April 25, 2024
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Babcock Ranch Surpasses 1,000 Homes Sold Milestone: Solar-powered Town Reports More Than 500 New Home Contracts In 2020
Kitson & Partners announced Babcock Ranch has surpassed the 1,000 homes sold milestone, with 505 year-to-date contracts at America’s first solar-powered town located just northeast of Fort Myers on Babcock...
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Published on 12/15/2020
USF Federal Credit Union Donates $25,000 to Florida Hospitals
Continuing its mission to give back to the communities it serves, USF Federal Credit Union (USF FCU) is donating $25,000 to hospitals in West Central Florida for much-needed supplies and equipment.
"We...
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Published on 12/14/2020
Florida Is 2020's Most Vulnerable State to Identity Theft & Fraud
With businesses such as Marriott and Nintendo experiencing data breaches this year but the number of breaches down from 2019, the free credit-monitoring website WalletHub today released its report on 2020’s...
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Published on 12/8/2020
Saint Leo University Opens Tampa Location in Berriman-Morgan Cigar Factory
TAMPA – The oldest Catholic university in Florida is now calling a historic West Tampa cigar factory home for its Tampa operations. Saint Leo University is relocating its Tampa Education Center...
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Published on 12/8/2020
Alachua Conservation Trust Among Recipients of Conservation Grants Awarded from NFWF's Southeast Aquatics Fund
WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 08, 2020-- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced $2.1 million in grants to restore and enhance aquatic habitats for vulnerable native freshwater aquatic species...
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Published on 12/8/2020
CSX Improves to Highest Rating by CDP for Environmental Leadership
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 08, 2020 -- CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) improved to the highest possible A rating for leadership in corporate sustainability by CDP, an independent, global non-governmental organization dedicated to...
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Published on 12/8/2020
Nemours Children's Hospital Earns 2020 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award for Outstanding Quality and Safety
Orlando, Fla. (December 8, 2020) – Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Nemours Children’s Hospital was named a Top Children’s Hospital nationally by The Leapfrog Group....
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Published on 12/8/2020
First Citizens Bank Forecast Finds Small Businesses Optimistic for Long-Term Economic Outlook
Dec. 08, 2020 -- The sixth annual First Citizens Bank Small Business Forecast has found that despite widely accepted uncertainties as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, many small business...
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Published on 12/8/2020
B.R. Distilling Company Launches Distribution in Florida
MEMPHIS, TN: Despite the difficulties presented by 2020, B.R. Distilling Co. has scaled its distribution across eight new states this year, including Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Missouri, New Jersey, New York,...
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Published on 12/8/2020
Florida Retail Federation reveals top holiday toys for 2020
Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Retail Federation (FRF) announced today the top toys for the holiday season. According to a survey completed by the National Retail Federation, the most popular toys among both boys and...
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Published on 12/8/2020
FAMU Law Student Writes Children's Book to Motivate Black Youth to Attend Law School
ORLANDO, Fla –Okoye Morgan knew he wanted to be a lawyer in high school. After years of hard work and dedication, Morgan made his dream come true.
Now, in his...
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Published on 12/8/2020
Index: Even in a Pandemic, Demand for Homes Remains Robust
BOCA RATON Fla., Dec. 08, 2020 -- The coronavirus crisis has led to a surge in joblessness and economic uncertainty, but interest in homeownership across the country remains as strong...
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Published on 12/8/2020
Miami-Dade receives Partners for Places funding to combat food insecurity
The Funder's Network awarded a $25,000 Partners for Places Grant to fund “Growing Roots for Environmentally Equitable Neighborhoods Miami-Dade County”
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Published on 12/2/2020
“Faces of FSCJ” video project highlights diversity, equity and inclusion efforts
Florida State College at Jacksonville's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has launched a video project featuring the stories of faculty, staff and students.
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Published on 12/1/2020
Florida Poly launches state's first undergraduate health engineering program
Students with a love of STEM and an interest in health care can prepare for a career that prioritizes both with Florida Polytechnic University's new Health Systems Engineering program
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Published on 12/1/2020
Hertz Global Holdings Announces Asset Purchase Agreement With Athene Holding For The Sale Of Donlen Corporation
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (OTCPK: HTZGQ) today announced that it has entered into a stock and asset purchase agreement to sell substantially all of the assets of its wholly-owned subsidiary,...
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Published on 11/30/2020
Publix named one of Fortune's Best Workplaces in Retail
Fortune has named Publix one of the 2020 Best Workplaces in Retail, ranking No. 3 of the 15 best large retail workplaces.
Great Place to Work surveyed more than 900,000 employees...
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Published on 11/23/2020
FSU's first-year retention rate places among top 15 nationally
According to the most recent data reported to the Florida Board of Governors, Florida State University is retaining first-year students at a record rate.
Roughly 95% of FSU’s newest students who enrolled...
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Published on 11/18/2020
FIU, first four-year research university in the State of Florida to offer Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program
The Florida Department of Education has approved Florida International University’s Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program (Cyber-CAP). The program combines technical skills, industry credentials, and on-the-job training to prepare learners to work in...
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Published on 11/18/2020
First Watch Unveils New Alcohol Program, Bringing Cocktails To Restaurants For The First Time In 37 Years
First Watch, the 37-year-old high-growth daytime breakfast, brunch and lunch concept, announced today that it is bringing alcohol to its restaurants for this first time since its founding in 1983...
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Published on 11/17/2020
Shahid Khan and His Family Invest $5 Million in the Museum of Science & History's MOSH Genesis Capital Campaign
The Museum of Science & History (MOSH) today announced that Shahid Khan, owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars, and his family have committed an initial $5 million gift to the MOSH...
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Published on 11/17/2020
Brightmark Breaks Ground on Sobek Renewable Natural Gas Project in Florida
Brightmark, the global waste solutions provider, today broke ground on The Sobek Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) project...
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Published on 11/13/2020
UWF awarded $6 million grant to lead national cybersecurity workforce development program
The University of West Florida will lead a coalition of 10 institutions designated as National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity in establishing a program to address the critical national...
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Published on 10/29/2020
Commissioner Fried Encourages Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Changes Within State Agencies
Yesterday, Commissioner Nikki Fried sent a letter to her fellow members of the Florida Cabinet strongly encouraging changes to existing administrative policies to help increase diversity, equity, and inclusion within the state agencies they oversee. The letter follows...
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Published on 10/28/2020
Miami-Dade County makes important changes to the financial assistance program for taxicab, jitney, and limousine drivers
The application period for the Emergency Fund Program (EFP) for taxicab, jitney, and limousine drivers has been extended until November 15. In addition, there have been some changes to the...
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Published on 10/28/2020
