

ThePeoplesVote.com, an internet-based, non partisan public policy service provider, has selected Palm Bay to begin its start-up operation. (Read more)

AT&T invested nearly $2.8 billion in its Florida wireless and wireline networks from 2009 through 2011 with a focus on improving the company's mobile broadband coverage and overall performance of its networks. (Read more)

Humana Cares began operating in the Tampa Bay area roughly three years ago. After this latest round of hiring, the Humana division will employ roughly 1,450 workers from the local labor force. (Read more)

According to a new Goldman Sachs survey, Florida is outpacing the nation in creating new jobs. (Read more)

Disney Cruise Line announced that the addition of The Walt Disney Co.'s new cruise ship, the Disney Fantasy, is expected to create 500 jobs in Central Florida. (Read more)

Florida is home to 2 of the nation's top 10 cities to find information technology jobs. Hotspots include Orlando (#3) and Jacksonville (#9). (Read more)

Florida's thriving IT sector continues to create jobs for Florida residents. According to BusinessWeek, 3 of the nation's top 10 cities for IT job growth are in Florida (Jacksonville, Miami & Tampa). (Read more)

Florida companies dominated 2012 Exporter of the Year rankings. This year's Florida winners were Hernon Manufacturing, The Intermarket Group, and Marketing Arm International Inc. (Read more)

Bringing in a whopping $35.9 billion to Florida's economy, the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach MSA continues its reign as the nation's 5th largest merchandise export metro. (Read more)

Protective Products Enterprises, Inc., of Sunrise, Fla., was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract with a maximum $119,879,068 for improved outer tactical vest and outer tactical vest components. There are no other locations of performance. (Read more)

Axium Healthcare Pharmacy, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company, has announced plans to expand its operations in Lake Mary, Fla., including a $664,000 capital investment for a new facility. The company plans to hire 90 new jobs over the next three years and retain an existing 115 positions. (Read more)

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The Princeton Review has named the University of Central Florida and Full Sail University to its list of America’s Top Schools to Study Video Game Design. (Read more)

Florida-based Cyclone Power Technologies, Inc. has been selected to produce high tech biofuel steam engines for the U.S. Army. (Read more)

According to Fortune Magazinem Florida is home to more of America's Most Admired Companies than most all of the other U.S. states. (Read more)

Florida is home to two of the top cities in the nation for retirement, including #1 ranked Sarasota. (Read more)