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Former Florida University System Leader Dies At 75

December 7, 2016 Education

The former chancellor of the Florida university system and chief of staff Charles B. Reed died Tuesday at age of 75.

Florida Debt Drops Again After Jumping Up Last Year

December 7, 2016 Statewide

An image of the Florida State Senate in session in 2016.

Florida's overall debt stood at $24.1 billion at the end of June, which is a decrease of $1.6 billion over the previous fiscal year.

Florida’s Unemployment Rate Increased In October

November 18, 2016 Business and development, Statewide

Though still lower than the national average, Florida's unemployment rate ticked upward to 4.8 percent in October.

University of Florida Leads State Universities — In Total Debt

October 26, 2016 Education

While state debt has declined 9.5 percent over the past five years, debt for Florida’s state universities has risen by 41 percent, according to a report reviewed Tuesday by Gov. Rick Scott and the Cabinet. State debt has fallen by $2.7 billion in that period, for a total debt of …

Florida Unemployment Rate Remains At 4.7 Percent

October 21, 2016 Business and development, Statewide

The Florida unemployment rate was 4.7 percent in September, the same as in August, but less than the national average of 5 percent.

Voter Registration Extended

October 12, 2016 Government and politics

The Voter registration deadline that was supposed to end today has been extended until tomorrow in order to make up for time lost due to Hurricane Matthew. A hearing will be held tomorrow to decide if one extra day will be enough.