| Four Florida stimulus-funded programs slammed Four stimulus projects in Florida, including a $1 million grant to coordinate 14 traffic lights, were deemed wasteful spending in a report that slams how government stimulus money is being spent. feeds.bizjournals.com |
State regulators OK Bay Gulf, MidFlorida merger The Florida Office of Financial Regulation approved the planned merger of Bay Gulf Credit Union with and into MidFlorida Credit Union. feeds.bizjournals.com |
Traffic fatalities drop most in Florida Florida led the nation with 422 fewer traffic fatalities in 2009, according to a report released on Thursday by the U.S. Department of Transportation. feeds.bizjournals.com |
Jacksonville loses 1,600 construction jobs Construction jobs have fallen 5 percent in Jacksonville in 12 months, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. feeds.bizjournals.com |
McCollum foreclosure effort thwarted again For the second time, a Palm Beach County judge has struck down Attorney General Bill McCollum’s attempt to subpoena Tampa-based law firm Shapiro & Fishman in an ongoing investigation of foreclosure law firms. feeds.bizjournals.com |