Tallahassee, Fla. – Older residents in long term care centers are among the most vulnerable Floridians when natural disasters occur, and the Florida healthcare Association (FHCA) is launching a comprehensive preparedness website – www.LTCprepare.org – designed to help skilled nursing and post-acute care centers, as well as assisted living communities, meet the special challenges that can arise during […]
Acclaimed King of Rock Elvis Presley today would have celebrated his 80th birthday. In honor of this milestone, we’re re-sharing our artist interpretation of what Elvis would look like today if he were still alive. The interpretation of Elvis, as well as a number of other stars, is part of a gallery we created to celebrate major […]
How does Governor Scott’s inaugural address compare to those around the country? Florida’s chief executive lived up to expectations by focusing his vision for Florida’s future on jobs and economic issues. In fact, the governor mentioned “jobs” and “taxes” more than every other newly inaugurated American governor – combined. A Sachs Media Group analysis identified […]
In his second inaugural address, Gov. Rick Scott lived up to expectations by focusing his vision for Florida’s future on jobs and economic issues. In fact, the governor mentioned “jobs” and “taxes” more than every other newly inaugurated American governor – combined. Through Florida’s inauguration day January 6, a dozen states had sworn in new […]
Florida is regularly the home of some of the oddest news headlines in the nation. For nearly two years, the Florida Man Twitter feed and Sub-Reddit category have compiled thousands of these odd headlines describing the adventures of “Florida Man,” a wacky resident of the Sunshine State. As 2014 comes to an end, Sachs Media Group has compiled a list of […]
This year, Tallahassee continues a holiday tradition by providing residents with a “greener” way to dispose of their evergreens. Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown has once again been designated as an official drop-off location to recycle old Christmas trees. The trees will be ground into mulch and used on the walking paths and trails […]
With Governor Rick Scott’s January 6 inauguration quickly approaching, Florida political observers are anxiously waiting to hear about the second term priorities for the next four years. Inaugural addresses set the stage for a governor’s term, and undoubtedly Governor Scott will focus on jobs and the economy. But just in case the chief executive needs […]
Statement from Lauren Book, M.S.Ed., CEO and Founder of Lauren’s Kids, following yesterday’s Florida Supreme Court ruling in McDade v. State: “Children who are stuck in an abusive situation have so few tools to protect themselves and find a way to escape. Too often, children are not believed when they disclose abuse. “New technology allows […]
When a person goes to prison, there is a more than 30% chance that it won’t be the last time. The revolving door of recidivism keeps Florida’s prisons near capacity – and without sobriety, proper identification, marketable workforce skills and a welcoming family and community, the success rate for reentry into society can be dismal. […]
Time really is money, and as the holiday shopping season begins, a new survey shows that more than two-thirds of American consumers would be willing to spend a little more money to save time and avoid hassle when cars, appliances and electronics break down. Almost five out of six consumers who have purchased extended warranties […]
Jones Edmunds has been making a tangible difference in Florida communities since 1974, but last week was certainly one of the more memorable for the engineering and environmental sciences consulting firm. On Thursday, the organization was recognized by the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce as the Best Overall Large Business for 2014. The Chamber specifically […]
accesso Technology Group plc (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider to the global attractions and leisure industry, has been awarded the 2014 Best New Product Award under the category of Revenue & Admission Control/ Wristband/ RFID Technology by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) for its upgraded accesso Passport® eCommerce solution. […]
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