WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The Futures Industry Association issued the following remarks: * * * Boca 2025 Opening Remarks: Let the Magic Happen Opening remarks of Walt Lukken, President and CEO of FIA, at the International Futures Industry Conference in Boca Raton, Fla., on 10 March 2025. As prepared for delivery. Welcome to Boca50. As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Boca conference, we arrive in Florida at a time of reflection and great anticipation. We reflect on the many industr  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Central Florida Development Council issued the following news: * * * City of Bartow Works to Diversify Economic Engine, Create A Sustainable and Thriving Community Delivering services for the new residents and attracting new businesses are top priorities for city leadership. "In 2025, Bartow anticipates the completion of several capital improvement projects, including the new fire substation, public works facilities and parks facility improvements," said Mike Her  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, March 12 -- Eckerd College issued the following news: * * * Eckerd College Winter Term courses point the way to an increased focus on artificial intelligence By Tom Zucco "The market for jobs in the AI sector has surged in the last two years, according to a recent analysis from the University of Maryland and job-tracking firm LinkUp--the latest in a slew of studies indicating AI skills are in high demand." - Matthew Kaufman, CNN, Feb. 27, 2025 Against that backdrop  more

ELON, North Carolina, March 12 -- Elon University issued the following news release: * * * Advocate for first-generation students to lead Center for Access & Success By Eric Townsend Elle Collins currently guides the Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars Program at the University of Florida and will join Elon University in April as executive director of a campus office that helps students from all backgrounds thrive in higher education. A college administrator with more than a decade of progr  more

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, March 12 -- Flagler College issued the following news: * * * Flagler College Announces $100,000 Gift from Alyson Stellos-Hartsock and Husband David Hartsock to Support Lacrosse Facility Flagler College announces a $100,000 gift from Alyson Stellos-Hartsock and her husband David Hartsock to support the Lacrosse Facility, including the naming of the Concession Plaza and the Ticketing Entrance. This generous gift will enhance the experience for players, fans, and visitor  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, March 12 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: * * * MSU enters sweet partnership with Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida STARKVILLE, Miss.--Mississippi State University's Agricultural Autonomy Institute, or AAI, is a new partner with the Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida or SCGC. The kick-off meeting, held on campus this past week, marked the start of a research project to develop technology-based solutions for streamlining sugar c  more

IRVING, Texas, March 12 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news: * * * Week 5 Big 12 Lacrosse Awards for Cincinnati, Arizona State, Colorado and Florida Week 5 saw Cincinnati's Alexis Rich (defensive) and Lexie Wolfe (midfielder) along with Arizona State's Jordyn Behar (attack), Colorado's Elena Oh (goalkeeper), and Florida's Clark Hamilton (freshman) earning Big 12 Lacrosse Weekly Awards. Behar earned recognition as she continues to be the NCAA's a  more