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Firm questioned Gregory Gerami in investigation of FAMU gift that caused 'bumps and hurts'
Gregory Gerami, the man whose dubious $237 million donation to Florida A&M rocked the university's reputation, says he is cooperating with an independent firm that is investigating the gift. In an interview with the Tallahassee Democrat, the Texas hemp farmer said he was "sad and upset" to learn Larry Robinson...
Something Good: Lowndes Vikings Ryan Page named a NHSBCA Coach of the Year
LOWNDES Co, Georgia. (WCTV) - This week’s something good is straight from the baseball diamond. Ryan Page of the Lowndes Vikings has been named the National High School Baseball Coaches Association region three Coach of the Year!. Page is entering his sixth year with the Vikings, leading the team...
Despite dominating the SWAC, Florida A&M is playing second fiddle in preseason rankings
As part of the SWAC Media Day festivities, the conference published its predicted order of finish, resulting in a surprising outcome in the SWAC East. The SWAC picked Alabama State to finish atop the Eastern division ahead of the defending conference champion Florida A&M. The Hornets received 114 points, including...
Florida transfer commit Michael Ross selected by Minnesota Twins
Former Samford pitcher Michael Ross, who pledged to Florida out of the NCAA transfer portal, was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 18th round of the MLB Draft on Tuesday afternoon. Ross's selection will force him to decide between playing out his final year of collegiate eligibility and turning...
Okaloosa County approves live-stream underwater camera installation at Okaloosa Island Pier
The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners approved a plan Tuesday morning to install an underwater live-stream camera at the Okaloosa Island Pier, offering the public a unique view of marine life off the Destin-Fort Walton Beach coast. The board voted to support a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Okaloosa County...
Nebraska football won’t have the Florida State Seminoles to kick around
It’s looking less and less likely that the Nebraska football team will be calling Florida State a conference rival. However the reason that the Seminoles aren’t joining the Big Ten isn’t about the AAU as it was rumored to be in the past. According to Brett McMurphy,...
Mysterious plane found in Panama City
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A mysterious abandoned plane found Friday may not be as mysterious on Monday. It was found on the side of Transmitter Road on Friday. This plane once belonged to a business in Panama City Beach. “We were as shocked as everyone else to see a...
Bowling Green Wins Florida League Of Mayors Award For Pyatt Park Benches
The Florida League of Mayors (FLM), an organization for Florida's mayors, founded and developed by Florida's mayors, announced the winners of its 2024 Mayors Municipal Innovation Awards, including recognizing Mayor N'Kosi L. Jones and the City of Bowling Green with the Quality of Life Award for the City's Bench Dedication Program for Community Remembrance project.
Heartland Dental adds Florida practice
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental recently added a Florida dental practice to its network. The DSO added Ultimate Dental Studio in Port Orange, Fla., according to a July 16 LinkedIn post. The practice is led by Jeff Kim, DDS. Its services include periodontics, general dentistry, implants and cosmetic dentistry. Heartland Dental...
Compass welcomes more top agents in Florida
Compass continues to welcome top-producing agents to the firm. Earlier this month, the brokerage announced that it was welcoming 30 agents in South Florida from the Engel & Völkers-brokered SWF Premium Real Estate Team. The team will be part of Compass’ newly opened office in downtown Naples. “We...
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