BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 7 -- Burr and Forman, a law firm, issued the following news: Burr & Forman is pleased to announce that 60 of its attorneys have been ranked in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA, a highly regarded directory featuring client-led intelligence on America's leading lawyers for business. The firm received a total of 28 rankings across its footprint, including Alabama for Banking & Finance, Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Construction, Corporate/Commercial, Health Care, Labor & Emp  more

MIAMI, Florida, June 7 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: Akerman is pleased to announce that 70 lawyers across the firm's practices have been included by UK-based Chambers and Partners in its Chambers USA 2024 Guide. Chambers produces the most prestigious and followed legal rankings in the world. The publication announced on June 6, 2024, that Akerman lawyers in 26 categories have been recognized as some of the most accomplished in their field. Akerman   more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on June 5, 2024: This weekend, full funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) officially expired - forcing 1.7 million Florida families to face stark price hikes on their monthly internet bills. The ACP - a product of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law - serves more than 65,000 households in Florida's 13th District, lowering costs for monthly internet bills. A recent survey condu  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on June 5, 2024: This weekend, full funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) officially expired - forcing 1.7 million Florida families to face stark price hikes on their monthly internet bills. The ACP - a product of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law - serves more than 50,000 households in Florida's 27th District, lowering costs for monthly internet bills. A recent survey condu  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 6 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on June 5, 2024: Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis hosted a meeting with over 100 sheriffs, police chiefs, and other law enforcement officials from across the state to highlight new resources for officers to utilize to direct individuals to Hope Florida. This summer, law enforcement agencies, departments, and offices will also receive personnel training on connecting those in need with a Hope Florida   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 7 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: Yesterday, Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried slammed Rick Scott for voting against the Right to Contraception Act - bipartisan legislation to codify Americans' right to access contraception under federal law. During the interview, Fried noted that Floridians can't trust Scott to protect women's rights to make their own personal medical decisions Click here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxJW1iWFu  more

ORLANDO, Florida, June 7 -- The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority issued the following news release: The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) announces the launch of the "English on the Fly" program in partnership with UCF Global, an innovative initiative designed to improve English language proficiency among airport employees. Recognizing the diverse linguistic background of its workforce, GOAA is dedicated to ensuring that all employees have the support to effectively assist the more th  more

MIAMI, Florida, June 7 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: Holland & Knight Partners Nipun Patel and Stephen Shapiro have been recognized as 2024 BTI Client Service All-Stars by The BTI Consulting Group. BTI conducts a long-running independent study to find and celebrate the attorneys top legal decision-makers say deliver the best client service. This year, only 296 attorneys from 148 law firms were selected. Mr. Patel is a partner and trial lawyer in Holland   more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, June 7 (TNSres) -- Jabil Inc. issued the following news release: Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL), a manufacturing solutions company, today announced it will release its third quarter of fiscal year 2024 financials on Thursday, June 20, 2024, before the market opens. The company will host a conference call and webcast to review the results. What: Jabil's Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024 Conference Call and Webcast When: Thursday, June 20, 2024 - 8:30 a.m. ET Dial-in: U.S. (8  more

ORMOND BEACH, Florida, June 6 -- Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez, R-Florida, issued the following news release on June 5, 2024: Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nunez, Secretary of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Shevaun Harris, State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo, and Agency for Persons with Disabilities Director Taylor Hatch highlighted resources, education, and tips for water safety and drowning prevention. "Governor Ron DeSantis and I know that Florida is the best place to be   more

TAMPA, Florida, June 7 (TNSres) -- Moffitt Cancer Center issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: In a groundbreaking advance that could revolutionize bladder cancer treatment, a novel combination of cretostimogene grenadenorepvec and pembrolizumabhas shown remarkable efficacy in patients with Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG)-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. Results from the phase 2 CORE-001 trial, published today in Nature Medicine, reveal a significant improvement in c  more

TAMPA, Florida, June 7 -- The Tampa Convention Center issued the following news: The Tampa Convention Center team is pleased to announce the addition of a new Chief Maintenance Engineer after a nationwide search. The center has hired Abed Pompa for this vital role within the Facilities/Operations and Maintenance Department. Pompa joins the Tampa Convention Center team with an extensive facilities background, including working with large hospital facilities departments. Pompa previously worked   more

MELBOURNE, Florida, June 7 -- L3Harris Technologies, a technology company, defense contractor and information technology services provider, issued the following news release: L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) received a $34 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to help modernize the B-52 Stratofortress bomber. The award is part of the Air Force's Global Strike Command B-52 Quad Crew Program to consolidate the functions of the electronic warfare officer and navigator into one position. The B-  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 7 (TNSres) -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release: Attorney General Ashley Moody joined state and local health officials at an event in Seminole County to recognize Florida's first Revive Awareness Day. Revive Awareness Day shines a light on the dangers of opioid misuse and the power of naloxone to save lives. During the event, Attorney General Moody announced increased participation in Helping Heroes--an initiative Attorney General  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 7 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on June 6, 2024: Yesterday, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that Rep. Byron Donalds (FL-19), a potential choice for Donald Trump's running mate, made comments defending the Jim Crow era at a recent event in Philadelphia: "You see, during Jim Crow, the Black family was together. During Jim Crow, more Black people were not just conservative -- Black people have always been conservative-minded -- but more Bl  more