AUSTIN, Texas, May 23 -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Key Takeaways * Searches using our EV charger filter grew more than 80 percent from 2022 to 2023. * Airbnb and ChargePoint will provide hosts in the US with discounts on EV chargers and accompanying installation services, helping to make it more affordable for hosts to add this amenity. * California, Florida, Texas, Arizona, Washington and North Carolina rank as the most popular  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 23 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release on May 21, 2024: Akerman today announced the joint expansion of its corporate tax and energy tax credit capabilities with partner Heather Preston. Preston focuses her practice on transactional, tax credit and business tax matters. She has significant experience in tax matters associated with mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, restructurings, investment fund formation, qualified opportunity funds, cross-bor  more

SARASOTA, Florida, May 23 -- The University of South Florida's Sarasota-Manatee campus issued the following news: By Marc R. Masferrer, University Communications and Marketing Atalas, the rare tropical butterflies after which USF Sarasota-Manatee's new residence hall is named, are back on campus, just in time to witness the final stages of construction before the building opens in August. Atala butterflies are small with inky black wings, speckled with iridescent blue spots and a bright red b  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, May 23 -- Eckerd College issued the following news: By Robbyn Hopewell Forecasted rain threatening to dampen an idyllic outdoor ceremony delivered just a few droplets as more than 350 Eckerd College seniors participated in the institution's 61st Commencement on May 19. The event kicked off at 8 a.m. with a grand procession from Hough Quad to a tent filled with nearly 5,000 family and friends on South Beach Field. Faculty Marshall Mary Meyer McAleese, Ph.D., bore the   more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, May 23 (TNSres) -- Eckerd College issued the following news: By Tom Zucco Scientists are currently studying whether the Caribbean king crab can be a key factor in the effort to protect the reef systems in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea--systems that have been under siege due to skyrocketing water temperatures and other effects of climate change. Researchers work around the clock, often in the heat and humidity of the tropical outdoors. But help is on the way  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, May 23 -- Fidelity National Information Services (better known as FIS), a provider of financial technology solutions, issued the following news release on May 22, 2024: * * * Key Facts: * FIS(R) Digital One(TM) Flex Mobile 6.0 is a new mobile banking application tailored for financial institutions. * The solution enables banks to serve the evolving demands of customers as digital experiences change. * New functionality includes enhanced user experience, security, and  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 23 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release: Attorney General Ashley Moody is calling on the Florida Commission on Human Relations to investigate Starbucks Coffee Company for hiring practices that appear to discriminate on the basis of race. Attorney General Moody says Starbucks's hiring practices go beyond simply aspirational goals and instead constitute unlawful quotas. Attorney General Ashley Moody said, "The bottom line is hiring  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 22 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following weekly summary of orders in the electric industry division docket: * * * DOCKET NO. 20240026-EI DATE FILED: 05/20/2024 ORDER NO. AND DESCRIPTION: PSC-2024-0160-PCO-EI Order PSC-2024-0160-PCO-EI denying OPC's motion for an additional evening customer service hearing. DOCKET TITLE: Petition for rate increase by Tampa Electric Company. * * * Original text here: https://www.floridapsc.com/weekly-order-  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 22 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following weekly summary of orders in the gas industry division docket: * * * DOCKET NO. 20230124-GU DATE FILED: 05/20/2024 ORDER NO. AND DESCRIPTION: PSC-2024-0161-CO-GU Consummating Order PSC-2024-0161-CO-GU makes Order PSC-2024-0115-PAA-GU effective and final; docket to be closed. DOCKET TITLE: Petition for approval of limited variance from area extension program (AEP) tariff, by Florida Public Utilities Co  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 22 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following weekly summary of orders in the generic docket industry: * * * DOCKET NO. 20230136-PU DATE FILED: 05/20/2024 ORDER NO. AND DESCRIPTION: PSC-2024-0162-CO-OT Consummating Order PSC-2024-0162-CO-PU makes Order PSC-2024-0114-TRF-PU effective and final; docket to be closed. DOCKET TITLE: Petition for approval of revisions to budget billing tariffs, by Florida Public Utilities Company. * * * DOCKET NO. 2  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 22 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following weekly summary of orders in the water and wastewater industry division docket: * * * DOCKET NO. 20240006-WS DATE FILED: 05/22/2024 ORDER NO. AND DESCRIPTION: PSC-2024-0165-PAA-WS PAA Order PSC-2024-0165-PAA-WS establishing authorized range of return on common equity for WAW utilities; order to become final and effective on issuance of a CO; docket to remain open to allow staff to monitor changes in ca  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 23 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 22, 2024: * * * Today, in response to Rick Scott formally announcing his bid to be the next Senate Republican leader, Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried released the following statement: "A Republican Senate Caucus led by Rick Scott would be a disaster for women and working families in Florida and a disaster for the country," said FDP Chair Nikki Fried. "Scott's self-serving agenda has f  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 23 -- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission issued the following news release: For the second consecutive year, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers participated in a joint operation organized and led by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office of Law Enforcement. The operation aimed at protecting endangered sea turtles in and around the protected Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. In addition to the   more

MIAMI, Florida, May 23 -- Miami International Airport issued the following news: Just in time for summer vacations, travelers can now book their next flight to any of Miami International Airport's 175 nonstop destinations and see all their airline options in just a few keyboard clicks with MIA Discover, the airport's new 3D route map and destination guide. Built by FlightPath3D, the online tool puts MIA's vast global network in the palm of the user's hands with interactive features that turn a  more

ORLANDO, Florida, May 23 -- Lowndes, a law firm, issued the following news release: Lowndes is pleased to announce that Shareholder Tara Tedrow has been appointed to the Sixth District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission. The Statewide Judicial Nominating Commission consists of members appointed by the Governor, The Florida Bar, and the Commission itself. Each of the six members appointed by the Governor must reside within the territorial jurisdiction of their respective district co  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 23 -- Norwegian Cruise Line issued the following news: Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 57-year history of breaking boundaries, launches over 30 new port-intensive cruises across Asia Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, for a total of 85 voyages from September 2024 through March 2026 on new-to-the-region ships - Norwegian Spirit, Sun and Sky. For the first time in its history, NCL will deploy the most ships in this part of the world   more

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, May 23 -- Palm Beach County issued the following news: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act allocated federal funding to states, allowing them to maintain Medicaid coverage for individuals enrolled in the program. As a result, approximately one million Floridians who are technically ineligible for Medicaid have been able to keep their health coverage since March 2020. However, with the end of the Public Health Emergency, continuous   more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, May 23 -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release on May 22, 2024: Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) today announced executive leadership changes effectuated by the firm's March CEO and leadership succession announcement. "The board, Paul Shoukry and I are confident that our long-term succession planning process has identified and developed capable and experienced leaders to partner with Paul as we build for the firm's future. Together, those   more

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, May 23 -- The South Florida Water Management District issued the following news: Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for an upcoming Resiliency Coordination Forum to promote additional collaboration on water management and resiliency initiatives between local, state, federal and tribal partners. Forum Details Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 Time: 9:00 a.m. Location: SFWMD Headquarters - 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406 (B-1 Auditoriu  more

SARASOTA, Florida, May 23 -- The University of South Florida's Sarasota-Manatee campus issued the following news: By Elizabeth Metcalf, University Communications and Marketing University of South Florida President Rhea Law was recognized last weekend with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree during Stetson University's College of Law Commencement. In addition to receiving this distinguished honor, Law served as the keynote speaker, delivering an address to nearly 300 law school graduates at Stet  more