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Seafarer Issued USACE Permit for the Juno Site, a key milestone in the project to document, explore and recover key artifacts within historic shipwrecks utilizing proprietary technology.

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Seafarer Exploration Corp (OTCQB: SFRX), an underwater exploration and technology company, today announced the issuance of a fully executed 5-year Letter of Permission dated January 11th, 2024, from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for the Juno Beach project in Juno Beach, Florida. Seafarer is focused on developing infrastructure and technologies necessary to engage in the archaeologically sensitive research, documentation, exploration, recovery, and conservation of historic shipwrecks. The original application was started on August 30th, 2021 and includes an additional Programmatic Agreement (PA). This PA is only required when there is not a permit issued by the State of Florida Division of Historical Resources (DHR) for the associated USACE permit.

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  • Seafarer is focused on developing infrastructure and technologies necessary to engage in the archaeologically sensitive research, documentation, exploration, recovery, and conservation of historic shipwrecks.
  • This PA is only required when there is not a permit issued by the State of Florida Division of Historical Resources (DHR) for the associated USACE permit.
  • Seafarer has also been issued an Admiralty in Rem claim by the United States District Court giving Seafarer true, sole, and exclusive ownership of the unidentified shipwreck at Juno Beach.
  • The combination of all three issuances gives Seafarer the sole, exclusive right to commence full operations at Juno Beach.

Florida Realtors® 2024 Real Estate Trends: What's Next for Fla. Real Estate?

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Friday, January 12, 2024

A highlight of Florida Realtors 2024 Mid-Winter Business Meetings, the Real Estate Trends summit takes place Jan. 19 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Orlando.

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  • A highlight of Florida Realtors 2024 Mid-Winter Business Meetings, the Real Estate Trends summit takes place Jan. 19 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Orlando.
  • "There are a lot of reasons to be optimistic about Florida real estate in 2024," said Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. Brad O'Connor.
  • There are two ways to attend the 2024 Real Estate Trends event on Jan. 19, either in person during Florida Realtors 2024 Mid-Winter Business Meetings or virtually.
  • For more information, go to 2024 Real Estate Trends on Florida Realtors' member website.

Newman-Dailey Resort Properties Founder and CEO, Jeanne Dailey, Appointed to the Board of Directors of VISIT FLORIDA

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Monday, December 18, 2023

Destin, Fla., Dec. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Newman-Dailey Resort Properties Founder and CEO, Jeanne Dailey, has been appointed by the Florida Department of Commerce to the Board of Directors of VISIT FLORIDA, the state's official tourism marketing corporation.

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  • Destin, Fla., Dec. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Newman-Dailey Resort Properties Founder and CEO, Jeanne Dailey, has been appointed by the Florida Department of Commerce to the Board of Directors of VISIT FLORIDA, the state's official tourism marketing corporation.
  • “We’re delighted to have Jeanne join our board of directors and enlist her experience to help provide direction in achieving our goals, supporting the tourism industry and securing future funding,” said VISIT FLORIDA President and CEO Dana Young.
  • VISIT FLORIDA's corporate office is located in Tallahassee, Florida and more information about the Board of Directors and the organization is available at https://www.visitflorida.org/ .
  • Newman-Dailey Resort Properties is based in Miramar Beach, Florida, and more information about the company is available at https://www.newmandailey.com/ .

Global Crossing Airlines Establishes UrbanX Air to Pursue Urban Air Mobility in South Florida

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

MIAMI, Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Crossing Airlines Group, Inc. (JET: NEO; JET.B: NEO; JETMF: OTCQB) (the “Company” or “GlobalX”), which operates the Miami-based airline GlobalX, has announced the creation of UrbanX Air (“UrbanX”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of GlobalX to pioneer the integration of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) in South Florida (subject to receiving all FAA and DOT approvals).

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  • MIAMI, Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Crossing Airlines Group, Inc. (JET: NEO; JET.B: NEO; JETMF: OTCQB) (the “Company” or “GlobalX”), which operates the Miami-based airline GlobalX, has announced the creation of UrbanX Air (“UrbanX”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of GlobalX to pioneer the integration of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) in South Florida (subject to receiving all FAA and DOT approvals).
  • With this appointment Morillo becomes one of the few Hispanic female CEOs in the aviation and urban air mobility space.
  • She is a member of the Wings Club; the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Advanced Air Mobility Advisory Committee (AAMAC); the International Aviation Womens Association (IAWA); and EVE’s Air Mobility Advisory Board.
  • “I am honored and humbled to have the opportunity to bring accessible air transportation to the South Florida region,” said Morillo.

Mental Health is Strained During Holidays, but Having a Plan Can Help, Says Florida MD

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

FLORIDA CITY, Fla., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For those facing mental health concerns, crowded shopping centers and public venues, long lines, large credit card bills, strained family interactions, and in many cases, isolation and sadness can exacerbate the feelings and symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, and even seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Knowing what to do if you or a loved one is facing a mental health concern or crisis can help to keep everyone healthy and happy this holiday season, says Adil A. Mohammed, M.D., Founder and CEO of Florida-based Harmony United Psychiatric Care (HUPC).

Key Points: 
  • "But just because it's common doesn't mean you should brush away the often-overwhelming feelings that come with that stress.
  • The Florida Department of Health has regularly reported high suicide rates in the months surrounding the holiday season.
  • Launched in July 2022, the 988-suicide crisis line can offer a listening ear and help connect people experiencing a mental health concern or crisis to local mental health centers and emergency health centers.
  • Knowing where your local mental health clinics are located can make a world of difference, says Dr. Mohammed.

Woolpert Awarded $13M Contract to Collect Bathymetric Lidar Data for Florida Seafloor Mapping Initiative

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection data will be used to help evaluate the performance of restoration projects and support coastal resilience efforts.

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  • The Florida Department of Environmental Protection data will be used to help evaluate the performance of restoration projects and support coastal resilience efforts.
  • KEY WEST, Fla., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ - The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has tasked Woolpert with acquiring bathymetric survey data using lidar technologies to support the Florida Seafloor Mapping Initiative ( FSMI ) and its mission to produce a comprehensive, publicly available, high-resolution seafloor surface model of Florida's coastal waters by 2026.
  • Under this task order, Woolpert will collect 23,418 square kilometers of bathymetric lidar data off Florida's southern coast, including the Florida Keys and extending southwest to Dry Tortugas National Park.
  • Phase I will include the aircraft acquisition of topographic and bathymetric lidar data up to 20 meters of depth.

Fresh Express Announces Recall of Limited Spinach Products Due to Possible Health Risk

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Friday, December 15, 2023

Photos are provided for ease of identifying the products.

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  • Photos are provided for ease of identifying the products.
  • To date no illnesses are reported in connection with the recall and no other Fresh Express products are being recalled.
  • Fresh Express immediately notified affected retailers and instructed them to remove the recalled items from store shelves and all inventories.
  • In the event consumers have the recalled products in their refrigerators, they should be discarded and not consumed.

Florida Department of Education Selects PowerSchool to Support Statewide Educator Recruitment Efforts with Dynamic Job Board

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Specifically, FDOE will be using the Consortium Job Board to aggregate K-12 education jobs across the state to create a central hub for job seekers.

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  • Specifically, FDOE will be using the Consortium Job Board to aggregate K-12 education jobs across the state to create a central hub for job seekers.
  • FDOE will also be providing access to PowerSchool Candidate Assessment and PowerSchool Applicant Tracking , including the Spark Hire* video interview integration, for select schools.
  • PowerSchool’s Consortium Job Board and Applicant Tracking products provide school districts with a talent recruitment and management system that posts to state, regional, or consortium boards and to PowerSchool SchoolSpring Job Board – the nation’s most popular online K-12 job board.
  • Once the statewide job board is fully implemented, FDOE districts and charter schools can use the Educator Recruitment Cloud to digitally promote available roles and attract top K-12 education talent with a simplified workflow.

Formerly Incarcerated Students Receive Inaugural 'Removing Barriers to Completion' Scholarships

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

The RBC scholarship is a part of FICGN's broader "Removing Barriers Scholarship Program" (RB), which is dedicated to assisting students and professionals in reentry with securing employment opportunities and educational pursuits.

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  • The RBC scholarship is a part of FICGN's broader "Removing Barriers Scholarship Program" (RB), which is dedicated to assisting students and professionals in reentry with securing employment opportunities and educational pursuits.
  • While incarcerated, Eddie took significant steps towards higher education, enrolling in a college program offered by Miami-Dade College in 2019.
  • By 2022, he had accumulated an impressive number of credits, leaving just one class, Spanish II, to complete his Associate's degree.
  • FICGN is committed to removing these financial barriers and opening doors for individuals like Tanaine," says Blount.

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HONORED FOR FRICTION TREATMENT THAT REDUCES STOPPING DISTANCES AT INTERSECTIONS

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) was honored today with a 2023 National Roadway Safety Award for demonstrating how increasing pavement friction helps motorists stop more quickly and retain better control at high-speed intersections.

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  • Florida and other states had used specially engineered material to increase friction on curves to prevent vehicles from running off the road.
  • However, this is believed to have been the first time a U.S. transportation agency has used intersection high friction treatment to reduce stopping distances and study its effect on driver stopping behaviors at signalized intersections, as is done in some European countries.
  • FDOT's two-year before and after study found that the increased friction reduced improper stopping behaviors at the three signalized intersections.
  • "It helps reduce stopping distance and improper stopping behaviors invading the crosswalks at signalized intersections."