Amazon says HQ2 call drew 238 bids from across North America
Amazon.com said its call for second headquarters proposals received 238 bids from cities and regions in 54 states and provinces across North America.
The Seattle-based internet retailer and cloud computing giant launched...
Why this medical tech firm hasn’t created the jobs it promised yet
Orlando city commissioners will vote Sept. 21 on whether or not to revise an agreement with a pharmaceutical tech firm to create dozens of jobs.
SMRxT Inc., a company that was based in...
UF needs state money for Sanford Burnham transfer, report says
The University of Florida will need $3.7 million each year from the state to take over Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute in Lake Nona, a report says.
UF's business model calls for no state money...
Area video game pros head to major conference to lure firms
Orlando’s video game pros are not holding back as they try to lure more companies to Central Florida.
The community will send representatives to the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco next...
Enterprise Florida executive board recommends nearly $6M in cuts, including jobs
The executive board that governs Enterprise Florida voted unanimously Thursday to cut nearly $6 million from the agency’s spending, including terminating contracts, closing offices across the world and slashing 26 jobs.
The...
Here’s why OneWeb may expand more on Florida’s Space Coast
OneWeb founder Greg Wyler signed a deal in Saudi Arabia on Oct. 26 to provide more than 200,000 homes with internet access — a move that may lead to the company...
Broward could lift cap on job growth incentives to help Magic Leap land millions
In order to help augmented reality firm Magic Leap secure up to $9.08 million in public funds, Broward County could lift the awards cap on its job growth incentive program.
Currently, the...
Power partnership: How SUNY Poly will bring big investments to local 500-acre tech campus
Osceola County's smart sensor group BRIDG is courting dozens of potential partners to fill out its portfolio, and a New York research institute is the latest to join the team.
BRIDG on...
EA’s Daryl Holt: Lack of film incentives means fewer gaming jobs
July, the official end to Florida’s film incentive program, is approaching quickly. While the lack of funds will be a big blow to the local film industry and Florida’s ability to...
Column: We are in urgent need of science
Expertise matters. It is particularly relevant when the need is immediate and personal. We don't look to the mechanic to do brain surgery, nor do we look to the brain surgeon...
