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Surterra Wellness Announces Corporate Name Change to Parallel™

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ATLANTA, Oct. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Surterra Wellness today announced that it has changed its corporate name to Parallel™ effective today. Parallel, formerly Surterra Wellness, is a leading, global company that is pioneering human well-being through its proprietary cannabinoid brands and science- and technology-led innovation. “The introduction of our new parent company brand, under the name Parallel, reflects our transformational growth …

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Supporters have high hopes for recreational marijuana in Florida as petition drive kicks off

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A new petition drive to legalize recreational marijuana has gathered 100,000 signatures in its first 20 days, giving supporters high hopes that Florida could be on its way to joining other states in ending the prohibition of cannabis. The goal is to put the legalization question before Florida voters in next year’s election, said Nick Hansen, chairman of Make It Legal …

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Florida Crystals Voluntarily Terminates Lease on Land the State Wants for EAA Reservoir Project

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Gov. Ron DeSantis, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced Thursday the early termination of Florida Crystals’ lease for the stormwater treatment area (STA) component of the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir Project. In a morning press statement, DeSantis’ office said the Florida Crystals Corporation sent a letter Monday, Sept. 30, …

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Underground power lines payment plan moves forward

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Florida utility ratepayers can expect changes to their bills, with the ultimate goal of improving storm hardening across the state. On Thursday, the Florida Public Service Commission approved proposed rules to help utilities finance underground power lines. Time was of the essence: Rules had to be approved by Oct. 31, and this was the last PSC meeting until then. While …