April 17, 2024
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Florida Makes Monumental Improvement in School Grades
Tallahassee, Fla., July 11, 2019 – Today, the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) issued 2018-19 school and district grades, marking the 20th anniversary of school grades. Statewide leaders congratulated students and thanked...
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Published on 7/11/2019
Carnival Cruise Line Partners with Clean the World to Assist in Global Soap Recycling Initiative
Today, Carnival Cruise Line announced it is the first large-scale cruise operator to partner with Clean the World. Through this global sustainability program, nearly 40 tons of discarded soap will...
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Published on 7/11/2019
UF Health joins research network developing a data repository on infectious diseases
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — With funding from a five-year, $6.7 million National Institutes of Health grant, researchers at UF Health have joined the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health...
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Published on 7/11/2019
University Miami Business School's Florida 50 Stock Index (UMIAMIFL) gained 19.88% during the first half of 2019 and outperformed two key S&P benchmarks
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (July 10, 2019) – The University of Miami Business School’s (MBS) Florida 50 Index (UMIAMIFL), which is calculated by Standard and Poors (S&P) Custom Indices, finished the first half of...
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Published on 7/10/2019
'Summer Service Bash' coming to Amelia Earhart Park, Saturday, July 27
MIAMI — Sustaining a healthy and vibrant parks system makes Miami-Dade County a great place to live! On Saturday, July 27, 2019, join hundreds of volunteers in helping to keep park spaces...
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Published on 7/10/2019
GuideWell Issues Statewide Challenge for Ideas to End Food Insecurity in Florida
ORLANDO – More than 2.8 million people in Florida, including 800,000 children and 500,000 seniors, are food insecure—meaning they are unable to access sufficient and nutritious food for an active life....
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Published on 7/10/2019
Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando celebrates 100th adoption through foster dog program at Aloft Orlando Downtown with Bow Wow Luau
Orlando, FL (July 10, 2019) – For the past year, visitors of Aloft Orlando Downtown have been met with an extra sweet, adorable greeting by adoptable dogs from Pet Alliance of...
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Published on 7/10/2019
Peace Corps and the University of South Florida Announce New Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program
MIAMI – Peace Corps and the University of South Florida today announced the launch of four new Paul D. Coverdell Fellows programs housed in the College of Public Health, the...
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Published on 7/10/2019
Commissioner Nikki Fried on Major Ruling in Florida Medical Marijuana Program Case
Tallahassee, Fla.– Today, the First District Court of Appeals issued a ruling [ ] that upholds portions of an injunction against the state's medical marijuana program. Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried offered the following statement:
“Today's major...
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Published on 7/10/2019
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Nonstop Air Service Between Tel Aviv and Orlando
Orlando, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced new, nonstop seasonal El Al air service between Tel Aviv and Orlando. The new flights, operating during the months of July and August,...
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Published on 7/10/2019
Southwest Florida Based Toy Startup Wins At 2019 Outdoor Toy Awards in London
PUNTA GORDA, FLA – The Outdoor Toy Awards has announced that Pressure Games’ prototype toy, Countdown, won in the Outdoor Sports category. The annual Outdoor Toy Awards are held in...
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Published on 7/10/2019
2019's Best & Worst Cities for First-Time Home Buyers
With July being one of the top months for home sales and nearly 40% of 2018’s single-family home purchases made by first-time buyers, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its...
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Published on 7/9/2019
Florida Anodize System & Technologies, Inc., Pioneer of Sterilization Resilient Anodic Coatings for Surgical Products, Receives ISO Certification
Sanford, FL-- 07/09/2019 – Sanford-based Florida Anodize System & Technologies, Inc. (“FAST”) announced today that its quality management system for medical device surface coating services has been audited by TÜV...
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Published on 7/9/2019
Southeastern Grocers Donates More Than $1.2 Million in Honor of U.S. Military Heroes
Grocer and customers exceed goal with donations of 243 scholarships to families of fallen and disabled military.
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Published on 7/9/2019
Palm Beach County, Riviera Beach CRA and Community Come Together to Repair and Renovate a Blind War Veteran's Home
JULY 9, 2019, RIVIERA BEACH, FLORIDA—The home of Mr. Jeffrey Perkins, a blind military veteran having served in the United States Army and a longtime resident of the City of Riviera Beach,...
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Published on 7/9/2019
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $29 Million in Infrastructure Grants to 10 Airports in Florida
WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $477 million in airport infrastructure grants, the third allotment of the total $3.18...
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Published on 7/9/2019
Florida is 2019's 6th best state to start a business
With the stock market booming, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2019’s Best & Worst States to Start a Business as well as accompanying videos. To determine the most fertile grounds for planting and...
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Published on 7/9/2019
Florida Department of State Approves Election Security Grant Applications for 55 Counties Totaling More Than $2.3 Million
Tallahassee -- Following Governor DeSantis’ recent announcement of the redistribution of unexpended funds to Supervisors of Elections to enhance election security, Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee today announced the...
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Published on 7/9/2019
Automotive Leader JM Family Enterprises Diversifies with Acquisition of Home Franchise Concepts
JM Family Enterprises, Inc., South Florida’s $16.3 billion diversified automotive company, has acquired Home Franchise Concepts (HFC), one of the world’s largest franchising systems in the home improvement goods and services space...
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Published on 7/8/2019
Lion King Themed Burger Debuting this July at Boulevard Burgers & Tap House
Boulevard Burgers & Tap House is teaming up with Big Cat Rescue to help raise funds and awareness for abused and neglected big cats this July. The burger restaurant, located...
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Published on 7/8/2019
Wendy Williams Sets the Record Straight at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater August 2nd
St. Petersburg, FLA (July 02, 2019) – Daytime Diva, Wendy Williams, is coming to the Sunshine City. The media mogul, fashion designer, philanthropist, entrepreneur, actress, performer and best-selling author will be...
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Published on 7/8/2019
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point Honors Its Nurses of the Year
Hudson, Florida (July 3, 2019) – Regional Medical Center Bayonet recently honored Maria Paulter, RN, and Julia Wise, RN, as its Nurses of the Year. Maria Paulter was honored as...
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Published on 7/8/2019
Celebrate books and nerd culture at Nerdier Than Thou, a literary con, July 20-21
Celebrate all things nerdy and bookish at Wordier Than Thou’s second annual Nerdier Than Thou literary con.
This year’s event takes place Saturday, July 20, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.,...
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Published on 7/8/2019
Bonita Springs Estero Economic Development Council rebrands as South Lee EDC
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. (June 24, 2019) – Bonita Springs Estero Economic Development Council has launched new branding that complements its name change to South Lee EDC.
“This new brand...
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Published on 7/8/2019
PORT TAMPA BAY WELCOMES NEW ASIA CONTAINER SERVICE
Jul 08 2019
- Port Tampa Bay is pleased to share the news that three leading global container shipping companies – ZIM, Mediterranean Shipping Company and Maersk have announced they will launch...
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Published on 7/8/2019
