On a bright afternoon in late winter, the Hotel Effie was flooded with light, warmth, and purpose––850 Business Magazine’s Pinnacle Award luncheon had returned for its 12th year. Each year, 850 Business Magazine presents the Pinnacle Awards to exceptional women…
Capital Veterinary Specialists in Northwest Florida with a new advanced veterinary hospital under construction in Santa Rosa Beach. The Tallahassee-based specialty practice broke ground on the project March 6 and expects the facility to open in early 2027. Once completed,…
Inside Danfoss Turbocor’s Tallahassee team members from more than 30 countries work on technology aimed at reshaping one of the world’s fastest growing industries: energy-efficient cooling. According to the company, the operation continues to expand as demand grows for advanced…
A distracted mind is the antithesis of frequent switching between tasks lowers retention of information, causing students who use smart devices inappropriately during lectures to perform worse than those with guided focus. People who frequently multitask have a strong belief…
EdTech is booming with virtual growing in popularity. Though it may seem otherwise, the meteoric rise of this economic empire did not happen overnight. While educational technology has existed in various forms for decades, the modern era of connected EdTech…
In September 2025, the United States Department of War’s Missile Defense Agency (MDA) announced a new national defense program: the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD). The 10-year initiative outlines a $151 billion ceiling for contract funding to be…
Northwest Florida is emerging as an under-recognized hub for coastal resilience expertise, anchored by engineering, environmental science, flood modeling, and civil infrastructure firms that serve both public agencies and private developers. The region’s unique geography, from the Forgotten Coast and…
Dr. Rosa Bernier has been working in health care for 14 years. In the last two, she says, real waves of rural health care advocacy are finally rippling across state as well as federal entities, stakeholders, and partners. “This is…
At meetings of the American Association of Community Colleges, school presidents nearing retirement are feted, their achievements summarized. Typically, recalls Dr. John Holdnak, presidents are saluted in terms of buildings built, degree programs added, or scholarship dollars raised. But for…
When Ryan McKillip, a former renewable-energy safety professional, first saw drones that were inspecting massive wind turbine blades, he was immediately intrigued. Traditionally, to perform this work, rope-access crews rappel hundreds of feet from the top of a turbine. After…
In today’s environment, growth is no longer driven by strategy alone—it is driven by people. The organizations that scale successfully are those that invest intentionally in leadership, alignment, and culture. Carol Carlan, founder of…
For David Deliman, Cox Communications is more than just a service provider; they’re a community partner. Deliman, who oversees Cox’s Gulf Coast market (Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties), has witnessed his company make it possible for businesses to…
In the heart of Florida’s capital region, a quiet manufacturing transformation continues to take shape. The Danish company, Danfoss, and its growing campus in Tallahassee, is driven by energy efficiency, advanced engineering, and rising global demand for sustainable technologies. Through…
CAPITAL/I-10 LOCAL HONORS » Two Tallahassee restaurants, Black Radish and The Huntsman, have been named Michelin Guide Recommended within the 2026 Florida list. 2026 is the first year this coveted list has covered the entire state of Florida. » Main…
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Tallahassee already has nearly every ingredient needed to support a signature Oktoberfest—it simply hasn’t put them together. Oktoberfest in Munich is dominated by six major breweries. The tiny city that forms for a few weeks serves beer to world travelers…
Oktoberfest was born from a confluence of love, sports, and saving all the beer. On October 12, 1810, the citizens of Munich were invited to a wedding celebration for Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. The…
Business, civic, and community leaders from across the Panhandle will convene March 4–5, 2026, for the FPL Northwest Florida Economic Symposium, hosted at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. The annual symposium serves as a premier forum for collaboration, idea-sharing, and forward‑looking discussion…
SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL (August 17th, 2026) – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida today announced the appointment of Blaine Palmer as Vice President of Business Development & Managing Broker. This strategic addition builds on the company's existing leadership…
The Applied Science and Technology Research Organization of America (ASTRO America) and Florida State University’s Institute for Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Research, and Education (InSPIRE) hosted the 2nd Annual ASTRO-InSPIRE Tech Showcase on Wednesday, August 12, at the Emerald Grande in…
PENSACOLA, FL – August 3, 2026– HHM CPAs, a full-service CPA and consulting firm with locations throughout the Southeast, is pleased to announce the addition of Stephanie Smart, CPA, as Senior Tax Manager in the firm’s growing Pensacola office. Smart…
Will Condon has been named chief executive officer of Ascension Sacred Heart Health System, a five-hospital ministry serving Northwest Florida, effective July 1. He recently served as interim market lead following three years as Pensacola market president. Born and raised…
When Ashley Guy opened the doors to her first Tallulah store, she wasn’t just starting a business—she was creating a new category of wellness. Today, Tallulah sets the standard for plant-based retail, legal psychedelics, and functional self-care across the Southeast.…
