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Last night, at the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) annual conference banquet in Naples, the association recognized members of the Florida public power community with four awards: [Read more…] about Florida Municipal Electric Association Recognizes Members of the Public Power Community with Awards
Florida A&M University (FAMU) is among more than 25 historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to benefit from a 10-year commitment from Swiss multinational pharmaceutical Novatis and the Novatis U.S. Foundation to co-create programs to address the root causes of disparities in health and education. [Read more…] about FAMU Among HBCUs To Collaborate in Novatis’ Health Equity Initiative
FDLE agents, with the assistance of the Miami-Dade Police Department and Florida Department of Corrections Probation and Parole, arrested three suspects living in Miami for charges related to copper wire thefts. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests three for multi-county copper wire thefts
The Florida Lottery announces that Jose Calderon, 55, of Orlando, claimed the $21.25 million FLORIDA LOTTO® jackpot from the drawing held on July 14, 2021, at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Orlando man celebrates winning a $21.25 million FLORIDA LOTTO® jackpot with his family
The Florida Hospital Association, the state’s leading voice for hospitals and health systems, held a statewide call with its members today to discuss the latest information on COVID-19. [Read more…] about Florida Hospital Association Provides COVID-19 Update
Florida’s housing market continued the same trends as previous months with more closed sales, higher median prices and more new listings compared to a year ago, according to Florida Realtors® latest housing data. [Read more…] about Florida’s Housing Market: Sales, Median Price, New Listings Up in June 2021
The LeRoy Collins Institute today announced that Lonna Rae Atkeson has been named its new director, overseeing all daily activities of the Institute. [Read more…] about The LeRoy Collins Institute Announces New Director
By Vaughn Wilson
Florida A&M University alumnus Robert Lee “Bob” Hayes was the quintessential multi-sport athlete. [Read more…] about FAMU Alum Bob Hayes Defied the Odds to Make History
Equality Florida Action PAC, Florida’s largest political committee working to elect pro-equality candidates, today announced its very first endorsement of the 2022 election year – Todd Delmay for Florida House District 100. [Read more…] about Equality Florida Action PAC Announces First 2022 State Legislative Endorsement with Todd Delmay For Florida House District 100
The University of Tampa (UT) announced a partnership this week with Hillsborough County Public Schools that will provide Hillsborough educators interested in taking leadership roles a path to pursue either a certification in educational leadership or a master’s degree in educational leadership. [Read more…] about UT partners with Hillsborough County Public Schools to produce education leaders for the future
