Friday - September 20, 2024
State Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Thursday June 20, 2024 ( 12 items )  

9-1-1: The Devil You Know (6/20) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/3/22)
BURBANK, California, June 18 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: THURSDAY, JUNE 20 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - 9-1-1: "The Devil You Know" (604) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/3/22) Logline: While in Florida caring for her ailing father, Athena and Bobby investigate the disappearance of her childhood friend from 45 years ago. Watch episodes next day on Hulu. *** Original text here: https://www.dgepress.com/abc/pressrelease/9-1-1-the-devil-you-know-6-20-rebroadcast-oad-10-  more

Eckerd College: Shore Patrol--Eckerd College Seabird Stewardship Class Helps Protect Threatened Shorebirds
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, June 19 -- Eckerd College issued the following news on June 18, 2024: By Tom Zucco Inside a roped-off area a short walk from the pavilions that line the beach at Fort De Soto Park, two pairs of adult American oystercatchers, a threatened Florida seabird, were wading in the shallows searching for food. Following close behind skittered three chicks. It was midmorning on a recent Thursday, and dozens of beachgoers were already making their way around the nesting site. Th  more

Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis Highlights Significant State Investments and Signs Legislation Related to Health Care and Cancer Treatment
MIAMI, Florida, June 19 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted substantial investments in both pediatric and cancer care and signed three bills furthering health care innovation, health care research, and patient care in Florida: Senate Bill 1582, Senate Bill 7072, and House Bill 885. "Between our strong investments in both pediatric and cancer care and the legislation signed today," said Governor Ron DeSant  more

Florida Division of Emergency Management Successfully Secures Approval of Leon County for FEMA Individual Assistance for 2024 May Storm Damages
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 19 -- The Florida Division of Emergency Management issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) announced that the state effort to advocate for federal recovery assistance has been successful; the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Leon County for Individual Assistance due to the impacts of the May tornadoes and severe weather. Homeowners and renters who sustained losses may now  more

Florida PSC Grants ETC Designations to Ten Telecommunication Carriers
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 19 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following news release: For the first time since 2011, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) designated 10 wireless telecommunication carriers as eligible to provide the federal Lifeline Assistance (Lifeline) program to customers in Florida. Lifeline offers discounted telephone/broadband service to customers who qualify. This year, the Legislature amended Florida Statutes (Section 364.10) to reinstate the P  more

FWC June 27 Workshop in Palm Bay Encourages Gopher Tortoise Conservation
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 19 -- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission issued the following news release: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is holding regional workshops to present information on opportunities for local governments to help conserve gopher tortoises and other state-listed species in Florida. The goal of these workshops is to encourage participation in gopher tortoise conservation at the local level by providing information that could as  more

Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County Adds First-Time Homebuyer Workshops In Spanish
ORLANDO, Florida, June 20 -- Orange County posted the following news: Escalating costs have rendered homeownership nearly unattainable for an increasing number of Central Floridians. Recognizing this challenge, Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County has expanded its First-time Homebuyer Workshop schedule to twice a month, offering sessions in both English and Spanish. First-time Homebuyer Workshops in Spanish will be offered: * June 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Habitat for Human  more

Ivan Cornejo's "Mirada Tour" is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Saturday, Aug. 17 at 8 P.m.
HOLLYWOOD, Florida, June 19 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news on June 18, 2024: Ivan Cornejo's "Mirada Tour" is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Saturday, Aug. 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 21 at 10 a.m. and start at $44.99. Fans can access the venue presale Thursday, June 20 at noon through Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood's Facebook, X and Instagram. All seats a  more

Northwest Florida State College Selects Dr. Cristie Kedroski to Serve as Interim President
NICEVILLE, Florida, June 20 -- Northwest Florida State College issued the following news release: Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Cristie Kedroski as Interim President effective July 6, 2024. Dr. Kedroski's selection by the Board of Trustees was unanimous, reflecting the confidence and trust placed in her ability to lead with integrity, vision, and a deep understanding of the College's mission. Dr. Kedroski brings with her more than 20 years   more

PSC Approves Final Storm Restoration Recovery Costs for FPL
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 19 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved $1.3 million in final storm restoration recovery costs related to Hurricanes Ian and Nicole for Florida Power & Light Company (FPL). FPL and the Office of Public Counsel, representing customers, agreed that the requested $1.3 million in storm restoration recovery costs is supported by the case record, and all issue  more

PSC Approves Florida Relay System Annual Budget With Reduced Surcharge
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 19 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: This morning, the annual budget for Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. (FTRI) was approved by the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC). FTRI administers the Florida Relay System (FRS) that provides basic telecommunications access to Florida citizens who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or speech impaired. Florida law requires the PSC to approve FTRI's budget on an annual b  more

U.S. Department of State Funds New Cybersecurity and AI Study Abroad Program at USF
SARASOTA, Florida, June 20 -- The University of South Florida's Sarasota-Manatee campus issued the following news dated June 14, 2024: The U.S. Department of State has awarded USF funding to establish a study abroad program at the tech-focused Algebra University in Croatia. It's designed for USF students pursuing degrees in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and computer science engineering. Located in Croatia's capital, Zagreb, Algebra University is the region's leading higher education i  more