In a not-so-far-off future, commercial flights will possess the ability to operate electrically, and the use of robots will become more commonplace. Piersica, a Tallahassee-based company specializing in high-powered batteries, has developed cutting-edge technology and materials that have the capabilities to…
Progress along the Panhandle can be seen with every downed stand of trees along the Northwest corridor. New suburb developments are sprouting faster than flowers in the spring, bringing new businesses, increased population, and changing demographics. One thing is certain:…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
The Ecosystem of a Deal: A Symphony of Collaboration Investment real estate deals involve a network of stakeholders, creating what Stewart Proctor, CCIM, co-managing director of Ciminelli Real Estate Services, calls “the ecosystem of a deal.” From brokers and property…
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…
An emerging and quickly evolving field, regenerative medicine was just several years ago deemed by the Mayo Clinic as a practice caught between “hope and hype,” as the concept of utilizing stem cells to repair missing or impaired connective tissue…
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Some principles are so fundamental, they are accepted as law. Every action has an equal and opposite reaction in nature. An object in motion will remain in motion until external forces change the object’s trajectory. Heat will diffuse from a…
CAPITAL LOCAL HONORS Holland & Knight announced that 50 attorneys were elected to the firm’s partnership effective Jan. 1, 2026. Among those promoted is Kathryn Isted of the Tallahassee office. Isted’s practice focuses on commercial, administrative, and appellate litigation, with…
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…
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla., February 26, 2026 – The Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) and the Bay County Tourist Development Council (TDC) announce collections for the month of November 2025 were up 7% compared to November 2024, followed…
Cyndi Warren, CPA, Local Partner in Charge – Growth for Warren Averett’s Daphne and Pensacola offices, has been named Professional Leader of the Year at the 2026 P.A.C.E. (Pensacola Area Commitment to Excellence) Awards. Presented by the Greater Pensacola Chamber…
NORTHWEST Fl. – ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), is pleased to announce the addition of Susan S. Thompson, Founding and Managing Member of Smith, Thompson, Shaw, Colón & Power, P.A., to the ServisFirst Bank Northwest Florida Advisory…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State University’s Board of Trustees voted Wednesday to approve a three-year contract extension for President Richard McCullough, reaffirming the board’s confidence in his visionary leadership. Since becoming president in 2021, McCullough has guided the university through an era of remarkable progress, strengthening FSU's position as…
The Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) of Walton County, proudly announces Gerard Frank as the Featured Artist for the 37th Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival. Frank’s custom artworks—Clarence and Alabama, Great Minds, and One Man Show will be showcased on all…
