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Former Congressman Steve Southerland, Chair of Stand Up North Florida, today made the following statement regarding SB 796: [Read more…] about North Florida Coalition Applauds Storm Protection Bill
The Stetson University Board of Trustees approved the nominations of two new trustees, Laurel (Laurie) Kent and Lila Jaber. [Read more…] about Stetson University Trustees Approve Two New Members
With President Donald J. Trump’s visit to the Panhandle today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis released the following statement regarding the support Northwest Florida has received for Hurricane Michael recovery: [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: Thank You President Trump for Supporting the Florida Panhandle
Division of Public Schools Chancellor Jacob Oliva today surprised Dr. Dakeyan Graham, from C. Leon King High School in Hillsborough County, with the news that he is one of five Teacher of the Year finalists. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Education Names Hillsborough County Educator Dr. Dakeyan Graham Teacher of the Year Finalist
Dr. Matthew Ohlson, interim director of the Taylor Leadership Institute and assistant professor in the College of Education and Human Services at the University of North Florida, has been selected as a recipient of the 2019 College Ready Florida Innovator Award by the Florida College Access Network. [Read more…] about UNF Education Professor Named 2019 College Ready Florida Innovator
Hip-hop recording artist, actor, author and activist Common called on Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) graduates to serve and to make a difference during his 2019 spring commencement speech Saturday. [Read more…] about FAMU Commencement Speakers Common and Gillum Urged Graduates to Serve
Division of Public Schools Chancellor Jacob Oliva today surprised Shane Swezey, from Oak Park School in Sarasota County, with the news that he is one of five Teacher of the Year finalists. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Education Names Sarasota County Educator Shane Swezey Teacher of the Year Finalist
For the first time, Florida Polytechnic University will have a presence at the annual Statewide Job Fair, one of the largest career events in the state focused on the recruitment of graduates and alumni from Florida’s public universities. [Read more…] about New partnership gives Florida Poly students access to new career opportunities
Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today announced her appointment of Christopher Pettit as Director of Agricultural Water Policy for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Announces New Water Policy Director
Suddath, a leading global transportation, relocation and logistics company, today announced that it has acquired St. Pete Moving & Storage, a residential local and long-distance mover serving the broader Tampa Bay area. [Read more…] about Suddath Acquires St. Pete Moving & Storage
