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Tuesday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
› Shipping solutions company names new chief technology officer
Azad Ratzki has joined BlueGrace Logistics, one of the largest third-party logistics (3PL) providers in the United States, as chief technology officer. According to a press release, Ratzki brings more than 20 years of experience to the role. His background includes stints with tech firms in both Tampa and Silicon Valley, and he has provided technology solutions to several Fortune 500 companies.
› AT&T donates $70K to Volunteer Florida’s Hurricane Sally relief efforts
AT&T on Monday announced $170,000 in donations to help in the post-Hurricane Sally recovery effort, including $70,000 to Volunteer Florida. Volunteer Florida, officially recognized as the Florida Commission on Community Service, serves as the state’s lead agency for mobilizing volunteers and coordinating donations before, during and after disasters.
› Royal Caribbean, Norwegian coronavirus panel comes out with 74 cruise safety recommendations
The plan for cruise lines to return to sailing has a road map, and it involves 74 safety recommendations. That’s the number of suggested action items to battle the spread of COVID-19 from the “Healthy Sail Panel” formed by Royal Caribbean Group and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings LTD last June. It released its report Monday.
› Jacksonville coffee shop launches artisan roastery in St. Augustine
The screech of peacocks amid the aroma of roasting coffee beans signal Screaming Peacock Coffee is open for business inside a renovated barn-like building in uptown St. Augustine. Screaming Peacock Coffee, a small-batch, specialty roastery of artisan coffees, is a new venture from Craig and Stacey Goldberg, owners of the popular Urban Grind Coffee Co. in downtown Jacksonville.
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