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Florida logistics company awarded 7 year, $2.3 billion contract with U.S. military
Jacksonville-based company Crowley was issued “one of the largest logistics contracts under the federal government” to continue providing transportation services for the U.S. military. On July 2, Crowley announced that U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) offered the company a $2.3 billion, seven-year contract to provide military transportation and logistics...
Philanthropy Notes: New fellowship to help students stay in college
The founder of Bound For College, originally known as Delray Students First, and the founder of Roots and Wings, an organization that supports literacy programs, have joined forces. Mark Sauer and Ted Hoskinson established the Hoskinson Fellowship with a $50,000 gift. “Ted and I are working toward the same goal,”...
Boca Raton's Fabulous Fourth Celebration is Back
BOCA RATON, Fla. — The city of Boca Raton is hosting its annual Fabulous Fourth celebration for the Fourth of July. Mayor Scott Singer talks about what's new this year and how you can join in the party. Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25. Get...
Florida Panthers lose several key pieces of Stanley Cup championship roster to free agency
FORT LAUDERDALE — While the literal rain tried — and failed— to ruin the Florida Panthers’ Stanley Cup Championship parade and ceremony on Sunday, the figurative rain struck the franchise the day after. On Monday, the gates of free agency opened and the Panthers lost a froth of key pieces to their Stanley...
The Boca Raton welcomes three new executive teammembers
BOCA RATON, Fla. – The Boca Raton has appointed three luxury hospitality leaders in newly created positions. Lori Kiel joins as chief commercial officer, Allison O’Connor as vice president of hospitality experience, and Corinne Heyl is promoted to vice president of hotel operations, overseeing all Harborside hotels. “As...
Governor Ron DeSantis Rejects Bill Helping Formerly Incarcerated Pursue Barber & Cosmetology Careers
In a recent decision, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill that aimed to ease restrictions on ex-convicts seeking cosmetology or barber licenses. Individuals convicted in the last five years can be denied a license solely based on their criminal history. RELATED STORIES: New Florida Law Permits Non-Hospital Clinics To Perform C-sections The bill was ... Read more The post Governor Ron DeSantis Rejects Bill Helping Formerly Incarcerated Pursue Barber & Cosmetology Careers appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
Florida State Representative Opens Cafe Resistance Bookstore To Challenge State’s Book Bans
State Rep. Angie Nixon's Cafe Resistance bookstore spotlights works centered on Black history. In a move to counter Florida’s controversial book bans, State Representative Angie Nixon has unveiled Cafe Resistance, a unique bookstore in Northwest Jacksonville. This literary haven, which opened its doors on June 30, spotlights works centered...
Puppy Shop Owner Apologizes After Parkland Couple’s Dog Loses Eye in Attack
A Parkland couple is heartbroken after their beloved family dog lost his eye when another dog bit him at a local puppy shop. Hunter, a sweet-natured, nine-year-old Cavalier-Poodle mix, was standing on a grooming table at Puppy Plus on North State Road 7 when a gray, mixed-breed dog – identified as a pit bull in a police report – suddenly leaped at Hunter and bit his right eye.
The Carbonell Awards is Seeking Nominations for 2024 Special Awards
The Carbonell Awards is seeking nominations for up to six Special Awards that will be presented at the 47th annual awards ceremony on Monday, November 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center at 3800 NW 11thPlace, Lauderhill, FL 33311. Tickets are only $45 each (including facility fee) and will be available soon for public purchase.
Anna Paulina Luna invests big in top political donor’s energy company
Florida congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna has invested a significant share of her disclosed assets in a company owned by one of her political donors. Luna, a conservative Republican seeking reelection to her St. Petersburg-area seat, disclosed in May that she had invested between $200,000 and $450,000 in America First Natural Resources LLC, a company created by a political supporter that aims to produce oil and gas in the United States.
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