January 2021 Contents

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FEATURES

Florida's Veterans

Florida's Veterans

High Impact

As the population of veterans shrinks, states are competing to attract retired veterans, who bring big federal dollars and job skills. Florida is trying to stay at the top of the pack.

The Job Front

Veterans usually come strong with job skills but sometimes run into problems finding work due to misconceptions by some employers.

Veteran-Owned Businesses

A 2017 report estimates there are 187,756 veteran-owned businesses in Florida generating $57.7 billion in annual sales.

Vets on the Campaign Trail

How candidates with military backgrounds fared in elections across the state.

Community Portrait

The Orlando Region
'Next Chapter of Growth'

As the post-pandemic landscape begins to unfold, eyes are focused forward on the horizon. And with optimism.

Trendlines

Up Front
Bring on the New Year

While 2021 comes with a fair degree of uncertainty, it also offers much hope for a return to normalcy.

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Bryan Norcross

"Science is under attack for the same reason that American institutions are under attack. We live in a world of misinformation."

Editor's Page
Post-Votem

The GOP's effective Florida ground game was evident in the 2020 election.

Economic Outlook

The Covid Economy

The Covid Economy

Leaders across the state offer insights and perspectives on how the pandemic will affect their business sectors in the year ahead.

Miami

The Underline, Miami Worldcenter, Marina redevelopment

Southeast

Broward convention center, FPL, Legacy Park at Tradition

Southwest

Midtown Tampa, Babcock Ranch, Mote Marine

Central

I-4 expansion, Downtown Orlando, The Villages

Northeast

The District, Baymeadows Park, Alachua County Fairgrounds

Northwest

Tyndall AFB, Pensacola Bay Bridge, Baptist Health Care

Economic Backbone

Cancer Care
Screening Options

An at-home test offers an alternative for some who are skittish about a colonoscopy.

A Side of Seaweed?

Seaweed isn't exactly a staple food in the U.S. — but that could change.

Promising Approach

A new therapy offers hope for triple-negative breast cancer patients.

Around Florida

Designer Galen Magee's donations, Moffitt's Growth, Sacread Heart's new tool.

 

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  • State jobless claims decrease

    An estimated 5,155 first-time jobless claims were filed in Florida last week, a decrease from the previous week and below the average for the year.

Florida News Releases

Florida Trend Video Pick

Radioactive roads? Florida has yet to submit application to EPA to start testing
Radioactive roads? Florida has yet to submit application to EPA to start testing

It appears no steps have been taken to begin testing whether slightly radioactive waste from fertilizer production can be repurposed for Florida road construction projects.

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