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Florida Realtors today signed several Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) for 2018 with three highly respected French real estate organizations: FNAIM Aix Marseille Provence, FNAIM Grand Paris and the World Property Business Club – it marks the first time the organizations have come together to sign this kind of an agreement. [Read more…] about Florida Realtors® Signs MoU with FNAIM Aix Marseille Provence, FNAIM Grand Paris and World Property Business Club
The NFL Youth Education Town (YET) Lester H. White Boys & Girls Club in Broward County helps improve clients’ lives by building self-esteem and developing values and skills. And, by teaching another life lesson—the importance of energy efficiency—the club has achieved the Florida Public Service Commission’s (PSC) third quarter Triple E Award for Energy Efficiency. [Read more…] about Broward’s NFL YET Boys & Girls Club Receives PSC’s Triple E Award
Marsy’s Law for Florida today launched a new social media video campaign in support of Amendment 6/Marsy’s Law for Florida, which would embed a new set of crime victims’ rights in the state constitution if passed by 60 percent of voters. [Read more…] about Marsy’s Law for Florida Launches Video Campaign Featuring Victims and Advocates
The University of North Florida Women’s Center and Alpha Chi Omega women’s fraternity will observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month with the 10th annual “Take Back the Night” march and candlelight vigil at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, on Osprey Plaza, Student Union, Building 58. [Read more…] about UNF Hosts Annual ‘Take Back the Night’ March/Candlelight Vigil
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, is holding a public hearing about the proposed design for the roundabout improvements for the intersection of SR 15/700 (US 98/441) at SE 18th Terrace in Okeechobee County. [Read more…] about Public Hearing for State Road 15/700 (US 98/441) at SE 18th Terrace Roundabout Improvement Project
Dr. Stuart Chalk, a University of North Florida chemistry professor, has been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation to test and improve upon his data science framework, SciData, which will help make the integration of scientific data more efficient for researchers. [Read more…] about Chemistry Professor Awarded NSF Grant to Improve Data Science Framework
Democratic Nominee for Attorney General, Sean Shaw released a new campaign ad today, entitled “Your Side”. Shaw is a fighter who will stand up to the gun lobby and sexual predators. In contrast, Republican Nominee Ashley Moody wants to take away health care for Floridians with pre-existing conditions – like cancer or diabetes. The ad will be running in Tallahassee, West Palm Beach, Jacksonville, and Tampa. [Read more…] about Attorney General Nominee Sean Shaw Releases New Campaign Ad “Your Side”
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis released the following statement regarding the news that Sen. Dorothy Hukill (R-Port Orange) has passed away. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis on the Passing of Sen. Dorothy Hukill
In recognition of National Farm to School Month this month, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced that Florida school districts purchased more than $59 million of Florida products during the 2017-2018 school year through the Farm to School initiative. [Read more…] about Florida Schools Serve More Than $59 Million of Florida Products Through Farm to School Initiative
Incoming Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville) on Tuesday issued the following statement on the passing of Senator Dorothy Hukill: [Read more…] about Statement from Incoming Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson on Passing of Senator Dorothy Hukill
