MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 7 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release on Sept, 6, 2024: Akerman Partner and leading trial lawyer Donnie King has been honored as one of the Most Influential Lawyers in Corporate America by Savoy magazine for 2024. The full listing, comprised of the "best of the best" lawyers who are partners within leading national law firms and corporate and general counsel from Fortune 1000 corporations, places King alongside notable figures such as Ketanji Brown Ja  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 7 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news on Sept. 6, 2024: By Stephen Stone The United States has endured 30 mass killings in 2024, according to a database utilized by the Associated Press and USA Today. Florida State University professor Emma Fridel is available to speak with reporters and provide analysis on the factors surrounding mass violence. Fridel is a professor at the College of Criminology & Criminal Justice who studies violence a  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 6 -- The Miami-Dade County government issued the following news release: In a significant step towards environmental sustainability, the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commission voted on September 4, 2024, in favor of a major stormwater management and flood mitigation ordinance. Sponsored by Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins, a staunch advocate for environmental sustainability and Chairwoman of the Biscayne Bay Watershed Advisory Board, and co-sponsored by Commission  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 6 (TNSres) -- Eckerd College issued the following news: * * * Nitrogen tanks aren't cheap. * * * Fortunately for Eckerd College junior Jonathan Ballard, Sigma Xi: The Scientific Research Honor Society has awarded him a $1,000 Grant in Aid of Research to complete his thesis on stone crab health in the rising ocean temperatures. "I knew I was going to do the research one way or another," says the marine science student from Houston. "Getting the grant helps ease  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Sept. 7 -- Edward Waters University issued the following news: * * * EWU Enrolls 1,177 Students For Fall 2024 Marking 26.2% Enrollment Growth Since 2019 * * * Edward Waters University (EWU) continues its upward trajectory with fall 2024 enrollment tying the second-highest mark in two decades, University leadership announced Thursday. Florida's first HBCU and first independent institution of higher learning reported a total enrollment of 1,177 students, extending its s  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 7 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Kelsey Klopenstein Eight Florida State University students are out in the world creating connections and learning new skills through the reputable Fulbright Program. From teaching English abroad to researching historical narratives of 1917 France, sustainable development and mood regulation, these Fulbright students from FSU cover a wide range of disciplines. "Fulbright awards present students wi  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 7 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Bill Wellock Near the Florida-Georgia border, the Chattahoochee and Flint rivers meet and become the Apalachicola River, which carries freshwater and nutrients downstream to the Apalachicola Bay. New research led by FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Assistant Professor Ebrahim Ahmadisharaf examined how drought and water volume in the Lower Apalachicola River watershed affect nitrogen and phosphorous  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 6 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2024: Attorney General Ashley Moody today announced the arrest of the owner of a caregiving company for more than $20,000 in Medicaid fraud. According to Attorney General Moody's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit investigation, Jasmine Victoria Stanley double booked and charged Medicaid for medical services never requested by a recipient. Attorney General Ashley Moody said, "This owne  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 6 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following order granting request for confidential classification (Docket No. 20240001-EI; Order No. PSC-2024-0406-CFO-EI) on Sept. 5, 2024: * * * In re: Fuel and purchased power cost recovery clause with generating performance incentive factor. ORDER GRANTING FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL CLASSIFICATION {DOCUMENT NO. 07923-2024) On July 26, 2024, pursuant to Section 366.093, Florida   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 6 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following order granting request for specified confidential classification (Docket No. 20240001-EI; Order No. PSC-2024-0402-CFO-EI) on Sept. 5, 2024: * * * In re: Fuel and purchased power cost recovery clause with generating performance incentive factor. ORDER GRANTING DUKE ENERGY FLORIDA, LLC'S REQUEST FOR SPECIFIED CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT {DOCUMENT NO. 08141-2024) On July 31, 2024, pursuant to Section 366.093  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 7 -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Suzan Kurdak Florida State University has launched a mental health peer support network offering a safe and confidential space for students to connect around the world and help them navigate college life. Free to all FSU students, TalkCampus is an anonymous web-based platform and mobile app that's accessible 24/7 and encompasses 26 languages globally. "Enabling our students to support each other through t  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 7 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: LAS VEGAS - Sept. 6, 2024 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP added Shareholder Joel E. Tasca to its Litigation Practice in the Las Vegas office. Tasca joins the firm from Ballard Spahr, where he has spent his entire legal career. Tasca represents national consumer-facing companies - such as banks and other major financial institutions, casinos, online travel companies, and gyms - in individual an  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 6 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Sept. 5, 2024 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has filed a case on behalf of the National Taxpayers Union (NTU) in the Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento. The complaint challenges a portion of California Senate Bill 167, signed into law in June, asserting a section of the law is unconstitutional under the Due Process Clauses of the United States and Californi  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 6 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Sept. 5, 2024) - Holland & Knight represented Aiga Capital Partners in the formation of its debut climate infrastructure fund with more than $240 million of capital commitments from seven limited partners comprising pension funds, family offices, fund of funds, outsourced chief investment officers (OCIOs), foundations and other institutional investors. The closing of the fund was an  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 7 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release: Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) has been awarded a $9.5 million, five-year grant by the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) to enhance training for all prospective teachers and their mentors through a partnership with Miami Dade College (MDC). As the third largest school district in the country, M-DCPS consistently seeks to hire diverse talent to address the challenges in attracting and re  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 7 -- The Miami-Dade County government issued the following news release: In a historic milestone for South Dade, Amazon has officially opened its new 1-million-square-foot fulfillment center in Naranja, located in the heart of Miami-Dade County's District 9. The state-of-the-art facility, equivalent in size to 17 football fields, is set to employ over 1,000 local residents, offering high-quality jobs and contributing to the region's economic growth. The grand opening mark  more

ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 6 -- The Orlando Utilities Commission issued the following news: * * * Site will serve electric vehicle drivers in busy tourist corridor * * * EV drivers in Orlando's busy tourist corridor have a new option for high-speed charging to keep them on the move. The OUC Recharge Hub at the Orange County Convention Center, located near the center's North Complex at 8500 Tradeshow Boulevard, is now open. Powered by NovaCharge's ChargeUp network, the hub features six 240-kW d  more

LAKE WORTH, Florida, Sept. 6 -- Palm Beach State College issued the following news: By Kerry Capell Palm Beach State College is set to be the first in the state of Florida to offer training for the repair and maintenance of green vehicles thanks to $4.1million in federal funding allocated by the Dept. of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development. U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel presented PBSC with the check at a press conference at the College's Lake Worth Campus on September 5th. "The cars of  more

SARASOTA, Florida, Sept. 6 -- Sarasota County issued the following news: Sarasota County has acquired a conservation easement for 656 acres on Longino Ranch, Inc. property through its Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program (ESLPP). This adds to the 41,000 acres Sarasota County has preserved over the past 24 years under the ESLPP. The property is located at 26111 Turpentine Still Road, Sidell, off State Road 72. The property is in the eastern part of unincorporated Sarasota County a  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 6 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Akerman is proud to share that Litigation Partner Kristen McDanald is the recipient of Texas Lawyer's Texas Legal Award: 2024 On the Rise. This week, the publication also named Litigation Partner Xakema Henderson and Austin's Office Managing Partner Todd Reed as finalists in two award categories, the winners of which will be announced on October 15. Based in Akerman's Houston office, McDanald was recognized by T  more

LAKELAND, Florida, Sept. 7 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release on Sept. 6, 2024: Today, the Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees convened under new leadership. Beth Kigel, a renowned expert in intelligent transportation technology and smart city ecosystems, has stepped into the role of board chair, bringing extensive experience and a bold-thinking approach to advancing the University's mission. Kigel currently serves as vice president, national consu  more

CORAL GABLES, Florida, Sept. 7 -- The University of Miami's Miami Herbert Business School issued the following news: * * * During Miami Herbert's Future of Leadership CEO Speaker Series, Subway CEO John Chidsey shares career insights, highlighting the power of curiosity and connections in the corporate world. * * * By Blair S. Walker John Chidsey, CEO of Subway, served up an appetizing start to the fall semester as he kicked off the University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business Schoo  more

SARASOTA, Florida, Sept. 6 -- The University of South Florida's Sarasota-Manatee campus issued the following news: By Donna Smith USF is introducing initiatives this fall to help undergraduate students more quickly identify their career goals - ensuring they gain real-world experience and helping them land jobs in their fields or admission to graduate school. The efforts are part of USF's Quality Enhancement Plan, a strategic initiative focused on student success and learning outcomes. It int  more