April 25, 2024
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UCF Graduate Students Land NASA Awards to Recreate the Conditions Found on Asteroids and Comets in a Lab
ORLANDO, Oct. 5, 2020 – Two UCF physics students just landed two NASA awards that are giving the pair the opportunity to recreate the harsh cosmic conditions found on asteroids and comets...
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Published on 10/5/2020
Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority Wins 2020 Tampa Bay Marketer of the Year Award
The American Marketing Association has selected the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority’s Selmon Extension Campaign as the winner of the 2020 Marketer of the Year in B2B Marketing. The AMA Tampa...
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Published on 9/30/2020
Walmart Opens Supply Chain Training Academy in Winter Haven
Today, the Walmart Distribution Center in Winter Haven celebrated the grand opening and first graduating class of the new Walmart Supply Chain Training Academy, created specifically to help distribution center...
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Published on 9/30/2020
Florida Breast Cancer Foundation is the Focus of Pasco Tax Collector's Office in October
During the month of October, the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation will be the featured charitable giving organization at the Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office. The Florida Breast Cancer Foundation’s main...
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Published on 9/30/2020
“Playing God With Insects” to be released on October 6th
Steven Grabo, a current resident of Florida’s Gulf Coast is better known for his antics with American Idol Underground winners The Misplaced Comedy Group, will be releasing his 3rd solo...
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Published on 9/30/2020
Pasco-Hernando State College Bridging the Unemployment Gap Through Free Training
On October 7 at 7 p.m., citizens of Pasco and Hernando counties have an opportunity to get the training they need to return to the workforce. This free virtual event...
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Published on 9/30/2020
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. Names Kenny K. Cheung CFO
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HTZ) (the "Company" or "Hertz") a global leader in car rental, today announced that Kenny K. Cheung, recently promoted to Executive Vice President of Finance, Chief...
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Published on 9/30/2020
Commissioner Nikki Fried Announces 2021 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductees
Today, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Foundation announced the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees for 2021. The induction ceremony will be held at the Florida State Fair’s Agricultural Hall of...
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Published on 9/29/2020
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Ten to the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Michael Adkinson, Jr., Melanie Bevan, Gary Calhoun, Jacqueline Harrison, Darla Portman, Carol Casimir, Michael Allen, Jermaine Lawson, Charles McIntosh and Richard Murphy...
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Published on 9/29/2020
Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on the President's Hurricane Sally Major Disaster Declaration
Late yesterday, President Donald Trump approved a Major Disaster Declaration for parts of Florida in response to Hurricane Sally, of which Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried had written the President in support. While the...
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Published on 9/29/2020
Celebrating National Manufacturing Day – Friday, Oct. 2, 2020
Joining the National Manufacturing Day movement was among the Central Pinellas Chamber of Commerce’s 2020 action goals. Manufacturing is the third largest industry sector in Pinellas County representing about 44,000 jobs.
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Published on 9/29/2020
Virtual Discussions on Mental Health and The Criminal Justice System in Florida
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Florida will host the second installment of the All Together Now Virtual Speaker Series, on October 10, World Mental Health Day. From 10:00...
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Published on 9/29/2020
Live Oak Theatre Invites the Public to Its IMPROV Night
Live Oak Theatre invites the public to another of their popular IMPROV Nights on Friday evening, October 30 at 7:30 pm. The IMPROV Night will be held at the Carol & Frank Morsani Center for the Arts,...
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Published on 9/29/2020
Firmo Construction to Build New Hampton Inn by Hilton in Downtown Fort Myers
Sarasota-based construction management firm, Firmo Construction, has been hired to build a new Hampton Inn by Hilton in Fort Myers. In partnership with hospitality and development group, HOS Management, from...
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Published on 9/29/2020
Advanced Cancer Treatment Centers Announces Its Medical Staff
Spring Hill & Brooksville, Florida (September 28, 2020) – Advanced Cancer Treatment Centers (ACTC), located at 15211 Cortez Boulevard, Brooksville, Florida 34613, announces that its patients will be treated by...
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Published on 9/29/2020
Improving Efficiency in Start-ups
When Adam Smith popularized the concept of division of labor, the world began to realize that efficiency can lead to productivity and company growth. Boom! Modern capitalism was born. A...
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Published on 9/29/2020
ABA Nominates Officers, Board for 2020–2021
The American Bankers Association’s Nominating Committee has selected the official slate of candidates for election at the association’s virtual annual meeting to be held October 20, 2020.
The committee, chaired...
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Published on 9/29/2020
FSW Research Class Aims to Prevent Turtle Poaching, Habitat Destruction
“Turtles are one of the most at-risk groups of animals on the planet right now because of habitat destruction and fragmentation.”
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Published on 9/28/2020
The Economic Impact of a Rebounded and Revitalized Space Program on Florida's Space Coast
On August 2nd, a SpaceX capsule carrying two NASA astronauts successfully splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico, officially concluding a historic mission to return astronauts to the International Space...
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Published on 9/25/2020
Eleven Florida Schools Receive National Blue Ribbon School Honors
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today recognized 11 Florida schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2020. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps...
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Published on 9/24/2020
Rural schools in Florida to receive money to expand student telehealth services
Monday, during a mental health roundtable at the Governor’s Mansion, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) is issuing grant funding to 18 rural Florida...
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Published on 9/23/2020
South Florida Science Center and Aquarium Announces Blockbuster Exhibit Real Bodies: The Exhibition
(West Palm Beach, Fla.) – No bones about it! The South Florida Science Center is announcing the fall blockbuster exhibit, Real Bodies: The Exhibition presented by the Stiles-Nicholson Foundation. Opening September 28, 2020, the...
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Published on 9/17/2020
Seminole State officially recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution
Seminole State College of Florida has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). This designation, which notes that a college or university’s Hispanic...
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Published on 9/16/2020
MIA is first airport in Florida, second in U.S. to receive health accreditation from ACI World
One day before its 92nd birthday, Miami International Airport is celebrating early by announcing some news that is worthy of applause.
In recognition of its health and safety response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Miami International Airport is the...
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Published on 9/15/2020
Jelly Belly® Founder to Give Away One of His Candy Factories in Worldwide Treasure Hunt
Gold Tickets are being hidden worldwide for you to find. Have you heard of The Candyman? Not Willy Wonka®, but a real-life Candyman. David Klein is the founder of The Jelly Belly® jelly beans...
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Published on 9/8/2020
