WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, April 3 -- The city of West Palm Beach issued the following news on April 2, 2024: The City of West Palm Beach is pleased to announce the upcoming groundbreaking ceremony for the much-anticipated Gaines Park Tennis & Community Centers. Scheduled to take place on Friday, April 5, 2024, at 10 a.m., this event signifies a significant step forward in the City's commitment to enhancing recreational opportunities and fostering community cohesion. The groundbreaking ceremony  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: Yesterday's Florida Supreme Court ruling triggered the state's extreme near-total abortion ban to soon take effect. This abortion ban will have a devastating impact on Florida women who are now living with one of the most severe and restrictive abortion bans in the country. Florida was previously a hotspot in the South for abortion access. Florida saw a sharp increase in a  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: Yesterday's Florida Supreme Court ruling triggered the state's extreme near-total abortion ban to soon take effect. This abortion ban will have a devastating impact on Florida women who are now living with one of the most severe and restrictive abortion bans in the country. Florida was previously a hotspot in the South for abortion access. Florida saw a sharp increase in a  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, April 3 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: Today, Duke Energy Florida filed for new base rates with the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC). The company stated it would also reduce rates by filing a fuel mid-course adjustment. Additionally, the company requested approval of new cost-effective energy efficiency goals and programs, which will help customers save on energy bills. Base Rates The base rate filing proposes smart investme  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, April 3 -- Edward Waters University issued the following news: Edward Waters University (EWU) proudly announces its upcoming Founder's Day Convocation Celebration, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024, at 11:00 am at Milne Auditorium. This event marks a significant occasion for the University community, as it gathers to honor its rich history, values, and the remarkable individuals who contribute to its legacy. Founder's Day is more than just a date on   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 3 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis highlighted the continued successes of the Hope Florida initiative by releasing video testimonials from three Floridians served by Hope Florida. "Through Hope Florida, we are showing what is possible when business and nonprofit leaders collaborate to help individuals unlock their God-given potential," said First Lady Casey DeSantis. "Since its ince  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 3 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release: Attorney General Ashley Moody is announcing a federal judge blocked the Biden administration's highway emissions rule that tried to drive gas-powered cars off the road. In a 21-state coalition of attorneys general, Attorney General Moody brought a challenge in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky against the Federal Highway Administration's rule that attempted to for  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 3 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the number of Americans rescued from political turmoil in Haiti by the State of Florida now exceeds 200 individuals. Since the Florida Division of Emergency Management's first state coordinated rescue flight on March 20, a total of 220 Americans have been successfully evacuated from Haiti to Florida. The evacuations have been executed by   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 3 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Kevin McDonald to the School Board of Indian River County. Kevin McDonald McDonald, of Vero Beach, is retired and previously served as a Business Development Manager for Ricoh Americas Corporation. He is the former Chairman, President, and Treasurer of The Geneva School of Manhattan Board of Directors. McDonald earned his   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 3 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved a reduction of approximately $662 million in 2024 fuel costs for Florida Power & Light Company (FPL). This mid-course correction to FPL's fuel factors is attributed to lower than expected natural gas prices, excess natural gas in storage, and milder weather. FPL included in its request the $5 million fuel cost cred  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 3 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved new water and wastewater rates for Pluris Wedgefield, LLC (Pluris) in Orange County. In October 2023, Pluris petitioned the PSC to increase its water and wastewater rates. Pluris provides water and wastewater service to approximately 1,740 water customers and 1,710 wastewater customers. The utility's last comprehen  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 3 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following order authorizing appearance as qualified representative (Docket No. 20240008-OT; Order No. PSC-2024-0084-FOF-OT) on April 2, 2024: * * * In re: Applications for qualified representative status. ORDER AUTHORIZING APPEARANCE AS QUALIFIED REPRESENTATIVE Pursuant to a request made under Rule 28-106.106, Florida Administrative Code, Nihal Shrinath shall be designated as a qualified representative, author  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 3 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following weekly summary of orders in generic dockets: * * * DOCKET NO. 20240008-OT DATE FILED: 04/02/2024 ORDER NO. AND DESCRIPTION: PSC-2024-0084-FOF-OT Final Order PSC-2024-0084-FOF-OT authorizing appearance as qualified representative to Nihal Shrinath for Sierra. DOCKET TITLE: Applications for qualified representative status. * * * Original text here: https://www.floridapsc.com/weekly-order-details?st  more

ORLANDO, Florida, April 2 -- The Florida State Senate issued the following statement on April 1, 2024, by State Sen. Linda Stewart, D-Orlando: * * * With the announcement of the Florida Supreme court decision approving the language of a ballot initiative that would protect access to abortion, Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando) speaks out: "The language of Amendment 4 is perfectly clear and we are thankful that a majority of the members of the Florida Supreme Court agreed." Floridians Protecti  more

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, April 3 -- Flagler College issued the following news on April 2, 2024: Flagler College is delighted to welcome Maggie Cao, a scholar of eighteenth and nineteenth-century American art, to Flagler College on Thursday, April 18 at 6 p.m. as a part of a Kenan Speaker Series: "Ways of Seeing Climate Change." "Today climate change endangers many native species while exacerbating the negative impact of invasives," Cao, a David G. Frey Associate Professor of Art History at Univ  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, April 3 -- McGlinchey Stafford, a law firm, issued the following news release: McGlinchey Stafford is proud to announce the appointment of Kerry Ann Cummings as the Office Managing Member of its Fort Lauderdale office. Kerry brings a wealth of legal expertise and leadership skills to her new role, which will further enhance the firm's presence and service offerings in the South Florida region. Kerry is a respected litigator with a track record of success in financial ser  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- George Washington University issued the following news: WASHINGTON (April 2, 2024)- Florida's Supreme Court ruled Monday that abortion is not protected in the state's constitution. The nation's strictest and most far-reaching abortion ban will begin on May 1, 2024. In a separate decision, the same court ruled that an amendment to enshrine abortion in the constitution will be voted on in November. Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to offer   more

MIAMI, Florida, April 3 -- The Miami-Dade County government issued the following news release: The Board of County Commissioners greenlit a resolution championed by Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera, aimed at strengthening the safety of Miami-Dade County's neighborhoods and parks. The resolution involves a reduction of the speed limit to 25 mph on all County-maintained residential roads, as well as roads adjacent to parks and recreational centers. "These measures would improve the safety of ou  more

TAMPA, Florida, April 3 -- Moffitt Cancer Center issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: Moffitt Cancer Center announced today a collaboration with NVIDIA, Oracle and Deloitte* on an initiative aimed at revolutionizing cancer care delivery through advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. The first step of the effort involves fine-tuning a large language model using approximately 100,000 inpatient clinical notes from Moffitt in a proof-of-concept tailored   more

ORLANDO, Florida, April 3 -- Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings issued the following Demings Digest on April 1, 2024: * * * What a diverse and inclusive community we live in! Recently, that spirit of diversity in Orange County was in the national spotlight thanks to Netflix's hit show, Somebody Feed Phil. Host Phil Rosenthal and his team explored Orlando's expanding array of restaurants and businesses while highlighting the unique stories of chefs, entrepreneurs and residents who make our c  more

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida, April 3 -- Disney World issued the following news release: TV stars Daymond John, Dara Renee, Lance Gross and Sanya Richards-Ross are among the celebrities lending their support to the 100 students taking part in the 17th annual Disney Dreamers Academy (April 3-7) at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. These celebrities will be joined by well-known DJ Big Tigger and national radio host Rickey Smiley, plus several acclaimed educators, designers, producers and Disney   more

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, April 3 -- The South Florida Water Management District issued the following news: The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) actively operates and maintains one of the largest water management systems in the world. This vast system of canals, levees, pump stations and other important water management infrastructure is key to protecting water supplies and providing flood control for over 9 million people in Central and Southern Florida. Did you know the SFWMD   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 3 -- The Florida Department of Transportation issued the following statement on April 2, 2024: * * * Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary Jared W. Perdue, P.E. issued the following statement following two separate Federal Court decisions that ruled in favor of twenty-two states, including Florida, who sued the federal government to block the implementation of the unlawful greenhouse gas emissions program. "Florida is glad to see both Texas and Kent  more

TAMPA, Florida, April 3 -- Tampa Electric, an Emera company, issued the following news release: For the second time this year, Tampa Electric wants to reduce power bills. In January, the company reduced residential bills by about 11 percent because of a decline in fuel prices and other factors. Today, the company asked the Public Service Commission for a further reduction - this time 5 percent - based on continued low natural gas prices. In total, these reductions could save customers nearly $  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: With another of Trump's extreme abortion bans going into effect in Florida, access to reproductive care will be ripped away from millions of women not just in Florida, but throughout the South. This wouldn't be possible without Trump proudly "killing" Roe v. Wade, and he and his MAGA allies are actively plotting to take this agenda nationwide and ban abortion in all 50 states. "Donald Trump is responsib  more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, April 3 -- The University of North Carolina's School of the Arts issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: Several students from the School of Design and Production (D&P) at UNCSA have received accolades in recent days. Five students were honored at the 64th USITT Annual Conference & Stage Expo, held March 20-23 in Seattle. They are: * Scene designer Nathan Bowden of Santa Ana, California, winner of The Richard Hay Undergraduate Scene Design Award. * C  more

SARASOTA, Florida, April 3 (TNSres) -- The University of South Florida's Sarasota-Manatee campus issued the following news: By John Dudley, University Communications & Marketing Ngo, a University of South Florida criminologist, had spoken with a Vietnamese language network in California about her interest in better understanding how people become victims of cybercrime. Afterward, she began receiving phone calls from viewers recounting their own experiences of victimization. "Some of the stor  more

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, April 3 -- The city of West Palm Beach issued the following news on April 2, 2024: The City of West Palm Beach is proud to encourage its residents to take advantage of IRS Direct File, a groundbreaking tax filing service provided by the federal government. With the tax filing season swiftly approaching its conclusion on Monday, April 15, we urge our residents to utilize this invaluable resource that can save both time and money. IRS Direct File offers a simple and sec  more

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, April 3 -- The city of West Palm Beach issued the following news on April 2, 2024: Below is a summary of the approvals and decisions made by the City Commission meeting on Monday, April 1, 2024. MAYOR'S OFFICE - Proclaimed the week of April 14-20, 2024, as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - Approved an ordinance after first reading designating the Karl Riddle House, 432 Ardmore Road, on the West Palm Beach Register for Historic Pla  more