TALLAHASSEE — Tomorrow, Thursday, August 26th, at 10:30am, United Faculty of Florida (UFF) will partner with Building Back Together to host a virtual press conference about the free two-year community college plan included as part of President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better agenda. [Read more…] about United Faculty of Florida & Building Back Together to Host Virtual Press Conference in Support of President Biden’s Free Community College Plan
FAMU Names Mira Lowe Dean of School of Journalism & Graphic Communication
Florida A&M University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Maurice Edington, Ph.D., has announced Mira Lowe as the next dean of the School of Journalism & Graphic Communication (SJGC). [Read more…] about FAMU Names Mira Lowe Dean of School of Journalism & Graphic Communication
FAME Highlights Importance of Behavioral Health Services During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – With emergency room visits involving suspected suicide attempts jumping by 51% for girls ages 12 to 17 compared to 2019 according to the CDC, the Florida Association of Managing Entities (FAME) is highlighting Suicide Prevention Awareness Month this September and encouraging Floridians facing mental health or substance use disorder challenges to get help by calling 2-1-1. [Read more…] about FAME Highlights Importance of Behavioral Health Services During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Florida Hospital Association COVID-19 Update
TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Florida Hospital Association, the state’s leading voice for hospitals and health systems, provided the following update today on COVID-19 in the state. [Read more…] about Florida Hospital Association COVID-19 Update
FDLE arrests Branford man for sexual battery on a child, multiple child sexual abuse material charges
SUWANNEE COUNTY, Fla. – FDLE agents today arrested Joshua Traub, 31, of Branford, a registered sexual offender, on 10 counts of using minors in production of child sexual abuse material; 10 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material; one count of transmission of child sexual abuse material and two counts of sexual battery on child victim less than 12 years old. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Branford man for sexual battery on a child, multiple child sexual abuse material charges
Zoe Linafelt Installed as President of Capital Chapter of Florida Public Relations Association
TALLAHASSEE – Zoe Linafelt was installed as President of the Capital Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) at the 82nd FPRA Annual Conference earlier this month. Her term will begin September 1, 2021 and conclude August 31, 2022. [Read more…] about Zoe Linafelt Installed as President of Capital Chapter of Florida Public Relations Association
LeadingAge Florida Announces Lisa Smith as Director of Nursing Home Public Policy
LeadingAge Florida, Florida’s only association representing the entire continuum of care for older adults, announced today that Lisa Smith has been hired as the association’s Director of Nursing Home Public Policy. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Announces Lisa Smith as Director of Nursing Home Public Policy
Fla.’s Housing Market: Median Price, New Listings Rise in July 2021
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 23, 2021 – In July, Florida’s housing market reported higher median prices, more new listings and a rise in all-cash sales compared to a year ago, according to Florida Realtors® latest housing data. [Read more…] about Fla.’s Housing Market: Median Price, New Listings Rise in July 2021
Florida Lottery Players Have a Chance to Become the Powerball First Millionaire of the Year
TALLAHASSEE – Today, the Florida Lottery (Lottery) is excited to announce the limited-time POWERBALL First Millionaire of the Year® Promotion! [Read more…] about Florida Lottery Players Have a Chance to Become the Powerball First Millionaire of the Year
Tavares man arrested for possession of child sexual abuse material
FDLE and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office today arrested Neal Balwinski, 52, of Tavares on five counts of transmission of child sexual abuse material. [Read more…] about Tavares man arrested for possession of child sexual abuse material
