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SunshineStateNews: Seismic Surveys off Florida’s Coast Will Aid Economy, National Security

By: Nicolás Gutiérrez If you have paid attention to the news lately, you have no doubt seen the tensions, civil war and terrorist attacks facing many countries around the world. What many of these countries have in common is a major influence on the production or transportation of oil and natural gas, which is essential to […]

Sunshine State News: Florida Colleges Get Top Ranks for Being Vet-Friendly, Overall Academic Excellence

Six Florida colleges and universities earned top distinction from U.S. News & World Report in a report on the nation’s best colleges released Tuesday. The schools, which are all part of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida, made high marks for their veteran-friendly policies and their overall academic successes. To determine the best colleges […]

Herald Tribune: Hospitals drop trauma challenge

A long-running dispute over who will care for severely injured patients in Sarasota and Manatee counties ended Monday when a group of Tampa Bay-area hospitals dropped their legal challenge to the trauma center at Blake Medical Center in Bradenton. Blake opened a trauma center in November 2011 that has treated nearly 3,000 patients, but the […]

News Press: John Bell: Try these tips to keep mosquitoes out of yard

Rainy season is well under way in Southwest Florida. And with increased rain come more opportunities for mosquitoes to breed. Daily showers bring precipitation seemingly by the bucket load. That water – if it’s left to accumulate – is the most popular breeding grounds for these pesky and potentially dangerous pests. Scotts Lawn Service offers […]

Media Advisory: Fundraiser in Honor of Fallen Soldier PFC Brandon M. King

King Family to Host Fundraiser in Honor of Fallen Soldier PFC Brandon M. King ~Join us and Support Brandon M. King TCC College Scholarship Fund ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The King Family will host the 4th annual Brandon M. King Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser on Saturday, July 26, 2014. The family established this scholarship to honor […]

Palm Beach Post: Commentary: Time for EPA to back off from biofuels policy

By Nicolas Gutierrez Most Floridians make a weekly trip to the gas station to fill up their cars, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles or vans. Even for those who use public transportation or the relative few who use electric vehicles, gasoline affects everything we do — from the price of food to the cost of goods that […]

Tampa Tribune: STEM teachers: A critical investment in Florida’s future

By Christopher Lunsford Having been a math teacher in Florida for more than 13 years, I can tell you from first-hand experience that STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education is one of the most critical areas of focus for students today. As Florida’s economy continues to rebound, there is a need to produce graduates […]

TC Palm: Ed Moore: Federal reforms necessary to help college graduates get quality jobs

By Ed Moore A great thing about my job is I spend time working with Florida’s higher education institutions. Our colleges and universities create graduates and spur economic vitality. Florida has an excellent balance of both private and public institutions working in service for the people of Florida. Higher education is the springboard for many […]