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In a recent opinion piece published in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Steve Pociask, President of the American Consumer Institute, responds to the recent attack on ‘big tech’ by Florida leaders. [Read more…] about Florida’s big government approach to tackling big tech is not mindful of consumers, small businesses that rely on their tools
Florida A&M University’s second annual Day of Giving, “1887Strikes,” raised $459,549.19 in gifts from 2,800 donors. [Read more…] about FAMU Day of Giving 1887Strikes Surpasses $450,000 in Donations
The University of Tampa Sykes College of Business’ part-time MBA and graduate entrepreneurship programs, and UT’s master’s degree in nursing, were named as some of the best programs in the country in the 2022 edition of “Best Graduate Schools” by U.S. News & World Report. [Read more…] about UT’s Part-Time MBA Program, Entrepreneurship and Master’s Degree in Nursing Named Some of the Best by U.S. News & World Report
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) continues to take all necessary precautions related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Florida. [Read more…] about Update from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Regarding COVID-19
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today reminds those with Money Transmitter Part II licenses with an expiration year of 2021, to complete the renewal process before April 30, 2021, to maintain their active license status. [Read more…] about Industry Alert: Renew Your Money Transmitter License Today!
Northbound and southbound general purpose lanes on I-95 near Pompano Beach are expected to open to vehicular traffic this afternoon at approximately 3 p.m. [Read more…] about S.R. 9/I-95 Reopening Near Pompano Beach
Bills that are drawing universal criticism for seeking to ban transgender kids from playing sports in school may cause Florida to forfeit major sporting events. [Read more…] about FL Legislature Risks Losing NCAA Events By Fast Tracking Trans Sports Bans
The Florida Lottery (Lottery) announced today that it has reached $39 billion in contributions to the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF), just five months after reaching the $38 billion milestone! [Read more…] about The Florida Lottery hits record education contribution
Florida Realtors®, the state’s largest professional trade association, has launched a comprehensive education and advocacy effort centered on the urgent need to allocate the maximum amount of funding available in the State and Local Government Housing Trust Funds for affordable housing projects. [Read more…] about Florida Realtors® Launches Affordable Housing Education and Advocacy Effort
The Safe & Healthy Big Bend Initiative, a united effort of Big Bend community leaders in local government, health care, education, business, and the faith community, this week launched a series of public service announcements (PSAs) on COVID-19 and its impact on the region. [Read more…] about Safe & Healthy Big Bend Deploys Public Service Announcements to Educate Communities on COVID-19
