WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: American Journal News published a piece exposing Anna Paulina Luna for suggesting that people who oppose abortion bans should, "move out of your state. Move elsewhere." Her unapologetically unsympathetic recommendation in a Forbes interview rightly comes under scrutiny as women in Florida are now living with a near-total abortion ban. Is Anna Paulina Luna saying that women in Florida who nee  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: A New York Times story highlights Latino voters' overwhelming support of a women's right to an abortion. This growing support comes as extremist Republicans continue pushing draconian bans in states like Arizona, Florida, and Texas. It also comes as House Republicans have passed four bills that would restrict access to reproductive care nationwide and introduced an additional six anti-aborti  more

LAKELAND, Florida, May 9 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release: The Florida Board of Governors (BOG) voted unanimously today to confirm Dr. Devin Stephenson as the next president of Florida Polytechnic University. Stephenson was selected as the institution's second president by the Florida Poly Board of Trustees (BOT) on April 15. His selection followed a thorough presidential search which narrowed the field to five highly qualified finalists. "I believe all orga  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, May 9 -- Fidelity National Information Services (better known as FIS), a provider of financial technology solutions, issued the following news release on May 7, 2024: FIS(R) (NYSE: FIS), a global leader in financial technology, will host its Investor Day today at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Stephanie Ferris, CEO and President, James Kehoe, CFO, and other members of the executive team will discuss the company's plans to deliver its next phase of sustainable and profitable gro  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 8 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on May 6, 2024: Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and the Florida Forest Service are highlighting the dangers of wildfire arson during Arson Awareness Week, May 5-11, 2024, reminding Floridians how they can help report suspicious fire activity in Florida's wildlands and forests. "It only takes a spark to ignite a wildfire, which can endanger our c  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 8 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on May 6, 2024: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/CS/HB 1473 - School Safety CS/CS/HB 1509 - Public Records CS/CS/HB 285 - Public Records CS/CS/HB 1077 - Clerks of Court CS/HB 761 - Interpersonal Violence Injunction Petitions HB 7067 - Pretrial Detention Hearings CS/HB 405 - Regulation of Commercial Motor Vehicles CS/CS/HB 341 - Designation of a Diagnosis on Motor Veh  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 9 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: Last month, the National Education Association released a report showing that Florida ranks 50th in the nation in teacher pay. This comes on the heels of a March report from the Annenberg Institute showing that Florida has the highest number of teacher vacancies in the nation. "As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, it's clear that thirty years of Republican attacks on education have had serious conseque  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 8 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on May 6, 2024: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that VISIT FLORIDA data shows that Florida has maintained its position as the #1 domestic tourist destination in the United States and remained a top destination for international visitors (ranking #2 in the country). In 2023, Florida's market share of domestic tourists increased to 14.8%, up from 13.8% in 2022. This surge in market share represen  more

LAKE WORTH, Florida, May 8 -- Palm Beach State College issued the following news on May 7, 2024: By Kerry Capell Palm Beach State College welcomed Florida Rep. John Snyder as the keynote speaker during the College's 2024 spring commencement ceremony at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, at Cacti Park (formerly the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches) in West Palm Beach. During the ceremony, which was livestreamed on PBSC's website, the College awarded degrees and certificates to more than 1,900 graduates inclu  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 9 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news release: Littler, the world's largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has appointed D. Porpoise Evans as office managing shareholder (OMS) of the firm's Miami office. Evans succeeds Lori Brown, who will fully shift her role to focus on her firmwide management and operational responsibilities. "Porpoise's natural leadership abilities and his deep connections to the local business and legal communi  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 9 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release on May 8, 2024: Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) and Miami-Dade County Police, in partnership with BusPatrol America, today began enforcing South Florida's first and largest school bus stop-arm camera enforcement program in the nation. All 1,000 school buses are equipped with cameras designed to protect students by catching drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses. Today marks the end of  more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, May 9 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news on May 8, 2024: Comedy legend Martin Lawrence "Y'all Know What It Is!" Tour is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. Benji Brown and Daphnique Springs will support. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 17 at 10 a.m. and start at $65. Fans can access the venue presale on Thursday, May 16 at 10 a.m  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Two types of Planters nuts are being recalled due to the risk of potential listeria contamination. The manufacturer, Hormel Foods, says the recall affects certain Planters honey roasted peanuts and Planters mixed nuts shipped to Publix warehouses in Florida, Georgia, Alabama and North Carolina. This als impacts Dollar Tree warehouses in South Carolina and Georgia. There have been no reports of illnesses. The Georg  more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, May 9 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news on May 8, 2024: Motley Crue is bringing their iconic live show to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Thursday, Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 10 at 10 a.m. and start at $69. Fans can access the venue presale Wednesday, May 9 at 10 a.m. via Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood's Facebook, X and Instagram. Tickets are   more

TAMPA, Florida, May 9 -- Moffitt Cancer Center issued the following news release: Moffitt Cancer Center has received the 2024 Employer Recognition Award from the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC). The award recognizes an organization's sustained support for oncology certification of nursing staff. This is the cancer center's second time being recognized. The ONCC presents awards in two categories: one for smaller organizations employing fewer than 25 registered nurses and anot  more

ORLANDO, Florida, May 9 (TNSres) -- The Orlando Economic Partnership issued the following news: Market Commentaries are a series of timely analyses produced by the Orlando Economic Partnership's Market Intelligence team. Commentaries are typically associated with a major data release or cover areas key to advancing the Partnership's goal of Broad-based Prosperity(R). * The Orlando Economic Partnership has facilitated the creation of more than 25,500 new jobs in the last 7 years. * Wages assoc  more

NEWBERRY, South Carolina, May 9 -- Newberry College issued the following news: The City of Newberry honored a dozen Newberry College seniors Friday as part of an annual tradition that celebrates the impact of college students on the local community. Newberry Mayor Foster Senn presented each student with a 2024 Community Service Award on the portico of Holland Hall, the campus' main administrative building. The student honorees were as follows: Armando Acosta, of Gainesville, Florida, is a nurs  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, May 8 -- Eckerd College issued the following news: * * * Just before the opening performance of Eckerd College's theatre production of The Bacchae, Grey Curcio, Nicole Vogler and Hanna Kobs celebrated backstage. * * * By Ashlyn Fransen Each of them had earned recognition in the Region 3 Mark of Excellence Awards of the Society of Professional Journalists for their work at Triton Publications, which houses the student newspaper The Current and Cat. 5 magazine. SPJ's   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 9 -- The city of Tallahassee issued the following news: During a special presentation at the May 8 City Commission meeting, Tallahassee Mayor John E. Dailey, City Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox and City Manager Reese Goad were honored by the Florida League of Cities (FLC) as 2024 Home Rule Hero Award recipients. This honor recognizes their tireless efforts to protect the Home Rule powers of Florida's municipalities and advance FLC's legislative agenda during the 2024  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 9 -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Josh Baxt Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is the most common congenital bleeding disorder in the world and could affect more than 3 million people in the U.S. Up to 90% of people with VWD are misdiagnosed or undiagnosed. Many people, including some medical providers, simply cannot identify abnormal bleeding. "People may get frequent nosebleeds, bleed a lot from small cuts or have long and   more

MIAMI, Florida, May 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Chad Hanson In the vast landscape of medical research, few areas are as intricate and nuanced as the study of brain and spinal cord injury. These conditions, often resulting from traumatic events, present profound challenges to patients and researchers alike. Amidst these challenges lies the relentless pursuit of understanding and innovation spearheaded by pioneers like W. Dalto  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Rachel Tompa Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine announced the formation of the Sylvester Brain Tumor Institute (SBTI) to elevate brain cancer care and research in South Florida and beyond. "The Sylvester Brain Tumor Institute will further enable Sylvester to increase the impact of its research and clinical work, creating a   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 9 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release: May is National Older Americans Month and Elder Law Month, and in recognition, Attorney General Ashley Moody is sharing helpful resources for Florida seniors. Attorney General Moody is committed to protecting the more than 5.5 million seniors who call Florida home. The Florida Attorney General's Office offers and promotes several resources to assist older Floridians who fall victim to scams,   more