WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, March 13 -- Palm Beach County issued the following news: Each year, the PGA TOUR's Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches golf tournament attracts over 200,000 visitors and over $40 million in economic impact for Palm Beach County. The PGA TOUR's charitable arm has benefited Palm Beach County immensely. In 2023, our county's PGA TOUR event (formerly The Honda Classic) provided a record $7.2 million to local charities. A total of $68.9 million has been distributed sinc  more

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, March 13 -- Broward County Public Schools issued the following news release: Broward County Public Schools is pleased to announce the 2024 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher of the Year and Rookie Teacher of the Year award winners. The CTE award nominees and finalists were formally recognized on February 29 at the second annual CTE Teacher of the Year Awards, honoring superior educators across the District. "I am incredibly proud to recognize all of our CTE  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 13 -- The Florida Auditor General released the following financial audit (No. 2024-152) on March 8, 2024, involving Seminole State College of Florida. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY OF REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of Seminole State College of Florida (a component unit of the State of Florida) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed financial reportin  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 13 -- The Florida Auditor General released the following financial audit (No. 2024-151) on March 8, 2024, involving South Florida State College. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY OF REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of South Florida State College (a component unit of the State of Florida) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed financial reporting standards.  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 13 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on March 12, 2024: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until March 27, 2024, to act on these bills. CS/CS/SB 1758 - Individuals with Disabilities CS/SB 330 - Behavioral Health Teaching Hospitals CS/CS/SB 1036 - Reclassification of Criminal Penalties SB 322 - Public Records and Meetings CS/SB 7016 - Health Care SB 7018 - Heal  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 13 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following weekly summary of orders in the electric industry division docket: * * * DOCKET NO. 20240001-EI DATE FILED: 03/11/2024 ORDER NO. AND DESCRIPTION: PSC-2024-0062-PCO-EI Order PSC-2024-0062-PCO-EI granting FPL's unopposed motion to stay rebuttal testimony deadline; filing date of 3/12/24 is stayed. DOCKET TITLE: Fuel and purchased power cost recovery clause with generating performance incentive factor  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 13 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following weekly summary of orders in the wastewater industry division docket: * * * DOCKET NO. 20230133-SU DATE FILED: 03/11/2024 ORDER NO. AND DESCRIPTION: PSC-2024-0060-FOF-SU Final Order PSC-2024-0060-FOF-SU approving Merritt Island's name change to Florida Community Water Systems, Inc. on Certificate No. 137-S; docket to be closed. DOCKET TITLE: Joint application for acknowledgement of corporate reorgan  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 13 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following weekly summary of orders in the water and wastewater industry division docket: * * * DOCKET NO. 20230081-WS DATE FILED: 03/12/2024 ORDER NO. AND DESCRIPTION: PSC-2024-0046A-PAA-WS Amendatory Order PSC-2024-0046A-PAA-WS amending Order PSC-2024-0046-PAA-WS to reflect the correction on page 25; Order PSC-2024-0046-PAA-WS is reaffirmed in all other respects. DOCKET TITLE: Application for increase in wa  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 13 -- Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd issued the following news release: Secretary of State Cord Byrd invites the public to share their input and ideas on new exhibits and visitor experiences at the Museum of Florida History. "The Museum of Florida History's temporary closure, as part of ongoing renovations at the R.A. Gray Building, provides the Department with the opportunity to explore new ideas, exhibits, and areas of focus," said Secretary of State Cord By  more

ORLANDO, Florida, March 13 -- GE HealthCare, a subsidiary of General Electric, issued the following news release: Based on its long-term artificial intelligence (AI) partnership, GE HealthCare and Mass General Brigham plan to integrate medical imaging foundation models into their AI research work, with a strong focus on responsible AI practices. Both organizations have been working closely on AI solutions since announcing their 10-year commitment in 2017 to explore the use of AI across a broad   more

SARASOTA, Florida, March 13 -- The University of South Florida's Sarasota-Manatee campus issued the following news: The Committee on Black Affairs recognized Elizabeth Hordge Freeman, Maya Trotz and Hiram R. Green for their scholarship and selfless service to the University of South Florida. "This year's award recipients exemplify dedication to scholarship, teaching, research and public service," said COBA co-chair Denise Davis-Cotton, director of the Florida Center for Partnerships in Arts-In  more