IKO to build Clay County shingle plant, commit $270M to site
2023-06-02
Toronto-based IKO Industries is a leading roofing, waterproofing and insulation manufacturer for residential and commercial uses.Continue Reading
After calling off merger with First Horizon, TD Bank plans to open 150 new U.S. branches
2023-06-02
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During the bank’s second quarter earnings call, TD Bank Group CEO Bharat Masrani intimated that the bank could pursue non-bank acquisitions while under regulatory review in the U.S.Continue Reading
Jacksonville firm Synergy Solar sees explosive growth ahead in solar industry
2023-06-02
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President Jonathan Lindstam says his dream is to help the school district go all solar.Continue Reading
Lecture series: Despite challenges, blockchain technology provides opportunity
2023-06-02
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Sarah Hammer from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, spoke to the World Affairs Council of Jacksonville’s Global Business Luncheon about the blockchain and potential.Continue Reading
How Tropical Storm Arlene changed the weekend forecast for Florida
2023-06-02
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Tropical Depression Arlene formed Friday afternoon in the Gulf of Mexico. This development has changed the weekend forecast not just for Northeast Florida, but for the vast majority of the state. But why the change? Disorganized vs. Organized Systems Meteorologists knew something was brewing in the Gulf of Mexico overContinue Reading
System strengthens into Tropical Storm Arlene in the Gulf of Mexico
2023-06-02
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Tropical Depression 2 was upgraded Friday afternoon to Tropical Storm Arlene in the Gulf of Mexico. As of 1 p.m. Friday, it was located 265 miles west of Fort Myers. The storm is moving south at 5 mph. Hurricane Hunter aircraft have found winds are near 40 mph with higherContinue Reading
The Texan Diet: Balancing Nutrition and Fitness
2023-06-02
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The Lone Star state, renowned for its rich culinary traditions, offers a unique …Continue Reading
Suns hire veteran coach Frank Vogel to lead franchise, AP source says
2023-06-02
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The Phoenix Suns hired former NBA champion coach Frank Vogel on Friday to replace Monty Williams, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the move. The 49-year-old Vogel has beenContinue Reading
French Open lets Belarus’ Sabalenka skip standard news conference after questions about Ukraine war
2023-06-02
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Two years after Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open when she was fined, then threatened with disqualification, for skipping news conferences, another top tennis player — No. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka, the Australian Open champion — was allowed to avoid the traditional postmatch session open to all accredited journalistsContinue Reading
6-year-old horse dies at Belmont Park after race injury; Chaysenbryn euthanized on track
2023-06-02
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A 6-year-old horse died after being injured in a race at Belmont Park ahead of next week’s Triple Crown finale in New York. Chaysenbryn injured his right front leg nearing the quarter pole in Thursday’s third race. He bumped another horse before being pulled up by jockey Joel Rosario andContinue Reading