Local Voices. Statewide Impact. Stay Informed with North Florida News By Chef Norberto Jaramillo, La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs Chef Norberto Jaramillo enjoys conceiving new menus that emphasize local and sustainable ingredients, particularly paying tribute to the bounty of North Florida farms, fisheries and artisans. Which is exactly what he’s done at La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs, an upscale restaurant atop the San Sebastian Winery in St. Augustine serving dishes such as wine-poached pear salad, honey miso glazed octopus, and rack of lamb with rosemary mint demi-glace. Here, chef Jaramillo shares his recipe for gammas al ajillo sobre…
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Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward OpenAI is trying to make its chatbot less annoying with the release of GPT-5. And I’m not talking about adjustments to its synthetic personality that many users have complained about. Before GPT-5, if the AI tool determined it couldn’t answer your prompt because the request violated OpenAI’s content guidelines, it would hit you with a curt, canned apology. Now, ChatGPT is adding more explanations.OpenAI’s general model spec lays out what is and isn’t allowed to be generated. In the document, sexual content depicting minors is fully prohibited. Adult-focused erotica and extreme gore…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia On August 7, more than 75 members of the Peachtree City community gathered to celebrate a significant milestone — the start of construction on Royal Views, a new upscale condominium community set to transform a familiar corner of Aberdeen Village. The project will feature twelve luxury residential units above street-level retail space, replacing the longtime home of Partners Pizza and other local businesses. The development, led by Jim and Marilyn Royal, aims to blend modern design with the city’s unique small-town charm, offering premium amenities, prime walkability, and proximity to Peachtree City’s beloved…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection by Sharelle B. McNair August 13, 2025 Nancy Flake Johnson, president and CEO of the Urban League’s Atlanta chapter, said there was $2.2 million left in the grant. Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) isn’t backing down from the Trump Administration’s anti-DEI rhetoric, asking members to reconsider federal grants that provide support and technical assistance to some of Atlanta’s budding Black businesses, the Atlanta-Journal Constitution reports. In a letter sent to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick earlier this month, Ossoff asked him to reinstate a $3 million grant to the Urban League of Greater Atlanta, stating…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World The long-anticipated announcement has finally come. Prime Minister Andrew Holness has called Jamaica’s general elections for September 3rd, setting the stage for a decisive moment in the nation’s political life. Both major parties have expressed full confidence in their chances of victory, and we welcome that confidence — it reflects the energy and belief that a healthy democracy demands.Yet, as the campaign trail heats up, we issue a word of caution: let the competition be fierce in ideas, not in rhetoric that sows discord. Jamaica, and the wider Caribbean, have earned commendable…
Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation Nationwide — Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, who made history in 2022 as the city’s youngest Black mayor, is being credited with reducing Cleveland’s homicide rate by nearly half. His strategy combines community programs, technology upgrades, and stronger police accountability. Bibb, now 38 years old, says his leadership is shaped by personal experiences. “I’ve seen what works really well and what doesn’t,” Bibb told BET. “From losing my cousin to gun violence to watching my mom navigate job insecurity, my leadership is informed by what I’ve lived.” Youth engagement is one…
Business Briefing: Economic Updates and Industry Insights AMANDA KERSEY: Welcome to HBR On Leadership, case studies and conversations with the world’s top business and management experts—hand-selected to help you unlock the best in those around you. I’m HBR senior editor and producer Amanda Kersey. If you’re leading a growing organization but can’t justify the cost of full-time executives, there’s another way. In this 2024 episode of HBR’s IdeaCast, host Curt Nickisch speaks with two experts about a fast-growing alternative: fractional leadership. CURT NICKISCH: If you’re not familiar with this idea, it’s where leaders who might otherwise serve as full-time C-suite…
Savannah State Update: Savannah State University (SSU) is proud to announce that Dr. Christopher Torrance, a distinguished faculty member in the College of Business Administration, was nominated by President Jermaine Whirl to participate in the Teaching with Cases Seminar for business faculty members, hosted by Harvard Business School (HBS). The seminar was held from July 30 to August 1, 2025, on the Harvard Business School campus in Boston, Massachusetts. This prestigious professional development program is part of Harvard Business Impact’s commitment to enhancing faculty expertise in case-based teaching. Facilitated by V.G. Narayanan, Thomas D. Casserly, Jr. Professor of Business Administration and Senior…
Fresh from the Cooking Area: Recipes & Food Inspiration These apple cinnamon scones with maple polish are totally tender and half-cracked and packed with kicking back autumnal preferences. Parts of sharp Nana Smith apples are involved a buttery dough spiced with cinnamon. Prepared to excellence, each bun is bathed with a maple gloss that enhances the sharp things of apple and comfortable cinnamon. These apple buns are excellent for coupling with coffee or tea for a treat or as element of a breakfast spread. Whether it’s Fall or otherwise, these buns are a fantastic means to invite the comfortable preferences…
Food & Beverage News: Insights, Safety, and Dining Trends Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Michelle Obama’s Plezi Nutrition is learning that in the world of better-for-you beverages, less is more. Co-founded by the former first lady in 2023, Plezi launched with the idea of developing healthier drinks for children with less sugar and more nutrients. The Washington, D.C.,-based company’s first offering, Plezi juice boxes, contained 75% less sugar than average leading fruit juice, plus fiber and nutrients, such as potassium, vitamin C, magnesium, and zinc. But executives…