On this week’s “Florida NewsMakers” program, Education Commissioner Tony Bennett sits down with Sachs Media Group’s Alia Faraj-Johnson to discuss the state of Florida’s education system. In the wake of changes to Florida’s school accountability system, education officials are bracing for a potentially big decline in school grades this year. “We are going to be […]
Insurance and construction experts told county commissioners that they can reduce potential storm damage and losses by up to 40-60% percent by encouraging property owners to make critical structural improvements to older homes. Property owners in counties that implement a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program can make these essential structural improvements immediately and pay […]
On this week’s “Florida NewsMakers” program, Florida A&M University Interim President Larry Robinson sits down with Sachs Media Group’s Trimmel Gomes. Their discussion centers on the university’s famed Marching 100 band, focusing on Robinson’s decision to lift a suspension of the band following the hazing death of drum major Robert Champion in 2011. “Our hearts and prayers go […]
Florida’s leading capital law firm for regulated industries, Radey Thomas Yon & Clark, launched a new name and brand today – Radey Law Firm – positioning the firm for future growth. The AV-rated firm has enjoyed significant success in its first 10 years, including making U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Law Firms” list for Administrative/Regulatory […]
As millions of Americans prepare to celebrate the nation’s independence on July 4, several hundred Central Florida families will enjoy a free holiday feast at the Independence from Hunger event sponsored by state Senator Kelli Stargel. Zephyrhills Brand 100% Natural Spring Water is honored to support this important community event, which will be held June […]
As summer begins and children spend time in new settings with unfamiliar caregivers, it’s an important time for parents to arm them with information to keep kids safe from sexual abuse. That’s why the Florida Department of Children and Families and Lauren’s Kids teamed up to provide new educational tools for parents, children and youth-serving […]
Internationally recognized artist Romero Britto will design the newly approved Lauren’s Kids specialty license plate in support of the foundation’s efforts to prevent child sexual abuse through education and awareness. “Nothing is more important than keeping Florida’s innocent children safe and, through the sale of these license plates, we will be able to greatly expand […]
On this week’s “Florida NewsMakers” program, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam sits down with Sachs Media Group’s Ron Sachs to discuss the top issues facing Florida’s agriculture industry. With the recent defeat of the Farm Bill in the U.S. House of Representatives, Putnam says Florida has a lot to lose if lawmakers don’t come to an agreement. […]
Elected officials from the National League of Cities (NLC) expressed alarm to members of Congress for cutting Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding today at a press conference in Washington. A delegation of Mayors and City Council Members from across the country voiced their support for the 40 year-old CDBG program, citing it as one […]
On the heels of a Pentagon announcement that women will soon fill front-line combat positions as part of U.S. special forces, a new nationwide CapitalSoup.com poll documents widespread public support for women being included if a U.S. military draft were ever reinstated. The poll, conducted by CapitalSoup.com and Mason-Dixon Polling & Research to mark the […]
On this week’s “Florida NewsMakers” program, Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Bryan Koon sits down with Sachs Media Group’s Alia Faraj-Johnson. Their discussion took place in the heart of the State Emergency Operations Center soon after Tropical Storm Andrea made landfall in Florida. Amid what’s expected to be a busy hurricane season, Koon advises […]
If you’ve been watching the NBA playoffs, you may have noticed Miami Heat Head Coach Erik Spoelstra, Assistant Coaches Ron Rothstein and Keith Askins, shooting guard Mike Miller & guard James Jones wearing teal wrist bands. They’ve even been spotted in the NBA’s Instagram feed (see photos here and here). So what are these bands? They’re in support of the non-profit organization Lauren’s […]
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