Florida tied with one other state for the Top Spot on HealthGrades' America's 50 Best Hospitals rankings. The nation's top hospitals received HealthGrades' stamp of approval after undergoing a demanding analysis of their mortality rates and the number of complications their patients experience. (Read more)

A new full-service hospital opened just north of Tampa in Lutz. St. Joseph's Hospital-North, part of BayCare Health System, offers emergency care, surgical services, imaging and diagnostic facilities, intensive care and more. (Read more)

Boca Raton's Protec Fuel Management has received funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to open thirty E85 stations. Protec is teaming up with General Motors, the Renewable Fuels Association and Urbieta Oil to open these alternative fueling outfits. (Read more)

AAR Composites, serving the aerospace market, will receive $42,000 to train 40 employees in Pinellas County, Florida. (Read more)

Four companies are joining the Palm Beach County business community after receiving assistance from the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County. The companies will create 136 jobs with a total capital investment of $3.25 million. (Read more)

Lakeland Electric and SunEdison, North America's largest solar energy services provider, have started the first roof top installation of what will total 24 megawatts of solar generated power. Once built out, the system will provide enough power to sustain approximately 7,200 homes with clean, environment friendly energy. (Read more)

Telecom Service Center LLC plans to generate up to 600 jobs for Brevard County residents including call center, accounting, operations and management positions. (Read more)

The newly-formed North Florida Broadband Authority (22 Local Governments) partnered with the North Florida Economic Development Partnership to win a $30 million grant that will enable and enhance real access to Broadband and high-speed connectivity. (Read more)

The Business Development Board of Martin County is pleased to announce that all 51 Martin County applicants for the "Florida Back to Work" program were granted their requests. The applications will create 261 jobs in the community. (Read more)

Moffitt Cancer Center received the CEO Cancer Gold Standard reaccreditation, recognizing Moffitt's continuous dedication and commitment to maintaining a high standard of excellence in cancer care and prevention. (Read more)