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Hurricane Recovery: Florida has approved more than $4.5 million in no-interest bridge loans for 65 Panhandle businesses hit by Hurricane Isaias. Applications remain open through Nov. 25, or until the $10 million fund runs out. Storm Assistance: Walton County’s recovery center is open through Oct. 24, connecting residents and business owners with help on insurance claims, rebuilding, legal aid and small-business support. Entrepreneurship: Florida entrepreneurs support 167,000 jobs as business creation surges, according to a recent report. South Florida Sales: A Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is seeking help after businesses in Doral, Miami and Homestead reportedly saw sales fall by as much as 45% amid immigration raids.

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Oct. 19, 2026

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Homebase launches AI assistant to take on scheduling and payroll for small business owners

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Owned By	John Furrier & Dave Vellante
Year Founded	2010
Website	siliconangle.com
Domain Registration Year	2008
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, California, Palo Alto
Owner Country	United States

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Vision Marine Taps Mike Nance for Florida Sales Leadership

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Owned By	Jordan French (Founder & CEO) through Grit Daily Media Group
Year Founded	2018
Website	https://gritdaily.com/
Domain Registration Year	2017
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York City
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Oct. 20, 2026

$4.5 million approved for over 60 Florida small businesses impacted by Hurricane Isaias

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WEAR - Florida

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Owned By	Smith Family through Sinclair Broadcast Group
Year Founded	1954
Website	www.weartv.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Florida, Pensacola
Owner Country	United States

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Oct. 19, 2026

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $4.5 Million Approved for Florida Small Businesses Through the Emergency Bridge Loan Program Within 10 Days…

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Owned By	The National Tribune Australia
Year Founded	2019
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Publication Location	Australia, Toowoomba
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Oct. 19, 2026

As Paid Family And Sick Leave Spreads To 14 Blue States, Small Businesses Struggle

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Owned By	Integrated Whale Media Investment Inc. (51%) & Highlander Management LLC & Forbes Family through Forbes Global Media Holdings Inc.
Year Founded	1917
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Domain Registration Year	1993
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Publication Location	United States, New Jersey, Jersey City
Owner Country	Hong Kong

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Oct. 19, 2026

Need Extra Space? ContainRent Delivers Custom Storage Containers Across Central Florida

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Owner: Waylon Krush info about owner

Central Florida Lifestyle Magazine

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Owned By	Waylon Krush through Krush Acquisitions
Year Founded	2000
Website	www.centralfloridalifestyle.com
Domain Registration Year	2005
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Florida, Orlando
Owner Country	United States

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Oct. 19, 2026

Tendrich Runs For Second Term In Florida House District 89, Faces Challenge From Higgins

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Owned By	iHeart Media Inc. (Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO)
Year Founded	1947
Website	https://wjno.iheart.com/
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Florida, West Palm Beach
Owner Country	United States

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Oct. 19, 2026

Who is Scott Jewett? Meet the Libertarian candidate for Florida governor

CBS 12 - Florida |

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CBS 12 News

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Owned By	Smith Family through Sinclair Broadcast Group
Year Founded	1955
Website	https://cbs12.com/
Domain Registration Year	2003
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Florida, West Palm Beach
Owner Country	United States

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