TSA Precheck Enrollment Event Is Coming To Daytona Beach International Airport

A TSA Precheck enrollment event is coming to Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday from Oct. 12 through 16 in the baggage claim area. Precheck allows participating flyers to experience a more efficient airport screening process by leaving on shoes, light jackets and belts and leaving laptops and compliant liquids in carry-on bags.

Jacksonville Division Publix Activates Register Program To Support Hurricane Sally Relief Efforts

Just announced, customers may donate any amount by adding it to their grocery totals when checking out at Publix registers in stores throughout the company’s Jacksonville Division, which includes central and northern Florida, southern Alabama, southern Georgia, and Hilton Head and Beaufort, South Carolina.

Florida Wins Big Tobacco Case Securing $90 Million Now And Millions More In Annual Payments

Attorney General Ashley Moody has won a major court battle against big tobacco, securing millions for the state of Florida. The victory brings an end to years of litigation against R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company over millions of dollars owed to the state through Florida’s landmark tobacco settlement agreement.

Florida Senators Introduce Legislation Aimed At A Safe Return For Cruise Line Passengers and Employees

U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced the Set Sail Safely Act (S. 4592), which would establish a Maritime Task Force, in coordination with a Private Sector Advisory Committee, to address the health, safety, security, and logistical changes needed to develop a roadmap for cruise lines to resume operations.

Housing Affordability Is A Huge And Growing Challenge For Many Florida Communities

Municipal policies and historical economic and racial disparities contribute to a lack of housing affordability in Florida cities, a report commissioned by the Florida Apartment Association (FAA) has found.

PM Workforce Expanding, Bringing Jobs To Orlando And Four More Florida Cities

PM Workforce, the Multifamily Industry’s first and only leasing management firm, has begun its’ expansion this month into the following major five Florida cities: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Tampa and Orlando. PM Workforce has plans to create over 100 new jobs in Florida by the end of 2021.

Scholarship Program Seeking Florida’s Top Youth Volunteers

Local-level honorees in each state will receive awards ranging from bronze medallions to certificates. Qualifying local honorees also receive President’s Volunteer Service Awards.

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards was created in 1995 to recognize the exemplary volunteer work of middle level and high school students. Since then, awards have been granted to more than 140,000 middle and high school students across the country at the local, state and national level. Spirit of Community programs are also conducted in Japan, Ireland, India, China and Brazil, where Prudential has significant business operations.

For complete details on the 2021 program and the stories of Florida’s top youth volunteers from years past, visit http://spirit.prudential.com.

National News You Can Use: Chick-fil-A Adds New Brownie and Coffee Drinks To Menu Nationwide

Chick-fil-A® fans everywhere can recharge and satisfy their sweet tooth this fall with three new menu items rolling out nationwide. Starting September 14, a new Chocolate Fudge Brownie and a new blend of specialty-grade THRIVE Farmers® Hot Coffee will join the menu year-round, while a seasonal Mocha Cream Cold Brew beverage will be available at participating Chick-fil-A restaurants for a limited time.

American Airlines To Add Two New Flights From Daytona Beach International Airport

American Airlines has announced two new non-stop flights to Dallas / Fort Worth and Philadelphia will begin in December at Daytona Beach International Airport. American Airlines currently offers four daily flights to Charlotte, North Carolina. American Airlines adds daily, nonstop flights to Dallas and Philadelphia   American Airlines has announced that it will add two

Tripadvisor Reports Florida As Most Desirable Travel Destination For Fall

Tripadvisor’s Seasonal Travel Index for Fall is reporting that domestic travel plans for this autumn is on the upswing and showing signs of gradually recovering. Outdoor adventures are the most popular and Florida has three of the top ten desired locations people are wanting to travel to. With beaches being high on the list of things to do and see, Key Largo is the number one destination.