Publix Super Markets is reaffirming its commitment to the state of Florida by investing nearly $190 million and creating jobs for 150+ workers as it builds a new Orlando distribution center. (Read more)

With $64.8 billion in origin exports last year - 17 percent higher than 2010's total - Florida continues its reign as the nation's fourth largest export state. (Read more)

Florida home to two of the top 10 moving locations, according "Move Ahead" and Penske Truck Rental. (Read more)

Protocol Global Solutions is creating 400 Florida jobs that will offer a "complete employment benefit package" including health care, vision, dental, life insurance and a 401(k) retirement fund. (Read more)

According to preliminary estimates, an estimated 85.9 million visitors came to Florida in 2011, an increase of 4.4 percent over 2010. (Read more)

A new study showing that there are now roughly 466,000 jobs in the "App Economy" in the United States ranks Florida among the top 10. (Read more)

Florida's public high school students took more Advanced Placement classes than ever in 2011 and also aced more of the AP exams, meaning more students who graduated were likely ready for college. (Read more)

Major economic entities signed a joint memorandum of intent (MOI) at the Tampa Port Authority's headquarters today to try to stimulate economic growth and global trade by way of collaborative international initiatives and investments. (Read more)

‎The Princeton Review has honored five Florida schools by adding them to an elite group of America's Best Value Colleges, including two of the top 10: New College of Florida (3rd) and University of Florida (7th). (Read more)

Enzymedica Inc., a life sciences company and industry leader of therapeutic enzyme supplements, has renovated its new, larger location in Sarasota County to expand its laboratory and production facilities and add 72 employees. (Read more)

The University of Florida has been selected to become a Regional University Transportation Center and was awarded $3.5 million for transportation research. (Read more)

The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education selected UCF's College of Education's TLE TechLivE Lab for its 2012 Best Practices Award, which recognizes the innovative use of technology. (Read more)

Moffitt, Sanford-Burnham and Florida Hospital join to create the Personalized Medicine Partnership of Florida. (Read more)

The South Runway Expansion Project at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is expected to be one of the most significant construction projects in the state of Florida during the next several years and is expected to generate more than 11,000 temporary jobs over the life of the project. (Read more)

By 2017, the College of Medicine and UCF's medical city partners at Lake Nona are projected to create 30,000 jobs and more than $7.6 billion in annual economic impact. (Read more)

Tampa is home to a nascent start-up scene, and local government is particularly business-friendly, promising tax credits to businesses that locate in certain areas or work in one of a number of high-demand industries, including life sciences and sustainable energy. (Read more)

Feld Entertainment, producer of well-known brands such as Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Disney On Ice, Disney Live!, Monster Jam and others, is relocating its global production facility to Ellenton and creating 235 new Florida jobs. (Read more)

Progressive, the auto insurance subsidiary of The Progressive Corp., will hire 390 additional sales, service and claims representatives for its Riverview contact center in the coming months. (Read more)