Consumer sentiment among Floridians dropped 1.9 points in June to 98.3 from a revised figure of 100.2 in May, according to the latest University of Florida Consumer Survey. [Read more…] about Florida consumer sentiment decreases in June
Leaders
Downtown Orlando Commuters Asked to Rethink their Commute
The Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) “reThink Your Commute” program is hosting its third annual Go DTO: Downtown Orlando Commute Challenge. Commuters and downtown workers are asked to pledge to try a new commute option every third Thursday from July through December. [Read more…] about Downtown Orlando Commuters Asked to Rethink their Commute
Mayor Don Slesnick II Receives the 2018 Distinguished Member Award from Leadership Florida
Mayor Don Slesnick II has been recognized for his philanthropic efforts and dedication to the Coral Gables community and Florida, by being honored with the 2018 Leadership Florida® Distinguished Member Award at the group’s Annual Meeting. [Read more…] about Mayor Don Slesnick II Receives the 2018 Distinguished Member Award from Leadership Florida
Mike Freed Receives “but for” Award from Leadership Florida
Mike Freed has been given the “but for” Leadership Florida Award at the 2018 Leadership Florida® Annual Meeting. The award was created in recognition of former president Wendy Walker’s 28 years of devotion to creating “but for” Leadership Florida experiences for the organization’s members. [Read more…] about Mike Freed Receives “but for” Award from Leadership Florida
FLACP Presents Rep. Olszewski With Award for Outstanding Support for Consumers in 2018 Session
Rep. Olszewski’s support for responsible lending products
for low-income consumers stands out during session
Florida Alliance for Consumer Protection presented Rep. Olszewski with its award for his support for legislation that promoted responsible lending products for hard working families during the 2018 legislative session. [Read more…] about FLACP Presents Rep. Olszewski With Award for Outstanding Support for Consumers in 2018 Session
UNF Professor Awarded Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship
Dr. Thobias Sando, University of North Florida civil engineering professor, was recently awarded a fellowship by the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program, a scholar fellowship program for educational projects at African higher education institutions. [Read more…] about UNF Professor Awarded Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship
Gov. Scott Recognizes 90 Veterans with Veterans Service Award
Governor Rick Scott visited the C.W. Bill Young Armed Forces Reserve Center in Pinellas Park to award 90 veterans with his Governor’s Service Medal. Since 2013 Governor Scott has awarded nearly 15,000 veterans with the Governor’s Veterans Service Medal. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Recognizes 90 Veterans with Veterans Service Award
2018 Gladys Prior Awards for Career Teaching Excellence Honor Four Teachers
Four Jacksonville teachers were recently surprised in their classrooms with the 2018 Gladys Prior Awards for Career Teaching Excellence, which were established by Gilchrist Berg, founder and president of Water Street Capital, to honor teachers who have had lifelong careers in teaching and inspiring students. [Read more…] about 2018 Gladys Prior Awards for Career Teaching Excellence Honor Four Teachers
UCF Hydrogen Fuel Expert Selected for International Award
A UCF Florida Solar Energy Center scientist with 40 years of experience in research and innovation in the field of hydrogen energy has been selected to receive an international award named after the visionary futuristic writer Jules Verne. [Read more…] about UCF Hydrogen Fuel Expert Selected for International Award
