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UPT and Florida Rock & Tank Lines raise company driver pay by up to 20%
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United Petroleum Transports and Florida Rock & Tank Lines said Aug. 20 they will increase base pay for all company drivers, with some markets seeing gains of up to 20%. The move is meant to help recruit and retain drivers as demand rises and to…
Direct Relocation Services ranks among Florida’s top long-distance movers
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Direct Relocation Services says it is being recognized among Florida’s best long-distance moving companies for 2026, citing its direct-carrier status, 2,000-plus verified reviews and BBB accreditation.
OptimizeTeamwork.com adds free communication check for Florida managers
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OptimizeTeamwork.com has launched a free five-minute team communication health check for Florida managers to spot breakdowns before they lead to turnover, conflict or missed goals.
RexVet finds New York routine vet care costs about 20% more than Florida and Virginia
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A RexVet review of 2025-2026 veterinary pricing found New York pet owners pay materially more than owners in Florida and Virginia for routine care, including spay/neuter surgery, exams and vaccines.
Influential Women spotlights Florida DOT records and funds administrator Terri Zeigler
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Influential Women highlighted Terri Zeigler, a Records and Funds Administrator at the Florida Department of Transportation with more than 25 years in public service, banking, and financial operations.
Four Florida criminal law changes take effect Oct. 1
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Florida’s criminal code will change Oct. 1 with new felony penalties for fraudulent rental entry, tougher pretrial no-contact enforcement, expanded gang-member criteria and new restrictions on nitrous oxide and xylazine.
Coastal5ive enters U.S. market with Florida launch
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Coastal5ive has opened its U.S. sales operation, starting in Florida and led by CEO Nick Hearn.
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.
CaptainOwned rolls out direct-booking marketplace for charter captains
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CaptainOwned has started early access with a direct-booking model aimed at helping independent charter captains keep more revenue and control customer relationships.
Brown sugar market forecast to reach $11.15B by 2035
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Market Research Future projects the global brown sugar market will rise from $5.24 billion in 2026 to $11.15 billion by 2035, driven by bakery demand, specialty beverages, premium products and foodservice expansion.
Refresh launches Florida education push for laser hair removal
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Refresh - Aesthetics & Wellness is rolling out a statewide patient education initiative across nine Florida offices to explain how laser hair removal should be evaluated, planned and maintained.
PatchMaster opens Southwest Florida franchise in Naples
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PatchMaster has launched a new Southwest Florida franchise owned by George Doulos, expanding drywall repair and interior painting services across Naples, Fort Myers and nearby communities.
FreightScout wins Jacksonville venture competition and enters Chang Robotics Fund diligence
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FreightScout, an AI operating system for freight brokerages, won both top awards at the 2026 Jacksonville Venture Competition on Aug. 19 and is now in due diligence with the Chang Robotics Fund. The Jacksonville startup is already live with a…
YACHTWAVE's YachtLINK earns NMEA 2000 certification
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YACHTWAVE said its YachtLINK gateway has earned NMEA 2000 certification, a step that signals independently verified interoperability on marine networks.
R.H. Moore becomes authorized distributor of Profile Products in Florida
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R.H. Moore & Associates has been named an authorized distributor of Profile Products, widening access to vegetation establishment and erosion control systems across Florida.
Fisher Agency wins four honors in 2026 Best of Florida Awards
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Jacksonville-based Fisher Agency was recognized across four categories in the 2026 Best of Florida Awards, including wins in digital marketing, graphic design and website design.
Refresh ties Florida med spa push to rising Botox and filler searches
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Refresh – Aesthetics & Wellness is using a new peer-reviewed Google Trends analysis to argue that patients searching for Botox, laser hair removal, lip filler and microneedling should evaluate med spas more carefully.
Halversen Law launches hurricane claim hub for Florida and South Carolina policyholders
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Halversen Law launched HurricaneLaw.Pro on Aug. 13 to give Florida and South Carolina homeowners and business owners one place to track storms, calculate deductibles, review denial letters and request a free claim review.
Florida consumers shift toward personalized individual health insurance
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Florida residents are increasingly shopping for individual health coverage based on provider access, prescription benefits and out-of-pocket costs instead of premiums alone.
Direct Relocation Services keeps BBB A-rating for Florida and Georgia moves
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Direct Relocation Services says it has maintained its BBB A-rating and BBB Accreditation for interstate moves from Florida and Georgia to all 48 contiguous states.
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