BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 14 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on May 12, 2024: * * * * Tuesday ESPN Doubleheader: Boston Bruins at Florida Panthers Game 5 at 7 p.m. ET and Vancouver Canucks at Edmonton Oilers Game 4 at 9:30 p.m. * Wednesday Primetime on ESPN: Colorado Avalanche at Dallas Stars Game 5 at 8 p.m. * The Point continues Daily as a Lead-in Show for Games Throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs * * * The 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs presented by GEICO c  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 14 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release: Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson has issued Emergency Rule 5CER24-6 updating specific restrictions on the importation of cattle into Florida to help prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The emergency rule builds upon previously issued safety protocols, policies and guidance, and updates specific movement restrictions and test  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 14 -- Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: Today, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis activated his Disaster Fraud Action Strike Team (DFAST) which has been deployed to Leon and Gadsden Counties to protect Floridians from storm-related fraud following recent tornados and severe weather. CFO Patronis' anti-fraud teams work to educate and inform the public on signs of post-storm fraud and ensur  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 14 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of $2.3 million through the Defense Infrastructure Grant Program. These awards will bolster Florida's military communities by supporting infrastructure projects and economic development of their surrounding communities. "Florida is the most military- and veteran-friendly state in the nation, and we are continually working to ensure th  more

ORLANDO, Florida, May 14 -- The Florida State Senate issued the following news release: SB 764 sponsored by Senator Linda Stewart (D - Orlando) relating to the retention of sexual offense evidence, has been signed into law. The bill will require the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to retain sexual offense evidence kits of non-reporting persons for 50 years. Currently, DNA evidence collected in sexual offense investigations must be submitted to a statewide criminal analysis laboratory sys  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 14 -- The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: Friday, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 1335, a bill that further streamlines business practices and bolsters Florida's top-ranked business environment by cutting unnecessary red tape. Friday's actions will lift burdensome restrictions on Florida professionals and create an online account system, modernizing the Department of Business and Professional  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, May 14 -- Hudson County Community College issued the following news: Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the premier international community college honor society, presented Hudson County Community College (HCCC) President Dr. Christopher Reber with the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction at their annual convention last month in Orlando, Florida. The Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction is Phi Theta Kappa's most prestigious award for community college presidents. Named for Dr.  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, May 14 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Dunn Ave Plaza, a 42,570-square-foot retail property, in Jacksonville, Florida, for $5,125,000. "This was a unique retail asset with 67% occupancy and an in-place cap rate of 4.44%. Our team never brought it  more

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, May 14 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Mills Pond Apartments in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for $1.5 million. "Mills Pond Apartments is a great example of how seller-financing can be a valuable asset for a long-term owner who is looking to capita  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 14 -- Miami International Airport issued the following news: NewsLink(R), a Miami-based airport travel/convenience, specialty retail, and food & beverage concessionaire with 36 locations at Miami International Airport, has been named "Best Overall Retailer" in the Small Operators Division by Airport Experience(R) News, an information resource focused on spotlighting the trends, issues, and advancements that affect every point of a traveler's journey through an airport. NewsL  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 14 -- The Miami-Dade County government issued the following news release: In a testament to the community's engagement with critical issues, the Dr. Antonio Jorge Social and Economic Development Council (SEDC), in collaboration with the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners, hosted a free and informative seminar on May 2 focusing on climate gentrification, transportation, and housing inventory. The "Housing in Miami-Dade County: Crisis and Opportunity" seminar, held at Tu  more

ORLANDO, Florida, May 14 (TNSres) -- Orange County issued the following news: Enhancing the quality of life, promoting self-sufficiency, and eliminating the causes and consequences of poverty, is the mission of Orange County's Community Action Division. It prides itself on providing the services needed to help families achieve economic independence with the Family Self-Sufficiency Program. "By providing funding opportunities to those seeking trade programs, citizens are able to gain skills tha  more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, May 14 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news on May 13, 2024: Tickets go on sale Thursday, May 16 at 10 a.m. and start at $36. Fans can purchase tickets beginning Thursday, May 16 at 10 a.m. through Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood's Facebook, X and Instagram. All seats are reserved. Tickets are available at www.myHRL.com. Doors open one hour before showtime. Additional fees may apply. Professional Fi  more

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, May 14 -- The South Florida Water Management District issued the following news: The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) will be hosting two open house meetings about the Indian River Lagoon South Project. Community Meeting #1 When: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Where: Indian River State College Kight Center 3209 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34981 Time: 5:00 p.m. Meeting Format: In-Person Staff from the South Florida Water Management District will be av  more

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, May 14 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news on May 12, 2024: More than 500 students on nearly 100 teams from all over the world competed Saturday at Lawrence Technological University in the 25th annual Robofest World Championships, a robotics competition like no other. Teams from Ghana, Hong Kong, Jordan, Mexico, Taiwan, and Michigan and Florida in the United States took home trophies for top spots in several competitions held at LTU's Don Ridler  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 14 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release: To kick off National Police Week, Attorney General Ashley Moody is sharing initiatives and programs that make Florida the most pro-law enforcement state in the nation. Since July 2022, more than 1,200 officers have moved from all over the country to serve in the Sunshine State. Law enforcement professionals are flocking to Florida because leadership and the public support officers, and the s  more