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JetBlue Expands its Presence in Florida With New Low Fare Service to Tallahassee Starting Today

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced it has officially launched service between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Tallahassee International Airport (TLH), with the first flight arriving in Tallahassee this morning.

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  • JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced it has officially launched service between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Tallahassee International Airport (TLH), with the first flight arriving in Tallahassee this morning.
  • JetBlue’s new intrastate service will operate daily, introducing the airline’s award-winning service, low fares and a better travel option for customers on a route with limited competition.
  • With Tallahassee service starting today, JetBlue will now serve over 40 destinations from Fort Lauderdale.
  • Focused investments by the City have grown Tallahassee International Airport into one of the largest economic drivers in the North Florida region.

Insurers Combat Predatory Towing Practices in Florida

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Predatory towing practices in Florida have long been a source of frustration and anger for residents and visitors alike. The state has gained notoriety for towing companies that seem to prey on unsuspecting vehicle owners, often engaging in questionable tactics to maximize their profits. This issue has prompted numerous complaints, legal battles, and calls for reform to protect consumers from the clutches of unscrupulous towing operators. The National Insurance Crime Bureau, the nation's leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to combatting and preventing insurance crime, is helping lead the way to combat these predatory towing practices in the Sunshine State and recently took part in a transportation committee hearing in the Florida House of Representatives focused on this issue.

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  • TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Predatory towing practices in Florida have long been a source of frustration and anger for residents and visitors alike.
  • The National Insurance Crime Bureau, the nation's leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to combatting and preventing insurance crime, is helping lead the way to combat these predatory towing practices in the Sunshine State and recently took part in a transportation committee hearing in the Florida House of Representatives focused on this issue.
  • Florida law requires property owners to display signs that provide clear information about parking restrictions and the potential for towing.
  • Advocates for consumer rights and fair business practices have called for stricter oversight, increased transparency, and clearer regulations regarding towing practices.

Florida Bank Introduces New Name: DLP Bank

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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Bank holding company DLP Bancshares announced that its north Florida commercial bank, Community State Bank, will be renamed DLP Bank on November 13, 2023.

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  • Bank holding company DLP Bancshares announced that its north Florida commercial bank, Community State Bank, will be renamed DLP Bank on November 13, 2023.
  • DLP Bank, which has $250 million in assets, is headquartered in Starke, Florida, near to Jacksonville.
  • “Since our investment, DLP Bank has experienced solid, measured growth,” said Don Wenner, Founder and CEO of DLP Capital and the lead investor in DLP Bancshares.
  • The bank is expected to benefit in the future from DLP Bancshares’ affiliation with DLP Capital, which has a base of 2,250+ investors nationwide and 200+ real estate operator relationships that have the potential to access DLP Bank services.

BayCare Names Patrick Downes St. Joseph's Hospital-South President

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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Downes has held executive leadership positions in Tenet Healthcare Corporation hospitals for the past 13 years.

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  • Downes has held executive leadership positions in Tenet Healthcare Corporation hospitals for the past 13 years.
  • Most recently, Downes has served since 2017 as chief executive officer (CEO) at East Cooper Medical Center in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
  • Minden is the president of St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa, the flagship of the St. Joseph's Hospitals.
  • Minden, St. Joseph's Hospital-South's president since 2019, was simultaneously president of both St. Joseph's Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital-South until Downes' appointment.

Florida House Passes Historic Union Transparency Bill Backed by Workers for Opportunity

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Florida House of Representatives voted yesterday to pass SB 256, which increases union transparency and changes how union dues are collected for public employees. 

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  • Workers for Opportunity has spearheaded this collaborative effort with teachers, policymakers, the administration and in-state allies since 2019.
  • The legislation drew from Workers for Opportunity's proposed reforms giving employees more control over their paychecks and union representation.
  • "This bill gives Florida teachers a voice and a choice," said Senior Labor Policy Advisor Vincent Vernuccio.
  • By restoring the balance of power, this bill equips teachers, not union leaders, to chart their path forward."

Florida Legislature Blatantly Ignores Constitution in Passing New Laws, Claims Florida Action Committee (FAC)

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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Florida House of Representatives bill HB 1085 would require the driver's licenses and state-issued identification cards of all persons required to register as sex offenders in Florida to be printed entirely in red.

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  • Florida House of Representatives bill HB 1085 would require the driver's licenses and state-issued identification cards of all persons required to register as sex offenders in Florida to be printed entirely in red.
  • A related bill winding its way through the Florida Senate (SB 1252) would require only certain information on those driver's licenses to literally appear as "scarlet letters."
  • "The purpose of this code on driver's licenses is to communicate information to law enforcement, not the public at large.
  • Florida Action Committee (FAC), founded in 2006, is a state-wide consortium of concerned citizens and professionals whose purpose is to promote the prevention of sexual abuse while preserving the safety and dignity of all citizens through carefully structured laws.

Attorney Dan Newlin says Florida Tort Reform Compromise on the Horizon.

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tort reform legislation pending in the Florida House and Senate was being rapidly pushed by the Insurance Lobby and Big Business.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tort reform legislation pending in the Florida House and Senate was being rapidly pushed by the Insurance Lobby and Big Business.
  • Thankfully, today the Florida sun is shining down on this bill and amendments have been made," stated Attorney Dan Newlin of Dan Newlin Injury Attorneys.
  • Attorney Dan Newlin was thankful that legislators took time to listen and meet with him and other concerned citizens.
  • Newlin believes there needs to be balanced bad faith provisions that operate to make the insurance companies play fairly, especially for Florida seniors, minorities, veterans.

Former Florida State Representative Vance Aloupis Joins Strategos Group, Establishing Firm’s Miami Presence

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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Strategos Group , a leading Florida-based education management consulting firm, announces the addition of former state representative and leading early childhood education advocate Vance Aloupis.

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  • Strategos Group , a leading Florida-based education management consulting firm, announces the addition of former state representative and leading early childhood education advocate Vance Aloupis.
  • Aloupis joins Strategos as a Partner and establishes Strategos’ presence in Miami.
  • “Vance’s acumen is only surpassed by his incredible character and leadership,” said Adam Giery, Managing Partner of Strategos Group.
  • By further bolstering our presence in the state, this expansion helps cement Strategos as a leading consulting firm not only in Florida, but across the nation.”

Dream Finders Appoints William W. Weatherford to its Board of Directors

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Friday, February 3, 2023
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Dream Finders Homes, Inc. (the “Company”, “Dream Finders” or “DFH”) (NYSE: DFH), announced today the appointment of William W. Weatherford to its Board of Directors.

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  • Dream Finders Homes, Inc. (the “Company”, “Dream Finders” or “DFH”) (NYSE: DFH), announced today the appointment of William W. Weatherford to its Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Weatherford brings more than two decades of governance, financial and risk management expertise to the Dream Finders’ Board.
  • He is currently Managing Partner of Weatherford Capital, which he co-founded in 2015 to build and invest in businesses that positively impact the world.
  • Patrick Zalupski, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dream Finders commented, “We are pleased to welcome Will to Dream Finders’ Board of Directors.

Former State Sen. Kelli Stargel joins Florida Polytechnic University

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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LAKELAND, Fla., Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Former state senator and community advocate Kelli Stargel has joined Florida Polytechnic University in a new role designed to help the all-STEM institution broaden its statewide impact.

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  • LAKELAND, Fla., Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Former state senator and community advocate Kelli Stargel has joined Florida Polytechnic University in a new role designed to help the all-STEM institution broaden its statewide impact.
  • This includes maximizing engagement opportunities for industry partners, donors, business and community leaders, and other major constituent groups throughout the state.
  • "Since the beginning of my political career, I've watched this University grow and meet its mission of educating people in STEM fields, which are vitally needed in our state," Stargel said.
  • "I'll be able to tell the story of what Florida Poly brings to the state, so that others get to be just as excited about what this University can do for Florida."