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Florida Southern Student Has DNA-Based Skin Care Startup
LkldNow - Florida
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July 30, 2025
3-minute read Brooke Sommers, a junior at Florida Southern College, created the personalized skin care startup Dermageneous, which is rooted in genetic testing. The company was recently selected to join a business incubation program at Catapult...
The big Beckham-Peltz wealth gap: how different are the two families' finances?
Evening Standard
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August 1, 2025
As for material possessions: Peltz’s Regency-style oceanfront estate in Palm Beach, Florida, where Nicola and Brooklyn's wedding celebrations took place, is estimated to be worth $334 million ($250 million). Meanwhile his 130-acre property in...
Julie Rupenski, President & CEO of MedBest, Named to Top 50 Women Leaders of Florida for 2025!
Manage HR Magazine
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Tampa, Florida – MedBest Recruiting, Senior Living Executive Search, is proud to share that our President & CEO, Julie Rupenski has been named one of the Top 50 Women Leaders in Florida for 2025 by “Women We Admire”, a platform and membership...
Florida DOGE coming to Orange County next week
WUSF - Florida
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July 30, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis's Department of Government Efficiency is conducting an audit of the Orange County government. DOGE is sending staff to collect data and interview employees next Tuesday and Wednesday. The governor said last week that he's looking...
Florida Sheriff told by the court to return over $700k seized crypto
Cryptopolitan
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July 30, 2025
Law enforcement authorities in Volusia County, Florida, have been told by the court to return over $700,000 in cryptocurrency and paid legal fees. The federal officers improperly handled the seizure of assets from a European Union-licensed...
Alarming new data reveals record number of homeowners dropped by insurers: 'The private insurance industry is still cherry-picking'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 31, 2025
California has surpassed Florida as the U.S. state with the weakest property insurance market, according to E&E News by Politico, leaving many residents and businesses without coverage or with no other alternative but to turn to the state-run...
Florida officials warn districts to deliver teacher raises — unions say state funding falls short
WFTS Tampa Bay - Florida
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July 30, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As Florida schools prepare to open for the new academic year, a growing clash between state officials and teachers' unions is intensifying over the issue of teacher pay. Governor Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner...
Florida Lawmaker Pushes for House Vote on Stock Trading Ban for Members of Congress
The Daily Signal - Washington D.C.
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July 30, 2025
A Florida Republican congresswoman is seeking to force members of the House of Representatives to go on record as to where they stand regarding banning stock trading by House lawmakers and their Senate counterparts. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla.,...
WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Trump, Melania, Epstein, Ghislaine AND Prince Andrew PICTURED at Mar-a-Lago in 2000 — The Same Year the President Claims He Booted Sex Creep From His Private Club in Florida … For 'Stealing' Virginia Giuffre
RadarOnline
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August 1, 2025
Giuffre said Maxwell led her directly to Epstein, who was lying naked on a massage table, inside the compound. "Bedazzled by the décor, I shook out of my entranced state and tried not to gawk at the naked man that lay atop a massage table,"...
Florida State vs. Florida: Seminoles Aim for Redemption in 2025 Season Closer
ESPN Southwest Florida
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July 30, 2025
The next chapter of college football's fiercest rivalries unfolds at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Nov. 29. FSU squares off against UF in what will be their 67th meeting, with the Gators holding the series advantage at 37-27-2. UF's defensive staff...
Where’s the remote?! Channel 18 is new ABC home for ‘GMA,’ ‘General Hospital,’ Canes-Notre Dame football
South Florida Sun Sentinel
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August 3, 2025
Heads up, South Florida, a historic change is coming to your TV channel guide on Monday: Say hello to Channel 18. The new channel, scheduled to debut at 4:30 a.m., comes as WPLG-TV’s Channel 10 officially ends its nearly seven-decade relationship...
Florida's public and private schools operate differently | Opinion
Tallahassee Democrat - Florida
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Florida offers parents various school choices beyond traditional public schools. Private schools are chosen by families and are accountable to them, unlike public schools which are accountable to the state. Accountability in private schools is...
This 35,000-Square-Foot Triplex Penthouse in South Florida Just Listed for $150 Million
Robb Report
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July 31, 2025
Bal Harbour, a luxury enclave sometimes referred to as the “Rodeo Drive of Miami,” just set a new bar for sky-high living. The Related Group, in partnership with Rockpoint and Two Roads Development, has officially unveiled a $150 million...
Florida AG vows to cut off law firms over diversity initiatives
Marco Eagle - Florida
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier will no longer hire law firms that engage in DEI or ESG programs. Uthmeier claims these programs constitute illegal and inappropriate discrimination. The policy change will affect current and future...
Florida AG threatens to remove Orange County leaders if they don't sign ICE addendum
Orlando Weekly - Florida
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July 30, 2025
click to enlarge Photo via Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings/Facebook In his latest attempt at instilling immigration enforcement tactics in local governments throughout the state, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is now threatening...
Florida AG Investigation Is Latest Reminder of Risk Tied to Green Initiatives
JD Supra - California
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July 30, 2025
Florida’s Attorney General announced an investigation on July 28, 2025 into whether the CDP (formerly known as the Climate Disclosure Project) and the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) have violated consumer protection or antitrust laws by...
Florida AG threatens to remove Orange County leaders if they don't sign ICE addendum
Orlando Weekly - Florida
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July 30, 2025
click to enlarge Photo via Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings/Facebook In his latest attempt at instilling immigration enforcement tactics in local governments throughout the state, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is now threatening...
Jacksonville mayor addresses city finances following Florida Doge letter
Duval Times - Florida
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July 31, 2025
They will find that our city finances have been managed responsibly and prudently, which is how we've held the number of non-public safety employees flat despite having one of the fastest growing populations in the country and the lowest millage...
Employer-Friendly Non-Compete Legislation Becomes Law in Florida
National Law Review
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July 31, 2025
Effective July 1, 2025, the Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth (“CHOICE”) Act became law in Florida. Already one of the most employer-friendly states in the country for the enforcement of restrictive...
Florida auto insurance rates dropping this year: Here's by how much
WTSP - Florida
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July 30, 2025
Insurance officials report Florida has the lowest personal auto liability loss ratio in the country, down to 53.3% on average in 2024. FLORIDA, USA — Florida drivers could soon see some relief after state officials announced auto insurance rates...