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Business

Beacon Lake Honored At Laurel Awards; Lakefront Neighborhood Recognized With Gold Award For Best…

George McGregor Feb 9, 2021

BBX Capital Real Estate received a gold Laurel Award for Best Community Website for Beacon Lake. From left, Bruce J. Parker, Jenn Kjellman, Danielle Simpson and Aaron Lyman. ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FL – The Northeast Florida Builders…

Business

New Townhomes near Lake Monroe Planned by Henin Group, Moving Forward Now with National Homebuilder…

George McGregor Feb 9, 2021

MI Homes' nearby Towns At White Cedar Streetscape SANFORD, FL – Henin Springview LLC, a subsidiary of Henin Group which focuses on unique luxury neighborhoods and multifamily developments, has sold its…

Automotive

Kia Wins Trifecta of 2021 “Best Car for the Money” Awards from U.S. News & World Report

George McGregor Feb 9, 2021

Three Popular Kia Models – the Forte Sedan, Soul Compact SUV and the All-New Sorento SUV Take Top Honors in Their Respective Categories. Sorento and Soul named “Best Car for the Money” for the fifth consecutive year. Awards based on…

Crime

Volusia 911 Dispatchers Get Mental Health Training; Specialized Certification Aims To Keep Suicidal…

George McGregor Feb 5, 2021

From left to right: Jim Marshall, co-founder and director of the 911 Training Institute in Michigan, Communications Director Jim Soukup, and Sheriff Chitwood. February 1, 2021. DELAND, FL - How would you respond to an agitated caller…

Business

Advance Hauling Pak Mail Delivers U-Haul Trucks to Wellington Community

George McGregor Feb 5, 2021

Advance Hauling Pak Mail at 4095 S. State Road 7, Suite L will offer essential services like U-Haul trucks, towing equipment, moving supplies and in-store pickup for boxes. Normal business hours are 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9…

Automotive

Kia Motors to “Accelerate The Good” Through Donations to High School Football Programs Impacted by…

George McGregor Feb 5, 2021

IRVINE, CA – As America readies for the action of the field this Sunday, Kia Motors America today announced an all-out blitz in support of America’s youth, specifically those whose football dreams have been negatively impacted by the…

Crime

SCAM ALERT: Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Releases Voicemail of Imposter Requesting Money and…

George McGregor Feb 4, 2021

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is warning the local community about an ongoing problem where a scammer is calling residents and claiming to be a deputy, in this incident, Captain Patrick Johnson, from the…

Health

University: Study Shows Flu Vaccine Lessens COVID-19 Symptoms in Children; Others May Prove…

George McGregor Feb 4, 2021

The finding comes from a review of more than 900 children diagnosed with COVID-19 in 2020. Anjali Patwardhan, MD reviewed records from 905 pediatric patients diagnosed with COVID-19 between February and August 2020 to determine each…

Local

Automated Petroleum & Energy Corp (APEC) Launches Annual MDA Shamrocks Campaign to Help Save…

George McGregor Feb 4, 2021

From February 1st to March 31st, these convenience stores are adding an iconic paper Shamrock (pinup) to their purchase at check out for just a $1, $5 or a larger contribution. APEC joins thousands of other retail locations throughout the…

Crime

FEDS: Global Law Enforcement and Private Sector Take Down Major Cyber Crime Tool; FBI, Partners,…

George McGregor Feb 4, 2021

First observed in Europe in 2014, Emotet expanded its reach over the years and was behind millions of costly cyberattacks across the globe. The FBI opened its first related investigation when a North Carolina school district was…

Local

“Enormous Victory” For LGBTQ As Florida Implements Bostock; Joins Number of States Applying Supreme…

George McGregor Feb 3, 2021

Supporters of Joe Biden and LGBTQ rights celebrated his victory over Donald Trump in the presidential election with thousands of other people out in the streets. Washington, D.C., November 7, 2020. Editorial credit: Allison C Bailey /…

Local

Flagler Sheriff Presents ‘Great Kids’ Awards for January 2021; Presented To Students Who Work Hard,…

George McGregor Feb 3, 2021

Kaileah Egasan with School Resource Deputy Erlandson, Mom, Sheriff Staly, Commander Burroughs and Principal Cronk. PALM COAST, FL - This morning, Sheriff Rick Staly visited three local schools to present three exceptional students with…

Politics

Tech Giant Fumbles for Excuse to Silence Growing Anti-Court Packing Movement; Says Banned Because…

George McGregor Feb 3, 2021

What Google is saying is that by encouraging voters to contact their elected officials – which is the cornerstone of our Republic – we are somehow violating their political policies and being insensitive,” Keep Nine said Wednesday…

Economy

The Concord Coalition and the Global Aging Institute (GAI) Jointly Release New Paper “Five…

George McGregor Feb 3, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A new paper jointly released by The Concord Coalition and the Global Aging Institute (GAI) identifies five goals that should be high priorities for policymakers as we confront the long-term challenges created by the…

Automotive

Cranking Up the O.G. Desert Predator: Ford Unleashes Most Off−Road Capable and Connected F−150…

George McGregor Feb 3, 2021

Best-performing: High-output 3.5-liter EcoBoost® engine delivers better low-end torque, enables greater maximum towing and increased maximum payload capability , brings a projected EPA-estimated 500-mile-plus range, and class-exclusive*…

Business

Ford Ramps Up #FinishStrong Initiative with Mask Deliveries to Hard−Hit Areas, Super Bowl LV Ads,…

George McGregor Feb 2, 2021

Ford kicks off next phase of its #FinishStrong initiative during Super Bowl LV this Sunday and throughout February to encourage Americans to pull together to protect themselves and each other. The Super Bowl LV message is expected to reach…

Business

Rick Case Automotive Group Donates $50,000 To Pace Center For Girls Broward “Inspiring Dreams,…

George McGregor Feb 1, 2021

Top Row: Sara Nuñez (Pace Broward Executive Director), Suzette Bravo (Pace Broward Board of Directors Vice-Chair), Raquel Case, Rita Case, Ryan Case, Aggie Pappas (Pace Center for Girls Vice President of Program Innovation and Strategic…

Business

Habitat for Humanity of Broward Appoints New Community Relations and Events Manager

George McGregor Feb 1, 2021

Prior to coming to Habitat Broward, Rahman worked her way up from Director of Administration to CEO, over the course of 10 years, at the non-profit Goodman Jewish Family Services of Broward. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Habitat for Humanity…

Health

Hitchcock’s Supermarkets Launches Annual MDA Shamrocks Campaign to Help Save Lives

George McGregor Jan 29, 2021

From January 31st to March 27th, Hitchcock’s Supermarkets are adding an iconic paper Shamrock (pinup) to their purchase at check out for just a $1, $5 or a larger contribution. Hitchcock’s Supermarkets joins thousands of other retail…

Business

650 Supporters Participate In “Run For Rick Case” During 24th Annual Virtual Dunn’s Run; All…

George McGregor Jan 29, 2021

Raquel Case with Rick Case Employees. The annual event sponsored by Rick Case Automotive Group and chaired by Jim Dunn and Tony Van Ness was held in honor of the late, Rick Case, a leader in giving in South Florida. All Proceeds Went To…

Business

FPL Begins Construction of World’s Largest Integrated Solar-Powered Battery System

George McGregor Jan 28, 2021

FPL Florida lights and power electric service work truck on the side of the road. Saint Augustine, Florida USA. December 3, 2019. Editorial credit: Robert Gregory Griffeth / Shutterstock.com, licensed. JUNO BEACH, FL – Florida Power…

Business

Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Communications Specialist Named Florida Sheriffs Association…

George McGregor Jan 27, 2021

From left to right: FSA President and Gilchrist County Sheriff Bobby Schultz, FCSO Communications Specialist McKenzie Davis, and Sheriff Rick Staly. BUNNELL, FL - The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) is pleased to announce that Public…

Education

New Public Awareness Campaign: #FundFamilies (Not Failure); New Effort Reflects Consensus On…

George McGregor Jan 26, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. - With ongoing school closures, city and labor officials fighting reopening, reports of traumatic mental health challenges, and students falling further behind, data confirms what parents have been saying for months:…

Automotive

Hyundai Motor Group Introduces Advanced Humanoid Robot ‘DAL−e’ for Automated Customer Services

George McGregor Jan 25, 2021

DAL-e' is an AI-powered automated robot offering bespoke customer services at a HMG showroom with plans for adoption in diverse operating environments. DAL-e boasts language processing, facial recognition and automated mobility…

Business

Dream Finders Homes Now Selling 4-6 Bedroom Homes at Lakeside at Hamlin in Winter Garden

George McGregor Jan 25, 2021

With the community in its infancy, sales currently are being handled from Dream Finders’ Wincey Groves at Hamlin development on Orange Orchard Drive in Winter Garden, according to Gerry Boeneman, president of Dream…

Politics

Google Pulls Keep Nine Ads, Cites “Sensitive” Bipartisan Language

George McGregor Jan 22, 2021

According to Google, the ad was disapproved because of a “Sensitive Event” surrounding the election, that event being Joe Biden’s inauguration as president Wednesday. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Keep Nine, a bipartisan organization that…

Business

Source of Weather and Warnings, AccuWeather, Promotes Stephen Mummey to Senior Vice President,…

George McGregor Jan 21, 2021

Stephen Mummey’s success, considerable experience across AccuWeather’s various lines of business in driving growth and overall revenue goals led to rapid advancement. STATE COLLEGE, PA - AccuWeather today announced that Stephen Mummey…

Local

Rubio To Twitter: Explain Content Moderation Process

George McGregor Jan 19, 2021

Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). National Harbor, MD - March 6, 2014, Editorial credit: Christopher Halloran / Shutterstock.com, licensed. WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Marco…

Business

Tour Seven Decorated Model Homes And Lake House In St. Augustine At Grand Opening Of Beacon Lake’s…

George McGregor Jan 19, 2021

The Landing at Beacon Lake, a gated neighborhood with views of Beacon Lake and the Lake House, offers five innovative home designs on 73-foot home sites with scenic lake and/or preserve views. ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FL – The lakefront…

Business

ICI Homes, David Weekley Homes, Skinner Family and City of Jacksonville Leaders Celebrate the…

George McGregor Jan 18, 2021

The Skinner family, ICI Homes, and City of Jacksonville leaders recently celebrated the groundbreaking of Seven Pines, a new master-planned community in Jacksonville. From left, Mary Virginia Skinner Jones, Mori Hosseini, Chairman/CEO, ICI…

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