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Florida on the Move |
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Clean Energy |
 Gadsden County lands a $250 million bioenergy plant that will employ cutting-edge combustion technology, utilize local resources, and create 628 jobs. (more) |
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Life Sciences |
 University of Florida celebrates the opening of its $388 million, 500,000 sq. ft, Shands Cancer Hospital and Critical Care Center. (more)
St. Lucie County attracts medical research and manufacturing firm, HealthChem Diagnostics, a $27 million facility, and 160 high-wage jobs. (more)
Trod Medical, a Paris-based medical equipment manufacturer, earns FDA approval and launches its U.S. headquarters in Manatee County. (more) |
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Information Technology |
 Florida Institute of Technology and Melbourne International Airport join forces to increase Florida’s high-tech competiveness by creating the Florida Tech Research Park. (more) |
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Homeland Security / Defense |
 Renowned R&D leader SRI International opens its new marine technology and port security research facility in St. Petersburg. (more)
Lockheed Martin's Orlando-based Missiles & Fire Control unit scores $99 million to support the U.S. Army’s Apache combat helicopter fleet. (more) |
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Medicine Meets Simulation
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Did You Know? |
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Florida ranks among the Top 10 States for Entrepreneurs. (more) |
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R&D performed or funded by Florida’s state agencies reached nearly $97 million in 2007- the 4th highest in the nation. (more) |
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Ten Florida professors were recognized for meritorious efforts to advance science and its applications, becoming AAAS Fellows. (more) |
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Florida is one of the Nation's Top 3 Happiest States. (more) |
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Innovation In Motion |
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Innovative companies are using new technology to fuel developments in the homeland security industry. |
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SRI International's Marine Technology Program, located in St. Petersburg, is increasing port security by commercializing sensor and imaging technology created at the University of South Florida.
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