Times Staff Writer
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Though there will be plenty of news we don't expect in 2011, here are some stories that already bear watching for sure. Times staff
Will we get to work?
Jobs are still the biggest thing on the minds of Florida residents. With Gov.-elect Rick Scott making bold promises, but the private sector not doing much hiring, watch to see how many jobs are created each month and what happens to the unemployment rate. Will we still be above 10 percent locally a year from now? Many experts say yes.
What will public education look like a year from now?
With the revival of an effort in the Legislature to kill teacher tenure and enact other changes, and with Scott's administration looking at voucher-like plans for all, the public school system could see big transformations.
Who will be the next Tampa ...