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State Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Tuesday May 21, 2024 ( 14 items )  

'An Evening With Old Dominion' is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Friday, Dec. 13 at 8 P.m.
HOLLYWOOD, Florida, May 21 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news on May 20, 2024: An Evening with Old Dominion" is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Friday, Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 23 at 10 a.m. and start at $45. Fans can access the venue presale on Wednesday, May 22 at 10 a.m. through Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood's Facebook, X and Instagram. Tickets a  more

Dr. Rana Chakraborty Named UHealth Chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
MIAMI, Florida, May 21 -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Joey Garcia World-renewed pediatric infectious disease specialist Rana Chakraborty, M.D., has been named chief of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases for UHealth -- University of Miami Health System and Jackson Health System. Dr. Chakraborty will also serve as the Adrienne Arsht Endowed Chair in Pediatric Clinical Research at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.   more

Fla. A.G. Moody: Florida Leads the Nation in Fentanyl Seizures as New Report Shows More Than 115 Million Fake Pills Flood US in 2023
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 21 (TNSres) -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release: Attorney General Ashley Moody is commending law enforcement efforts as Florida leads the nation in fentanyl seizures. Shocking new statistics show a dramatic increase in the number of fake pills containing fentanyl seized by law enforcement nationwide--with Florida leading the charge to remove the deadly synthetic opioids from the streets. According to a recent report, law enforceme  more

Fla. PSC Issues First Order Modifying Order Establishing Procedure Involving 6 Companies
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 17 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following first order modifying order establishing procedure (Docket No. 20240012-EG, 20240013-EG, 20240014-EG, 20240015-EG, 20240016-EG, 20240017-EG; Order No. PSC-2024-0159-PCO-EG): * * * BEFORE THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION In re: Commission review of numeric conservation goals (Florida Power & Light Company). In re: Commission review of numeric conservation goals (Duke Energy Florida, LLC). In re: C  more

FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: ICYMI - RICK SCOTT CALLED OUT FOR SELF-SERVING HYPOCRISY AFTER VOTING AGAINST BORDER BILL TWICE
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 21 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: Last week, Florida Politics put Rick Scott's self-serving hypocrisy on full display, highlighting how Scott twice voted against legislation to combat the fentanyl crisis. Scott voted against the most significant border security bill in a generation, which was endorsed by the Border Patrol Union and included major investments in fighting fentanyl trafficking. Click here (https://floridapolitics.com/archives/  more

FLORIDA DEMOCRATS COMMEMORATE CUBAN INDEPENDENCE DAY
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 21 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 20, 2024: * * * May 20th is Cuban Independence Day. As Cuban Americans in Florida and all over the world commemorate their Independence Day, the Florida Democratic Party released the following statement: "In 1902, Cubans fought to secure independence and gave birth to a Republic. On Cuban Independence Day, we extend our support and solidarity with the Cuban people to continue the fight for a fre  more

Jabil Announces Leadership Transitions
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, May 21 -- Jabil Inc. issued the following news release on May 20, 2024: Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL) ("Jabil" or the "Company") today announced a number of senior leadership transitions that are effective immediately. Michael Dastoor, who has been serving as Chief Financial Officer and Interim CEO, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Kenneth Wilson, who will no longer serve as Chief Executive Officer or on Jabil's Board of Directors. Gregory Hebard, most r  more

Joanna Weiss Appointed Moffitt's Chief Financial Officer
TAMPA, Florida, May 21 -- Moffitt Cancer Center issued the following news release on May 20, 2024: Joanna Weiss has been appointed as Moffitt Cancer Center's new chief financial officer and executive vice president. In her role, Weiss is responsible for overseeing all financial operations of the cancer center. Joining Moffitt in 2006 as the director of Internal Audit, Weiss has served in a variety of leadership positions within the Finance department throughout her tenure. Her leadership has b  more

Miami Herbert Executive Education Programs Continue to Climb in Financial Times Ranking
CORAL GABLES, Florida, May 21 -- The University of Miami's Miami Herbert Business School issued the following news: By Marlen Lebish The University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School made significant strides in the latest Financial Times Executive Education rankings, moving up in several key categories. Out of 90 institutions evaluated, Miami Herbert ranked No. 3 for custom executive education programs in the United States among Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona  more

Multi-Platinum-Selling Vocal Super Group The Tenors Coming to Seminole Casino Hotel Nov. 10
IMMOKALEE, Florida, May 21 -- Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee hosts The Tenors live in concert Sunday, Nov. 10 with doors opening at 7 p.m. and the show beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets are $99 and are available from Ticketmaster or at www.moreinparadise.com. Attendees must be 21. Parking is free. The Tenors have been thrilling audiences around the world for almost two decades with their powerful son  more

Raymond James Financial Declares Quarterly Dividends on Common and Preferred Stock
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, May 21 (TNSres) -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release: On May 20, 2024, the Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on shares of its common stock of $0.45 per share, payable July 15, 2024 to shareholders of record on July 1, 2024. The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.3984375 per depositary share of 6.375% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Series B Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (NYSE  more

Squire Patton Boggs Welcomes Financial Services Partner With Extensive Latin America Practice Into Miami
MIAMI, Florida, May 21 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: Squire Patton Boggs is pleased to announce the addition of partner Emil R. Infante into the firm's global Financial Services Practice resident in Miami. He joins from a boutique law firm he started after serving as head of the Latin America Practice at Polsinelli. Mr. Infante focuses his practice on finance, financial regulatory, and corporate matters, as well as litigation and tax. He has a diverse cross-bor  more

THE FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY COMMEMORATES HAITIAN FLAG DAY
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 20 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 18, 2024: * * * Today, May 18, Haitian Flag Day is commemorated. This date recognizes the creation of the Flag during the Haitian Revolution in 1803. In honor, the Florida Democratic Party issues the following statement: "More than 200 years ago, the enslaved people of Haiti rebelled against oppression and fought for a free country and a new flag, a fight known today as one of the most important  more

UM Miller School of Medicine: A Small Group Delivers a Mighty Impact for Health Equity
MIAMI, Florida, May 21 -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Ryan Bermudez A dynamic group of women from the Miami-Dade County chapter of The Charmettes, Inc. came together to mark a milestone in their support of cancer research and care at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, a part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Members of the national civic organization dedicated to eradicating cancer completed a multi-year fundraising  more