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State Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Friday October 18, 2024 ( 18 items )  

$1.7 Million Awarded to The Miami Project for Military Neurotrauma Research
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Joey Garcia Neurotrauma to the brain and spinal cord is a significant public health concern, impacting nearly 1.5 million Americans. Within this demographic are military personnel facing unique neurotrauma challenges. Researchers at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, a Center of Excellence at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, are answering the call for new dia  more

Commissioner Eileen Higgins Passes Legislation to Strengthen Domestic Leave Policy for Miami-Dade County Employees
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 18 -- The Miami-Dade County government issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024: At the October 16, 2024, Board of County Commissioners meeting, and in alignment with Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Commissioner Eileen Higgins successfully passed an ordinance amending Miami-Dade County's Domestic Leave Policy, enhancing protections and support for County employees who are victims of domestic violence. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violen  more

Connect CRE Recognizes Jennifer Kramer, Nora Martins in Annual Real Estate Awards
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 18 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: We are proud to share that Connect CRE has recognized two Akerman partners, Jennifer Kramer and Nora Martins, in its "Women in Real Estate 2024" awards. The awards honor successful and inspiring women who have reached respected positions of leadership and act as mentors for others in commercial real estate. Jennifer is a partner in the Real Estate Practice Group and a member of the firm's Hospitality Sector Team  more

CoreLogic: Hurricane Milton Wind, Flood Cause an Estimated $17B to $28B in Insured Losses After Unusual Landfall Activity
IRVINE, California, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- CoreLogic, a property, mortgage and consumer information provider, issued the following news release: * * * Back-to-back storms and complex landfall conditions made for a unique pattern of damage in Central Florida * * * CoreLogic, a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, announced initial residential and commercial wind and flood loss estimates for Hurricane Milton. According to this initial data analysis,   more

DNC Announces Historic Six-Figure Ad Campaign Targeting Latino Voters in States with Key Down Ballot Races
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Today, the DNC announced a historic six-figure paid media campaign targeting Latino voters in key states across the country with crucial down ballot races. The 'I Will Vote' and 'Voy A Votar' campaign will launch in Texas, Florida, New York, Connecticut, Colorado and Maryland. These bilingual campaigns will encourage Democratic turnout in decisive races. With several highly competitive Senate and House  more

Fla. A.G. Moody Recognizes Frontline Tampa Police Officers With Thin Line Tribute for Exemplary Hurricane Response
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 18 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024: Attorney General Ashley Moody recognized the Tampa Police Department's frontline officers for their tireless efforts during Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. At TPD's final Hurricane Deployment Roll Call Wednesday, Attorney General Moody honored the officers with a Thin Line Tribute. The tribute honors the commitment of the TPD frontline officers who worked throughout   more

Fla. A.G. Moody Takes Legal Action Against DHS to Ensure Voting Integrity in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 18 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024: Attorney General Ashley Moody is taking legal action against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for refusing to verify immigration records for the State of Florida to ensure voter-roll integrity. Over the course of the Biden-Harris administration, millions of illegal immigrants have flooded into the country. Florida has an interest  more

Fla. Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson Urges USDA to Issue Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Milton Agricultural Damage
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 18 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024: * * * Preliminary Agricultural Damage Assessment Estimates Losses at $1.5 - $2.5 Billion * * * Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson sent a letter to the United States Secretary of Agriculture formally requesting a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Disaster Declaration for Florida counties impacted by Hurricane Milton. Hurricane Mil  more

Florida Democrats Target Independent Voters With New Ad Launched Today
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 18 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on Oct. 17 2024: Today, the Florida Democratic Party launched a new digital ad, 'Gone Too Far' narrated by former Congressman Allen Boyd Jr. The new ad highlights Florida's property insurance crisis as the state recovers from its second major hurricane and the extreme laws passed by the Republican-controlled legislature that have gone too far. The new digital ad will run until Election Day and reach non-  more

G. Michelle Ferreira to Speak at 40th Annual UCLA Tax Controversy Conference
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Oct. 17, 2024 - Greenberg Traurig, LLP Tax Practice Co-Chair G. Michelle Ferreira will speak at the UCLA Extension Tax Controversy Conference Oct. 24. Ferreira will speak on "Let's Come to An Agreement - The Benefits and Pitfalls of Alternative Dispute Resolution of Tax Controversies." The panel will define what an alternative dispute resolution encompasses, as well as   more

Joshua Husbands Named New Leader of Holland & Knight in Portland
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 18 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: PORTLAND, Ore. (October 17, 2024) - Holland & Knight has named Joshua Husbands executive partner of the firm's Portland office. Mr. Husbands will oversee the day-to-day management of the office while continuing to manage his practice, which focuses on private wealth services and tax counsel for private companies and their owners. He succeeds Sara Heskett, who served as executive partner of the firm's P  more

Last Chance for High School Students to Apply for Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida, Oct. 18 -- Disney World issued the following news release: Time is running out for high school students with big dreams to take the next step toward their future, as the Oct. 31 application deadline for the Disney Dreamers Academy is fast approaching. Disney Dreamers Academy, in its 18th year, is an educational mentorship program that is fostering the career dreams of high school students from culturally diverse communities nationwide. Well-known celebrities, educat  more

Mayor Daniella Levine Cava Unveils First Phase of Modernized Check-in Area at Miami International Airport
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 18 -- Miami International Airport issued the following news on Oct. 17, 2024: Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Miami International Airport officials hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the first phase of MIA's new Central Terminal check-in area. The first of three ticket counter pods in the new airline check-in area, which includes the latest in self-service bag drop technology, is part of a $38-million renovation to the airport's Central Terminal between c  more

Miller School Leads Nation in Dual-Degree Program Enrollment
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 18 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Damian McNamara Dual M.D. and master's degree programs may be more challenging for medical students, faculty and staff, but they are imminently more practical in a world where physicians are charged with clinical care, public health awareness, business acumen and many other modern tasks associated with optimal patient care and professional success. The University of Miami Miller School o  more

NMSU Engineering Professor Named AIAA Associate Fellow
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: Abdessattar Abdelkefi, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at New Mexico State University, was recently elected American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Associate Fellow. AIAA will formally honor and induct the class at the AIAA Associate Fellows Induction Ceremony and Dinner in January in Orlando, Florida. The honor recognizes individuals "who have accomplished or  more

Raymond James Financial to Report Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Results
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Oct. 18 -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2024: Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 after the market closes on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. A conference call to discuss the results will take place the same afternoon at 5 p.m. ET. The live audio webcast, and the presentation which management will review on the call, will be available at www.raymond  more

UM Miller School of Medicine: New FDA Ruling on Breast Density Hits Home for Sylvester Writer
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 18 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Mark Gaige Transition from uncertainty to heightened clarity is now obtainable for millions of women as the result of a recent ruling by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The directive requires that all mammography reports and results letters sent to patients inform the recipients if they have dense breasts. Dense breasts are linked to higher rates of breast cancer, which will affect  more

University of Miami Will Invest $30 Million to Enhance Research and Innovation in Basic Science and the Areas of Neuroscience and Aging
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Jodie Nicotra Demonstrating its commitment to excellence as a member of the Association of American Universities and number one in the state for National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, the University of Miami has pledged to invest more than $30 million to bolster basic science research that will target neuroscience and aging, some of the most complex conditions confronting t  more