Daytona State marks new era with residence hall ribbon-cutting In front of an audience of more than 200 students, faculty, staff and members of the community, Daytona State College officials recently cut the ceremonial ribbon to mark the completion of the new student residence hall, according to a DSC media release. The four-story, 252-bed facility […]Read More
Clay County approves broadband initiative Clay County is the latest First Coast Region community to approve plans for expanded broadband infrastructure, according to a county media release. In late April, commissioners adopted an agreement with Comcast Cable Communications to extend broadband service to parts of the county that lack internet service. Phase one of the […]Read More
AdventHealth opens new training facility AdventHealth has opened a high-tech facility to provide nurses with the highest level of training, using leading-edge simulation technology, according to a media release. Located on the AdventHealth Palm Coast campus, the regional simulation center is the largest in AdventHealth’s Central Florida footprint, which extends from Flagler County to Osceola […]Read More
Putnam County Chamber 5-Star Accreditation The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce with a 5-Star accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures and positive impact on the community, according to a chamber media release. “This accomplishment by the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce is an acknowledgment of their […]Read More
Small Business Centers open in Clay County libraries Small businesses, entrepreneurs, and start-up businesses now have a space in the Orange Park and Fleming Island libraries to establish or grow their business, according to a county media release. Individuals or groups can reserve the private workspace in two-hour blocks, with a maximum of four hours […]Read More
Flagler Health+ names new President/CEO Carlton DeVooght has been named president and CEO of Flagler Health+, replacing Jason Barrett, according to a media release. DeVooght previously served as senior executive vice president, chief administration officer and general counsel. “Carlton is a trusted leader who has played an integral role in setting the organization’s strategic direction […]Read More
The Cause is Paws: Events & Goodwill Go Together Day-to-day operations are always a challenge for nonprofits, and for the Halifax Humane Society, serving more than 25,000 animals annually can be “ruff.” But for several years now, Subaru of Daytona has been the shelter’s best friend––supporting the organization with in-kind and financial contributions and leveraging […]Read More
It has been said that if we resist advancements in tech and innovation, we may be left behind while our communities at large move ahead. Recent years have seen swift shifts and adaptations in education and work culture. It is hard to imagine life without remote learning, work-from-home programs and all manner of food delivery […]Read More
SPONSORED CONTENT What can we learn from the ‘Great Resignation’ that is now driving millions of workers and billions of dollars to Upskilling Startups? Finding, attracting and retaining talent with requisite skills has been increasingly difficult for businesses. Employees who feel stuck in jobs that are not satisfying or lucrative have created a change-in-the-workplace movement. […]Read More
The Volusia County Council recently approved a $25,000 contribution to help pay for a bronze statue of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune to be placed in Riverfront Esplanade Park in Daytona Beach, according to a county media release. Very similar, though slightly smaller than the marble sculpture that will represent Florida in Statuary Hall in the […]Read More