More Than 100 Arrested in Florida Human Trafficking Sting

More Than 100 Arrested in Florida Human Trafficking Sting

Florida law enforcement officials said Thursday that they arrested 102 people after a six-day undercover operation that sought to “disrupt human trafficking.”The Polk County Sheriff’s Office, based in Winter Haven, Florida, said that the “operation utilized internet advertisements to arrange the meetings between undercover detectives and suspects,” and noted that it led to 102 arrests.The…

Feds move to block Florida’s school virus mask penalties

Feds move to block Florida’s school virus mask penalties

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Education asked an administrative judge on Thursday to block the state of Florida from slashing federal aid money to two school districts over their coronavirus mask mandates. Federal education officials filed a complaint with the agency’s Office of Administrative Law Judges seeking a cease and desist order…

Captain D’s Continues Expanding Florida Footprint with Latest Opening in Pensacola

Captain D’s Continues Expanding Florida Footprint with Latest Opening in Pensacola

Award-Winning Multi-Unit Operator Opens 43rd Restaurant With Fast Casual Seafood Leader Nashville, TN  (RestaurantNews.com)  Captain D’s, the nation’s leading fast casual seafood restaurant, announced today the opening of its newest franchised restaurant in Pensacola, Florida. Located at 6387 Pensacola Blvd., the new restaurant marks the rapidly-growing franchise concept’s third location in Pensacola and 33rd overall…

Florida Manatees Struggle for Survival Due to Water Quality Issues

Florida Manatees Struggle for Survival Due to Water Quality Issues

Tallahassee, Florida, 27 Oct 2021, ZEXPRWIRE, The Florida Wildlife Federation urges Congress to move manatees back to the endangered species list. Four years ago, manatees were declared no longer endangered. Now they are dying at a record pace. Between January and June 2021, 833 West Indian manatees died of starvation, the highest number ever recorded in the state during…

Jose Duarte discusses consumer trends in Latin America

Jose Duarte discusses consumer trends in Latin America

Consumer trends in Latin America have been modified by the economic impact of the pandemic as the preference for natural foods, personal care products and health grows, according to a recent study. Jose Duarte, an established businessman and entrepreneur from Costa Rica, provides insight into the latest consumer trends in Latin America and what lies…

Dusit International partners with leading educational and culinary institutes to develop Thailand’s first academy of gastronomy with business incubation facilities

Dusit International partners with leading educational and culinary institutes to develop Thailand’s first academy of gastronomy with business incubation facilities

BANGKOK, Oct 28, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, is set to expand its hospitality education business in the kingdom with a unique joint venture offering experiential training in Italian, Japanese, and Thai cuisines – plus exclusive incubation services for food and beverage startups -…