MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 17 -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Joey Garcia Each summer, Florida Stroke Registry (FSR) stakeholders, including health care providers, state representatives and personnel from stroke centers, review the state of stroke care in Florida. The theme of this year's stakeholder meeting emphasized improving stroke care by breaking down silos. "The Florida Stroke Registry is more than just a registry. It's a statewide initiat  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 17 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release: Attorney General Ashley Moody, along with 20 other attorneys general, is demanding answers from online retailer Temu following concerning recent reports. Attorney General Moody and the coalition are seeking information regarding the company's alleged ties with the Chinese Communist Party, data collection and sharing practices, and possible violations of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Ac  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 17 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release: Attorney General Ashley Moody filed an amicus brief, along with 23 other state attorneys general, urging the Supreme Court of the United States to hear Republican National Committee v. Mi Familia Vota and confirm that states can make rules governing their own elections, including requiring voters to show proof of citizenship. Attorney General Ashley Moody said, "In Border Czar Harris's Ame  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 16 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on Aug. 15, 2024: * * * * ESPN+ to stream more than 1,800 games from 20 conferences live, highlighted by 100 conference championship matches * * * ESPN platforms, including ESPNU, SEC Network (SECN), and ACC Network (ACCN) will showcase 50 regular-season women's college soccer matches this fall beginning Thursday, Aug. 22, at 7 p.m. ET with the interconference match between defending national ch  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 17 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following order granting request for confidential classification (Docket No. 20240026-EI, 20230139-EI, 20230090-EI; Order No. PSC-2024-0364-CFO-EI) on Aug. 16, 2024: * * * In re: Petition for rate increase by Tampa Electric Company. In re: Petition for approval of 2023 depreciation and dismantlement study, by Tampa Electric Company. In re: Petition to implement 2024 generation base rate adjustment provisions i  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 17 -- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission issued the following news release: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will issue a School Fishing Club Grant to 50 schools for the upcoming school year. The School Fishing Club Program is an annual educational grant program that teaches youth anglers about best fishing practices to help ensure the future of fishing in Florida. Each selected school fishing club will be awarded $500 to  more

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 17 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: TAMPA, Fla. (August 16, 2024) - Holland & Knight assisted the Tohopekaliga Water Authority (Toho) in securing up to $292.755 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loans to upgrade and expand water services for more than 450,000 residents in Central Florida. The loan was announced at an event in Kissimmee, Florida, on August 13 that was attended by U.S. Rep. Darren Soto, U.S.   more

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 17 -- Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava issued the following news release: MIAMI-DADE ( August 16, 2024 )- On Friday, August 16, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and County Commissioner Micky Steinberg held a roundtable discussion on flood preparedness and response with representatives from 27 municipalities throughout Miami-Dade County. With hurricane and rainy season underway, the roundtable brought together county and municipal leadership to discus  more

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 17 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release: Twenty-one Miami Dade College (MDC) students were presented with the 2024 Leaders of Promise Scholarship, an award sponsored by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation that recognizes Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) members nationwide. Each recipient receives $1,000. The program provides new PTK members with financial resources to help defray educational expenses while enrolled in an associate degree program to develop leadership  more