Inflation, the Fed and fruit fly economics With the traditional end-of-summer upon us, there’s good news, expected news and predictable news about the economy. The good news is that inflation continues to tick downward, albeit not as fast as we want. And as expected the Federal Reserve Board is keeping its hands on the monetary […]Read More
Community welcomes Mary McLeod Bethune statue to Daytona Beach Residents who missed the unveiling of the statue of Mary McLeod Bethune at the U.S. Capitol in July had another chance to honor the late educator and civil rights leader closer to home. A bronze statue of Bethune, created by master sculptor Nilda Comas, was unveiled […]Read More
Did you know you can fight weeds with fire? Farmers looking for an advantage in the battle against unwanted plants in their fields have a new tool in the toolbox: flame weeding. Researchers at the University of Nebraska have developed a propane heat system to kill weeds without damaging the surrounding crops. The practice is […]Read More
Flagler Health+ explores healthcare partnerships Flagler Health+ is looking for a potential partner to take health care into the future. According to a company media release, the healthcare organization has begun a formal process to explore joining a “like-minded” health system to “enhance local healthcare services and expand access to care” for the communities it […]Read More
Adventure Project set to launch new season For Amy Angelilli, founder and chief adventure officer of The Adventure Project, helping her clients find the laughter in life is all part of a day’s work. The Adventure Project kicks off its 2022-23 season on Aug. 30 at Limelight Theatre in St. Augustine with various levels of […]Read More
Did you know atomic batteries could power your devices? The “Mr. Fusion” device used to power Marty McFly’s time-traveling DeLorean in the Back to the Future movies could soon be a reality. A California company, NDB, is developing a battery using nuclear waste that could run a smartphone or electric car for up to a […]Read More
Take the time to protect your business from scammers You’ve worked hard to build your small business and invested your personal funds. You’ve hired and trained your staff, created your website and social media strategy, set up your bank accounts and lines of credit, selected your suppliers and product lines and applied for your business […]Read More
Daytona Beach Bethune statue to be unveiled After her debut in the National Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol, Mary McLeod Bethune is taking a curtain call in Daytona Beach. A bronze statue of the educator and civil rights leader created by sculptor Nilda Comas will be unveiled in the Bethune Plaza area of Riverfront […]Read More
Amelia Island makes ‘Best Islands’ list Amelia Island is one of the Top 10 “Best Islands in the United States” according to the readers of travel + Leisure Magazine, according to a media release. This is the fourth consecutive year Amelia Island has made the travel magazine’s “World’s Best Awards” list, now in its 27th […]Read More
Apprenticeship Programs Create a Pipeline for Success With a history stretching back to Medieval Europe when craft guilds and town governments employed young people as inexpensive labor in exchange for food, lodging and training, apprenticeships may seem old-fashioned. But for many local companies, they are the future of workforce training. “Apprenticeships are extremely important,” said […]Read More