Governor Rick Scott Appointments: Halifax Hospital Medical Center Board of Commissioners Reappointed are Susan Schandel, Ormond Beach, senior vice president and chief financial officer of NASCAR; and Dan Francati, Ormond Beach, former president of the Daytona Beach Kennel Club. North Broward Hospital District Board of Commissioners Appointed is Bev Capasso, Parkland, former senior vice president Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
HAVANA FLIGHTS A year after the United States and Cuba reestablished diplomatic relations, eight airline carriers were tentatively approved to provide air passenger service to Havana. While American tourism to Cuba is still prohibited, the federal government relaxed travel restrictions in March to allow educational trips without special permission. Only 20 daily round-trip flights per Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
159 new laws went into effect in Florida on July 1st. A sampling: HB 7099- the $129.1 million package exempts sales taxes on food and drinks sold by veterans’ organizations; revises how taxes are calculated on alcohol and tobacco sales for cruise ships within Florida waters; on pear cider; and on an excise tax on aviation fuel. It Read more about New Laws Went into effect July 1st[…]
STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM The State University System’s board of governors recently revised how they will distribute performance funding. Performance funding is disbursed based on a series of metrics including graduation rates, excellence and improvement. The Board’s budget and finance committee voted to change the scale to 100 points, instead of 50 points. Last year, $200 Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY The Buzz Aldrin Space Institute at FIT will open this fall. The former astronaut and moonwalker will be joining the university’s faculty as a Research Professor of Aeronautics. YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR AWARD Governor Scott announced the creation of the “Young Entrepreneur Award” on August 10th to recognize Florida students, college graduates and Read more about Issues of Interest[…]