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As the largest energy company in the U.S. and an encourager of sustainable development investments, Florida Power & Light (FPL) partnered with Florida’s Great Northwest and Opportunity Florida to launch a regional talent attraction campaign for Northwest Florida. Part of the statewide WonderFL campaign, the Live in Northwest FL campaign seeks to connect job-seekers with career opportunities, promote the benefits of living and working in Northwest Florida and grow a stronger economy within the 15-county region. By highlighting the Emerald Coast’s great quality of life and available opportunities, FPL, Florida’s Great Northwest and Opportunity Florida will help Northwest Florida as it continues to be a regional leader across in industries like manufacturing, logistics and aerospace & defense.

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Dog Beach at Pier Park ranked in top 30 best dog-friendly beaches in U.S. View the list here

PANAMA CITY BEACH — Dog Beach at Pier Park, known across the Panhandle as being a great place to take your BFFs (best furry friends), is making a name for itself nationally. Located on the Gulf of Mexico in Panama City Beach, Dog Beach is among the 30 best dog-friendly beaches in the country, according […]

‘New Moon of Northwest Florida’ will soon take flight

WEWAHITCHKA, Fla. (WMBB) — A little less than four years ago, a company called Skyborne Technology opened up a facility in Wewahitchka. In that short time, the company has taken flight, literally. Skyborne is completing its 15th airship and has big plans for the near future. One of Skyborne Technologies primary projects so far has […]

Opportunity Florida – Opportunity is Here Video

Florida’s Rural Area of Opportunity region in Northwest Florida, where your company may expand or locate a new facility using the region’s skilled labor coming from our workforce training pipeline that begins at the high school. Come visit our area that abounds with quality of place attributes. Opportunity Is Here — You Should Be Too!