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Superintendent turnover: A Miami leader is moving north as several districts fill vacancies
Even in the height of summer, superintendent turnover is continuing steadily as school boards fill vacancies ahead of 2024-25 and some leaders announce that this will be their last year at the helm. John Pace III, deputy superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, was chosen unanimously as the sole finalist...
D-Backs Add A.J. Puk From Marlins For Deyvison De Los Santos, Andrew Pintar
The Diamondbacks and Marlins swung a deal Thursday night that sent lefthanded reliever A.J. Puk to Arizona in exchange for a pair of prospects, including one of the foremost mashers in the minor leagues. The news was first reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan. D-BACKS RECEIVE. A.J. Puk, LHP. Age:...
Vale Opens New Store in Pinecrest, Florida
Florida-based restaurant brand, Vale, under the visionary leadership of CEO & Founder Sunny Ilyas, expands its footprint with the launch of its ninth location in Pinecrest, Florida, opening to the public on July 31. The name “Vale”, derived from an old English word meaning “Earthly”, has been reimagined by Vale to encapsulate the ethos of “living an earthly life,” reflecting the brand’s commitment to health, quality food, sustainability and community. Vale brings its health-conscious dining experience featuring high-quality protein, açai, and poke bowls, complemented by a diverse selection of beverages and bakery items.
JetBlue Airlines suing Florida over what it calls too much in corporate income tax
JetBlue Airways is suing the state of Florida for overcharging the airline by more than $631,630 in corporate income tax, according to its complaint that was filed in Leon County. The complaint, filed July 19 in Leon Circuit Civil court, says the airline contested the "entire amount of the additional corporate income...
Florida hopes to reduce ‘diagnostic odyssey’ for children with rare diseases
Tiem Strouse seemed like a perfectly healthy baby boy when he was born in 2013 in St. Petersburg. But at about 13 months, his development stalled. The baby words that had come early stopped. He would only walk on the balls of his feet and at times would spin around for no reason, mom Liz Strouse said. He also appeared to be suffering from night terrors.
Man, 18, arrested following fatal crash in Miami Gardens
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – An 18-year-old man was arrested early Friday morning, weeks after a crash in Miami Gardens that left another man dead. According an arrest warrant, Iveson Cheri was driving drunk around 4 a.m. on July 2 when his vehicle crashed into the back of another car that was stopped at a red light at the intersection of Northwest 183rd Street and 22nd Avenue.
Miami Advances Urban Planning with Tamara Allen Frost as New Director of Zoning
The City of Miami has just witnessed a key advancement in its urban planning leadership. City Manager Art Noriega V made a proclamation detailing the promotion of Tamara Allen Frost to the crucial echelon of Director of Zoning/Zoning Administrator, a role that will see her taking charge of guiding spatial development and compliance within the city's borders. Frost, an adept professional in the field of zoning with more than 18 years of seasoned experience, moves up from her prior position as Assistant Director of Zoning.
Seaweed solutions: Algas Organics is turning this coastal problem into a business opportunity
Miami-based Algas Organics is focused on transforming an environmental challenge into a commercial opportunity. Founded by Johanan Dujon in 2014, the startup is dedicated to addressing the problem of sargassum seaweed, which has become increasingly prevalent due to climate change. Dujon’s journey began in his home country of St. Lucia,...
Florida gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.30 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.44 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 1 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.81 on Dec. 18, 2023, and as...
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