CHICAGO, Illinois, May 17 -- Cintas, a provider of entrance mats, restroom cleaning and supplies, tile and carpet cleaning, promotional products, first aid, safety, fire protection products and services, issued the following news: Design Collective(R) by Cintas has walked away with six Image of the Year Awards for best employee apparel from the Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors (NAUMD) annual convention held in Daytona Beach, Florida. Design Collective and its clien  more

LAKE PLACID, Florida, May 17 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson was joined by land conservation professionals at Buck Island Ranch to recognize the families of the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program and to celebrate the program's 100,000th acre milestone in agricultural land preservation. "It was a true honor to be around so many people from all over t  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 17 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that tourism to Florida has reached unprecedented levels, solidifying Florida's status as the premier destination for travelers worldwide. Revised figures for 2023 show that Florida welcomed more than 140.6 million visitors, breaking previous records. Additionally, Florida's first quarter of 2024 hit 40.6 million visitors, the highest ever recor  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 17 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dr. Samuel Giles to the Alzheimer's Disease Advisory Committee. Dr. Samuel Giles Dr. Giles, of St. Johns, is the Co-Founder, Medical Director, and a Neurologist at Memory Treatment Centers. Board certified in neurology, he previously served as a neurologist at Ascension St. Vincent and Lee Health. Dr. Giles earned his bachel  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 17 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Mary Chambers, Stephen Hammond, James "Doc" Muir, Kathryn Ovide, Mary Spottswood, Erica Sterling, Lesley Thompson, and Richard Toppino to the Lower Florida Keys Hospital District. Mary Chambers, EdD Chambers is the President of MyCERA, Inc. A former Superintendent of Alachua County Schools and Deputy Superintendent of Monroe  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 17 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Edward Bielarski, Craig Carter, Eric Lawson, David Haslam, and Robert "Chip" Skinner to the Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority. Edward Bielarski Bielarski is the former General Manager of Gainesville Regional Utilities. Previously, he served as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Lehigh Count  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 17 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Lisa Yeager to the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners. Lisa Yeager Yeager is the Owner and Partner of Boating Enterprises of Florida, LLC. Previously, she was the Foundation Advancement Coordinator for Pasco-Hernando State College and the Director of CYESIS for Pasco County Schools. Active in her community, she previ  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 17 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/CS/CS/HB 267 - Building Regulations HB 5401 - Judges CS/CS/HB 1567 - Qualifications for County Emergency Management Directors CS/CS/HB 1133 - Violations Against Vulnerable Road Users CS/HB 793 - Coral Springs Improvement District, Broward County CS/HB 867 - North River Ranch Improvement Stewardship District, Manatee Co  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 17 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/CS/HB 1645 - Energy Resources CS/CS/HB 1331 - Commodities Produced by Forced Labor HB 7071 - Foreign Investments by the State Board of Administration To view the transmittal letter, click here (https://t.e2ma.net/click/8fp75n/0dims2r/0tip3mb). * * * Original text here: https://www.flgov.com/2024/05/15/governor-ron-desa  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 18 -- The Florida State Senate issued the following news release: The state of Florida is making progress in addressing the affordability challenges posed by homeowners insurance costs for homeowners. Reforms passed by the legislature in recent years have shown signs of success, with new insurers and private capital entering the state, while established companies reaffirm their commitment to Florida in light of these reforms. The reforms have been instrumental in driv  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 18 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following weekly briefing (Vol. 6, Issue 19): This week, our entire nation recognized National Police Week, a time to honor the sacrifices made by courageous individuals who take the oath to protect and serve. With this week coming to an end, it is a great reminder that our law enforcement needs to feel supported, not just during this one week, but throughout the entire year. In Florida, we pride ourselves on bein  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 18 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release on May 17, 2024: Greenberg Traurig, P.A. Senior Vice President and Miami Co-Managing Shareholder Jaret L. Davis received the 2024 Equal Justice Leadership Award at the Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc.'s 15th Annual Heart of Giving Celebration on May 16. The event recognizes leaders in the community for their instrumental efforts in fostering a more just and equitable Miami. Legal Services of Greater  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, May 17 -- Lifepoint Health, a healthcare company, issued the following news: North Florida Rehabilitation Hospital celebrated its grand opening today with a community open house and ribbon cutting ceremony. The new 50-bed facility is operated by Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, and is the region's first free-standing inpatient rehabilitation facility west of the St. Johns River. "Today we open the doors to western Jacksonville's first freest  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, May 17 -- Forcura, a healthcare technology company, issued the following news on May 16, 2024: Forcura, a healthcare workflow management company, today announced that it has been named the exclusive electronic signature solution for Mobile Medical, a house-calls based primary, specialty and behavioral care practice headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. Mobile Medical facilitates aging-in-place for an estimated 8,000 patients annually with services ranging from in-home   more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, May 18 (TNSres) -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release: Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) will hold its annual Analyst & Investor Day on Thursday, May 23, 2024, beginning at 9 a.m. ET. Presentations and Q&A with members of executive management are expected to conclude at approximately 12 p.m. ET. A live video webcast and presentation slides will be posted on the day of the event to www.raymondjames.com under "More-Investor Relations-News   more

CORAL GABLES, Florida, May 17 -- The University of Miami's School of Nursing and Health Studies issued the following news: By Robert C. Jones Jr. Amid a setting of sutures and stethoscopes, bandages and blood pressure cuffs, medical successes and sometimes setbacks, Hudson Santos found his calling at the tender age of 9: nursing. His mother, unable at times to arrange childcare for her young son, would sometimes bring him along to the hospital in northeastern Brazil where she cared for patie  more