April 19, 2024
Press Release
UNF receives Congressional appropriation for addition of Bloomberg terminals
Jacksonville, Fla. – The University of North Florida Coggin College of Business has received a Congressional directed $375,000 appropriation for the addition of 12 Bloomberg terminals to support the University’s Crowley Center...
Read more »
Published on 1/25/2023
UF/IFAS research: Helping Florida strawberry growers and meeting consumer desires for 70 years
As far back as the early 1950s, University of Florida scientists have been studying how to improve strawberry production and consumption – not just in Florida, but globally.
Did you...
Read more »
Published on 1/25/2023
Florida TaxWatch Releases How Florida Compares: Taxes 2022
Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released How Florida Compares: Taxes 2022, a comprehensive analysis of state and local tax rates, tax collections, and other government revenues for all 50 states, in addition...
Read more »
Published on 1/25/2023
FPL's Turkey Point Crocodile Management Program Featured on Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – Florida Power & Light Company’s efforts to create a thriving habitat for the threatened American crocodile at the company’s Turkey Point Clean Energy Center earned the...
Read more »
Published on 1/24/2023
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Availability of $142 Million to Fuel Small Business Growth
Tallahassee, FL – Today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced that $142 million in new capital is available for small businesses and startups through Florida’s State Small Business Credit...
Read more »
Published on 1/24/2023
Governor DeSantis announces proposal to create a Teacher's Bill of Rights
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced an unprecedented legislative proposal to create a Teacher’s Bill of Rights that empowers educators to be leaders in their classrooms, enact paycheck protection, reduce...
Read more »
Published on 1/23/2023
Health care ransomware attacks more than double in five years, study finds
Ransomware attacks on health care organizations more than doubled from 2016 to 2021, compromising tens of millions of patients’ personal information and potentially jeopardizing their care.
In what is believed...
Read more »
Published on 1/18/2023
Darryl Shaw to lead $40 Million Capital Campaign for The Florida Aquarium
Tampa, FL (January 17, 2023) – The Florida Aquarium announced today that developer Darryl Shaw will lead the non-profit’s upcoming $40 million capital campaign, called Sea Change. The campaign is...
Read more »
Published on 1/17/2023
Serotonin Centers Signs Multi-Unit Development Deal for 10 Locations Along Florida's Southwest Coast
ORLANDO (JANUARY 13, 2023) – Serotonin Centers, the wellness and anti-aging/longevity franchise established in 2021 by nationally-recognized fitness industry entrepreneur Eric Casaburi, announced the signing of a 10-unit development agreement for the...
Read more »
Published on 1/13/2023
Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute expands radiation oncology program with world-renowned doctors, greater access
Tampa, FL (Jan. 13, 2023) – As part of its commitment to offering the most advanced technology for cancer treatment, the Cancer Institute at Tampa General Hospital (TGH) announced today...
Read more »
Published on 1/13/2023
UF scientists discover way to alter fentanyl, making the potent pain reliever safer
Scientists have discovered a way to alter the chemical properties of fentanyl, offering a safer alternative to the powerful pain reliever.
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid similar to morphine but...
Read more »
Published on 1/13/2023
Florida's 2021-22 High School Graduation Rate Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Level, Students Showing Growth through Progress Monitoring Assessments
Tallahassee, Fla., January 13, 2023 – Today, the Florida Department of Education announced that Florida’s 2021-22 high school graduation rate was 87.3%, an increase of 0.4 percentage points over the 2018-19...
Read more »
Published on 1/13/2023
The Downtown Arts District Continues “The 2023 Corridor Project Billboard Exhibition” in the Greater Orlando Community
Orlando, FL (January 13, 2023) – Returning in January 2023 is “The Corridor Project Billboard Exhibition,” presented by Orlando Health. Modeled after the successful “Billboard Creative” in Los Angeles and “Sonora 128” in...
Read more »
Published on 1/13/2023
Florida Launches 2023 Black History Month Student and Educator Contests
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, the Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida officially launched the 2023 Black History Month student art and essay contests with the theme of “Celebrating the Achievements of African...
Read more »
Published on 1/13/2023
Pasco County Driving Home Human Trafficking Awareness
PASCO COUNTY, FL ---- The Pasco County Commission on Human Trafficking is once again partnering with Pasco County Public Transportation (GoPasco) and the U.S. Institute Against Human Trafficking (USIAHT) to help bus riders and drivers recognize the...
Read more »
Published on 1/13/2023
Flexjet Announces Major Expansion of Private Jet Terminal Network
Jan. 13, 2023 -- Flexjet Inc, a global leader in subscription-based private aviation, today announced that it will open three additional private jet terminals, bringing its total to eight within the U.S....
Read more »
Published on 1/13/2023
Rick Case Automotive Group CEO Rita Case appointed to Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Miami branch Board of Directors
Miami (January 13, 2023) — The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta announced the appointment of Rita Case to the Miami Branch Board of Directors. Case was appointed by the Board...
Read more »
Published on 1/13/2023
USF Health, Northwell Health, Tampa General Hospital and Formlabs earn national recognition for 3D-printed nasal swab used in pandemic
TAMPA, FL, SOMERVILLE, MA, and NEW HYDE PARK, NY (Jan. 12, 2023) – The University of South Florida (USF) has been awarded the Patents for Humanity award by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)...
Read more »
Published on 1/12/2023
The Florida Aquarium Sets Attendance Record
Nearly 925,000 guests visited the Aquarium in 2022
Read more »
Published on 1/10/2023
Coastal Construction announced as General Contractor for new downtown Tampa tower
Coastal Construction will be the general contractor on Silverstein Properties' new downtown Tampa development at 540 East Cass.
Read more »
Published on 1/10/2023
FDOT Releases its 2022 Florida Aviation Economic Impact Study
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has released an update of its Florida Aviation Economic Impact Study (AEIS)
Read more »
Published on 1/10/2023
Opportunity for Increased Private Sector Investment in Florida's Public Infrastructure
Florida TaxWatch calls for Florida Legislature to facilitate infrastructure-related public-private partnerships and public-public partnerships.
Read more »
Published on 1/10/2023
2022's Cities Where Inflation is Rising the Most
With the year-over-year inflation rate at 7.1% in November, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the Cities Where Inflation is Rising the Most, as well as expert commentary.
Read more »
Published on 12/13/2022
Florida Ranked #1 in Nation for Parent Involvement in Education
The Center for Education Reform adds another nation-leading accolade to Florida's world-class education system
Read more »
Published on 12/12/2022
New 4-H Scholarship Honors Hal Porter of Citrus County
The Hal Porter 4-H Scholarship Endowment will provide educational scholarships to graduating 4-H seniors and alumni
Read more »
Published on 12/6/2022
