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Publix starts offering paid parental leave
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — The Publix grocery store chain will start offering paid parental leave to employees who are new parents, company officials announced Wednesday. more
Give, save and be safe! Stretching your holiday budget
The holidays are a time to reconnect with family and friends. A time to give a helping hand to those in need. Even though COVID-19 continues to change... more
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United Way offers volunteer opportunity for free tax preparation program
Do you want to be a SUPERHERO to some of your hard-working friends and neighbors? more
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U.S. borders reopen to fully-vaccinated travelers
One of the most widely anticipated milestones of the recovery is the US borders. more
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Left to right are Brooke Adams, Florida 4-H State Council officer from St. Lucie County; Pam Rauch, vice president for external affairs and economic development at FPL; Caylin Hilton, associate director of development for Florida 4-H; Noelle Guay, UF/IFAS Extension Palm Beach County 4-H agent.
FPL supports Florida 4-H Public Speaking Program
Many adults report a fear of public speaking. But for youth participating in the Florida 4-H Public Speaking Program, this important life skill is a chance to share what “sparks” their interest ... more
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Florida business owners say minimum wage increase will boost economy
Florida’s minimum wage will increase from $8.65 to $10 per hour on Sept. 30 as the first step under the $15 ballot... more
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Florida PSC holds FPL rate case hearing on Sept. 20
The Florida Public Service Commission will hold a hearing at 9:30 a.m., on Monday, September 20, 2021, to consider Florida Power & Light Company’s (FPL) petition for a rate increase... more
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Danny Gonzalez is the hardworking President of the Immokalee Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
Chamber introduces President
Danny Gonzales has been a dedicated and committed member of the board of directors since 2015. more
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Survey finds 4 in 10 employers will fire workers who won’t return on-site
Research findings indicate that 4 out of 10 employers will fire workers who won’t return to the workplace full-time. Nearly 50% of the survey respondents... more
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Pioneer Bankcorp, Inc. holds annual meeting
Pioneer Bankcorp, Inc. (OTC Markets: PBKC) the holding company for First Bank, held their annual stockholders meeting on May 27, 2021. more
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Locally famous hot sauce wins Golden Chile award
FELDA- Some like it hot, and local hot sauce and BBQ expert Buddy Taylor knows it. “After years of fine tuning, taste-testing and fiddling around with a pinch of this and a dash of that, … more
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Amtrak 2035 expansion worth $195 billion to U.S. economy
The Rail Passengers Association applauded Amtrak’s Corridor Vision document released earlier May 28, which provides additional details on the railroad’s plan... more
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Sales tax holiday starts May 28
Consumers can purchase qualifying disaster preparedness supplies exempt from tax during the 2021 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday more
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Businesses have trouble finding workers: It's a job-seeker's market
OKEECHOBEE – Recently an Okeechobee resident posted a message on social media wondering which of the local businesses might be hiring more
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SBA Disaster Recovery Q&A session Thursday
Was your small business affected by Covid-19? Are you looking for small business funding? more
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The Caloosa Kitchen is a microbakery based in Hendry County.
Micro-bakery earns micro-grant
CLEWISTON- Recently, Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida awarded a $1,000 micro business grant to Shannen Leahy, owner of The Caloosa Kitchen. more
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PSC grants CenturyLink ETC Status, helping bridge digital divide
This approval means CenturyLink—with its affiliate Embarq Florida, Inc.—is a step closer to obtaining federal funding to help bridge the digital divide in Florida. more
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PSC encourages consumers to find and fix leaks
Are you ready to chase down leaks? Household leaks can waste nearly 1 trillion gallons of water annually nationwide... more
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A Great Egret photographed at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary.
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary partners with Big Cypress Basin for restoration
Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary has partnered with Big Cypress Basin to restore wetland habitats. more
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