MIAMI, Florida, April 30 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Akerman is pleased to announce that litigation partners Mark Bernstein and Benjamin Kemble have been appointed office managing partners of the firm's Chicago and San Antonio offices, respectively. In their new roles, Bernstein and Kemble will continue to strengthen and accelerate Akerman's relationships with business and civic leaders in their respective markets while guiding the firm's strategic direction local  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release on April 30, 2024: This week, ahead of Florida's six-week abortion ban -- backed by Sen. Rick Scott -- taking effect and the second anniversary of the leaked Republican Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) is relaunching GOPonAbortion.com, a website highlighting GOP Senate candidates' own words and records opposing women's right t  more

TAMPA, Florida, May 1 -- The Florida Department of Financial Services issued the following news release: Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announces the arrest of 16 individuals in a workers' compensation insurance fraud sting operation involving unlicensed contractors in Manatee County. The operation was in collaboration with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Manatee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO). CFO Jimmy Patronis said, "Worker  more

JUPITER, Florida, April 30 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on April 29, 2024: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the highest level of funding for direct services for people with unique abilities in Florida's history with more than $2.2 billion going to the Agency for Persons with Disabilities for services through the iBudget waiver. The waiver provides social, medical, behavioral, and therapeutic services to individuals with autism and other developmental   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 30 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on April 29, 2024: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis welcomed heroes from across the state of Florida to the Florida Governor's Residence to recognize them for their contributions to others and for exhibiting exceptional courage, compassion, and resilience in the face of adversity. Seventy five Florida heroes were honored at the ceremony, including first responders, doctor  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 1 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on April 30, 2024: Today, the Florida Democratic Party announced Senator John Fetterman will deliver the keynote address at the 2024 Leadership Blue Gala on Saturday, May 4. "Florida Democrats are thrilled to welcome Senator Fetterman to the Sunshine State," said FDP Chair Nikki Fried. "Senator John Fetterman is not your traditional politician. He is a powerful voice for the Democratic Party and embodies the   more

MIAMI, Florida, May 1 -- King and Spalding, a law firm, issued the following news release on April 30, 2024: King & Spalding announced today that Barry Kamar has joined the firm's Special Matters and Government Investigations practice group as a partner. He is based in the firm's Miami office. Kamar has extensive experience investigating, litigating and conducting criminal and civil trials in federal and state courts. As a former federal prosecutor, he has led investigations and trials involvi  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 1 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following news release on April 30, 2024: The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) is pleased to name the L. Claudia Allen Senior Center as a PSC Helping Hand for its assistance during National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) in March. The Center was instrumental in helping the PSC raise awareness about energy and water conservation, utility-related scams, and the Lifeline Assistance telephone/broadband discount   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Despite challenges posed by a shifting political landscape and a new restrictive abortion law, President Biden's reelection campaign is focusing efforts on winning back the key battleground state of Florida. With abortion emerging as a central issue, Democrats hope to mobilize voters and secure Florida's 30 electoral votes in the upcoming election, even as recent polls show Trump maintaining a lead in the state. D  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Florida's six-week abortion ban is set to be implemented on Wednesday. The strict new abortion ban will prohibit women from undergoing an abortion after six weeks of pregnancy. Earlier this month, the state Supreme Court deemed the ban enforceable. The ban allows a pregnant person to obtain an abortion in cases of human trafficking, rape or incest but for only up to 15 weeks of pregnancy. Faculty experts at the  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 1 -- The Miami-Dade County government issued the following news release on April 30, 2024: On Wednesday, May 8, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Miami-Dade County Commission Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert will celebrate the groundbreaking of Wellspring Apartments, a new senior affordable housing development in Opa-locka. Hosted by Miami-Dade County's Department of Public Housing and Community Development and Integral Florida, this groundbreaking ceremony marks t  more

TAMPA, Florida, May 1 (TNSres) -- Moffitt Cancer Center issued the following news release: Moffitt Cancer Center has launched a pioneering clinical trial for patients with late-stage non-small cell lung cancer whose disease has progressed following initial frontline standard of care immunotherapy that includes an immune checkpoint inhibitor alone or combined with chemotherapy. The innovative trial uses a novel oncolytic virus, MEM-288, in combination with the immune checkpoint inhibitor nivolum  more

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, May 1 -- The city of West Palm Beach issued the following news on April 30, 2024: Below is a summary of the approvals and decisions made by the City Commission meeting on Monday, 2024. MAYOR'S OFFICE - Mayor Keith A. James proclaimed Wednesday, May 15, 2024, as Peace Officer's Memorial Day, and the week of May 12-18, 2024, as West Palm Beach Police Week. Heard presentations from State Senator Bobby Powell, Jr., and State Representative Jervonte Edmonds about the 2024  more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, May 1 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news on April 30, 2024: Yiyo Sarante & Sergio Vargas presented by Zamora Live are coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Saturday, June 1 at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and start at $68. All seats are reserved. Tickets are available at www.myHRL.com. Doors open one hour before show time. Additional fees may apply. Yi  more