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Wildlands Conservation launches new Gopher Tortoise license plate
Tampa-based nonprofit, Wildlands Conservation (Website), has just launched a new license plate to help raise funds to protect gopher tortoises. The gopher tortoise is a threatened species in the state of Florida, due to the loss of its upland habitat – which happens to be very easy to build on. They are seen as keystone species that are vital to the health of their ecosystems, and their burrows provide shelter for an estimated 350 other species.
Dairy Queen to host Miracle Treat Day on Thursday
The American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ) announced it will host Miracle Treat Day on Thursday, July 25, to help raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. In an ADQ release, the fast-food franchise with more than 4,000 restaurants nationwide, will donate $1 or more to local children’s hospitals through the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals when patrons purchase their favorite Blizzard® Treat at participating Dairy Queens.
Few showers, lower humidity in Central Florida. Here’s when things change
ORLANDO, Fla. – Upper level ridge over the western Atlantic will help push a trough of dry air from the Bahamas into the Caribbean through the week. Central Florida looks to tap into some of that dry air starting Wednesday, lowering rain chances to 30-40% in the the afternoon hours.
Local business association forum sheds light on superintendent candidates' views
Leon County Schools Superintendent Rocky Hanna and challengers Joe Burgess and Star Swain Tuesday addressed issues affecting the school district during a candidate forum hosted by the Network of Entrepreneurs and Business Advocates. The forum was attended by local taxpayers, candidate supporters and NEBA members, all looking for answers to some of the most pressing questions about the future of public schools, which equip students for the workforce in the business community. ...
Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Health Care Fraud in Boston Federal Court
A Florida man, Jeffrey MacEachron, aged 60, has formally admitted to committing health care fraud, with the plea entered yesterday before a federal court in Boston. MacEachron, the proprietor of PT4U, Inc., which operates physical therapy clinics in Bedford and Lexington, Massachusetts, engaged in a fraudulent scheme to mislead insurance companies and TRICARE by claiming payment for services that were never provided.
Florida to provide $7.2M for workforce training at St. Petersburg College
(The Center Square) — Florida officials are appropriating taxpayer funds for workforce training to create new job opportunities for residents. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced new workforce training opportunities in St. Petersburg on Wednesday and noted Florida's success since taking office, including its top ranking in education and job creation. DeSantis announced that St. Petersburg College will receive $7.2 million to establish a semiconductor, artificial intelligence, and machine learning training...
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