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Palm Beach County is Florida’s Top Recycler
The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County thanks its residents for helping to make it the state’s top recycler for the second year in a row. In 2023, Palm Beach County achieved an overall recycling rate of 84 percent, as calculated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. It exceeds the state’s 75 percent recycling goal and is a […] The post Palm Beach County is Florida’s Top Recycler first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
Coffee Chain Tim Hortons Has Reportedly Recently Expressed Interest About Expanding To Areas Of FL
Floridians who have homes in (or travel to) other states (particularly in the north) may be well aware of Tim Hortons, the Canada-based coffee and donut chain. Floridians interested in trying this popular choice may be happy to know that the chain has repeatedly (and recently) expressed interest in expanding to the Sunshine State.
Vote now for top SW Florida boys golfer entering the 2024 Florida high school golf season
Who is the Lee and Collier County area's best boys golfer entering the 2024 Florida high school golf season? The News-Press and the Naples Daily News sought to find out with its list of the 8 boys golfers to watch in Southwest Florida. Now it's your turn to vote. 2024 top players: The SW...
New audit finds Lake Wales' BizLinc surpassed most contract benchmarks in second year
A new audit found that a city-funded business incubator in Lake Wales exceeded most benchmarks in its contract during its second year. City officials recently received the report, dated Aug. 26, from Carr, Riggs & Ingram, an Orlando accounting firm. The audit covered the period from July 25, 2023, to June 30 of this year. ...
More than 5,000 customers lose power as storms move across Tampa Bay
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Widespread thunderstorms brought lightning, downpours and flooding to the Tampa Bay area on Wednesday evening. There have been reports of cars stranded in feet of water on the roadways, flooding in homes and power outages across the region. People in the area were urged to...
Florida Polytechnic in Lakeland adds two master's degrees in engineering
Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland is expanding its educational offerings this fall with the addition of two master’s degrees: mechanical engineering and electrical engineering. The new graduate program options replace a master’s degree in engineering that offered specialization tracks in each of the disciplines, Florida Poly said in a news release. The first cohorts...
Florida’s Abandoned Hospital Set to Transform into Affordable Senior Housing
If you’ve been following Florida’s housing market, you probably know there’s been a lot of talk about the need for more affordable housing—especially for our seniors. Well, here’s some good news: the abandoned Edward White Hospital is getting a second chance at life, and it’s going to help Florida’s seniors find a place to call home. Ground has officially been broken, and soon enough, this space will be transformed into much-needed affordable housing.
Report: Indian River State College generates $1B for Florida's economy
(The Center Square) — A new report shows the huge success achieved by Indian River State College, which produces thousands of qualified graduates who are ready for the workforce every year. According to Florida TaxWatch, the college’s operations generate an economic output valued at approximately $1 billion, with alumni spending creating more than 9,000 jobs and an additional economic output of $1.7 billion. IRSC provides more than 130 certificate and...
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