TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 9 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on March 8, 2024: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Senate President Kathleen Passidomo and House Speaker Paul Renner to mark the end of the 2024 Legislative Session and highlight the record number of historic wins that have been delivered for the people of Florida. This legislative session successfully carried into law a panoply of the Governor's policy priorities. Thanks to the work of F  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following statement on March 7, 2024: * * * In response to Senators Cruz and Scott voting against even considering a bipartisan plan to avert a government shutdown, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee spokesperson Tommy Garcia issued the following statement: "Once again, Cruz and Scott prioritized their petty, self-serving politics instead of doing their jobs and keeping the government open. By pushing our cou  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, March 8 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: At a competition powered by skill and packed with competitors, 15 Duke Energy Florida line workers secured spots over the weekend to compete among the most elite line workers in the world this fall at the International Lineman's Rodeo. Duke Energy's Florida Lineman's Rodeo in Winter Garden was one of three regional Lineman's Rodeos that will take place this spring across Duke Energy's service areas, displaying t  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 9 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release: As the 2024 Florida Legislative Session comes to an end, Attorney General Ashley Moody is praising lawmakers for passing several measures to enhance public safety. Attorney General Moody worked with lawmakers on several public safety bills that are now headed to the Governor's desk. The bills seek to protect children on social media, permanently outlaw gas station heroin, stop organized ret  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 9 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release: Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson applauded the Florida Legislature for their work during the 2024 Legislative Session to provide significant victories for Florida agriculture, its related industries, and consumers. "When you look at agriculture's $180 billion impact to the state of Florida, it's clear that we rely upon agriculture as a major e  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 9 -- The Florida Auditor General released the following attestation examination (No. 2024-150) on March 6, 2024, involving Escambia County District School Board - Florida Education Finance Program. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY OF ATTESTATION EXAMINATION Except for the material noncompliance described below involving reporting errors or records that were not properly or accurately prepared or were not available at the time of our examination and could not be su  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 9 -- The Florida Auditor General released the following financial and federal single audit (No. 2024-149) on March 6, 2024, involving Madison County District School Board. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY OF REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of the Madison County District School Board (District) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed financial reporting standards. SUMMARY  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 9 -- Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis issued the following news release on March 8, 2024: Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis highlighted his 2024 'Florida Fights for Freedom' Legislative Victories including the creation of the Florida Tax Advocate to fight against IRS overreach, protections for first responders from the dangers of Electric Vehicle (EV) fires and enhanced cancer benefits, and millions of dollars in funding to keep Florid  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 9 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on March 8, 2024: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of James Percival and the reappointment of Diana Taub to the State Retirement Commission. James Percival Percival, of Tallahassee, is the Chief of Staff for Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody. He currently serves as a Commissioner for the First District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission and previously served   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 9 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on March 8, 2024: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Rodney Barreto to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Rodney Barreto Barreto is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Barreto Group, Inc. Active in his community, he is a member of the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, the Florida Highway Patrol Advisory Council, the Florida Council of 100, and t  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 9 -- The Florida Department of Health issued the following news release on March 8, 2024: Today, Florida is providing an update on the measles outbreak in southeast Florida. Since January 2024, sixteen states have reported measles cases including: California, New York, New Jersey, Michigan, Washington, Indiana, and Arizona. Unfortunately, the measles cases in Florida have received disproportionate attention for political reasons. The national medical health establis  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 9 -- The Florida State Senate issued the following news release on March 8, 2024: Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo (R-Naples) today marked the conclusion of the 2024 Regular Session of the Florida Legislature, joining House Speaker Paul Renner (R-Palm Harbor) and other legislators for the traditional Sine Die "Hankie Drop." The presiding officers then joined Governor Ron DeSantis to mark the conclusion of the session. "I am so proud to lead the Florida Se  more

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, March 9 -- Flagler College issued the following news: By Anna Boone A group of Flagler College Graphic Design students were recognized for their creative marketing and advertising coursework by the Jacksonville chapter of the American Advertising Awards this week with nine of them taking home awards for their submissions. "Selected judges evaluate the winning work through a scoring process," the submission guidelines noted. "All entries are evaluated independently, whi  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 9 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following weekly briefing (Vol. 6, Issue 10): This week, we recognized National Consumer Protection Week. Our office works hard to combat scammers and criminals who attempt to take advantage of Floridians. Since 2019, our Consumer Protection Division has secured more than $565 million in recoveries, including restitution, penalties and debt relief. Our team of attorneys and investigators also shut down numerous   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 9 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 8, 2024: * * * Today, at 2:27 p.m., the Florida Legislature adjourned sine die for the 2024 legislative session. In response, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement: "In January, we said Republicans would come to Tallahassee to do absolutely nothing for the people of this state. Now that session is over, it's safe to say that we were right," said FDP Chair Nikki Fried  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 9 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 7, 2024: * * * Tonight, President Biden delivered his annual State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress. In response, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement: "Florida Democrats remain thankful for President Biden's brand of clear, visionary leadership," said FDP Chair Nikki Fried. "His State of the Union address showed a drastic contrast between the Bid  more

ORLANDO, Florida, March 9 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release on March 8, 2024: Greenberg Traurig, P.A. Orlando office Managing Shareholder and Chair of the firm's Orlando and Atlanta Public Finance Practices Jean E. Wilson will be inducted into the Paul C. Perkins Bar Association Hall of Fame April 13 in Orlando. The Paul C. Perkins Bar Association is a professional body committed to fostering the growth of African Americans in the law sector and advocating for  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 9 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release on March 8, 2024: Holland & Knight advised Luther Burbank Corporation (formerly Nasdaq: LBC), the bank holding company for Luther Burbank Savings, in its merger with WaFd Inc. (f/k/a Washington Federal Inc.) (Nasdaq: WAFD). The merger was effective on March 1, 2024, after receiving regulatory approval on January 30, 2024. The all-stock transaction was valued at approximately $654 million at announcement  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 9 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release: Miami Dade College's (MDC) Miami Book Fair will participate in The Big Read, an annual initiative supported by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and Arts Midwest dedicated to supporting organizations across the country in developing community-wide programs that encourage reading and participation by diverse audiences. Each year, Miami Book Fair (MBF) selects one book to read as a community and features eve  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 9 -- Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava issued the following news release on March 8, 2024: For the third year in a row, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava will participate in the annual Aspen Ideas: Climate conference in Miami Beach on March 11-13. Alongside U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, and fellow climate mayors, Mayor Levine Cava will participate in several forums and rou  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 9 -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: Medical Alumni Weekend at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine invites alumni to return to campus and celebrate their journeys as medical students and health care leaders. The 2024 Medical Alumni Weekend featured three days of celebration and nostalgic trips down memory lane. The weekend of festivities began with the hallmark Hall of Fame ceremony and reception. Jeffrey Jacobs  more

SARASOTA, Florida, March 9 -- Sarasota County issued the following news: University of Florida researchers want help from Sarasota County households to get a better understanding of how homes generate and handle food waste. A new citizen science project, led locally by UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County staff, aims to enroll 100 Sarasota County households in a two-week study measuring how much food waste each home generates daily, along with the amount of food-related packaging discarded. "Alm  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 9 -- The Florida State Senate issued the following statements on March 8, 2024: * * * The sine die hankies in the Florida Capitol rotunda dropped at 2:27 pm - that means the 2024 legislative session is over. The 2024 session was remarkably different from 2023 - but while the Florida Senate rejected more culture war bills and there was a greater spirit of bipartisanship, there was more we could have done to help Floridians with their kitchen table issues: housing, fo  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 7 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: "People who have done so much and given to their community for so long...why are they lonely at the end of their lives?" It's a question that Harsh Moolani, now a third-year M.D/M.P.H. student at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, grappled with when volunteering at local hospices. Industry practices didn't seem to be creating long-term solutions for patients, so, a  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: Dr. Jashodeep Datta garnered the Young Physician-Scientist Award from the American Society for Clinical Investigation. Inside the laboratories of Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, South Florida's only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center, research is advancing precision oncology and cancer therapy. One of these labs belongs to Jashodeep Datta, M.D., assistant p  more

TAMPA, Florida, March 9 -- The University of Tampa issued the following news: Cord Christensen, founder, CEO and chairman of PetIQ, will give a talk as part of The University of Tampa Sykes College of Business's Hall of Fame Business Speaker Series on Thursday, March 14. Christensen will be joined by his business partner and wife, Katie Turner Christensen, who is a strategic and financial communications executive. Their presentation is titled "You Can Teach a Dog New Tricks: Cord Christensen's  more

SARASOTA, Florida, March 9 -- The University of South Florida's Sarasota-Manatee campus issued the following news: By Donna Smith, University Communications and Marketing USF alumna Denise Reddick was looking to boost her coffee shop's social media presence when she heard about USF's School of Marketing and Innovation Practice Center from a friend. The center partners marketing students from all three USF campuses with local companies for a paid, semester-long project designed to assist with t  more

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, March 9 (TNSres) -- The city of West Palm Beach issued the following news: The West Palm Beach Fire Department (WPBFD) is pleased to announce the launch of its Community Survey 2024. This survey is an integral part of our commitment to continuous improvement and ensuring the highest level of service to our community. As an essential stakeholder in our community, your feedback plays a vital role in shaping the future of our department. The Community Survey 2024 is desi  more