OCALA, Florida, April 19 -- The College of Central Florida issued the following news release: The College of Central Florida's Wilton Simpson Citrus Campus Associate Degree Nursing program has been recognized as the 2024 Best RN Program in Florida by RegisteredNursing.org. The nursing advocacy organization evaluated nearly 150 RN programs and ranked the top 20 based on the percentage of graduates who pass the national licensure exam. This is the second year in a row that CF's Associate Degree N  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 19 -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, issued the following news release: Constangy Partner Donna Maddux presented at the Executive Edge Conference, hosted by McGriff, in Orlando, Florida on April 16th. Donna's presentation - 'Cyber 2024: SEC Disclosures, Emboldened Threat Actors & Spotlight on CISOs' - discussed current challenges in the cyber landscape, including determining whether or not to pay a ransomware actor, CISO accountability, and SEC discl  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 19 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release: Attorney General Ashley Moody is standing up for Americans who drive gas and diesel-powered trucks and cars against the Biden Administration's electric vehicle mandate. Attorney General Moody, along with a multistate coalition filed a lawsuit today to block a new Environmental Protection Agency emissions rule. The new rule imposes unworkable emissions standards on passenger cars, light-dut  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 19 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on April 18, 2024: Today, women leaders from Tampa and St. Petersburg called out Rick Scott for his support of Florida's near-total abortion ban. The speakers responded to Scott again backing the ban in an interview this week, during which he said "If I was the sitting governor, and the six-week abortion ban came in front of me, I would sign it. I've always said I would sign it." Read the full article and   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 19 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on April 18, 2024: * * * Following today's hearing on the lawsuit filed by the DeSantis administration to block a new federal provision preserving health insurance coverage for children eligible for Florida KidCare, the Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement: "It is clear that Ron DeSantis does not care about the children of Florida," said Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Nikki Fr  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 19 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on April 18, 2024: * * * Following a hearing today on the lawsuit filed by the DeSantis administration to block a new federal provision that preserves health insurance coverage for children eligible for Florida KidCare, the Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement: "It's clear, Ron DeSantis does not care about Florida's kids," said FDP Chair Nikki Fried. "In addition to nearly 500,000   more

LAKELAND, Florida, April 19 -- Florida Southern College issued the following news: Florida Southern College's Barney Barnett School of Business and Free Enterprise has received an extension of accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, the world's most prestigious business school accreditation organization. Additionally, the School received a top-10 ranking in the nation by CEO Magazine. To receive accreditation is to showcase the standa  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 19 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Bill Wellock April is Autism Acceptance Month, an opportunity to raise public awareness and support for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Florida State University experts work to promote interdisciplinary research that advances our understanding of autism and bridges the gap between scientific knowledge and clinical/educational practice. Faculty from the College of Medicine and the Col  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 19 -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Anna Prentiss Florida State University recently hosted "Saving the Planet with Indigenous Knowledge," a free workshop exploring the concept of adaptive resilience for the Florida Gulf's coastal communities, with a focus on the inclusion of Indigenous knowledge. The event was part of a National Science Foundation Research Coordination Network (RCN) award project focused on resilient rural infrastructure.   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 19 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Kathleen Haughney Two Florida State University faculty members have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, in recognition of their distinguished contributions to the scientific community. Professor of Chemistry Michael Shatruk and director of the Center for Integrating Research and Learning Roxanne Hughes have been named to the 2023 class of AAAS Fellows, w  more

ORLANDO, Florida, April 19 -- The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority issued the following news release: The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority officially becomes a Certified Autism Center(TM) (CAC), a designation awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This certification highlights the organization's dedication to accessibility and to better understand and assist autistic or sensory-sensitive individuals as they travel within the US and i  more

ORLANDO, Florida, April 19 -- Hilton Grand Vacations, a subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide, issued the following news release: Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV), the premier vacation ownership and experiences company, announced a partnership with Great Wolf Lodge, the owner and operator of North America's largest family of indoor water park resorts, to help expand family travel options for guests/members of both companies. The partnership will allow HGV members who are looking for a high-quali  more

MELBOURNE, Florida, April 19 -- L3Harris Technologies, a technology company, defense contractor and information technology services provider, issued the following news release: L3Harris Technologies [NYSE:LHX] has entered into an agreement with Orange County, Virginia, to fund the expansion and modernization of the company's site in the county. The effort is intended to increase solid rocket motor production while growing the company's presence in the Commonwealth. L3Harris plans to construct   more

ORLANDO, Florida, April 19 -- Lowndes, a law firm, issued the following news release: Lowndes attorney Lauren Beames co-authored an article in the William & Mary Environmental Law & Policy Review, exploring how four international biodiversity conventions emphasize biodiversity conservation's role in reducing zoonotic disease risks, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The article, titled "The Initial Response of Biodiversity Conventions to the COVID-19 Pandemic," is a collaboration betwe  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 19 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) Superintendent Dr. Jose L. Dotres has been named the 2024 Magnet Schools of America (MSA) Superintendent of the Year. The announcement was made during MSA's National Conference held today in New York City. This annual award recognizes the important work of leadership within school districts to keep magnets a priority in the portfolio of sch  more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, April 19 -- Memorial Health System issued the following news release: Memorial Healthcare System and Solis Mammography, are pleased to announce the opening of the collaboration's first community-based breast screening centers in Weston, Plantation and Palm Springs North near Hialeah and Miami Lakes. The centers represent the commitment that both organizations have made to expand access to state-of-the art breast imaging services through convenient, easily accessible location  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 19 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release: Miami Dade College (MDC) and SynthBee, Inc. announced a groundbreaking partnership aimed at accelerating human innovation and fostering student-led entrepreneurship at eMerge Americas today. This collaboration, fueled by a shared commitment to advancing human potential and benefiting communities, heralds a new era of opportunity for students and the wider South Florida region. SynthBee's vision to accelerate huma  more

TAMPA, Florida, April 19 (TNSres) -- Moffitt Cancer Center issued the following news release: Non-small cell lung cancer accounts for nearly 85% of all lung cancer cases. Targeted immunotherapy is a common treatment, but it does not work for everyone. However, a new Moffitt Cancer Center (https://www.moffitt.org/) study published in the journal Immunity offers insight into how lung cancer cells evade the protective immune system, potentially opening a door for novel antibody-based immunotherapi  more

ORLANDO, Florida, April 19 -- The Orlando Utilities Commission issued the following news on April 18, 2024: The Reliable One is conducting a "prescribed burn" today on the one of forested grounds at Stanton Energy Center (SEC) in east Orange County. Prescribed burns are designed to maintain essential habitat necessary for the survival of the endangered Red-cockaded Woodpecker. Done under the supervision of a trained crew equipped with water tankers and hoses, these controlled burns are require  more

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, April 19 (TNSres) -- The South Florida Water Management District issued the following news: The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is upgrading the reference system used to measure water elevations. Water elevation readings, also known as water level readings, will soon be reported in the newer North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD 88) instead of the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD 29). The SFWMD will shift from displaying water eleva  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 19 -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: The Miller School of Medicine is playing a prominent role in the global technology conference and expo, including co-sponsoring the Health Technology Innovation Hub with Jackson Health System. VR Pregnancy Education and Support April 18, 7:13 pm Minority mothers are three times as likely to have poor mental health and no access to mental health services, noted Azizi Seixas, Ph.D., inter  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 19 -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Joey Garcia Experts from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's Adolescent Medicine program provided educational sessions focused on HIV, the opioid crisis and patient advocacy for a 16-delegate contingent from Global Ties Miami. The event was part of the delegation's initiative, "Fentanyl and Other Global Public Health Challenges." The delegates represent countries such   more

MELBOURNE, Florida, April 19 -- L3Harris Technologies, a technology company, defense contractor and information technology services provider, issued the following news release: L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) has received an award of option year five of the Maintenance Of Space Situational Awareness Integrated Capabilities (MOSSAIC) program. The contract, worth up to $187 million from the U.S. Space Force, continues the modernization and sustainment of critical space infrastructure enabling th  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 19 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Attorney General Ashley Moody today helped welcome out-of-state law enforcement officers to Florida and honored the Sarasota Police Department with a Thin Line Tribute for extraordinary efforts to drastically reduce crime. During the swearing-in ceremony at SPD, Attorney General Moody addressed nine new officers--six of them from out-of-state. The Attorney General also hi  more