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New College of Florida earns top Princeton Review marks for faculty and financial aid
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New College of Florida landed its strongest Princeton Review recognition yet, including No. 2 nationally for financial aid and a spot among the 50 Colleges That Create Futures.
Florida Karate Academy wins 34 medals at national championships
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Florida Karate Academy athletes won 34 medals and placed 13th overall at the AAU-USA National Karate Championships in Fort Lauderdale, where 15 competitors represented the Vero Beach school from July 1-4, 2026. Five athletes later earned selection…
Dr. Carol S. Spalding named IAOTP’s Top President of the Year in Higher Education
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IAOTP selected Dr. Carol S. Spalding, president of Rowan-Cabarrus Community College in North Carolina, for its 2026 Top President of the Year in Higher Education honor.
Stonehill CEO Doug Pace to enter Tallahassee State College Hall of Fame
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Stonehill founder and CEO Doug Pace will be inducted into the Tallahassee State College Alumni & Friends Hall of Fame on Sept. 22 at the college’s main campus in Tallahassee.
Face Body Plus expands regenerative aesthetics collaborations in Florida and New York
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Valentina Capozzoli-Hadland is broadening Face Body Plus, Inc. through new regenerative aesthetic medicine collaborations in Jacksonville and the New York tri-state area.
AREY Group breaks ground on first Florida build-to-rent project
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AREY Group has started construction on Enclave at Marston, a 75-home build-to-rent community in Gainesville near the University of Florida.
Lenore A. Brinson leads Florida Epilepsy Services expansion
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Lenore A. Brinson, Executive Director of Florida Epilepsy Services/Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, is expanding epilepsy education, case management and outreach across the state.
Evelyn Castillo-Bach says she will not back Jolly in Florida governor's race
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Evelyn Castillo-Bach, who ran in Florida’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, said she will not endorse nominee David Jolly after accusing the Florida Democratic Party of blocking debates and limiting candidate visibility.
Shane Windmeyer launches private LGBTQ+ college consulting service
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Shane Windmeyer, founder of Campus Pride and creator of the Campus Pride Index, is rolling out private consulting through SafeSpaceonCampus.com to help LGBTQ+ students and families evaluate colleges, safety, belonging and post-high-school options….
CareerSource South Florida to host South Dade employer summit Aug. 27
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CareerSource South Florida and local partners will hold a free workforce summit Thursday at Miami-Dade College’s Homestead campus to connect employers with hiring incentives, training programs and regional talent.
AHCEQUIP CEO Liliane Borgman Fuhrman expands South Florida healthcare reach
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Liliane Borgman Fuhrman, CEO of AHCEQUIP, is being spotlighted for growing a healthcare equipment company serving South Florida patients while balancing entrepreneurship, family life, and community service.
Florida Trend marks 20 years of Icon with special edition
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Florida Trend has released the inaugural Florida Trend ICON special edition to mark 20 years of its signature profile series.
IO Scholarships summit to link students with AI and space leaders in Miami Beach
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IO Scholarships Foundation will host its STEAM Innovation Summit 2026 on Aug. 29 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, bringing students together with leaders in AI, space technology, genomics and entrepreneurship.
Blueleaf and 3VP buy Aloft Gainesville near University of Florida
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Blueleaf Capital and Three Vision Partners have acquired the 146-key Aloft Hotel by Marriott in Gainesville, Florida, in a move aimed at buying below replacement cost and unlocking value through operations and a targeted renovation plan.
Robin Foundation pushes Florida bill to put Narcan in public overdose cabinets
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The Robin Foundation is advancing a Florida legislative effort to classify Overdose Emergency Cabinets as emergency medical equipment, putting naloxone closer to people during fentanyl and opioid overdoses.
Insurance School of Tampa Bay launches 4-hour Florida P&C compliance course
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Florida property and casualty licensees can now take a 4-hour self-study continuing education course from the Insurance School of Tampa Bay focused on 2026–2027 statutory and regulatory updates.
McDonald’s Central Florida opens Golden Grants applications for schools and nonprofits
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McDonald’s Central Florida has opened applications for its annual Golden Grants program, which will award $2,500 and $5,000 grants to K-12 schools, youth sports programs and youth-focused nonprofits across Central Florida.
Catholic University students win AI build contest with real-world apps
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Two Catholic University students each won $5,000 in the Busch School of Business’s first AI Vibe Coding Contest after building working AI applications for surgical quality control and gym membership management.
Heather Elizabeth Rieck recognized for healthcare, education and organizing work
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Heather Elizabeth Rieck, known as Liz, is being recognized for a career that spans healthcare administration, medical records, education and professional organizing.
Blaine Palmer joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida leadership team
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida has named Blaine Palmer vice president of business development and managing broker as the brokerage expands leadership support across Northwest Florida.
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