May 19, 2024
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Florida State University Center partners with Simply Healthcare to increase education and awareness around trauma
Florida State University’s Center for Prevention & Early Intervention Policy (CPEIP) announced a new partnership with Simply Healthcare Plans (“Simply”) to improve patient outcomes by recognizing the role trauma plays...
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Published on 12/20/2021
Ahead of Holiday Travel, Commissioner Fried Shares Tips to Protect Against Booking Scams, Gas Skimmers
Today, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is providing Floridians with tips to avoid travel scams and gas skimmers over the holidays.
“While many Floridians prepare to travel for the holidays, it’s important to take...
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Published on 12/20/2021
Governor DeSantis announces legislative proposal to stop W.O.K.E. activism, critical race theory in schools and corporations
WILDWOOD, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the Stop the Wrongs to Our Kids and Employees (W.O.K.E.) Act, a legislative proposal that will give businesses, employees, children and families tools...
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Published on 12/15/2021
New College of Florida to Guarantee Admission to Graduates of Five State Colleges
(Sarasota, Fla.) – New College of Florida will now guarantee admission to students at five state colleges, upon the successful and timely completion of their Associate in Arts (AA) degrees.
New...
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Published on 12/14/2021
Commissioner Nikki Fried Announces 2021 Woman of the Year in Agriculture
Today, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) announced Angela TenBroeck as the 2021 Woman of the Year in Agriculture.
The “Woman of the Year in Agriculture” award, sponsored by FDACS...
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Published on 12/13/2021
Margaritaville Sets Sail with Margaritaville at Sea
Today, Margaritaville announces Margaritaville at Sea, an offshore resort experience. The first cruise ship, Margaritaville Paradise, will offer the fun, escapism, and state of mind synonymous with the global lifestyle brand.
“To...
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Published on 12/9/2021
FDA authorizes long-acting monoclonal antibodies for pre-exposure prevention of COVID-19
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization for AstraZeneca's Evusheld for the pre-exposure prevention of COVID-19 in certain adults and pediatric individuals.
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Published on 12/8/2021
Florida Retail Federation announces top toys for winter holiday season
Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Retail Federation (FRF) announced the top toys for this winter holiday season. A recent survey revealed that LEGOs and Barbie are the top two toys among boys and girls, this year according...
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Published on 12/3/2021
Two Veteran Humana Leaders Appointed to Top Medicare Positions in Florida
TAMPA and MIAMI – Humana Inc., the largest Medicare Advantage plan in Florida, announced that it has filled its top Medicare roles in Florida with two seasoned health care executives, both of whom have...
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Published on 12/3/2021
Mayor Kriseman announces selection of Midtown Development as Tropicana Field site developer
(St. Petersburg, FL) – Today, St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman announced his selection of Midtown Development to serve as the developer of the Tropicana Field Site. This selection is the...
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Published on 12/2/2021
ShorePoint Health Venice and Millennium Physician Group Align to Enhance Care across Southwest Florida
(December 2, 2021) -- ShorePoint Health Venice and Millennium Physician Group have formed a strategic alliance to further enhance patient care for residents across the region. The alignment builds upon...
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Published on 12/2/2021
Special Olympics Florida Celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities with Race for Inclusion's Statewide Virtual Fundraising Event
ORLANDO, FLA. – December 2, 2021 – Today, Special Olympics Florida announced a three-day, statewide fundraising event to celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3).
The three-day Virtual Race for...
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Published on 12/2/2021
EPA Announces $275,420,000 for Water Infrastructure Projects in Florida
ATLANTA (Dec. 2, 2021) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan announced funding for Florida in the amount of $275,420,000 through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in 2022.
“With...
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Published on 12/2/2021
Florida Technical College and University of South Florida partnership creates path for post-graduate education
Florida Technical College (FTC), and the University of South Florida (USF) have formalized a partnership that will allow for FTC graduates to earn advanced degrees, including masters in Cybersecurity and Public Health, at...
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Published on 12/1/2021
CDC Expands Eligibility for COVID-19 Booster Shots to All Adults
CDC Director Rochelle P. Walenskyendorsed the CDC ACIP's expanded recommendations for booster shots to include all adults...
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Published on 11/23/2021
Governor DeSantis Announces Florida Visitation Tops Pre-Pandemic Levels
Today, Governor DeSantis announced that Florida’s visitation from July to September 2021 exceeded 2019’s visitation over the same period for the first time since 2020. Governor DeSantis made this announcement...
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Published on 11/23/2021
Florida Poly grows international opportunities with Fulbright Spain pact
Florida Polytechnic University has signed an agreement with the U.S.-Spain Fulbright Commission to expand educational opportunities for American and Spanish scholars.
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Published on 11/22/2021
Teddy Sagi enters joint venture to invest in luxury development in North Miami
Billionaire real estate mogul Teddy Sagi, development powerhouse Related Group, and BH Group are teaming up to acquire the site of the former White House Inn
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Published on 11/18/2021
UF, Scripps Research green-light integration for Florida science powerhouse
The University of Florida and California-based Scripps Research have signed a definitive agreement to welcome the Florida branch...
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Published on 11/16/2021
Florida Solar Industry Leader Rebrands to Sailfish Solar
Martin County Solar and several of its regional affiliates have rebranded their corporate identity to Sailfish Solar. The move consolidates seven statewide offices under the same banner. As Florida's solar...
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Published on 11/11/2021
Gift of $1 million will benefit USF honors students
TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 9, 2021) – The University of South Florida today announced that the Student Leadership Center in the new Judy Genshaft Honors College building will be named in recognition...
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Published on 11/9/2021
2021's Best Places to Go for Thanksgiving
With consumers having spent around $312 per person in the period between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday last year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its 2021’s Best Places to Go for...
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Published on 11/8/2021
Novel Tag Provides First Detailed Look into Goliath Grouper Behavior in the Wild
Persistent observations of large underwater animals are difficult to achieve without the help of electronic, multi-sensor tags. Data obtained from these sensors provide important insight into the biomechanics, activity patterns,...
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Published on 11/5/2021
West Marion Community Hospital Achieves Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery Accreditation
OCALA, FL – West Marion Community Hospital recently achieved accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery, recognized for providing the highest quality of care and patient safety by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC)....
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Published on 11/5/2021
The Commonwealth Institute Launches Inaugural Women's Leadership Development in Florida Impact Study
MIAMI, Fla. — The Commonwealth Institute (TCI) officially launched its Women’s Leadership Development in Florida 2021 Impact Study. This is the first year that TCI is distributing the confidential online survey in Florida to...
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Published on 11/5/2021
