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On Friday, at the Bay County Chamber First Friday breakfast, former Congressman and current Stand Up For North Florida Chairman Steve Southerland presented the first two 2019 North Florida Champion awards to Senator George Gainer and Representative Jay Trumbull. [Read more…] about Stand Up For North Florida Announces 2019 Champions
Florida Surgeon General Dr. Scott A. Rivkees today announced three appointments to the Department of Health’s executive leadership team. [Read more…] about Florida Surgeon General Announces New Agency Leadership
Florida Polytechnic University will soon have a new simulation facility on campus dedicated to the testing and verification of autonomous vehicle technology in real-time. [Read more…] about Florida Poly to boost autonomous vehicle research with new simulation facility
By Melanie Mowry Etters
Happiness exudes from Connor Yeatts, and you cannot help but smile when you are around him. He may be working, but he’s also listening to Disney music and singing every word. [Read more…] about Joy in the Workplace
Amid reports that Florida military bases, including Tampa’s MacDill Air Force Base, have been identified as sites with some of the nation’s highest levels of PFAS contamination, Senator Janet Cruz (D-Tampa) has re-filed legislation (Senate Bill 492) to ensure Floridians with private wells are informed of potential threats to their water supply. [Read more…] about Senator Janet Cruz Re-Filing Legislation to Inform Floridians of Potential Groundwater Contamination
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today released the initial citrus crop forecast for the 2019-20 season. [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on 2019-20 Citrus Forecast
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is conducting a public hearing for the NASA Causeway Bridge Project Development and Environment Study. [Read more…] about Feedback Opportunity for NASA Causeway Bridge Improvements
Fourteen public power utilities today were recognized by the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) with “Building Strong Communities” awards for their efforts to offer their local communities with extra services and programs above and beyond what they normally supply. [Read more…] about Public Power Communities Receive “Building Strong Communities” Awards
Flagler College will host the second-annual “Designathon” beginning Friday, Nov. 8 at 3 p.m. [Read more…] about Second-annual Designathon to bring free design to local nonprofits
By Tim Brown
The Tiger Rock Martial Arts facility prides itself in being safe, friendly, and clean as a whistle. Jason Hunter is a big part of that success. [Read more…] about Jason Hunter Impacts Martial Arts Center
