On Thursday, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) used its political action committee to back Republican candidates who are running for seats in the Florida Senate. The group did not endorse any Democrats.
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More than $211 million in initially unclaimed cash and property was returned to Floridians during fiscal year 2011-2012 -- nearly 12 percent more than the previous fiscal year, Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater announced.
Last year, the Bureau of Unclaimed Property approved nearly 300,000 claims to reunite Floridians with their unclaimed property.
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The governors office announced that Air Products, an Allentown, Pa., company, is expanding to Manatee County, building a 300,000-square-foot manufacturing facility that will employ 250.
The international gases and chemicals supply company is expanding its liquefied natural gas heat exchanger manufacturing footprint to be close to Port Manatee, which will handle the global shipping for the business.
By Nancy Smith
Marking the beginning of the end for the magazine's 79-year run as a print weekly, Newsweek owner IAC/InterActiveCorp (IACI) said Wednesday the magazine will begin transitioning to an online publication.
Newsmax.com had the story Wednesday night.
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Secretary of State Ken Detzner and the Florida Department of States Division of Cultural Affairs are showing off their new historic digs Thursday night in Tallahassee.
A housewarming event is planned at the division's new office space at the Brokaw McDougall House from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The event is to feature live music by the Zach Bartholmew Trio and a traveling exhibition of Salvador Dalprints from the DalMuseum.
By Kevin Derby
On Wednesday, former Gov. Jeb Bush waded into one of the most competitive legislative primaries in Florida when he backed Rep. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, over Rep. Jim Frische, R-St. Petersburg, for the GOP nod for an open state Senate seat.
"Jeff Brandes has the right stuff to lead in the Florida Senate," Bush said. "Jeff has the courage and real-world experience to tackle the complex issues facing the state of Florida. Having Jeff in the Florida Senate will ensure the residents of the bay area have strong, principled leadership in Tallahassee."
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A disaster recovery center will open in Steinhatchee at noon on Thursday for those whose homes and businesses were impacted by Tropical Storm Debby.
The center, at Steinhatchee Elementary School, will remain open between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday.
Representatives from the Florida Division of Emergency Management, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the U.S. Small Business Administration and other agencies will be at the center.
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U.S. Reps. Gus Bilirakis, R-Palm Harbor, and Tom Rooney, R-Tequesta, were part of a bipartisan effort with Kurt Schrader, D-Ore., and Ron Barber, D-Ariz., behind a bill aimed to fight fiscal scams directed at retired veterans.
The Protecting Veterans Pensions Act, also known as the Rooney-Schrader bill, is focused on closing a loophole that has allowed scam artists to divert assets of elderly and disabled veterans, under the promise of helping them qualify for VA pension benefits, into trusts and annuities that only pay off for the firms.
By Kevin Derby
On Wednesday, national political group Concerned Women for America (CWA) announced that it would launch a She Votes 2012 campaign to bring out conservatives to vote in Florida.
By Kevin Derby
Conservative activist John Stemberger, best known for leading the Florida Family Policy Council, announced on Tuesday that he is backing U.S. Rep. Sandy Adams over U.S. Rep. John Mica in their Republican primary battle for a congressional seat in Central Florida.
I am proud to endorse Sandy Adams, said Stemberger. She is a principled conservative and exactly the type of leadership that social conservatives and the tea party supporters are looking for.
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