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Stetson University has reached another record enrollment this fall with 3,150 undergraduate students, a 2.1 percent increase over last year. [Read more…] about Stetson University Reaches Record Undergraduate Enrollment – Again
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) and a bipartisan group of fellow Florida Representatives are urging House Republican and Democratic Leadership to permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). [Read more…] about Mast, Bipartisan Florida Members Call For Permanent Reauthorization of Land and Water Conservation Fund
On Thursday, October 4, The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD), Blind Services, and Vocational Rehabilitation will recognize 12 businesses as Florida Exceptional Employers for hiring and retaining employees who have disabilities. [Read more…] about 12 Exceptional Employers to be Recognized
Players have a chance to win big this weekend as America’s dueling jackpots, MEGA MILLIONS® and POWERBALL®, have continued to climb, reaching a combined total of $549 million. On Tuesday, the MEGA MILLIONS jackpot rolled to $336 million; the POWERBALL jackpot rolled to $213 million after Wednesday night’s draw. [Read more…] about America’s Dueling Jackpots Rise Just In Time For The Weekend
Democratic Nominee for Attorney General Sean Shaw had this to say about Dr. Ford’s testimony: [Read more…] about Democratic Nominee for Attorney General Sean Shaw’s Statement on Dr. Ford’s Testimony
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation today announced that rulemaking to implement Florida House Bill 29, the Don Hahnfeldt Veteran and Military Family Opportunity Act, is complete. Active military members, veterans, and their spouses can now apply for reimbursement of fees associated with licensure of mortgage loan originators and securities associated persons. [Read more…] about Consumer Alert: Military Fee Waiver Program
The Florida Lottery announces that Nisha Chakkalaparambil, 37, of Lutz, claimed a $1 million prize in the FLORIDA 100X THE CASH Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. She chose to receive her winnings in annual installments of $40,000 a year for 25 years. [Read more…] about Lutz woman claims $1 million prize in the FLORIDA 100X THE CASH Scratch-Off game
This weekend, Mandarin Drive at Sand Lake Road will be closed to allow the contractor to reconstruct the street connection. A detour will be in effect from about 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28 to 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 1. [Read more…] about Weekend Detour Scheduled for Mandarin Drive at Sand Lake Road
U.S. Sens. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) introduced legislation today to help Florida fruit and vegetable growers combat unfair trade practices. [Read more…] about Senators take aim at unfair trade practices hurting Florida fruit and vegetable growers
Sachs Media Group is honored to have been named the 2018 “PR Firm of the Year” by PR News, the highly respected national industry journal. The PR News Platinum and Agency Elite Awards are bestowed annually on firms and individuals producing the nation’s most outstanding communications initiatives. [Read more…] about Sachs Media Group Named Small PR Firm of the Year Nationally by PR News
