by Caden DeLisa | Sep 1, 2023
Robert H. Buker, Jr., the president and CEO of U.S. Sugar, the largest sugarcane producer in the United States, will retire after 18 years of leadership. Buker departs as the company’s longest-serving leader. Kenneth W. McDuffie, currently the company’s...
by Caden DeLisa | Sep 1, 2023
The University of South Florida (USF) is leading an initiative to establish Tampa Bay as a national technology hub specializing in cybersecurity and technology innovation. The Greater Tampa Bay Regional Technology Hub Consortium, consisting of 45 partner...
by Caden DeLisa | Sep 1, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Florida’s intention to request federal aid for its fishing industry by seeking a federal fisheries disaster declaration from the U.S. Secretary of Commerce. A federal fisheries disaster declaration would provide assistance to...
by Caden DeLisa | Aug 31, 2023
President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration for Florida in response to the hurricane’s impact. Affected counties including Citrus, Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Suwannee, and Taylor will receive federal funding for assistance. The declaration...
by Caden DeLisa | Aug 31, 2023
Hurricane Idalia’s impact on Florida’s Big Bend and Gulf Coast regions has led to preliminary cost estimates of nearly $10 billion, with projected insured losses averaging around $9.36 billion. UBS Bank’s analysis indicates a 50 percent likelihood of...