MIAMI, Florida, June 22 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Akerman is proud to share that the firm once again ranks among the "Vault Law 100" as one of the most prestigious law firms in the United States. More than 20,000 law firm associates participated in surveys for the 2025 rankings, rating firms on a scale of 1 to 10 according to how prestigious it is to work for the firm. Survey respondents are not allowed to rate their own firms. "We take great pride in again ra  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 21 -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Pete Reinwald A major Florida State University supporter has put a bountiful personal stamp on a vital component of the FSU College of Business' nationally acclaimed real estate program. Brett Lindquist, a college Alumni Hall of Fame member who earned real estate and finance degrees from FSU in 1983, recently made a significant philanthropic investment to create the Brett C. Lindquist Endowed Directorship   more

AUBURN, Alabama, June 21 -- Auburn University issued the following campus notice: The Master of Development Practice (MDP) program in the College of Human Sciences was recently accepted into the Global Association of Master's in Development Practice. Auburn University's program joined this elite group that includes Columbia University, Emory University, Harvard University, Regis University, University of California, Berkeley, University of Florida and the University of Minnesota as the eighth r  more

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, June 22 -- The South Florida Water Management District issued the following agency statement on June 21, 2024: * * * The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is actively addressing the impacts of rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and changing rainfall and flood patterns. As part of our ongoing efforts, we are encouraging stakeholders and the public to share their comments on the Draft 2024 District Sea Level Rise and Flood Resiliency Plan (https://  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 22 -- Fidelity National Information Services (better known as FIS), a provider of financial technology solutions, issued the following news release on June 20, 2024: * * * Key facts: * The American Banker is recognizing women in the financial technology community who have wielded influence and helped move the industry forward based on leadership qualities, specific achievements, and industry influence. * FIS CEO and President Stephanie Ferris is recognized as the   more

LAND O' LAKES, Florida, June 21 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on June 20, 2024: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 725 and House Bill 1329 to support Florida's veterans and their families through services for veterans shifting to civilian life, ensuring spouses can enjoy long-term care together, and expanding benefits available for veterans. "Florida is committed to remaining the most military- and veteran-friendly state in the nation," said Gov  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 22 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following weekly briefing (Vol. 6, Issue 24): This week, we hosted a Cryptocurrency Scams Symposium in The Villages and recognized the top Seniors vs. Crime volunteers. Florida is proud to be home to more than 5.5 million seniors. Unfortunately, there are bad actors who try to prey on older Floridians. Our Cyber Fraud Enforcement Unit presented to seniors at the symposium about how to avoid falling victim to cryp  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 22 -- Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers issued the following news release on June 20, 2024: Yesterday, Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers (FCCC) announced the installation of its 2024-2025 Board of Directors. Led by incoming President Tiffany Moore Russell, Esq., Orange County Clerk of the Circuit Court, the new board members will each serve a one-year term. "It is an incredible honor to serve as the next president of Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers, a posit  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 21 -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Amy Farnum-Patronis The Florida State University Board of Trustees approved a $3 billion operating budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, a 14.3% increase from last year and the largest budget in the institution's history. "This budget will help us advance our bold agenda and pursue the ambitious goals outlined in our strategic plan," said President Richard McCullough. "These funds will allow us to create   more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: This week, Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison traveled to Tallahassee, Florida, to celebrate the Florida Democratic Party's historic success in recruiting candidates to contest every congressional and state legislative race in 2024. This is the first time in 30 years that Democrats have contested this many seats and is yet another example of the growing momentum for Democrats as we approa  more

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, June 22 -- The Florida Division of Emergency Management issued the following news release on June 21, 2024: Last week marked the inaugural iteration of Florida's Training for Emergency Management (FTEM) Symposium: Leading from the Trenches. This first-of-its-kind event in Florida was hosted by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) and the Florida Disaster Foundation (Foundation) to provide attendees with training, an opportunity for collaboration and un  more

MIAMI, Florida, June 22 -- The Miami-Dade County government issued the following news release on June 21, 2024: On Friday, June 21, 2024, at 10 a.m., Miami-Dade County Parks joined Miami-Dade County District 4 Commissioner Micky Steinberg in dedicating eight new pickleball courts at Haulover Park at 10800 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33154. "These new pickleball courts are a testament to our commitment to providing our residents with exciting recreational facilities throughout our parks sys  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, June 21 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: This summer, Mississippi State's Shackouls Honors College is hosting a multi-institution cohort of 16 who are identifying and studying an issue at the intersection of public policy, food security, public health and community development during the seventh annual Delta Scholars Summer Program. Among the participants are MSU honors students Luke Blades of Madison, Alabama; Dominic Chavez of Brownsville, T  more

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, June 22 -- Palm Beach County issued the following news on June 21, 2024: In furtherance of its commitment to affordable and workforce housing, Palm Beach County launched a County-wide Housing Dashboard to assist residents find and connect with workforce or affordable housing units developed through private public partnerships between developers and local government. The dashboard contains information provided from the County and municipalities on Workforce Housing uni  more

MIAMI, Florida, June 22 -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 21, 2024: Reed Smith is pleased to announce that Francisco Rodriguez, a leading partner in the firm's Global Commercial Disputes practice, has been chosen to serve as its next Miami office managing partner. Rodriguez succeeds Constantine Karides, who served in the Miami leadership role since 2020. Rodriguez joined Reed Smith in 2022, bringing to the firm a highly acclaimed Latin America-focused interna  more

MIAMI, Florida, June 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: The Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine unveiled an innovative approach at the American Diabetes Association's (ADA) 84th Scientific Sessions that highlights the potential of human, stem cell-derived islets combined with an immunomodulatory microgel to reverse Type 1 diabetes (T1D). This technology was developed to enable pancreat  more

MIAMI, Florida, June 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Lisette Hilton From sharing findings on a noninvasive, remote device to prevent migraine to a nasal spray to thwart an acute headache attack, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine neurology faculty and fellows were front and center at the American Headache Society's 66th Annual Scientific Meeting. The meeting coincided with National Migraine and Headache Awareness mont  more

MIAMI, Florida, June 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news on June 21, 2024: By Lisette Hilton Researchers from major centers around the world that treat and study neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2)-related schwannomatosis, including the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, have promising evidence that the approved lung cancer drug, brigatinib, may shrink tumors associated with this progressive genetic syndrome. The research team's  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 22 (TNSres) -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release on June 21, 2024: Attorney General Ashley Moody today hosted a Cryptocurrency Scams Symposium in The Villages. During the event, Attorney General Moody's Cyber Fraud Enforcement Unit provided information to avoid falling victim to cryptocurrency schemes. Following the symposium, Attorney General Moody recognized Florida's top Seniors vs. Crime volunteers with the Senior Sleuth Award  more