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Phage VBY outperforms ozone and UV in aquaculture tailwater disinfection
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Researchers report the first targeted phage-based disinfection of aquaculture tailwater, using a newly isolated bacteriophage to cut multidrug-resistant Vibrio parahaemolyticus and its resistance genes while preserving water quality.
Floridaze THC seltzer expands to 20-plus Tampa Bay accounts
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Floridaze, a Tampa-based hemp-derived THC seltzer brand, is now sold in more than 20 bars, restaurants and retail accounts across Tampa Bay. The expansion signals growing mainstream demand for cannabis beverages and gives beer-style drinking…
Michaelia Morgan memoir revisits segregated Florida childhood
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Michaelia Morgan’s debut memoir, That Yankee Girl: The Early Years, goes on sale Sept. 5 in paperback and e-book, with an audiobook due Oct. 6. The book traces her childhood in segregated 1950s and ’60s Florida, where she says unexpected…
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.
ProBuilt Steel Buildings flags 10 common mistakes Florida buyers make
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ProBuilt Steel Buildings has released a Florida-focused guide for property owners buying steel buildings, pointing to planning errors that can drive up costs, delay projects and hurt long-term performance.
Florida Reiki practitioner launches distance-based wellness practice after septic shock recovery
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Libby Turner-Hoffman has launched The Roving Reiki, LLC in Palm Coast, Florida, after surviving septic shock and a long recovery that changed her view of energy-based care.
Showcase Furniture adds farmhouse-style bed bench for modern bedrooms
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Showcase Furniture has introduced the Farmhouse Reimagined Bed Bench as shoppers look for bedroom furniture that blends traditional design with everyday function.
UF confirms hybrid termites in Florida, but home damage threat remains the same
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University of Florida researchers say hybrid termites exist in Florida, but only in one county and at levels far too small to change termite control advice.
IEC-FECC contractors power South Florida projects while training new electricians
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Independent Electrical Contractors Florida East Coast Chapter contractor members are building major South Florida projects while feeding workers into a registered apprenticeship pipeline.
Florida workplace deaths fell in 2024, but construction and transportation still lead risks
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Van Dingenen Law’s new analysis says Florida recorded 284 fatal work injuries in 2024, down from 306 a year earlier, even as transportation incidents, falls and construction remained the state’s biggest workplace threats.
Alexandra Nasharr recognized for museum work in Central Florida
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Alexandra Nasharr, curator and collections specialist with the Osceola County Historical Society, is being recognized for her work preserving Central Florida history through exhibitions, research, and community education.
Showcase Furniture sees rising interest in farmhouse bar stools
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Showcase Furniture says shoppers are showing more interest in farmhouse-inspired kitchen and dining furniture, including the Moriville Counter Height Bar Stool, as homes lean harder on flexible, shared-use spaces.
Lacey Farmer of SFI Health recognized by Influential Women
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Lacey Farmer, a Strategic Account Manager at SFI Health in Pensacola, has built a career spanning corporate wellness, pharmaceutical sales and nutraceutical development.
Cleveland Clinic gives Meals on Wheels South Florida a $750,000 grant
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Meals on Wheels South Florida will receive a five-year, $750,000 grant from Cleveland Clinic to expand meal delivery, wellness checks and senior support in Broward County.
Prairie Farms donates 250,000 milk servings for June Dairy Month
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Prairie Farms Family of Companies is donating 250,000 servings of fresh whole milk to Feeding America partner food banks in 20 states to mark June Dairy Month and America’s 250th anniversary.
Showcase Furniture spotlights demand for farmhouse-style counter stools
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Showcase Furniture says interest is growing in farmhouse-inspired kitchen seating as homeowners look for furniture that blends comfort, durability and everyday function.
Meritorious Foundation launches veterans fishing mentorship program in Tampa Bay
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The Meritorious Foundation will launch Veterans, Fishing & Cigars on June 25 in Tampa, pairing transitioning service members with local executives on all-expense-paid fishing charters.
Acres expands 2026 agriculture accelerator for small and mid-sized businesses
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Acres launched its 2026 cohort with a broader sponsor network and a continued focus on supplier readiness, certification and long-term growth.
Legacy Employer Concepts launches workers’ comp screening guide for tough risks
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Legacy Employer Concepts has released a five-question screening approach to help insurance agents judge when a PEO may be a viable alternative for clients with hard-to-place workers’ compensation risks.
Sea Lime Lures ties Father’s Day push to family fishing roots
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Sea Lime Lures is marking Father’s Day by spotlighting the family story behind its Tampa-based brand and its fishing gear.
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