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Drew Wilson covers legislative campaigns and fundraising for SaintPetersBlog and FloridaPolitics.com. While at the University of Florida, Wilson was an editor at The Independent Florida Alligator and after graduation, he moved to Los Angeles to cover business deals for The Hollywood Reporter. Before joining Extensive Enterprises, Wilson covered the state economy and Legislature for LobbyTools.

Report: Defense industry had $79.8B impact in Florida, despite decline in Fed funding

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Gov. Rick Scott highlighted a state-commissioned report Friday that shows the defense industry had a $79.8 billion impact on the Florida economy last year. Commissioned by Enterprise Florida and CareerSource Florida, the report ranks defense as the fourth-largest industry in the state behind only agriculture, health care and tourism. The $79.8 billion figure accounts for about 9.5 percent of the state economy and is an increase of about $6.4 billion since 2011. Scott said the gains came in spite of…

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In race for Senate presidency, Joe Negron bounces back in September fundraising

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Clearwater Republican state Sen. Jack Latvala may have been the big winner in August fundraising, but Joe Negron bounced back in September, bringing in more than $500,000 through the committee supporting his bid for the Florida Senate presidency. The unofficial tally shows Treasure Coast Alliance with $515,050 in contributions and $13,409 in expenditures, leaving the Stuart Republican with about $1.62 million in the bank at the start of October. The haul came across 89 contributions, with 29 checks of $10,000 or…

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Gov. Scott announces TQL expansion will create 100 new jobs in Daytona Beach

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Gov. Rick Scott announced Thursday that an Ohio-based logistics company will add 100 jobs and make $560,000 in capital investments in Volusia County. “TQL already employs approximately 450 Floridians and the creation of 100 additional jobs in Daytona Beach is exciting news. Since December 2010, Florida businesses have created more than 940,000 private-sector jobs,” Scott said in a news release. “We wish TQL the best as they continue to grow and create new opportunities for Florida families.” TQL, short for…

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AT&T rolls out ‘GigaPower’ Internet service in Orange County

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Telecom giant AT&T started offering its fiber optic “GigaPower” Internet service in a handful of cities across the country Tuesday, with Orlando and some pockets of Orange County making the list. “We’re excited to officially launch our ultra-high-speed AT&T GigaPower network to Orlando. Residents and small businesses want the latest technologies and AT&T is delivering,” said Joe York, president of AT&T Florida. “The AT&T GigaPower network will help encourage economic development by facilitating a new wave of innovation through enhanced opportunities for education, health, research and small business growth.”…

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Patrick Murphy endorsed by Florida Alliance for Retired Americans

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Democratic U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy snagged an endorsement for his U.S. Senate campaign Tuesday from a Wellington-based senior citizen advocacy group. Florida Alliance for Retired Americans, or FLARA, head Tony Fransetta said the first-term representative’s record of fighting Social Security and Medicare cuts made him “without a doubt, the best choice for Florida’s seniors.” “Patrick Murphy is a strong, persistent fighter for Florida’s seniors,” Fransetta said. “When Florida’s seniors need him, from Social Security to Medicare to clean air and water,…

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Rick Scott highlights job growth with Fort Walton Machining expansion

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Gov. Rick Scott gave a progress report Thursday on a 30-job expansion for Panhandle manufacturing company Fort Walton Machining. “I am excited to visit Fort Walton Machining today to celebrate their recent job growth,” Scott said in a news release. “We have made a lot of exciting jobs announcements this week because Florida is on the way to becoming the number one place for business.” The 30-year-old company first announced expansion plans in July, committing to 30 new jobs and…

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Wal-Mart announces two Polk County e-commerce sites, 625 jobs

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An incentives deal with mega-retailer Wal-Mart will bring 625 jobs and a pair of new warehouses to Polk County, Gov. Rick Scott announced Thursday. “I’m proud to announce that Wal-Mart will be creating 625 new jobs at their new e-commerce facilities in Polk County,” Scott said. “Because of our work to create a business-friendly environment, more businesses like Wal-Mart are choosing Florida as the best place to grow and create new jobs.” The first facility, measuring around 1 million square…

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