MIAMI, Florida, March 21 -- Miami City Manager Art Noriega V issued the following statement on March 20, 2024: * * * City Manager Art Noriega V announces the promotion of Natasha Colebrook-Williams to the position of Deputy City Manager, the promotion of Asael Marrero to the position of Assistant City Manager of Infrastructure, the appointment of Barbara Hernandez as Assistant City Manager of Operations, and the appointment of Deputy Fire Chief Robert Hevia to the position of Fire Chief. Mrs.  more

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, March 21 -- Daytona State College issued the following news release: Daytona State College has been ranked No. 29 nationwide among the Most Affordable Online Colleges of 2024, as recognized by College Consensus. College Consensus rates colleges using a combination of college ranking systems - including U.S. News & World Report and Forbes - along with reviews from thousands of online students, creating a unique college meta-ranking. "As the premiere source for educatio  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: The DCCC launched a new Spanish-language digital video, in the style of a telenovela, to highlight the deception of Florida Republican Maria Elvira Salazar. In the video, posted on social media, a narrator exposes the multiple instances of Salazar taking credit for funding in her district that she voted against. CBS Miami reporter Jim DeFede called Salazar out for her lies in a now viral   more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: DNC Chair Jaime Harrison released the following statement on today's primaries in Arizona, Illinois, Kansas, Ohio, and Florida: "Today's primaries underline what we've seen over and over again this cycle: voters are excited to cast their ballot for Democrats, and send MAGA extremists packing. From Arizona to Ohio, the Democratic coalition is built on the diversity and strength of voters who know just h  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 21 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: First Lady Casey DeSantis awarded six Miami-Dade and Broward County nonprofit organizations with $10,000 each through the Hope Florida Fund. Recipients recognized by the First Lady were: Harmony Development Center, Hope South Florida, Showering Love, Genesis Hopeful Haven, Propelling into Triumph, and Granada Church. "Through the Hope Florida Fund, we have the remarkable ability to connect generosity f  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 21 -- The Florida Auditor General released the following financial audit (No. 2024-158) on March 18, 2024, involving New 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 New College of Florida (a component unit of the State of Florida) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed financial reporting standards. SUMMARY  more

MIAMI BEACH, Florida, March 21 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on March 20, 2024: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 1365 to keep Florida's streets safe. This legislation requires counties to ensure that homeless individuals receive the mental health and drug addiction services they need while residing in a designated location off our public streets, prioritizing public safety. "Florida will not allow homeless encampments to intrude on its citizens or und  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 21 -- Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd issued the following news release on March 20, 2024: Today, Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd provided a recap of the statewide Presidential Preference Primary Election (PPP) held yesterday, Tuesday, March 19. Preliminary election results show that more than 1.2 million voters exercised their right to vote during the election through voting on Election Day (395,096), early voting (231,782), and vote-by-mail (591,119). "F  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 21 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on March 20, 2024: On Tuesday, Democrats won a majority of seats contested on election night and saw lower turnout for Donald Trump statewide. The Florida Democratic Party was proud to directly support seven candidates through our Take Back Local efforts -- four of those seven candidates won their elections in competitive local races. "Last night's municipal election wins are another huge step in our plan   more

MELBOURNE, Florida, March 21 (TNSres) -- Florida Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * University Will Manage Consortium of Aquarium Researchers and Educators * * * Florida Tech will partner with the East Coast Zoological Foundation to lead a new university consortium for lagoon research at the foundation's planned aquarium and conservation center at Port Canaveral. The Consortium of Aquarium Researchers and Educators (CARE) will focus on raising awareness of estuarine en  more

TAMPA, Florida, March 21 -- The Tampa Convention Center issued the following news on March 20, 2024: Tampa's largest home show is returning to the Tampa Convention Center Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24. The Tampa Home Show is free and open to the public. Homeowners in Tampa Bay can get inspiration for their next home improvement project and meet experts and contractors. There will be builders and landscapers on hand to help you select a professional for your project. The Tampa Home S  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 21 -- The Miami-Dade County government issued the following news release on March 19, 2024: With a vote of 10-2, the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners approved the establishment of the Miami-Redland Agritourism District in South Miami-Dade County, sponsored by District 9 Commissioner Kionne McGhee, during the March 19, Board of County Commissioners meeting. The Miami-Redland Agritourism District is a visionary initiative that stands to redefine the intersection of   more

MIAMI, Florida, March 21 -- The Miami-Dade County government issued the following news release: Miami-Dade County Community Action and Human Services Department's (CAHSD) Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS) has extended the application deadline for the "Peace & Prosperity Empowerment through Education" Scholarship program. The scholarship program is designed to support college-bound young adults directly or indirectly affected by gun violence. The application period for the scholarship opened   more

MIAMI, Florida, March 21 -- The Miami-Dade County government issued the following news release: The Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) is proud to announce that it has received $16.7 million in federal earmarks for projects supporting critical roadway improvements and Vision Zero safety initiatives, in addition to a master station planning study to reconnect displaced communities to education, health, employment, and entertainment hubs. These earmarks, secure  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 21 -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine received $174.2 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 2023, maintaining its position as Florida's No. 1 medical school for federal research grants. Overall, the Miller School had seven programs in the top 25 nationally and several celebrated noteworthy advancements in their rankings. The Department of Neurologi  more

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, March 21 (TNSres) -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University issued the following news: By Ginger Pinholster In two separate studies, when more than 700 study participants looked at photographs of 240 potential aviation job candidates, they selected white males for pilot and co-pilot positions significantly more often than they selected women or those with an ethnic heritage other than white, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University researchers reported. The group's findings,  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, March 21 (TNSres) -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release on March 20, 2024: Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) today reported selected operating data for February 2024, in an effort to provide timely information to investors about monthly developments in certain key performance metrics. Due to the limited nature of this data, a consistent correlation to earnings should not be assumed. Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) today report  more

IMMOKALEE, Florida, March 21 -- Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: World-renowned musical group The Jacksons will perform at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee on Wednesday, June 12 at 8 p.m. with doors opening at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are $85 and are available from Ticketmaster or online at www.moreinparadise.com. Attendees must be 21 years of age. Parking is free. The Jacksons have celebrated 50 years as one of the most successfu  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 21 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Attorney General Reyes recently joined Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit seeking to keep the Biden administration from using gamesmanship to manipulate a political liability, the border crisis. The Biden administration appears to have decided to abandon its defense of the "Circumvent  more

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, March 21 -- The city of West Palm Beach issued the following news on March 19, 2024: Below is a summary of the approvals and decisions made by the City Commission meeting on Monday, March 18, 2024. MAYOR'S OFFICE - Mayor Keith A. James proclaimed Friday, April 5, 2024, as The Lord's Place SleepOut to End Homelessness Awareness Day. Approved a resolution appropriating $150,000 from the Art in Public Places Reserves for Future Projects to improve JR's Inside Out Projec  more