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Within six days of Hurricane Ian making landfall in Florida, Florida’s public power utilities have restored power to 99.99 percent of all customers capable of accepting electric service. [Read more…] about Florida Public Power Has Restored Power to Customers Following Hurricane Ian
The first week of October is Mental Illness Awareness Week, and the Florida Association of Managing Entities is reminding Floridians to mind their mental health and urging individuals to educate themselves on behavioral health care in the state. [Read more…] about Florida Association of Managing Entities Encourages Floridians to Observe Mental Illness Awareness Week
As Florida residents impacted by Hurricane Ian begin to assess damage, the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) urges homeowners to contact their home, auto, and/or flood insurer as soon as possible to file their claim. [Read more…] about As Recovery Begins from Hurricane Ian, Contact Your Insurer to Get the Claims Process Started
“Since this past weekend, the Florida Municipal Electric Association has been in contact with public power communities across Florida and the country lining up mutual aid crews prepared to assist areas throughout the state affected by Hurricane Ian. [Read more…] about STATEMENT: FMEA Regarding Preparations for Hurricane Ian
Civilian Oversight Agencies (COAs) are a proven way for Florida communities to enhance police accountability and reduce Black arrest rates, and more cities should establish COAs to reduce tensions between the public and officers, according to a new study released by the LeRoy Collins Institute. [Read more…] about LeRoy Collins Institute Study: Civilian Oversight Agencies are Effective at Cutting Back on Black Arrests
LIBERTY Dental Plan of Florida (LIBERTY) presented the 2022 Minority Scholarship to four Florida dental students including Destiny Corbett and Lisandra Almarales of the University of Florida (UF), Jamisha Scott of Tallahassee Community College (TCC), and Sivan Bugin of Broward College. [Read more…] about LIBERTY Dental Plan Awards 2022 Minority Scholarship to Four Exceptional Dental Students
In a recent op-ed in the Tallahassee Democrat, Associated Industries of Florida President and CEO Brewster Bevis urged Floridians to remain vigilant about hurricane preparedness as we enter into the most active time of the Atlantic hurricane season – late August through mid-October. [Read more…] about Remain Vigilant During This Hurricane Season
The Florida Lottery (Lottery) today announces that Thomas Fotopoulos, 53, of Dothan, Alabama claimed a $1 million prize from the 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Alabama man claims $1 million prize from 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game
The Community Foundation of North Florida (CFNF) announced the appointment of Ryan Cohn, Partner and Executive Vice President of Sachs Media, to its Board of Directors. [Read more…] about EVP Ryan Cohn Joins Community Foundation of North Florida Board of Directors
Sachs Media Partner and Chief Operating Officer Lisa Garcia has been named one of the 2022 Top Women in PR nationally by PR News for excellence as a Mentor, reflecting her role as a major contributor to the firm’s success by recruiting and cultivating young professionals. [Read more…] about Sachs Media Partner and COO Lisa Garcia Named Among Nation’s Top Women in PR for Mentoring
