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State Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Friday August 16, 2024 ( 4 items )  

Akerman Secures Writ of Mandamus in Fight Between Florida County Commissioners and School Board
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 16 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Akerman obtained a rare court decision last week, forcing Florida's Hillsborough County Commission to put a tax referendum supporting schools on the November ballot. Representing Hillsborough County School Board, Akerman attorneys filed an emergency mandamus action with Florida's Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, which Judge Emily Peacock granted on August 2. Considered a rare action used to remedy exceptional circum  more

Bridging the AI Gap: How EWU and NLP Logix Are Shaping Tomorrow's Workforce
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 16 -- Edward Waters University issued the following news: By Cilicia Anderson Edward Waters University (EWU) and NLP Logix are forging a promising partnership that could significantly impact the future of AI and cybersecurity workforce development. This collaboration highlights the potential for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to become vital hubs for tech talent, particularly in emerging fields like artificial intelligence and machine learning.  more

Mayor Levine Cava Unveils Winners of Public Innovation Challenge Tasked With Elevating the Passenger Experience at MIA
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 16 -- Miami International Airport issued the following news on Aug. 15, 2024: * * * Innovation Authority's pilot program aims to improve airport services * * * Today, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, alongside county officials and leaders from Miami-Dade County's Office of Innovation and Economic Development (OIED), Miami International Airport (MIA), and the Miami-Dade Innovation Authority (MDIA), proudly announced the winners of MDIA's second Public Innovat  more

Tallahassee Police to Host Interest Meeting for Cadet Program
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 16 -- The city of Tallahassee issued the following news on Aug. 15, 2024: The Tallahassee Police Department is pleased to announce the return of its Cadet Program for local youth who are interested in a career in law enforcement. TPD will host an interest meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 20 from 7- 8:30 p.m. at the Tallahassee Police Department, located at 234 East Seventh Avenue. The meeting will allow students and parents an opportunity to talk to officers, get additional   more