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State Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Wednesday May 15, 2024 ( 16 items )  

Akerman Represents Integrated Power Services in North American Acquisition
MIAMI, Florida, May 15 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Akerman is proud to announce our firm represented Integrated Power Services in its acquisition of Swiger Coil Systems. The Akerman team was led by Corporate Partner Carl Roston and included Technology Transactions Chair Melissa Koch, Environment and Natural Resources Chair Robyn Neely, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Chair Mary Samsa, Corporate Partner Santi Assalini, Intellectual Property Partner Pet  more

CLEAN ENERGY AND MAAS ENERGY WORKS JOIN FORCES TO BUILD NINE RENEWABLE NATURAL GAS DAIRY PRODUCTION FACILITIES ACROSS SEVEN STATES
NEWPORT BEACH, California, May 15 -- Clean Energy Fuels issued the following news on May 14, 2024: Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (Nasdaq: CLNE), the largest provider of the cleanest fuel for the transportation market, and Maas Energy Works, the nation's largest dairy digester developer, today announced a new joint development agreement to build nine renewable natural gas (RNG) production facilities at dairy farms across seven states. This new endeavor will include dairies located in Colorado, South  more

DYK: WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD DAY HIGHLIGHTS SFWMD'S EFFORTS TO RESTORE NATURAL ECOSYSTEMS
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, May 15 -- The South Florida Water Management District issued the following news: Did you know the South Florida Water Management District works year-round to restore and protect natural ecosystems that provide important habitat for migratory birds as they travel through the region? In recognition of World Migratory Bird Day, we are highlighting the SFWMD's continued efforts to support and improve wildlife habitat through ecosystem restoration and effective land manage  more

Fla. CFO Patronis Announces Four Arrests in Miami for PIP Fraud
MIAMI, Florida, May 15 -- Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis issued the following news release: Today, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced the arrest of four individuals including, Maria Campos, Isabella Mendez, Madison Martinez, and Krystal Arbona for their role in an alleged Personal Injury Protection (PIP) fraud scheme. The four allegedly had the intention to defraud United Auto Insurance Company, Responsive Insurance, and Infinity Automobile Insurance   more

Fla. PSC Issues Consummating Order Involving Sumter Electric Cooperative, City of Bushnell
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 14 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following consummating order (Docket No. 20230140-EU; Order No. PSC-2024-0149-CO-EU) on May 13, 2024: * * * In re: Joint petition for approval of modification to territorial agreement in Sumter County, by Sumter Electric Cooperative, Inc. and the City of Bushnell. CONSUMMATING ORDER BY THE COMMISSION: By Order No. PSC-2024-0103-PAA-EU, issued April 18, 2024, this Commission proposed to take certain action, sub  more

ICYMI: DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS DEACTIVATED FROM VOTER ROLLS, FLORIDA DEMOCRATS URGE VOTERS TO CHECK THEIR STATUS
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 15 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: In an interview on Facing South Florida with Jim DeFede over the weekend, a Democratic candidate for Congress shared that he was deactivated from the voter rolls. It's the latest example of the impact of new election laws passed by the Florida Republican-controlled legislature, which results in voters being marked as 'inactive' through a process called 'list maintenance' conducted by Supervisors of Elections  more

L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES: AEROJET ROCKETDYNE TO BE PROPULSION PROVIDER FOR THE NEXT GENERATION INTERCEPTOR
MELBOURNE, Florida, May 15 -- L3Harris Technologies, a technology company, defense contractor and information technology services provider, issued the following news release: Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) company, will be the propulsion provider for the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) as part of the Lockheed Martin team. On April 15, MDA announced it selected Lockheed Martin for NGI, the nation's first line of defense against long-rang  more

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $2.75M Sale of Downtown Jacksonville Office Building
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, May 15 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on May 14, 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 Riverside Park Place, a 46,682-square-foot office building in Jacksonville, Florida, for $2,750,000. "Marcus & Millichap's collaborative network of highly trained professionals is proven to bring market-lead  more

Miami Dade College Foundation Appoints New Leaders to Board of Directors
MIAMI, Florida, May 15 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release: Miami Dade College (MDC) Foundation announced the appointment of Jorge A. Plasencia, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of Republica Havas Group and proud MDC alumnus, as chair of the Board of Directors, and Pablo Pino, Market President of South Florida for TD Bank, as vice chair. "I am pleased to welcome our new Foundation board chair and vice chair, and look forward to working together to further the College's mission   more

Miami Dade College Receives Grant to Connect Young People Across Regions Through Virtual Exchange
MIAMI, Florida, May 15 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release on May 14, 2024: * * * A grant from the J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Initiative will enable Miami Dade College to prepare young people in the United States, Middle East, and North Africa for the future through a unique global learning experience. * * * Today, the Stevens Initiative announced Miami Dade College (MDC) is one of 11 schools, higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations selected  more

Miller School Delivers Expertise, Research at Society of International Radiology 2024
MIAMI, Florida, May 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Lisette Hilton Researchers in the Department of Interventional Radiology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine presented on topics ranging from adrenal vein sampling, prostate artery embolization, post-uterine fibroid embolization and spine metastases at the 2024 Society of International Radiology (SIR) Annual Scientific Meeting. "Our representation at SIR's annu  more

OUC to Lower Electric Fuel Rates for Customers Starting This Summer
ORLANDO, Florida, May 15 (TNSres) -- The Orlando Utilities Commission issued the following news on May 14, 2024: OUC - The Reliable One's customers soon will see an electric fuel rate decrease. Today, OUC's Board of Commissioners approved a 5% reduction in customer electric bills that will take effect July 1. "This rate decrease reflects our unwavering commitment to provide exceptional value and reliable service to our customers, especially as we enter the hottest months of the year," said Cli  more

Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department Receives $5.7M in State Grant Funding for Water Reuse Projects
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, May 15 -- Palm Beach County issued the following news: Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) has been awarded $5.7 million in grant funding from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for two transformational water reuse projects. The Alternative Water Supply program awarded a total of $60 million statewide. PBCWUD received $2.7 million for the south Palm Beach County reclaimed water pipeline project. A grant of $3 million was awarded to th  more

USF Names Muma College of Business Dean
SARASOTA, Florida, May 15 -- The University of South Florida's Sarasota-Manatee campus issued the following news on May 14, 2024: By Althea Johnson, University Communications and Marketing The University of South Florida today announced the appointment of David Blackwell as the new Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business. Blackwell comes to USF after serving as associate dean for professional graduate programs at the University of Kentucky's Gatton College of Business and Economics  more

VIDEO: Fla. A.G. Moody Honors Law Enforcement During National Police Week and Presents Cabinet Resolution to First Responder Support Group
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 15 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release on May 14, 2024: Attorney General Ashley Moody today presented a Florida Cabinet Resolution to a first responder support group in recognition of National Police Week. Standing with deputies at the Clay County Sheriff's Office, Attorney General Moody presented a cabinet resolution to Signal 35, thanking the organization for efforts to assist Clay County deputies and first responders. Signal 35  more

West Palm Beach Mayor, City Commission, CRA Approvals and Decisions for Monday, May 13, 2024
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, May 15 -- The city of West Palm Beach issued the following news on May 14, 2024: Below is a summary of the approvals and decisions made by the City Commission meeting on Monday, May 13, 2024. MAYOR'S OFFICE - Mayor Keith A. James proclaimed May 2024 as Mental Health Month in the City of West Palm Beach. Mayor Keith A, James proclaimed the week of May 19-25, 2024 as National Public Works Week in the City of West Palm Beach. MAYOR'S OFFICE -- Approved two resolutions,  more