University Corners project back before the city – Construction of University Corners, a project first discussed in 2003, could start this summer. Swerdlow Group, a South Florida developer, plans to build a mix of retail space and residences along the west side of Northwest 13th Street from University Avenue to Northwest Third Avenue. The Gainesville Sun
Florida senators planning health law implementation face tea… – On Monday, the Senate Select Committee on the Affordable Care Act began looking into a state-run health insurance exchange. Florida is one of 11 states that has not chosen a health care exchange. The deadline for a decision is Dec. 14. The Palm Beach Post
WASHINGTON: President Obama keeps Debbie Wasserman Schultz as Democratic Party chair – President Obama has asked Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz to serve again as chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee. Wasserman Schultz was elected to Congress for her fifth term in November. With this position, Wasserman Schultz would lead the party during the 2014 election. The Miami Herald
Judge Temporarily Blocks Calif. Gay Therapy Law – A California law that keeps licensed psychotherapists from trying to change the sexual orientation of gay minors was blocked Monday by a federal judge. The law was signed by Gov. Jerry Brown in October and declared therapists and counselors using these methods would be held accountable by state licensing boards. ABC News
A new brand of cyber security: hacking the hackers – CrowdStrike, a company based in Irvine, Calif., is calling itself a private cyber intelligence agency. Its methods include identifying attackers and then using the attackers’ techniques to fool them. Employees of the firm include former U.S. cyber warriors and Chinese linguists. Los Angeles Times
Iran claims seizure of U.S. drone over Persian Gulf – Iran’s navy is claiming to have captured a U.S. drone that entered into Iranian airspace. A U.S. defense official said all drones are accounted for. The U.S. also said it only operates in recognized air space within the region. CNN
