MIAMI, Florida, March 26 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release on March 25, 2024: New Jersey Super Lawyers and New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Stars's 2024 edition recognizes 10 attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's New Jersey office. Of these, eight are recognized on the New Jersey Super Lawyers list and two are on the New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. In addition, Shareholder Galit Kierkut was recognized on the "Top 50 Women Super Lawy  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 26 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Luis A. Perez, who serves as Chair of the Latin America and the Caribbean Practice and is the Co-Managing Partner of the Miami Office, was honored by the University of Miami Inter-American Law Review (IALR) as "The Lawyer of the Americas" during its 41st banquet on March 21, 2024. The award recognizes one preeminent attorney each year who has made a significant impact across Latin America and the Caribbean. Ac  more

ORLANDO, Florida, March 26 -- Cisco Systems issued the following news release: * * * News Summary: * New Cisco Devices bring seamless collaboration to every corner of the office, providing customers with increased choice and flexibility in how they work. * Cisco Board Pro G2 provides optimized camera views and AI-powered collaboration features that enhance hybrid teamwork. * Cisco Desk Phone 9800 Series empowers customers with the ability to turn any desk into a personalized workspace. *   more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 26 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on March 25, 2024: Attorney General William Tong announced today that Florida-based ghost gun dealer Steel Fox Firearms will dissolve in a settlement with the State (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/AG/Press_Releases/2024/Steel-Fox---Exec-Stip-Judg---32124.pdf) following the sale of illegal, untraceable ghost gun parts in Connecticut. Steel Fox has agreed to dissolve, surrender its inter  more

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, March 26 (TNSres) -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University issued the following news: By Ginger Pinholster On Earth, an otherworldly twilight at midday, a sudden temperature drop, dead-calm winds and a chorus of birdsong can be expected when the moon blocks the sun during a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Understanding how this rare cosmic event impacts Earth's upper atmosphere is the focus of research directed by Dr. Aroh Barjatya of Embry Riddle Aeronautical Uni  more

TAMPA, Florida, March 26 -- The Tampa Convention Center issued the following news on March 25, 2024: The Southeast Produce Council and its exhibitors donated 60,233 pounds of fresh produce after the Southern Exposure Retail & Food Service Conference & Expo, held at the Tampa Convention Center in March 2024. Southern Exposure is a trade show designed to bring the Southeast Produce Industry together with retailers, growers, food service distributors, and wholesalers. It brought approximately 1,3  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 26 -- Florida International University's Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work issued the following Q&A on March 25, 2024, with Mary Jo Trepka, infectious disease epidemiologist and chair of the Department of Epidemiology: * * * By Stephanie Rendon Dr. Mary Jo Trepka is an infectious disease epidemiologist and chair of the Department of Epidemiology at the FIU Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work. Trepka answers questions about measles and   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 26 -- The Florida Auditor General released the following financial audit (No. 2024-165) on March 21, 2024, involving Daytona State College. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY OF REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of Daytona State College (a component unit of the State of Florida) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed financial reporting standards. SUMMARY O  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 26 -- The Florida Auditor General released the following financial audit (No. 2024-164) on March 21, 2024, involving St. Petersburg College. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY OF REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of St. Petersburg College (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, Florida, March 26 -- Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis issued the following news release on March 25, 2024: Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced the arrest of Miguel Reyes, Jr. in Miami-Dade County on charges of Burglary, Arson, and Throwing a Destructive Device. On March 22, 2024, Miguel Reyes and another suspect were caught on a surveillance recording system approaching a local barbershop, shattering the front glass windows, and throwing two ignite  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 26 -- Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz issued the following news on March 25, 2024: Today, Florida Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. announced March's chosen books for the Commissioner's Book of the Month, a monthly reading challenge to promote literacy and reading engagement in preK-12 schools. Each month, Commissioner Diaz highlights five recommended books- one per selected grade range. "In a world filled with endless distractions, it's key that w  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 26 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following weekly summary of orders in the electric industry division docket: * * * DOCKET NO. 20210015-EI DATE FILED: 03/25/2024 ORDER NO. AND DESCRIPTION: PSC-2024-0078-FOF-EI Supplemental Final Order PSC-2024-0078-FOF-EI affirming Order PSC-2021-0446-S-EI, as amended by Order PSC-2021-0446A-S-EI and supplemented by this order; docket to be closed. DOCKET TITLE: Petition for rate increase by Florida Power &  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 26 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following weekly summary of orders in the water and wastewater industry division docket: * * * DOCKET NO. 20220064-WS DATE FILED: 03/25/2024 ORDER NO. AND DESCRIPTION: PSC-2024-0079-CO-WS Consummating Order PSC-2024-0079-CO-WS makes Order PSC-2023-0305-PAA-WS, amended by Order PSC-2023-0305A-PAA-WS effective and final; docket to remain open. DOCKET TITLE: Application for transfer of water and wastewater faci  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 26 -- The Florida State Senate issued the following statement on March 25, 2024, by State Sen. Erin Grall, R-Vero Beach: * * * Senator Erin Grall (R-Vero Beach) today released the following statement regarding House Bill 3, which requires social media platforms that employ algorithms combined with deceptive design features to perform reasonable age verification and calls for commercial entities that publish or distribute material harmful to minors on websites and ap  more

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, March 26 -- Flagler College issued the following news: * * * Over the last decade, the Peach Belt Art Exhibition has displayed art from participating Peach Belt Conference (PBC) students and staff. * * * By Mayakoda Bradford The 2024 exhibition marks 10 years in competition. Participating PBC institutes are commissioned to submit digital pictures of two-or three-dimensional artwork for display. Senior Fine Arts and Graphic Design student Lindsey Murray placed second  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 26 -- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission issued the following news release: Looking for a way to show your support of Florida panther conservation? Consider getting the newly designed Protect the Panther License Plate whether you are renewing your Florida plates or licensing your car in the state for the first time. Staff with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) worked with photographer Carlton Ward and the Fish & Wildlife   more

MIAMI, Florida, March 26 -- Littler Mendelson, a law firm, issued the following news release on March 25, 2024: Emily Selig, an associate in the Miami office of Littler, the world's largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has been selected as a 2024 fellow for The Leadership Academy, a South Florida-based program dedicated to advancing women in the legal profession. "On behalf of the firm, I congratulate Emily on her selection as a Leadership Academy fellow," said Lo  more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, March 26 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news on March 25, 2024: Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning multi-platinum artist Maxwell is bringing his "Soul Serenade Tour" to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m. He will be joined by two-time GRAMMY Award-winning R&B powerhouse Jazmine Sullivan. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 29 at 10 a.m. and   more

MIAMI, Florida, March 26 -- Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava issued the following news release on March 25, 2024: On Monday, April 1, 2024, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava will announce Miami-Dade's next Poet Laureate. Two years after Inaugural Poet Laureate Richard Blanco was appointed in April 2022, he will pass the baton at the press conference. Who: Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava Ray Baker, Director, Miami-Dade Public Library System Nicole Tallma  more

TAMPA, Florida, March 26 -- Moffitt Cancer Center issued the following news release: Moffitt Cancer Center has been named one of the 2024 Tampa Bay Times Top Workplaces. This is the 13th time Moffitt has been recognized. The Top Workplaces list includes 99 companies and is exclusively based on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The anonymous survey measures culture drivers that are critical to the success   more

TAMPA, Florida, March 26 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: Squire Patton Boggs partner Alexandra "Sandy" MacLennan has been honored by the Burton Awards and named a recipient of Law360's "Distinguished Legal Writing Award," which showcases the highest standard of excellence in legal writing. The Burton Awards, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit program, which is run in association with the Library of Congress, presented by lead sponsor Law360, and co-sponsored by the   more

WATERVILLE, Maine, March 26 -- Thomas College issued the following news release: Thomas College students won top awards once again in this year's Society for the Advancement of Management (SAM) International Business Conference this past weekend in Orlando, Florida. The Thomas College team placed second as a team, third place for case study presentation, and three students Preston Moody, Jade Crowell, and Addison Landon made the Knowledge Bowl finals with Landon finishing in second place. Land  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Article Summary * Miller School researchers have shown that Alzheimer's disease patients of African descent with higher educational achievement are more resilient against the disease. * A study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease is part of a larger effort to understand how social, environmental and behavioral factors influence risk for Alzheimer's. * Educati  more