The Port of Palm Beach recently participated in the All About the Ocean Night at Roger Dean Stadium, where the Jupiter Hammerheads played against the Clearwater Threshers. The event, held in June, aimed to promote marine conservation and education.
Operational performance at Port Everglades notably improved in 2023, placing the Broward County, Florida, seaport in the top 20% of ports worldwide, according to the latest Container Port Performance Index (CPPI). At a global level, Port Everglades is ranked No. 65 — up from the previous year’s ranking of No. 89. In 2021, the port was No. 116. Regionally, including the United States and Canada, Port Everglades claims the No. 3 spot, up two spots from the 2022 report, and remains No. 1 in Florida.
It has been said that everything good and magical happens between the months of June and August. For Florida’s system of seaports, there are many positive developments occurring.
Tallahassee, Fla. – Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) announced that 29 long-term care employees across Florida have been awarded $69,500 in scholarships to advance their careers in healthcare. FHCA will award four caregivers each a $5,000 Bruce Taylor Scholarship to advance their nursing careers; 12 long-term care employees will each receive a $2,500 Career Climb Scholarship, and 13 nursing home Administrators in Training (AIT) have earned a $1,500 Rising Long Term Care Leader Scholarship to support their goals of becoming licensed Nursing Home Administrators (NHA).
Young farmers and ranchers gathered in July 2024 to celebrate agriculture, highlighting the achievements and contributions of young professionals in the field.
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA), a prominent hospitality trade association in the state, issued a statement following Governor Ron DeSantis' veto of SB 280. The bill was designed to establish fairness between hotels and unregulated short-term rentals across Florida.
Tipping might seem like a simple exchange—a thank you for good service with a few extra dollars. However, beneath the surface lies a complex economy that impacts everyone in a restaurant, from operators to dishwashers. Understanding how tipping affects each role can reveal its significant impact on employee retention.
The Florida Realtors Education Foundation has awarded $242,500 in scholarships to students across the state. This initiative, now in its 14th year, has assisted 1,986 young individuals in pursuing higher education.
Following each house showing, the pair would find themselves in the owner’s kitchen, cups of tea in their hands, discussing the day's progress. Potential offers were dissected, and the emotional ups and downs patiently navigated. Pamela wasn't just selling a home; she was helping a friend find her way through an emotional labyrinth. Finally, after a year and a half, “The homeowner finally came to terms and agreed to an offer that was identical to the first one I brought her. At the previous time, she just wasn't ready,” says Smith.
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has announced significant policy changes following a recent settlement. These changes, outlined on NAR’s settlement FAQ page, will take effect on August 17, 2024.
In light of recent cybersecurity incidents within the automotive industry, such as the CDK incident, dealerships are reminded to implement critical steps to protect against potential threats from malicious actors. While complete immunity from attacks is unattainable, there are essential tools that should be utilized.
Last month, closed sales of existing single-family homes statewide in Florida totaled 26,252, marking a slight year-over-year decline of 0.5%. Existing condo-townhouse sales amounted to 10,415, reflecting an 8.6% drop compared to May 2023. Closed sales can occur from 30 to over 90 days after sales contracts are written.
On Wednesday, June 19, CDK Global reported experiencing a "cyber incident" that necessitated the shutdown of all its systems. Despite restoring DMS, Digital Retail, and CDK Phones, including Unify and DMS direct login access by Wednesday afternoon, another incident occurred later that evening, leading to another complete system shutdown. The duration of the outage remains uncertain, and customer service is currently unavailable.
Scientists at the University of Chicago at Urbana-Champaign are employing a novel method to study insect populations. Utilizing suction traps, researchers aim to gather data on various insect species for agricultural research.
Northeast Florida has been known as America’s Logistics Center for decades, with a critical component being the maritime landscape in the region. The area’s connectivity—three major interstates, four railroads, and a world-class international airport system—is strategically complemented by a port system that services the globe and various industries.
PortMiami recently celebrated the launch of shore power, enabling cruise ships to turn off their engines and connect to landside electrical power while docked. This initiative aims to reduce emissions and noise by providing electricity for lights, refrigeration, operating equipment, and other vessel functions when ships are berthed.
Port Canaveral is a world-class, highly efficient deep-water seaport connecting commerce and consumers throughout Florida and the southeastern United States. Located directly on the main Atlantic shipping lanes on the East Coast of Florida, Port Canaveral serves as a unique quadra-modal transportation hub linking sea, land, air, and space with the benefits of easy and efficient highway access, unrestricted air draft, 43-foot deep-water sea access, and multipurpose berthing.
After setting back-to-back record cargo growth at Florida’s seaports, additional economic data continues to show the significant role ports are playing as a major economic engine. Last month, new economic impact studies from JAXPORT and PortMiami revealed that the two seaports now produce $31 billion and $61 billion respectively in economic output, significantly higher than their respective 2019 and 2016 studies. Now, Port Everglades has released its latest report showing $26.5 billion in economic activity and 10,778 direct local jobs – a 12 percent increase for the 2023...
Port Everglades continues to be a significant contributor to the economy locally, regionally, and statewide based on a recently released annual economic impact report. Most notable is the 12 percent increase in direct local jobs, which has a positive cascading effect for the people and businesses who benefit from the money earned and spent by the workers.