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Peter SchorschSeptember 29, 2015

A panel of business health experts said improving employee wellness takes some focus and a plan, but that plan can start simple, such as moving meetings from the conference room to a walk around the block. The panel, held Tuesday as part of the Future of Florida Forum in Orlando, featured the employee health program […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 29, 2015

The race to take over House District 4 got a little more crowded Monday with a fifth Republican jumping into the field to take over for Matt Gaetz, who is skipping his fourth term to run for the Florida Senate. Laurie J. Bartlett will run against Okaloosa County Commissioner Wayne Harris, Destin Mayor Mel Ponder, […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 29, 2015

Out of state business executives and citizens are more likely to move to Florida than any other state, according to a new survey from Sachs Media Group. Presented by Sachs executives Michelle Ubben and Karen Cyphers Tuesday at the 2015 Future of Florida Forum, the Florida Brand Survey found there was a lot to like about the Sunshine State. […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 29, 2015

The latest Florida Chamber Political Institute (FCPI) poll released today shows almost half of Floridians believe Florida is heading in the right direction, and nearly half approving of the job Rick Scott is doing as Governor. 44 percent of Floridians believe Florida is heading in the right direction, compared to 37 percent that think we’re heading […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 29, 2015

The comedian Jack Benny, generous in private life, cultivated the stage persona of a world-class skinflint. In one of his most famous radio skits, he’s accosted by an armed robber who demands “your money or your life.” When Benny doesn’t answer, the thug loses patience. “Look, bud, I said, your money or your life,” he […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 28, 2015

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce are joining forces to host a summit aimed at diversifying the state’s energy resources, promoting energy conservation and furthering economic growth. The 2015 Florida Energy Summit will be held in Jacksonville from Oct. 14 to 16 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront. […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 28, 2015

Florida’s small businesses are optimistic about the future of the state’s economic recovery, with nearly 60 percent of respondents expecting the economy to improve during the next 12 months and half of all respondents indicating higher sales over the previous year. The Florida Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Index Survey results were released Monday at […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 28, 2015

Alan Grayson simply doesn’t get it. Once more, the Orlando Democrat is campaigning through his official office in the House of Representatives, despite promising never to do it again. Last week, Grayson – who is running for Marco Rubio’s vacant U.S. Senate seat — held a radio interview from his House office promoting his political […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 28, 2015

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Peter SchorschSeptember 27, 2015

There is a right, smart way to take on Republican Marco Rubio and there is a dumb, ineffective way to challenge him. What you are seeing out of Donald Trump this week – attacking the first-term U.S. senator and former speaker of the Florida House as a “disloyal” and “sweaty” “lightweight” – is the latter. […]

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Adam Putnam announces 2015 Florida Energy Summit, will focus on sustainability

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