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Thermo Fisher Scientific Unveils $6 Million Expansion at Viral Vector Manufacturing Facility
ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla (November 22, 2019) – Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, today unveiled the $6 million expansion of its gene therapy and viral vector services site in Alachua,...
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Published on 11/22/2019
City of St. Petersburg earned perfect score of 100 on Human Rights Campaign's Municipal Equality Index five years in a row
ST. PETERSBURG, FL - For the fifth year in a row, the City of St. Petersburg has scored a perfect 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s annual Municipal Equality Index...
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Published on 11/22/2019
World first: Man-made frog with simulated live tissue to replace use of dead frogs in classroom dissections
For the first time, students at a Florida high school are using realistic man-made frogs as a replacement for dead, formalin-preserved frogs in classroom dissection labs Wednesday.
SynDaver®, developer of...
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Published on 11/22/2019
The Top 50 Hispanic Business Leaders in Florida
Tallahassee, Florida: The Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (FSHCC) has been given the honorable mission to inspire the enhancement of the Hispanic community since 2000.
One way of highlighting our...
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Published on 11/22/2019
New Study: 10.2% of Florida millennials plan to “always rent” and forgo purchasing home altogether
A new study by Apartment List finds that 10.2% of Florida millennials plan to “always rent” and forgo purchasing a home altogether. This statistic is up from 8.4% in 2018....
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Published on 11/22/2019
NASA Selects Early Stage Innovations from US Universities for Multi-Year Research, Development
Universities help propel NASA technology forward, researching everything from unique rocket engine designs to how landers interact with surfaces on other worlds. NASA has selected 14 university-led research proposals to...
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Published on 11/22/2019
Governor Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran Announce Florida Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant Awardees
Tallahassee, Fla.– Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and Department of Education (DOE) Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran announced the school districts, universities, colleges and private institutions who have been awarded with the...
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Published on 11/21/2019
Thanksgiving distribution begins at Metropolitan Ministries' holiday tents/Urgent call for community engagement and donations
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Pre-registered families in need will be coming to the holiday tents to receive food assistance for Thanksgiving. Each family will be able to put together a ‘Box of Hope,’...
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Published on 11/20/2019
Miami-Dade Parks reveals 2020 In the Company of Women Awards Winners
MIAMI ( November 19, 2019 ) — Congratulations to the winners of the 2020 In the Company of Women Awards! This is the 32nd year that Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department has hosted the...
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Published on 11/20/2019
FSU's study-abroad programs rank No. 11 in nation
Florida State University’s efforts to expand its global reach are working, according to a new report by the Institute of International Education (IIE) released Nov. 18.
The university’s study-abroad programs...
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Published on 11/20/2019
FSU's study-abroad programs rank No. 11 in nation
Florida State University’s efforts to expand its global reach are working, according to a new report by the Institute of International Education (IIE) released Nov. 18.
The university’s study-abroad programs...
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Published on 11/20/2019
OIR Approves a 7.5% Decrease to Florida's Workers' Compensation Insurance Rates
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier has issued a Final Ordergranting approval to the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) for a statewide overall decrease of 7.5% for Florida workers’...
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Published on 11/20/2019
Amazon Expands with New Fulfillment Center in Auburndale, Florida
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced plans to open a fulfillment center in Auburndale, Florida. When the site opens, Amazon will create more than 500 new, full-time jobs starting at $15 an hour with comprehensive benefits starting on...
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Published on 11/20/2019
Offerpad to Enter Third Florida Market in Jacksonville
Nov. 19, 2019 – Offerpad announces that it will take its array of streamlined home buying and selling solutions to Jacksonville, Florida in January 2020. The Arizona company will introduce many more...
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Published on 11/19/2019
Embry-Riddle Research Park Partner WeatherFlow Inc. Releases All-in-One Weather Station
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Research Parkinnovator WeatherFlow Inc. continues to bring innovation and jobs to Central Florida, most recently with its latest product, Tempest, a personal weather system centered on a...
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Published on 11/19/2019
FSU researchers find risk in opening goliath grouper fishery
A review of the iconic Atlantic goliath grouper by a team of Florida State University scientists revealed considerable downsides to proposals to reopen the fishery that has been closed for...
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Published on 11/18/2019
2019's Most Sinful Cities in America
The holidays are here. And one thing they’re known for is encouraging indulgence, such as overeating and overspending, which can lead to unfortunate economic consequences. Americans are the fattest people...
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Published on 11/18/2019
SPC joins community leaders to examine transportation barriers for students
Approximately 69 percent of St. Petersburg College’s (SPC) diverse student population of more than 47,000 students, ranging from 16 to 95 years old, have low to moderate income. Low-income students often...
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Published on 11/18/2019
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces His Bolder, Brighter, Better Future Budget for FY 2020-2021
Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis released his budget proposal for FY 2020-2021, a Bolder, Brighter, Better Future.
“My budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 builds on our successes of...
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Published on 11/18/2019
Veteran Michelin North America Executive Joins Skyway Capital Markets
TAMPA, Fla.--Skyway Capital Markets, LLC, a Tampa, FL-based boutique investment banking firm, is pleased to announce Mr. Henry Schmitt has joined as Managing Director.
Mr. Schmitt focuses on the commercial...
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Published on 11/18/2019
Florida Gas Prices Dip to 9-Month Lows
Florida gas prices declined again last week, by an average of 3 cents. Drivers are now paying an average price of $2.37 per gallon.
Florida gas prices have declined the past...
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Published on 11/18/2019
Foreclosures rose in October, but are still down for the year
Foreclosures rose 13% in October from September, a new foreclosure market report from ATTOM Data Solutions said.
Although foreclosures went up in October over the previous month, they were down 17% from...
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Published on 11/18/2019
Citrus-Levy-Marion region's October jobless rate continues to fall
The unemployment rate in the CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion region was 3.5 percent in October, down 0.2 percentage point over the month and 0.6 percentage point lower than the same time last year.
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Published on 11/15/2019
Daytona State College Announces New Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Program is scheduled to begin in fall 2020
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Published on 11/15/2019
Currall Shares Vision for USF's Future in Presidential Inauguration Speech
TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 14, 2019) – Steven C. Currall outlined his vision for the University of South Florida’s future in a speech to students, faculty, staff and alumni during his inauguration this...
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Published on 11/15/2019
