TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 19 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2023: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida has continued to set the standard for economic success. Florida's private sector job growth rate increased by 0.5 percent (+42,800 jobs) in July 2023, five times faster than the national rate of 0.1 percent over the same period. Florida's economic data continues to indicate economic stability and confidence among Florida's workforce as  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 19 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news release: Corey Chascin, a University of North Florida civil engineering Class of 2013 alumna, recently received the prestigious Young Engineer of the Year Award from the Florida Engineering Society (FES). The Young Engineer of the Year Award honors an up-and-coming member of the FES under the age of 35 who best exemplifies the ideal image of a young engineer. Chascin is recognized for her well-rounded r  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 19 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news release: University of North Florida President Moez Limayem has been named an Ultimate CEO by the Jacksonville Business Journal. Limayem earned the recognition just as he concluded his first year as president of UNF. "It is an honor to lead this outstanding University," Limayem said. "This recognition reflects the great work of our entire team at UNF, including our dedicated Board of Trustees and our ta  more