General Editorial
With 3 Ripley’s titles removed and flagged for review in Florida public school district, Ripley’s offers books to all Florida residents
Escambia County, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ NEWS -- According to a news announcement this week from Ripley's, officials in Florida’s Escambia County Public Schools district have recently plunged into a literary adventure of their own: removing and flagging over 1,600 books for review and potential banning. In a weird plot twist, this includes eight encyclopedias, five dictionaries, and hundreds of reference books – including three of "Ripley’s Believe It or Not!" titles.
94-Year-Old Florida Author, Bob Herpe, Releases Second Book, a Thrilling New Novel: ‘The Other Side of Crisis’
ORLANDO, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Acclaimed author and Orlando area resident Bob Herpe is thrilled to announce the release of his second book, "The Other Side of Crisis" (ISBN: 979-8350927269; Feb. 2024) Following the success of his debut novel, "Gravnick," which captivated readers after its 2019 release, Herpe's newest work promises to be an even more compelling and thought-provoking journey.
To Preserve Family Memories, Forever Studios Announces the Launch of Its ‘Memories of America’ Campaign
BOCA RATON, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Forever Studios is proud to announce the launch of its Memories of America campaign, a marketing initiative to provide the best memory preservation services for families across America. The new Gold Standard brand aims to offer industry leading analog photo and video media digitization, proprietary cloud storage and organization software, AI based old photo restoration and proofing platform, handcrafted photo art tributes with a dedicated concierge team.
Broward County Crime Commission Hosts Webinar, Active Shooters Among Us: Are the Solutions that Complex?
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- As part of its Building Bridges Mental Health Conference Series, the Broward County Crime Commission is hosting a preemption and prevention-based webinar to analyze outside the box solutions to stop Active Shooter tragedies. 15 of the most renowned experts in the country are participating.
Marching on Gov. DeSantis for Abortion Rights in Florida: March Planned Ahead of Florida Supreme Court Decision on 15 Week Ban
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Pro-choice protestors are taking to the capitol on August 27, 2022, ahead of the anticipated Florida Supreme Court Ruling on the 15-week abortion ban. Bans Off Our Bodies Florida, is planning to show DeSantis, and the Supreme Court Justices, that upholding this new law is an assault on equality, health, privacy and the constitution of Florida.
Launch of E3 Firearms Association in Miami Makes Valuable Firearm Training Available to Americans When Crime is Rising
MIAMI, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- With crime and violence exploding, record numbers of people are concerned about their and their loved one's safety. More people than ever are seeking education and training from the privacy of their own homes on personal safety and buying firearms. E3 Firearms Association launches with Benghazi Attack Veteran, Kris "Tanto" Paronto as Co-Founder and principal trainer.
Bans Off Our Bodies Florida announces 4th of July Weekend Boycott from Roe v Wade Decision
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Local and national pro-choice groups have declared that since women are rapidly losing the freedom to control their own bodies, Independence Day has struck a new chord this year... with a spending strike. Bans Off Our Bodies in Florida is calling for a complete strike of all retail goods from July 2 until the completion of July 4, 2022.
‘Flip My Florida Yard’ TV Show is Casting 10 Lucky Florida Homeowners for Eco-Friendly Yard Makeover
ORLANDO, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- The television series, "Flip My Florida Yard" - with a 10-episode season of half-hour programs - aims to teach homeowners how to "flip" their yard from ordinary to extraordinary by employing natural, Florida-specific, water-conserving landscaping principles. Created by Crawford Entertainment in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the University of Florida IFAS Extension.
Forever Studios in Boca Raton launch advanced photo restoration and photo art design portal
BOCA RATON, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Forever Studios, a leading Florida-based photo restoration service and photo frame design studio established in 2011, today announced the launch of version 2.0 of its website, which allows its customers the ability to restore and enhance their personal photos and create personalized frames and gifts.
AJ’s on the Bayou Feeds the Community Thanksgiving 2021 – Sixth Year Offering Free Meals
DESTIN, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- For the sixth year, AJ's on the Bayou, will host a free Thanksgiving Day meal from 11 a.m. till 4 p.m. Last year, the waterfront restaurant served close to 1,000 meals. "We open up our doors to everyone, to ensure that no one is alone or hungry for the holiday," says Keith Waters, Director of Operations for AJ's.
New Book by Joe Lanyadoo, ‘The Origin of Language’ suggests scientific proof explaining the mystery no one has yet to figure...
SUNNY ISLES, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Mr. Joe Lanyadoo is publishing his second book "The Origin of Language." The first scientific proof that finally explains the mystery no one has yet to figure out; how language, an ability that required 4 simultaneous mutations in 4 different organs in a group of related people just appeared in humans. Language is a human species specific trait meaning it didn't evolve, it just showed up.
Cancer survivor and author Tanya Wilson releases new book ‘Living The Mango-licious Life: Sips & Tips On Surviving & Thriving Beyond...
MIAMI, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- According to the American Cancer Society, about 281,550 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women. Of that number of new cases, it is estimated that about 43,600 women will die. It is said that 1 in 10 babies are born before being considered full-term. Amidst those grim statistics, get ready for a powerful story about one woman, author Tanya Wilson, who beat the odds.
Live, Virtual C. diff. Symposium 2021 supports and guides patients, families, and caregivers through a C. difficile illness
TAMPA, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- The C Diff Foundation will host a free, live-online, and interactive symposium on Friday, July 16, 2021 from 1 to 3 p.m. EDT. Sponsored by Seres Therapeutics, the event is designed for patients who are being treated for a C. diff. infection (CDI) in addition to those who are recovering or who have experienced CDI recurrences.
City of Pompano Beach Parks and Recreation Dept. Announces New Inclusive Playground
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., /Florida Newswire/ -- The City of Pompano Beach Parks and Recreation Department has enhanced the Sergeant Kip Jacoby Park with a new all-inclusive playground that features equipment that will encourage side-by-side play for all children.
New Book: A Fathers Fight Against Scientology’s Disconnection Policy that Ripped his Family Apart
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Author Brian J. Sheen's new book, "Relentless, Rescuing My Daughter from Scientology, an Illustrated Story," (ASIN B091P673ZX) is the struggle of a father and newly pronounced grandfather, attempting to get state and federal officials to preserve the sanctity of his family from the Church of Scientology, Quan Publications announced.
Platinum Deluxe cosmetics introduces the Platinum Collection, including Anti-Aging Eye Cream
MIAMI, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Platinum Deluxe® cosmetics introduces an eight-piece Platinum Collection which was co-created with Shmuel Ovadia, founder of The Platinum Deluxe®, to celebrate beauty rituals inspired by the transformative quality of crystals. Jennifer T pioneered The Platinum Deluxe as a community dedicated to creating everyday magic for the modern mystic.
AJ’s Grayton Beach along with Road Dogg Rescue Hosting Free 2020 Holiday Photos with ‘Santa Paws’
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- This Sunday, December 6, AJ's Grayton Beach will be holding a special holiday photo event with "Santa Paws." Santa will be on site at AJ's Grayton Beach from 12 p.m. until 3 p.m. for guests to take pictures with their fury four legged friends.
Best Selling Author Beth Shaw releases ‘Healing Trauma With Yoga: Go from Surviving to Thriving With Mind-body Techniques’
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Beth Shaw recently released "Healing Trauma With Yoga: Go from Surviving to Thriving With Mind-body Techniques" (Blue River Press, Paperback; $18.41; ISBN: 978-1681577777). Beth Shaw is the founder of YogaFit, which has a network of over 250,000 people trained in yoga across the globe.
Spodak Dental Group Collects More Than 250 Lbs. of 2020 Halloween Candy for Operation Gratitude
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Spodak Dental Group and Operation Gratitude are teaching kids the value of giving back by donating their Halloween candy in support of troops overseas and local heroes. The team was able to collect more than 250 pounds of candy from local children and schools' groups.
South Florida Entertainers Launch Live Santa Calls: Offering Personalized Virtual Visits with Santa Claus
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ --Acclaimed entertainers Michael Walters and Joe Zimmer have announced the launch of Live Santa Calls at LiveSantaCalls.com. This virtual video visit with Santa allows family members to personalize their child's holiday experience and add festive options including a cameo from Mrs. Claus, a story-time segment and even a video Christmas Card.