Computer coding: Florida’s newest foreign language?
High school foreign language students may soon replace "adios" with "algorithm" and "bonjour" with "bitmap."
For many, computer jargon such as html or XML already seems like a foreign language – and the Florida...
Tampa Bay tech community responds to Trump immigration order
Response from the Tampa Bay technology community to President Donald Trump’s executive order on immigration has been low key compared to other parts of the United States.
“TBTF and its members are monitoring...
Boosting tech talent: Why businesses should care about this proposed coding bill
Software engineering, also known as computer coding, is a job in high demand in Florida.
But while state universities and colleges are cranking out graduates, they’re not doing so fast enough. And...
Florida’s lack of film incentives may cause this local drone company to fly away
Orlando-based CineDrones isn't up to much these days — at least not in Florida.
CineDrones owner Mike Fortin said he and his staff have been doing a lot of film and production work in Los Angeles,...
Column: Yes, businesses want 5G technology, but not this way
Florida's citizens and businesses need an improved wireless infrastructure to drive our economy forward. A key step to building that infrastructure is the placement of "small cell" technology — poles, antennas...
Initiative to open Florida solar market unlikely on ballot
A ballot initiative seeking to increase the amount of solar power generated in Florida by allowing businesses to sell sun power directly to consumers is unlikely to qualify for the 2016...
A look at Sanford Burnham’s shortfall
Orlando dry cleaners, day cares, and real estate offices are among businesses that would have benefited from a $4.8 million economic boost if Sanford Burnham had met job goals, according to...
Tampa business leaders speak out on incentives, tourism marketing during Gov. Scott’s visit (Video)
Gov. Rick Scott took his case for continued funding for Enterprise Florida, Visit Florida and several incentive programs to the Tampa business community.
About 75 government, civic and corporate leaders turned out for a roundtable discussion with...
Quiet on the set: Why this may have been Florida’s last year to renew...
Well, folks, that's a wrap: Funds for Florida's film incentive program are not being renewed for the fourth year in a row after the Florida Legislature turned down a new bill....
Proposed NIH budget cuts would be ‘devastating,’ Sanford Burnham president says
Dr. Ranjan Perera’s research is at a critical juncture.
In his laboratory at the Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute in Lake Nona, his research team has been investigating whether certain biomarkers in urine can...
