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State Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Saturday October 19, 2024 ( 15 items )  

Colo. Gov. Polis, Department of Revenue to Announce Relief for Hurricanes Helene, Milton
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 19 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2024: * * * Colorado has also provided emergency management and response support to states impacted by both hurricanes * * * Governor Jared Polis Colorado Department of Revenue announced today that taxpayers impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton now have until May 1, 2025, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. This decision mirrors the IRS decision  more

FIS Teams Up With Fulham FC: A Game-Changer for London's Fintech Scene
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Oct. 19 -- FIS, a financial technology company, issued the following news release with Fulham Football Club on Oct. 18, 2024: * * * Key facts: * FIS has partnered with Fulham Football Club to create a centre for innovation at the Fulham Pier. * The state-of-the-art Markers, presented by FIS suite will support Fulham's vision of a dynamic and inclusive destination environment for business leaders in West London. * FIS pledges commitment to local community with a pound   more

Fla. Gov. DeSantis Appoints 5 to Rare Disease Advisory Council
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 19 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2024: Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Alexis Bakofsky, Colleen Bartlett, and Blake Shay and the reappointment of Jon Hawayek and Melissa Jordan to the Rare Disease Advisory Council. Alexis Bakofsky Bakofsky is the Chief of Staff for the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation. Previously, she served as the Deputy Communications Director of the Florida Department of Hi  more

Fla. Gov. DeSantis Reappoints Gary Price to Florida Achieving Better Life Experience Board of Directors
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 19 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2024: Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Gary Price to the Florida Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Board of Directors. Gary Price Price, of Naples, is the Owner and Partner of Fifth Avenue Family Office Financial Consulting. He was appointed to the Florida Public Service Commission Nominating Council by Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo. Price wa  more

Florida Department of Education Awards $62 Million Through the Workforce Capitalization Incentive Grant Program
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 19 -- The Florida Department of Education issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2024: * * * Florida Department of Education Awards $62 Million Through the Workforce Capitalization Incentive Grant Program * * * Today, Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. announced the award of $62 million through the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive (Workforce CAP) Grant Program to create or expand workforce development programs across the state. These inv  more

Florida Division of Emergency Management: ICYMI - Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response and Recovery Efforts for Hurricane Milton
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 19 -- The Florida Division of Emergency Management issued the following news release: This week, Governor Ron DeSantis visited areas impacted by Hurricane Milton and made announcements related to state efforts to facilitate recovery following the storm. In Tampa, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis awarded $1,000,000 through the Florida Disaster Fund to support 20 Hope Florida partners helping Floridians recover from the storms. These funds will be ut  more

FSU Research Improves Hurricane Intensity Forecasting
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 19 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Bill Wellock Hurricanes are massive, complex systems that can span hundreds of miles as they swirl around the low pressure of the storm's eye. In such a complicated situation, predicting how powerful a hurricane will grow is a difficult undertaking. A new collaboration between researchers in South Korea and Florida State University is improving hurricane forecasting by incorporating the effects of  more

FSU Sustainable Green Team Wins Third Consecutive TaxWatch Award for Recycling Programs, Free Library
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 19 -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Eabha Phelan Florida State University's Sustainable Green Team recently won its third award from Florida TaxWatch for establishing two new recycling programs and FSU's first Little Free Library. The awards program at TaxWatch, a nonpartisan, nonprofit government watchdog and taxpayer research institute in Tallahassee, has recognized state employees and teams who increase productivity and promote innovation  more

FSU's Institute for Governance & Civics to Host National Civics Bee(R) State Championship
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 19 -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Amy Farnum-Patronis The Institute for Governance and Civics at Florida State University will host the 2025 State Championship of the National Civics Bee(R), an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Hosted in partnership with The Civic Trust(R) of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the competition in Florida will inspire middle s  more

Gov. DeSantis Appoints 3 to Early Learning Coalition of Marion County
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 19 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2024: Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Todd Panzer as Chair, Lola Gonzalez, and Brittney Morley to the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County. Todd Panzer Panzer, of Ocala, is the Owner and Nurse Practitioner for Panzer Concierge Medicine. He currently serves as the Acting Chair of the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County. Panzer earned his bachelor's degree i  more

Jabil Declares Quarterly Dividend
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Oct. 18 -- Jabil Inc., an electronic manufacturing services company, issued the following news release: Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share of common stock to shareholders of record as of November 15, 2024. The dividend is payable on December 3, 2024. Jabil has paid consecutive quarterly cash dividends on its common shares since May 15, 2006. * * * About Jabil: At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are pro  more

Secretary Byrd Designates Eau Gallie Arts District as Florida Main Street Program of the Month
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 19 -- Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2024: Today, Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced that Eau Gallie Arts District, located in Melbourne, Brevard County, has been designated the October 2024 Florida Main Street Program of the Month. "Eau Gallie Arts District is a testament to how historic preservation and creative innovation can come together to transform a community," said Secretary Byrd. "With a commitment to   more

Two Grants Help Position Florida State University as a Leader in Food Safety Innovation
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 19 -- Florida State University issued the following news: Two Florida State University College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences professors have been awarded food safety grants by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Prashant Singh's and Hailey Kuang's two-year grants will propel their research and help position FSU as a national leader in food safety innovation. Kuang, an assistant professor of measurement and statistics in the Department of Education Psychol  more

UM Miller School of Medicine: Breakthroughs Help Breast Cancer Patients With Reconstruction and Side Effects
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * From plastic surgery to lymphedema and hair loss, Sylvester's researchers are finding new ways to help improve outcomes. * * * By Tara Roberts The American Cancer Society estimates that 310,720 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in the United States in 2024. Treating breast cancer goes beyond treating the cancer itself. Innovations in reconstruction and   more

Walt Disney World Celebrates the Holidays With Festive Experiences for the Whole Family
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida, Oct. 19 -- Disney World issued the following news release: As crisp autumn air makes way for the magic of winter, Walt Disney World Resort transforms into a whimsical wonderland for the holiday season. This year, guests of all ages will discover a sleigh-full of Yuletide cheer across the Resort including festive entertainment and dazzling decor available with their regular Walt Disney World theme park admission. As Mickey Mouse and all his pals prepare for the most w  more