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HISPANICS AND FRIENDS LINKed – Mobile, AL 18 June:  Conexion MEDIA GROUP in partnership with Aimee Williams, CEO of Global…

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Conexion HFL MEDIA GROUP’s Business Networking Social!

Conexion MEDIA GROUP’s Business Networking Social! April 24:  We had a great networking event at Marta Garza Rejuvenation Medspa &…

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MEET THE CANDIDATES BUSINESS NETWORKING SOCIAL

Election season is underway and Conexion Media Group hosted a very successful “Meet andGreet the Candidates” on 14 August leading…

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WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION and NETWORKING SOCIAL

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION and NETWORKING SOCIAL Wed, 23 March, 6pm – 8pm, WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION and NETWORKING SOCIAL,…

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Leadership & Entrepreneurship

Empowering tomorrow’s leaders: Florida Power & Light Company energizes local teachers and students

Empowering tomorrow’s leaders: Florida Power & Light Company energizes local teachers and students Source:  Press Release – rbb Communications |…

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What Sets Successful Entrepreneurs Apart?

What Sets Successful Entrepreneurs Apart? Source:  Various internet sites Leadership is one of the most critical factors in entrepreneurial success.…

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UnidosUS presents the National Economic Prosperity Agenda: a strategic cross-sector campaign ahead of the midterm elections

UnidosUS presents the National Economic Prosperity Agenda: a strategic cross-sector campaign ahead of the midterm elections SOURCE UnidosUS WASHINGTON, March…

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Practical Tips for Business Bookkeeping

Practical Tips for Business Bookkeeping Source:  Various online sites Solid bookkeeping is one of those “boring but powerful” habits that…

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Business and Finances

UWF Business Academy

UWF Business Academy Startup, Marketing, Finances, HR, and Government Contracting LOCATION:  UWF Emerald Coast Campus, 1170 Martin Luther King Jr…

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UWF Business Academy

UWF Business Academy Startup, Marketing, Finances, HR, and Government Contracting LOCATION:  UWF Emerald Coast Campus, 1170 Martin Luther King Jr…

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Dress for Success® Worldwide appoints Joanie Bily as CEO

Dress for Success® Worldwide appoints Joanie Bily as CEO SOURCE:  Dress for Success Worldwide® NEW YORK , November 5, 2025…

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Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce to host 2025 Military Family Appreciation Day

Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce to host 2025 Military Family Appreciation Day Source:  Press Release – Hillaree Somerville…

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Health and Beauty

ASHA National Caregiver Survey by YouGov: Communication Breakdowns Are Raising Safety Concerns

ASHA National Caregiver Survey by YouGov: Communication Breakdowns Are Raising Safety Concerns SOURCE:  American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) ROCKVILLE, Maryland , May 4,…

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Anxiety vs Depression: Symptoms, Differences, and When to Get Help

When Your Mind Won’t Sit Still… or Won’t Move at All Anxiety vs. Depression: Two common conditions, very different experiences—know…

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Parents face 6- to 12-month delays for autism care

Parents face 6- to 12-month delays for autism care Source:  Kid Care Connect MIAMI , April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Parents…

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When Your Gut Has a Mind of Its Own

When Your Gut Has a Mind of Its Own Understanding IBS symptoms, triggers, and how to take control—without letting your…

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Making A difference

The Ad Council and NHTSA are preventing further heatstroke deaths in vehicles.

The Ad Council and NHTSA are preventing further heatstroke deaths in vehicles. Source:  AD Council WASHINGTON , May 5, 2026…

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Together We Thrive

Our mission is to support families through trusted education, practical resources, and compassionate connection

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE – Kendra Bell

MAKING A DIFFERENCE – Kendra Bell By Conexion Media Group Kendra is a fourth-grade educator at Shalimar Elementary School and…

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FPL Expands Scholarship Opportunities: Three Awards Now Available for Robotics and Drones in School

FPL Expands Scholarship Opportunities: Three Awards Now Available for Robotics and Drones in School SOURCE:  rbb Communications, Florida Power and Light…

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SHERO FOUNDATION

SHERO FOUNDATION Source:  https://www.sherofoundation.org/ The SHERO Foundation’s mission is to provide resources needed to support, sustain and empower young girls…

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Varieties

Birthday Party for the USA: Time Travel into Florida 1776

Birthday Party for the USA: Time Travel into Florida 1776 by Ben Gunter NEWS FLASH: This year, the United States…

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¿CÓMO DEBEMOS ORAR?

¿CÓMO DEBEMOS ORAR? Por: Nelsi Rossi https://sanidadespiritual.com/ Vosotros, pues, oraréis así: Padre nuestro que estás en los cielos, santificado sea…

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Min Jin Lee

“Intento extraer fuerza de mi complicada historia, y quiero dar testimonio de las grandes reservas de historias que se encuentran…

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What the Moon Taught Us About Earth…

What the Moon Taught Us About Earth By Christie Solomon When NASA’s Artemis II mission successfully splashed down in the…

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Decades of Marine Research at Risk Following Fire at the University of South Florida

Decades of Marine Research at Risk Following Fire at the University of South Florida By Joelnix Boada, Huella Zero A…

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A Mother’s Day tribute to my children’s stepmother

A Mother’s Day tribute to my children’s stepmother By Sheryl Boldt My children recently said goodbye to their stepmother, Debora…

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Owning Your Voice Without Apology

Owning Your Voice Without Apology By Paulina Aguilar This article continues the conversation we began in previous issues. If you…

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Teach Peace in School Environments

Teach Peace in School Environments By Sher Graham Creating a peaceful school environment involves fostering empathy, active conflict resolution, and…

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Our Community

SEASIDE SCHOOL™ Raises $140,000+ at Inaugural Dancing with the Emerald Coast Stars

SEASIDE SCHOOL™ Raises $140,000+ at Inaugural Dancing with the Emerald Coast Stars Source:  Bobby Parker, Parker Gene Creative SANTA ROSA…

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Okaloosa Academic Team Wins State Championship

Okaloosa Academic Team Wins State Championship Source:  Catherine Card, Okaloosa County School District PIO, May 5, 2026 The Okaloosa County…

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Pryor Middle School Student Recognized for Exceptional Academic Growth and Perseverance

Pryor Middle School Student Recognized for Exceptional Academic Growth and Perseverance Source:  Catherine Card, Okaloosa County School District PIO, Apr…

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Grand Boulevard Brings Live Music to Grand Park

Grand Boulevard Brings Live Music to Grand Park Every Thursday This Spring Source:  Frances Roy Agency Press Release MIRAMAR BEACH,…

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“Goya Gives Day”

Through its global initiative “Goya Gives,” Goya facilities, employees, and more than 100 community partners across the country and around…

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