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…
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 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…
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…
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…
According to Fortune Business Insights, the global market for data analytics is currently valued at more than $348.21 billion and will grow to $961.89 by 2032. North America takes nearly one-third of that market share. By 2030, global data creation…
Beginning December 19, 2025, flyers can catch a nonstop daily flight from the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport to the Miami International Airport. “Florida is a large state, and intrastate air travel has been historically limited outside of big cities,” says…
While many people remember a cash-centered square with tables and tents offering mostly fruits, vegetables, and potted plants, innovations have transformed the farmers market into a laboratory for the entrepreneurially minded. There are many advantages to beginning a small business…
It’s a dream for many: Come up with an idea in this internet-driven world, and launch a business that will lead them to success and financial freedom. But for 80 percent of those dreamers, reality turns that dream into a…
There is an old adage by Confucius that says, “Choose a job you love, and you will never work a day in your life.” Arguably one of the most brilliant Eastern philosophers of all time, he lived during simpler times.…
Predictive analytics retain students at the University of West Florida
Okaloosa County School District introduces AI curriculum
In Pace, Eastman Chemical jobs are highly coveted
New facility will aid in human performance studies
