Twenty-four workforce development programs receive awards.Grants support training and education programs for energy sector jobs. Funding supports efforts to boost training for minorities and women ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Duke Energy is investing $734,000 in strategic workforce development and educational programs in Florida.The Duke Energy Foundation grants will help…
Read MoreORLANDO, FLORIDA – Orange County Comptroller Phil Diamond announced today that Tourist Development Tax collections received by Orange County for the May 2021 TDT collection month were $16,890,000. That is a 1,303.5% increase over May 2020. Month-over-month, May collections were lower than April collections by $142,100. In addition, May’s collections…
Read MoreBy Kim Praniewicz While the economic impact of the pandemic can still be felt here in Central Florida, the pace of recovery is picking up: Theme parks are returning to full operation, hotels are reaching capacity, and restaurants are serving more diners. As that happens, there’s an opportunity to reconnect…
Read MoreKaitlyn Fusco Karst Media Group has named Kaitlyn Fusco as Associate Publisher of its Central Florida Lifestyle magazines.In this new position, Fusco will oversee the production of the company’s eight hyperlocal magazines, grow the company through visionary strategies to increase and strengthen community relationships, build and brand Karst Media Group,…
Read MoreOAKLAND, FL — The Town of Oakland is inviting the community to a groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the West Hull Avenue Septic to Sewer Conversion Project at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, July 16 at Pollard Park, 525 W. Hull Ave., Oakland.The West Hull Avenue neighborhood will benefit from this grant-funded project,…
Read MoreOAKLAND, FL – The Town of Oakland is featuring breathtaking digital paintings by Craig K. Brown and sketches from Rod Reeves as part of a new exhibition called “Oakland Historical Homes & Buildings.” Plus, wood art pieces by photographer Scott Lineberger, a local Oakland artist with a long-time career…
Read MoreTALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) issued its weekly Reemployment Assistance updates. Daily updates can be found on the Reemployment Assistance (RA) Claims Dashboard. PAYMENT PROGRESS: As of July 6, DEO has paid 2,398,000 claimants more than $30.5 billion…
Read MoreThe West Orange Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Amy Pryor, Ryan Tiffin, & Lynn Ramsey Winter Garden, Florida | July 7th, 2021 – The West Orange Chamber of Commerce (WOCC) is proud to introduce three new team members to the West Orange Business Community. Amy Pryor, Events Manager; Ryan Tiffin, Communications…
Read MoreThe West Orange Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Supporting Trustee, OHL Building Winter Garden, Florida | July 7th, 2021 – The West Orange Chamber of Commerce (WOCC) is proud to announce that OHL Building, Inc. has taken advantage of the Supporting Trustee Membership, one of the highest levels of Chamber…
Read MoreTo provide more efficient collection services, the Oakland Town Commission approved a request to shift recycling pick-ups from Friday to Wednesday. The change, requested by hauler Waste Management, which recently acquired the Town’s contractor Advanced Disposal, intends to provide increased resources, more efficient route completion, and address concerns of the…
Read More– The addition of meQuilibrium enhances Florida Blue’s suite of mental well-being resources – Florida Blue, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield plan of Florida, announced today that it is now offering 1.2 million of its health plan members access to meQuilibrium, a personalized stress-management solution, to strengthen their…
Read MoreEffective July 1, 2021, due to a recent Florida Supreme Court amendment to Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420, it is the responsibility of the filer to notify the Clerk of Courts of confidential information in civil claims court filings. You will be responsible for ensuring any confidential information contained in…
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