AUBURN, Alabama, June 12 -- Auburn University issued the following campus notice: Cathleen Erwin, chair of the Department of Political Science and professor of health services administration, was named chair of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA), at the organization's annual meeting in Tampa, Florida. Erwin was named AUPHA chair-elect in 2023 and headed the planning committee for the 2024 annual meeting. She will serve one year as chair of the board of dire  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: DNC Chair Jaime Harrison and LGBTQ Caucus Chair Earl Fowlkes issued the following statement on the eighth anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting: "Eight years ago today, we witnessed the deadliest attack on the LGBTQ+ community in American history. Forty-nine innocent lives, some as young as 19, were cut short in the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida. This Pride month, as we celebrate lo  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 12 -- Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis issued the following news release news release on June 11, 2024: Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced that the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan will allow 457b Pre-Tax and 457b Roth (post-tax) payroll contributions starting in July 2024. 457b Roth payroll contributions are made on a post-tax basis and give eligible State of Florida Employees more flexibility in meeting retirement income go  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 12 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 11, 2024: * * * Today, a federal judge ruled that Florida's ban on gender-affirming care for minors is unconstitutional. In response, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement: "Transgender Floridians have a right to exist -- period," said FDP Chair Nikki Fried. "Today, we're thankful that equal protection under the law truly means protection for everyone, and that Florid  more

MIAMI, Florida, June 13 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release: Miami Dade College (MDC) has been recognized as a Military Friendly School for students and spouses for 2024-25 by Military Friendly(R), a division of VIQTORY. This prestigious designation acknowledges the College's commitment to providing exceptional support and resources to military service members, veterans and their families as they pursue their educational goals. "We are immensely proud to receive the Militar  more

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, June 13 -- Palm Beach County issued the following news: Palm Beach County is installing communication boards with pictures and symbols at playgrounds in fourteen county-operated park locations to help non-verbal, speech-challenged and early-learning individuals communicate with friends and caregivers. Jennifer Cirillo, director of Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation, expressed her enthusiasm for this initiative and appreciation for donors who made this program poss  more

ORLANDO, Florida, June 12 -- Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings issued the following State of the County address on June 11, 2024: * * * On Friday, June 7, residents and community leaders gathered at the Linda Chapin Theatre inside the Orange County Convention Center to hear Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings' 2024 State of the County address. In his speech, the Mayor focused on Orange County's accomplishments and challenges over the past year. He emphasized its strategic public, private a  more