ORLANDO, Florida, June 20 (TNSres) -- Orange County issued the following news: The Florida Simulation Summit, themed "Transforming Healthcare Through Intelligence Technologies" was recently held in Orange County. Visionary leaders, pioneering researchers and innovative practitioners all gathered in Orlando to explore transformative healthcare and technologies that leverage modeling, simulation, and artificial intelligence. "This year's theme reflects the growing importance of modeling, simulat  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 21 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release on June 20, 2024: Attorney General Ashley Moody's Office of Statewide Prosecution today secured an 18-year prison sentence for the owner of a pool company defrauding nearly 100 Florida homeowners. Ricardo Villarroel Duerto, owner of Villa Pavers and Pools, along with salespersons and a licensed general contractor, defrauded homeowners in excess of $1 million. The Honorable Judge William S. O  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, June 20 -- Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued the following news release on June 19, 2024: Today, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed a brief with 23 other states urging the Court to deny Special Prosecutor Jack Smith's request for an unconstitutional gag order on President Trump. In a blatant violation of the First Amendment, the gag order stifles President Trump's ability to speak freely in the height of election season and denies Americans the   more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, June 21 -- Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued the following news release on June 20, 2024: Today, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed a brief with 23 other states urging the Court to deny Special Prosecutor Jack Smith's request for an unconstitutional gag order on President Trump. In a blatant violation of the First Amendment, the gag order stifles President Trump's ability to speak freely in the height of election season and denies Americans the   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 21 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release on June 20, 2024: Attorney General Ashley Moody's Office of Statewide Prosecution filed charges against 39 members of a massive drug-trafficking ring operating out of Volusia and Putnam counties. Attorney General Moody's OSP is charging the group members, led by Allen Messer, Toure Allen Wilder, Bobby Wilder and Khyree Douglas Isaac, with conspiracy to traffic in fentanyl, manufacture of fen  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 21 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 20, 2024, entitled "Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions - March 2024": * * * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $39.04 per hour in the South to $52.91 in the Northeast in March 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.   more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, June 21 -- Gov. Doug Burgum, R-North Dakota, issued the following news: Gov. Doug Burgum has selected Brig. Gen. Mitchell R. Johnson to serve as the next adjutant general of the North Dakota National Guard and director of the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services, effective Sept. 15. Johnson will succeed Maj. Gen. Alan Dohrmann, who will retire after nearly nine years as adjutant general and more than 40 years of military service. Johnson most recently served as  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: BOSTON -- Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston removed a 30-year-old unlawfully present Ecuadorian national who is wanted by authorities in his home country to answer for rape charges. On May 21, deportation officers from ERO Boston removed Ricardo Andre Barrera-Peleaz from the United States to Ecuador. "Ricardo Andre Barrera-Peleaz fled rape charges in   more

WASHINGTON, June 20 (TNSres) -- The Federal Housing Finance Agency issued the following news release on June 19, 2024: The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today released the latest report on the sale of non-performing loans (NPLs) by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises). The Enterprise Non-Performing Loan Sales Report includes sales information about NPLs sold through December 31, 2023. Borrower outcomes reflect NPLs sold through June 30, 2023. The sale of NPLs reduces the number  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 20 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and the Florida Forest Service announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and Prevention Program for non-industrial, private forest landowners. The program runs through July 26 and includes 44 northern Florida counties - the southern pine beet  more

MARATHON, Florida, June 20 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on June 19, 2024: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted Florida's investments in coral reef protection and announced enhancements to the 2024 Lionfish Challenge and 2024 Lobster Mini-Season. Through the FY 2024-2025 Focus on Florida's Future Budget, the Governor invested a historic $57 million for coral reef restoration and coastal protection, bringing the total investment in these efforts in the Go  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 20 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on June 19, 2024: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Blair Bradley, Shawn Hindle, and Belinda Kirkegard and the reappointment of John Davis to the Valencia College District Board of Trustees. Blair Bradley Bradley is a former Analyst for North American Reserve Corporation. Active in her community, she serves as a STEM tutor and volunteer for the local Parent Teacher Associat  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 20 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/CS/HB 885 - Coverage for Biomarker Testing CS/CS/CS/SB 1582 - Department of Health CS/SB 7072 - Cancer Funding SB 7078 - Public Records To view the transmittal letters, click here (https://t.e2ma.net/click/k9baeo/0dims2r/gi8dknb) and here (https://t.e2ma.net/click/k9baeo/0dims2r/wa9dknb). * * * Original text here: h  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 20 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following order denying petition for rate increase (Docket No. 20240025-EI; Order No. PSC-2024-0198-PCO-EI) on June 19, 2024: * * * In re: Petition for rate increase by Duke Energy Florid a, LLC. ORDER DENYING OFFICE OF PUBLIC COUNSEL' S MOTION TO SEVER DUKE ENERGY FLORIDA, LLC' S PETITION FOR RATE INCREASE RELATING TO THE SECOND AND THIRD TEST YEARS Duke Energy Florida, LLC (DEF or Utility) filed its Petitio  more

TAMPA, Florida, June 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release: United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the unsealing of an indictment charging Miguel Cintron (36, Tampa), Marquise Trant (35, Tampa), David Chudhabuddhi (37, Tampa), and Darrius Gustafson (20, Tampa) with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, resulting in death. All four are also charged with additional distributions of fentanyl over 40 grams. Cintron is fur  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release: U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan has sentenced Andre Lee Long (48, Jacksonville) to 10 years in federal prison for the distribution of 40 grams or more of fentanyl and 50 grams or more of actual methamphetamine. The court also ordered Long to forfeit a rifle and $113,074, which were traceable to proceeds of the offense. Long entered a guilty plea on Marc  more

TAMPA, Florida, June 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release: The Justice Department filed a civil federal lawsuit today in the Middle District of Florida against five people for violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act, which prohibits anyone from using force, threats of force or physical obstruction against any person because they are seeking or providing reproductive health services. The lawsuit alleges  more

TAMPA, Florida, June 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release: U.S. District Judge Virginia Hernandez Covington has sentenced Antonio McCray (22, Tampa) to 15 years in federal prison--the maximum sentence allowed by law--for possessing a firearm after having been convicted of a felony offense. McCray pleaded guilty on November 14, 2023. According to court documents and evidence presented at sentencing, McCray was a member of the  more

ORLANDO, Florida, June 20 -- The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority issued the following news release on June 19, 2024: Building to meet demand and enhancing the travel experience continue to drive the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority's (GOAA) future development plans. At today's Board meeting, an update to the Fiscal Year 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) was approved. At Orlando International Airport (MCO), investments in North Terminal renovations, site and apron improvements for  more

TAMPA, Florida, June 21 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release on June 20, 2024: At RealComm, a major gathering of real estate technology leaders in Tampa, the Administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) today announced plans to invest $80 million from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the largest climate investment in U.S. history, into smart building technologies that will help reduce emissions, increase efficiency and reduce costs, and e  more

MIAMI, Florida, June 21 -- The Miami-Dade County government issued the following news release: The Miami-Dade County Community Action and Human Services Department (CAHSD) has recently updated the hotline number for its four certified domestic violence shelters to ensure that victims and their dependents receive prompt and effective services. "The safety and well-being of our residents is my top priority; as a social worker who has launched innovative programs for victims of domestic violence,  more

MIAMI, Florida, June 20 (TNSres) -- The Miami-Dade County government issued the following news release on June 19, 2024: Today, Miami-Dade County's Department of Emergency Management (DEM) activated a damage assessment survey tool, in response to recent flooding events in areas of Miami-Dade County. This survey tool will help businesses and individuals document the extent and type of damage sustained during last week's flood event. Information gathered via this damage survey will potentially he  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, June 20 -- The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center issued the following news: The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority and the Urban League of Louisiana recently announced the 2023 Morial Award winners at a banquet inside the Convention Center's Great Hall. The Morial Awards recognize a small business and a corporation that have demonstrated innovative growth and economic impact, as well as   more

MIAMI, Florida, June 21 -- The city of Miami issued the following news on June 20, 2024: A regularly scheduled meeting of the Miami City Commission will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Commission chambers located at Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL 33133. The June 27, 2024 City Commission Meeting will be broadcast live for members of the public to view on the City's website (www.miami.gov/tv), Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Comcast Channel 77 (Comca  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, June 21 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: By Capt. Michael Ariola 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command CHICAGO - Major League Baseball's Chicago Cubs honored U.S. Army Reserve Lt. Col. Brian Dunn, a public affairs officer for the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, for his military service during their Pride Month observance home game versus the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field, June 17, 2024. Dunn, a proud member of the Lesbian  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release on June 20, 2024: Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced over $1 million in new funding to provide critical training and counseling to aspiring and existing veteran small business owners as a Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC). The new funding opportunity will make awards of up to $400,000 to up to three entities. Eligible awardees include pri  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on June 20, 2024: * * * Biden-Harris Administration Releases Agency Climate Adaptation Plans, Demonstrates Leadership in Building Climate Resilience Across the country, communities are experiencing the devastating impacts of climate change. From record-high average temperatures and extreme heat to changing precipitation patterns and sea-level rise, climate impacts - including disasters made worse by climate chang  more