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. […]
UPDATE: Felix Garcia had an interview hearing to request parole on November 19. Unfortunately, a parole release date was denied, but he did walk away with some small victories: (1) The parole commissioners will review the case again in 3 years, as opposed to the suggested 5 – 7 years; (2) The commissioners referred him […]
Jones Edmunds has been making a tangible difference for 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 Business for 2014. The Chamber specifically recognized Jones […]
As our nation marks Veterans Day by honoring the brave men and women who have sacrificed so much to protect our freedoms, we are proud to support our client The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs as it makes final preparations for a new honor for Sunshine State veterans. FDVA serves Florida’s 1.5 million military veterans, connecting them […]
LONDON (10-November-2014) – accesso Technology Group plc (AIM:ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider to the global attractions and leisure industry, today announced that it has acquired VisionOne Worldwide Ltd, a leading provider of ticketing solutions for casinos, fairs, sporting events, arenas, theaters, performing arts centers, and tours. VisionOne operates ShoWare™, a customizable cloud-based Software-as-a-Service ticket sales and distribution solution used […]
Senior athletes throughout the area will have the opportunity to show off their agility and competitive prowess when the annual Golden Age Games get under way for competition starting November 8, 2014. The regional event, sanctioned by the Florida Sports Foundation, is a qualifying event for the National Florida Senior Games later this year. The […]
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