Two significant Northeast Florida projects, representing a combined investment of $245 million and a projected 550 new jobs, have been recognized as “Deals of the Year” by the Florida Economic Development Council (FEDC). The awards were announced last week at the FEDC annual conference in Port Charlotte. JAXUSA Partnership receivedContinue Reading
A nearly year-long investigation by the Bradenton Police Department led to the arrest of Jeremy DeMers, 45, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. DeMers, the owner of Gulf View Windows and Doors (GVWD), formerly located at 2620 Manatee Ave W, faces charges of misappropriating construction funds ($100,000 or more) and schemingContinue Reading
On December 19, 2024, Jacksonville made history by debuting a groundbreaking holographic communication platform at Jacksonville International Airport. The lifelike, 3D hologram, featuring a welcoming message from Mayor Donna Deegan, greets travelers as they deplane, marking one of the first instances of such technology being used in a major U.S.Continue Reading
Sustainability is no longer a mere buzzword—it has become a lifestyle choice for many homeowners in Hollywood, FL. As environmental concerns grow, more people are embracing eco-friendly practices, including sustainable plumbing solutions. These innovations not only reduce environmental impact but also help homeowners save significantly on utility bills. Consulting aContinue Reading
The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) has received upgrades to its senior and subordinate airport facilities revenue bond ratings from Moody’s, Fitch, and Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA), highlighting confidence in GOAA’s financial management and its investments in major infrastructure projects. Senior Bond Ratings: Subordinate Bond Ratings: This recognition followsContinue Reading
The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority Board of Directors voted on November 12th to appoint Michael Stephens, Tampa International Airport’s (TPA) Executive Vice President and General Counsel, as its next Chief Executive Officer. Stephens, 52, becomes the first Black CEO in the airport’s history and only the fourth to hold theContinue Reading
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is gearing up to accommodate more than 1.9 million passengers during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, spanning from November 22 to December 3, 2024. The airport anticipates a bustling season, despite a slight decline in traffic compared to 2023, which saw record-breaking passenger volume. “Our airportContinue Reading
Gremex Shipping S.A. de C.V., a Mexican corporation managing the M/V Suhar and other vessels, pleaded guilty and was sentenced on October 30, 2024, in federal court in Pensacola, Florida, for falsifying records to conceal the illegal discharge of oily bilge waste into the ocean. The violations, uncovered during aContinue Reading
Artera, the developer of multimodal artificial intelligence (MMAI)-based prognostic and predictive cancer tests, announced that its MMAI platform has been named among TIME’s Best Inventions of 2024 in the medical care category. Each year, TIME honors 200 groundbreaking inventions that are making the world a better place. Submissions from around the globeContinue Reading
Managerial invisibility is an insidious behavior that can cloak your entire workforce and your organization at large. Able to take many different forms, when invisibility occurs, retention and recruitment can plummet; absenteeism increases; and both output and quality results decline. This detachment is exacerbating sentiments that employers are decreasingly caringContinue Reading