The upcoming summer is the only thing holding back the 2022 college football season from getting underway now that spring practice has concluded around the country. Florida State had a promising slate of practices as the coaching staff began to integrate talented transfers alongside returning players from last season.

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There is a quiet optimism building in Tallahassee that the Seminoles will take the next step under head coach Mike Norvell and make it back to the postseason during his third season leading the program. Despite the belief inside of the locker room and Moore Athletic Center, Florida State is still projected to enter week one's game against LSU as the underdog with more than three months remaining until kickoff.

According to William Hill Sports Book, LSU is considered a slight favorite (-3.5) over the Seminoles at this time. As of now, the matchup is predicted to be one of the closest among the top games in week one.

The contest will mark the first game that new head coach Brian Kelly will coach at LSU. Coincidentally, Kelly also opened the season against Florida State in 2021, where he guided the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to a 41-38 overtime victory over the Seminoles on the road.

The Tigers are looking to the new face of their program to garner some early momentum. LSU won the national championship behind Joe Burrow in 2019 but has limped to an 11-12 overall record over the past two seasons, which culminated in former head coach Ed Orgeron stepping down at the conclusion of last year.

Despite the changes at the top, LSU will field a capable team in the fall. Star wide receiver Kashon Boutte is back in the fold to pair with either Arizona State transfer quarterback Jayden Daniels or returning veteran Myles Brennan. Running backs Kevontre Bradford and Armoni Goodwin stood out during the spring game.

On the other side of the ball, Florida State's offensive line will have its hands full with a Tigers defensive line that accumulated nine tackles for loss and six sacks during the spring exhibition. The front four of Maason Smith, BJ Ojulari, Ali Gaye and Jaquelin Roy will be a combination that the Seminoles scheme for over the next few months.

At the same time, Florida State is bringing back a lot of experience of its own including star quarterback Jordan Travis, multiple offensive linemen, and the majority of the defense. If the transfers can settle into their roles by the fall, the Seminoles have a legitimate opportunity to be successful out of the gate.

It's also beneficial that the coaching staff will get a game under their belt before the showdown with LSU in New Orleans. Florida State will take on Duquesne at home in week zero, and the program will be sure not to overlook another FCS opponent after what transpired last year.

Stick with NoleGameday for coverage of Florida State football throughout the offseason.

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Editor’s note: This is part of an ongoing series of stories on the impacts of Amazon’s rapid growth in Florida, covering effects on real estate, small businesses, the job market, politics and more.

SARASOTA – Nearly five years ago, John Sprague was newly retired, living in Apollo Beach and looking for something to do.

Sprague, who had just moved to Florida from Ohio with his wife, needed a non-golfing way to stay active. Working could be good, he thought, but he also didn’t want to get a job where he’d be tethered to a set schedule week after week.

Amazon Flex, the global e-commerce giant’s app platform, turned out to be the perfect fit. And it’s only getting busier, he says.

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Over the course of those four and a half years, Sprague has delivered up to Spring Hill and down to Englewood, and everywhere in between. He picks up three- to five-hour delivery blocks at a time at $18 per hour, although the rate spikes up during busy times.

The money Sprague gets from Amazon is all he gets – there’s no fuel reimbursement and no tips, unless he’s doing a grocery delivery through the app on Amazon Fresh. But for him, it’s worth it – he can use the money to pay for things like travel and home renovation projects so he doesn’t have to dip into his retirement fund.

“I definitely enjoy it. I get to meet a lot of people – customers, drivers and people that work in the warehouses,” he said.

What is Amazon Flex?

Just like drivers on Amazon’s payroll, Flex drivers deliver packages to homes and businesses from the company’s fulfillment centers across the U.S. But instead of working set shifts, and getting a W-2 at the beginning of each year and benefits, Flex drivers have the option of working whenever they want.

Current Flex drivers interviewed by the USA TODAY Network – Florida gave a variety of reasons for joining the delivery service. Some, like Sprague, wanted to do something to pass the time. Others take it on as a second source of income. And others do it full time, along with other app-based gig jobs like Postmates or Lyft.

Tammy Lusk, a mother of two and former retail worker currently living in Venice, works gig jobs full-time. On top of Amazon Flex, she uses Instacart, DoorDash and Uber Eats.

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The main downside of Flex is drivers aren’t told where they’ll be delivering to when they pick up a shift, Lusk said. Drivers find out after arriving at the delivery station, which means she could end up having to drive anywhere from Lakewood Ranch to North Fort Myers if she picks up packages in Venice. Plus, the app is very specific about what order in which to drop off packages.

Still, Amazon Flex is her favorite of the app-based jobs. She estimates that she makes about $200 per week on the app alone for roughly eight hours of work.

“You’re committed to a certain amount of hours, you go to the station, you put the packages in your car, you’re given a route, say ‘OK see you later’ and you go out and deliver,” she said. “You can stop and go to the bathroom. If you need a drink real quick, you’re able to do that.”

Over the years Amazon’s physical footprint has grown substantially in Florida. The Venice delivery station Lusk works out of didn’t exist two years ago.

In his nearly five years with Amazon Flex, Sprague said he’s seen a huge change. Things used to be really busy around the holidays and then slow down in between, but now it’s more of a steady pace, he said.

The biggest change is the addition of the new Seffner delivery station, which opened in June of last year. That facility is entirely focused on same-day delivery, Sprague said.

“We start earlier now. We used to start at 9 or 10 a.m. but now we start at 3:30 a.m.,” he said.

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Adamov Podiatry, a podiatric practice based in Spring Hill, FL, is happy to announce their new Saorsa Swift wart removal system for plantar warts. The Saorsa Swift System is a microwave therapy device that produces microwaves that can be used for the treatment for skin lesions and warts, particularly the plantar warts that are on the heels and other parts of the feet that bear weight. Just like other warts, plantars are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). The problem with plantar warts is that they can be painful as a result of their location where there is pressure exerted on them. More about Adamov Podiatry can be gleaned from their website at https://footdoctor-springhill.com/.

Dr. Adamov says, “Swift is a cutting edge, FDA cleared technology that has proven to be highly effective in the removal of plantar warts. It delivers low dose microwave energy through a specialized probe that targets and effectively treats the underlying HPV virus by stimulating a natural immune response in the body. We like to say that we’re addressing the root cause; not the symptom.”

The Swift system utilizes the power of the patient’s immune system in order to focus on the root cause of the problem, which is the HPV virus. Because of this, it has a substantially higher efficacy compared to other treatment methods. The pain felt during the Swift treatment is dependent on the patient and the lesion being treated. This pain or discomfort felt by the patient is caused by the rapid rise in temperature of the infected tissue when the high–power microwaves are directed at them for 2 seconds. The pain or discomfort will then subside almost immediately after the energy delivery is stopped. There is very little post procedural pain and all patients have reported that they were able to resume their daily chores right after the treatment.

Dr. Adamov advises patients to come for a consultation if they feel or believe they have a plantar wart and want it removed. There are a number of common symptoms to look out for, including: pain felt when the sides of the wart are pressed; circular flat spot on the skin with a depressed portion in the middle; the feeling of “painful pebbles” in one’s shoes; presence of small black dots; lesion on one’s foot has changed color or is painful and bleeding; warts appearing “yellowed” with a crust; discomfort that prevents the performance of regular activities; poor sensation on the feet; wart reoccurs and multiples after trying some treatments; and patient is unsure if the lesion is a wart. People can know more about Dr. Adamov at their Facebook page at https://web.facebook.com/donaldadamovdpm/.

Meanwhile, a fungal toenail can cause a lot of irritation and discomfort if left untreated. It is can also spread to the other nails. It is particularly dangerous for patients who have diabetes or a weak immune system. Thus, it is advisable to call the podiatric practice at the first sign of any thickening, discoloration, or deformity of the toenails. Depending on the specific case, they can provide various effective methods of care, such as topically applied medications, surgical procedures, and oral antifungal drugs.

Adamov Podiatry is headed by Dr. Donald Adamov, DPM, PA, who is a highly experienced and trained podiatrist serving Spring Hill and the whole Hernando County in Florida. They have set it as their goal to provide the highest quality podiatric care. Their missions is to educate their patients regarding the various treatment alternatives and guide them on choosing a treatment plan that is most appropriate sand suitable for their needs. Some of the services offered and conditions treated at Adamov Podiatry are: diabetic foot care; heel pain; digital x-ray; sports injuries; sprains; fungal toenails; trauma; athlete’s foot; warts; hammertoes; ingrown toenails; bunions; fractures; wound care; surgery; fall prevention technology (Moore Balance Brace); LittleSteps® Orthotics; and PADnet testing.

Those who are interested in the services offered by Adamov Podiatry can check out their website, or contact them on the phone or through email. They can also check on the podiatric practice’s Twitter page at https://twitter.com/AdamovPodiatry. They are open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, from Monday to Friday.

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For more information about Adamov Podiatry, contact the company here:

Adamov Podiatry Dr. Donald Adamov, DPM, PA 352-606-3950 ai@harvestdemand.com 10441 Quality Drive, Suite 103, Spring Hill, FL 34609 USA

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has acquired Wild Organic Ancient Horticulture in Spring Hill Florida. WOAH is an organic no-till farming operation that brings APRU the flower growing operation necessary for its seed to sale hemp program.

Together with its Pursuit Hemp Farms acquisition, the company can now execute growing biomass for oils and fiber and utilize WHOA for growing cannabis flower for prerolls, moonrocks, teas, and other finished goods that it is developing.

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Tony Torgerud, CEO of Apple Rush stated, "This acquisition provides us with organic farmers who have a passion to grow the best products in the industry. Michael and Nathan's passion for hemp is amazing and with almost ten years of experience in the medical marijuana growth in Colorado and hemp here in Florida, we are positioned to be the premier provider of high-end hemp products."

Michael Hogeland, co-founder WOAH, is enthused about joining APRU. "We have a passion for sustainable horticulture, and as one of the first licensed hemp cultivators in the state of Florida and a Fresh from Florida certified nursery, our intentions are to make it possible for the ordinary person to experience the healing and life changing effects of our wild, organic, ancient knowledge and plant based products in the same way it has for our friends and family," Hogeland said. "We are striving to reshape Florida's mindset on hemp, bringing positive benefits throughout this sunshine state and are filled with excitement to join forces with APRU!"

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TITUSVILLE, Fla., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Apple Rush Company, Inc. (OTC PINK: APRU) (the "company") has acquired Wild Organic Ancient Horticulture (WOAH) in Spring Hill Florida. WOAH is an organic no till farming operation that brings APRU the flower growing operation necessary for our seed to sale hemp program. Together with our Pursuit Hemp Farms acquisition, we can now execute growing biomass for oils and fiber, and utilize WHOA for growing flower for prerolls, moonrocks, teas, and other finished goods we are developing. Tony Torgerud, CEO of Apple Rush, stated, "This acquisition provides us with organic farmers who have a passion to grow the best products in the industry. Michael and Nathan's passion for hemp is amazing and with almost ten years of experience in the medical marijuana growth in Colorado and hemp here in Florida, we are positioned to be the premier provider of high-end hemp products."

Michael Hogeland, co-founder WOAH, stated, "We have a passion for sustainable horticulture, and as one of the first licensed hemp cultivators in the state of Florida and a Fresh from Florida certified nursery, our intentions are to make it possible for the ordinary person to experience the healing and life changing effects of our wild, organic, ancient knowledge and plant based products in the same way it has for our friends and family. We are striving to reshape Florida's mindset on hemp, bringing positive benefits throughout this sunshine state and are filled with excitement to join forces with APRU!"

Nathan Brazeau, co-founder WOAH, commented, "I have an unquenchable passion for permanent agriculture using proven methods for overall crop quality and yield. We strive to find the balance between sustainability and reality. Teaming up with APRU is an exciting step for us all over here on the Nature Coast! The potential to maneuver into the recreational cannabis space with Tony and the APRU distribution facility allows us to expand beyond just Florida in the future. Let's grow together!"

Growing sustainable hemp that revitalizes soils and puts balanced nutrition into the ground provides APRU a unique opportunity to help the earth. "APRU, with a complete team of professional farmers growing hemp, will deliver excellent growth opportunities for us in the future. Sign up for updates at http://aprubrands.com/contact/ and enter to win sample products from APRU. Only forms with complete, accurate information will be entered. We will be announcing several new products and packaging soon, utilizing our own raw materials," continued Tony.

About The Apple Rush Company, Inc.

The Apple Rush Company, Inc., through its subsidiary APRU, LLC, is a distributor of CPG products under the trademarked Apple Rush brand, Element Brands and other labels. The Apple Rush brand has almost 49 years of existence in the natural beverage industry. As a historical leader in the organic and natural beverage sector our goal is to now become a leader in the distribution of anhydrous hemp oil products nationwide. For more information, please go to www.applerush.com, www.aprubrands.com, https://woahnursery.com, and www.element-brands.com with our expanded product portfolio.

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