Aided by a $900,000 grant from NASA, Advanced Magnet Lab's scientists will develop a computer model to tell the agency how to build an electric jet. (Read more)

Altadis USA, one of the largest cigar companies in the US, announced that it will expand its 22 year headquarters presence in Fort Lauderdale through integrating administrative functions of a related company, Commonwealth Brands, currently located in Bowling Green, KY. (Read more)

For the second year in a row, Valencia Community College ranks first in the nation in the number of associate degrees awarded by a community college. The ranking was published on Monday by Community College Week. (Read more)

Orlando-based Connextions, Inc., a pre-eminent technology and business services partner to the health care industry, to add 1,200 jobs in Orlando due to new business growth within its health care customer base. (Read more)

The Tradition Center of Innovation, a 150-acre research park within the planned community of Tradition in Port St. Lucie, Fla., continues to gain momentum as a thriving life science research park focused on streamlining the commercialization pipeline through its well-renowned anchor institutions. (Read more)

Community Hospitality Healthcare Services based in Placida, has been awarded $63 million in New Markets Tax Credits authority from the U.S. Treasury to assist businesses in severely distressed communities build, expand, or rebuild older, non-productive facilities to meet the needs of their communities. (Read more)

Great HealthWorks has been awarded a Florida Quick Response Training Grant that will help create 346new jobs over the next two years and provide customized training for new employees. (Read more)

Florida is home to 2 nationally ranked leaders in solar energy. Florida Power & Light Co. ranks #2 for total megawatts and Jacksonville Electric Authority ranks #7 for watts/customer. (Read more)

The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) recognized GRU this month as one of the country's leading utilities for integrating solar power into its energy portfolio. (Read more)

Newsweek has named 43 Florida schools, including 2 of the Top 10, to the 2011 list of America's Best High Schools. (Read more)