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Palm Bay Mayor Rob Medina Invites All to Independence Day Celebration on July 5 at Eastern Florida State College
SpaceCoastDaily.com - Florida
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July 3, 2025
JULY MAYOR'S MESSAGE Palm Bay Mayor Rob Medina: This Fourth of July, let us not only celebrate our independence but also recommit ourselves to building a future that honors the ideals that founded this great nation: freedom, justice, and liberty...
Investornewsbreaks FAVO Capital Inc. (FAVO) Poised In New Era For Tech-Enabled SMB Lending
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- Investor Brand Network) As the private credit market continues to evolve, FAVO Capital (OTC: FAVO) is positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities.“FAVO stands out as a leading private credit provider, specializing in delivering...
Washington state to buy new hybrid electric ferries from Florida shipyard
The Columbian - Washington State
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For the first time in more than 50 years, Washington State Ferries will contract with an out-of-state shipyard to build new vessels. Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson made the final call to accept the low bid from Florida-based Eastern Shipbuilding...
What's in Florida budget for Daytona, Palm Coast, Port Orange, Ormond?
Marco Eagle - Florida
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Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed nearly $600 million from the 2025-26 Florida budget, including more than $5 million in Volusia County line items on June 30. But many of the Volusia and Flagler County projects survived and will be funded. Here's a...
IRS Extends Tax Relief and Deadlines for Florida Small Businesses
Small Business Trends
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June 15, 2025
If you’re a small business owner in Florida, recent news from the IRS could be a game changer for you. Following the devastating impacts of natural disasters, the IRS has stepped in to provide much-needed tax relief and extended deadlines. This...
Marsh McLennan Buys Excel Agency in South Florida
Insurance Journal
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July 2, 2025
Marsh McLennan Agency, part of the global Marsh insurance brokerage and services companies, has acquired Excel Insurance, an insurance agency in Medley, Florida. Excel was founded in 2020 and provides property/casualty solutions, including auto,...
Is weed legal in Florida? Yes and no. Here are the marijuana laws
Naples Daily News - Florida
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Recreational marijuana is illegal in Florida, while medical marijuana is legal with restrictions. Possession of marijuana without a medical card can result in varying penalties, including jail time and fines. Driving under the influence of...
SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Florida Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by May Drought
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
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ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Florida who sustained economic losses caused by the drought...
Details on Florida’s Python Challenge, Sean 'Diddy' Combs convicted on lesser charges and AAA predicts record 4th of July travel
Spectrum Bay News 9 - Florida
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July 2, 2025
Good evening, Tampa Bay. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. Your Weather Planner Showers and storms will be off-and-on for Thursday. Locally heavy rainfall is possible,...
850 GOOD NEWS: 18-year-old entrepreneur serves Shell Island on her ice cream boat
WJHG - Florida
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July 2, 2025
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - You’ve seen ice cream trucks, but what about an ice cream boat? One mother-daughter team is making waves off the Florida Coast, scooping up smiles and dishing out dreams. And the captain at the helm? She’s not even...
Salt Provisions In The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: A Mirage Rather Than A Panacea Of Relief For High-Income Earners
JD Supra - California
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July 10, 2025
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law ushering in sweeping federal tax changes. The legislation notably expands the Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction for professionals and further enhances...
Alabama residents drive to Florida for hemp as new state law sparks controversy
WEAR - Florida
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SARAHLAND, Ala. -- Starting Tuesday, smokable hemp products are illegal in the state of Alabama. The law makes it a class C felony to sell and possess any smokable hemp products, leaving many small businesses in Alabama no option but to shut their...
Teen entrepreneurs turn simple hot dog idea into six-figure sensation at Jersey Shore
Fox News
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'Dogs Out' founders Matt D'Arcy and Keith Stedronsky share their experience owning their own business selling hot dogs on the Jersey Shore. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As Gen Z battles a surfeit of negative stereotypes, a shocking...
UAPB sophomore gets national post
The Pine Bluff Commercial - Arkansas
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July 11, 2025
Semiyah Smith, a sophomore majoring in hospitality and tourism management at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, was recently elected to the National Society for Minorities in Hospitality's National Board. Her appointment as chair for the...
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 7.2.25
Florida Politics
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July 2, 2025
Good Wednesday morning. Less than two years into his first term as a state lawmaker, Miami Rep. Mike Redondo has cemented his spot in line to lead the Legislature’s lower chamber. All 22 members of the House GOP first-year class voted for Redondo...
Meet North Ridge’s Jaylin Jackson: Student, athlete, entrepreneur
BVM Sports
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July 1, 2025
Bryan Schroeder - BVM Sports User Submission Updated: July 01, 2025 DANVILLE, Ill. — Jaylin Jackson, son of TeJuan and Kiersten Jackson, just finished a very successful first year at North Ridge Middle School in both academics and athletics....
Dr. Pryor’s Groundbreaking Work in Breast Implant Illness: A Medical Game-Changer
Grit Daily News
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July 10, 2025
In a healthcare market flooded with routine cosmetic procedures, Dr. Landon Pryor is carving out a groundbreaking niche by addressing an overlooked and growing patient need: Breast Implant Illness (BII). Recognizing a gap where traditional...
KY needs to fix its problems, not fund films that won't make money
Courier-Journal - Kentucky
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Kentucky Senate Bill 1 aimed to create a state agency to promote Kentucky as a film production destination. The bill's sponsor was Sen. Phillip Wheeler, and it was introduced late in the legislative session. The film incentive program the bill...
NHL star Brad Marchand is now worth $40 million after signing $32 million Florida Panthers deal as the team chases a historic Stanley Cup three-peat
The Times of India
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NHL-Brad Marchand of the Florida Panthers (Credit: Getty Images) Brad Marchand has officially extended his stay in Florida, the 37-year-old forward signed a six-year, $32 million contract with the Florida Panthers. Also securing his role in the...
J.C. Holdway joins repeat Knoxville winners with first Wine Spectator award
The Knoxville News-Sentinel - Tennessee
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Wine Spectator, the premier magazine focused on wine and its culture, honored Brazeiros Churrascaria, J.C. Holdway, Lilou Brasserie and Osteria Stella in this year's Restaurant Awards It is J.C. Holdway's first time receiving The Award of...