May 5, 2024
Press Release
Attorney General Moody Joins DOJ in Supporting T-Mobile/Sprint Merger to Protect Consumers and Improve High-Speed Connectivity
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody today announced that she is joining the U.S. Department of Justice along with 10 other states in support of the T-Mobile US, Inc. and Sprint...
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Published on 10/3/2019
Prescription Drug Take-Back Initiative
Law enforcement agencies throughout Sarasota County will participate in the Drug Enforcement Association (DEA) national event to properly dispose of turned-in prescription medications on Saturday, October 26, from 10:00 a.m....
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Published on 10/3/2019
UWF cybersecurity director appointed to Florida Cybersecurity Task Force
Pensacola, Fla. – Oct. 3, 2019 –Dr. Eman El-Sheikh, director of the University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity, will serve on the newly established Florida Cybersecurity Task Force. ...
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Published on 10/3/2019
Florida is 2019's 3rd Least Vaccinated State
With vaccines being essential for preventing disease outbreaks, especially as we enter flu season, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2019’s States that Vaccinate the Most as well as accompanying...
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Published on 10/2/2019
Florida Poly breaks ground on state-of-the-art research building
Florida Polytechnic University leaders and community and state officials gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Applied Research Center, a new iconic building on campus that will serve as a...
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Published on 10/2/2019
Florida Department of Education Announces Florida Standards Listening Tour
Tallahassee, Fla., October 1, 2019 – Today, Commissioner Richard Corcoran announced the Florida Standards Listening Tour dates and locations. The department also released the second draft of the revised standards for...
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Published on 10/2/2019
Florida First State in Nation to Teach K-12 Child Trafficking Prevention
Tallahassee, Fla., September 30, 2019 – The State Board of Education unanimously approved a new rule requiring instruction in child trafficking prevention for students in grades K-12. With this approval, Florida...
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Published on 10/2/2019
Governor Ron DeSantis and FWC Announce Additional Recreational Red Snapper Fishing Days
Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced six additional recreational red snapper fishing days. The season for private recreational anglers and...
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Published on 10/1/2019
Federal Law Enforcement Action Involving Fraudulent Genetic Testing Results in Charges Against 35 Individuals Responsible for Over $2.1 Billion in Losses in One of the Largest Health Care Fraud Schemes Ever Charged
A federal law enforcement action involving fraudulent genetic cancer testing has resulted in charges in five federal districts against 35 defendants associated with dozens of telemedicine companies and cancer genetic...
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Published on 9/30/2019
USF Students Take on the Gators, Seminoles and Knights – in a Flu Shot Competition on Oct. 2
TAMPA, Fla. (Sept. 30, 2019) – Instead of battling it out on the football field or basketball court, the University of South Florida, University of Florida, Florida State University and University of Central...
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Published on 9/30/2019
Nicholson Student Makes TV Debut on Food Network's ‘Halloween Wars'
A UCF sophomore makes his debut this Sunday as the youngest-ever competitor on Food Network’s hit show “Halloween Wars.”
The show pits six teams of three against each other to build spooky...
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Published on 9/27/2019
Daytona State College Awarded Federal Grant for Southeast Museum of Photography Funding will improve the museum's ability to preserve and care for its collection
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Sept. 26, 2019) – The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) recently awarded one of its prestigious Preservation Assistance Grants to Daytona State College. The funding will...
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Published on 9/26/2019
Loyal Source Acquires Medical Staffing Agency SonoTemps
ORLANDO, Fla. – Sept. 24, 2019 – Loyal Source, an Orlando-based workforce solutions company providing contracting services worldwide, today announces its acquisition of SonoTemps, a medical staffing agency specializing in medical imaging services....
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Published on 9/26/2019
Nemours Children's Health System again honored with top national award among Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles
Jacksonville, Fla. (September 26, 2019) – For the second year in a row, Nemours Children’s Health System has been recognized for providing one of the country’s best workforce health and...
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Published on 9/26/2019
CNC Machines Annual Skills-Gap Scholarship Now Open for Students Enrolled in Manufacturing-Related Programs
SANFORD, FL - - - As the manufacturing industry faces a future where its recent surge could be hampered by a lack of skilled workers and recent Trump tariff news,...
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Published on 9/25/2019
Pay It Forward this National Coffee Day at all Kahwa Coffee Cafés
ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. (September 25, 2019) – In celebration of National Coffee Day, Kahwa Coffee Roasting Company, the largest independent coffee roaster in the state of Florida, is giving their customers...
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Published on 9/25/2019
FAU Launches Florida's First Master of Science Degree in Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming virtually every segment of industry in the United States from agriculture to medicine. To be competitive, companies will have to embrace AI to some extent,...
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Published on 9/25/2019
Publix Senior Vice President of Real Estate and Facilities to Retire
LAKELAND, Fla.-- After 47 years of dedicated service, Publix Super Markets’ Senior Vice President of Real Estate and Facilities Jeff Chamberlain has announced his decision to retire at the end...
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Published on 9/25/2019
Governor Ron DeSantis: State has Approved More Than $173 Million for Citrus Growers Recovering from Hurricane Irma
Vero Beach, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has approved more than $173 million in payments to citrus growers impacted by Hurricane...
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Published on 9/25/2019
Miami Grill Looking to Expand In All Major Florida Markets
Boca Raton, FL (Restaurant News Release) Miami Grill®, the iconic, fast, casual restaurant chain, is currently seeking franchisees in all major Florida markets.
With a primary concentration of restaurants in...
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Published on 9/24/2019
Loggerhead Marinelife Center launches Blue Table program, working to reduce single-use plastics and promote sustainable seafood
Juno Beach, Florida: Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) announces the launch of its Blue Table program, a collaborative effort with local restaurants and businesses to help protect the marine environment. Blue Table partners...
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Published on 9/24/2019
2019's Best Coffee Cities in America and a list of National Coffee Day top coffee deals and discounts
With National Coffee Day around the corner and the U.S. coffee industry currently valued at $48 billion, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2019's Best Coffee Cities in...
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Published on 9/24/2019
Orlando International Airport Launches New Therapy Dog Program
ORLANDO, FL. – Orlando International Airport (MCO) is putting its best paws forward by launching the all-new “MCO Paw Pilots” program, a customer service initiative designed to offer some comfort...
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Published on 9/23/2019
USF Researchers: Hurricane exposure increases short- and long-term mortality rates for diabetics
TAMPA, Fla. (Sept. 23, 2019) – Older individuals and those with chronic conditions are especially at risk following natural disasters. Researchers at the University of South Florida (USF) investigated the short- and...
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Published on 9/23/2019
2019's Best & Worst States for Teachers
With World Teachers’ Day around the corner and teaching among the lowest-paid professions that require a bachelor’s degree, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2019’s Best & Worst...
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Published on 9/23/2019
Business Beat - Week of May 3rd
