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State Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Wednesday October 30, 2024 ( 14 items )  

2024 IHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Presented by Nissan Brought the Biggest Names in Latin Music Together in Miami
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 29 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * The event featured performances by iHeartRadio Corazon Latino Award recipient Feid, Sebastian Yatra, Chencho Corleone, Wisin, Manuel Turizo, Maria Becerra and a special performance by Black Eyed Peas. * * * NEW YORK - October 28, 2024 - The 2024 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Presented by the All-New Nissan KICKS celebrated the best in Latin music on Saturday evening with performances by iHeartRadio Corazon Latino  more

3 Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Recognized by IAM Global Leaders 2025
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 30 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: NEW YORK - Oct. 29, 2024- Three shareholders from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Patents and Innovation Strategies Group are recognized by the IAM Global Leaders 2025 edition. The IAM Global Leaders showcases the world's top private practice experts in the patent world, according to the publication. To qualify for inclusion, attorneys must be ranked in the gold tier of the IAM Patent 1000 - t  more

Fla. A.G. Moody Unveils Statewide Expansion of Critical Hope Line Offering Lifesaving Support to First Responders After Deadly Hurricanes
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 29 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: On National First Responders Day, Attorney General Ashley Moody, Tampa Bay Crisis Center President & CEO Clara Reynolds, Senator Jay Collins and law enforcement leaders announced the statewide expansion of the First Responder Hope Line. The Hope Line provides 24/7, lifesaving assistance to first responders and officers struggling with PTSD and other mental-health challenges  more

Fla. A.G. Moody: Bondsman Arrested on Human Trafficking and Racketeering Charges for Targeting Women in Jail
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 30 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: Attorney General Ashley Moody's Office of Statewide Prosecution is charging a bail bondsman with human trafficking and racketeering. According to an investigation by the Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation, Russell Bruce Moncrief used his position as a bondsman in Central Florida to target female inmates in Orange County jail and others on prostitution and/or drug charges   more

Fla. A.G. Moody: Florida Lends Assist to Virginia in U.S. Supreme Court Fight for Ability to Maintain Integrity of State Voter Rolls
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 30 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: Attorney General Ashley Moody and state attorneys general from 24 other states are filing an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court of the United States to allow Virginia to remove noncitizens from state voter rolls. Attorney General Ashley Moody said, "States have a duty to maintain their voter rolls to ensure that only American citizens are able to vote. Virginia is tryin  more

Fla. PSC Discusses Energy's Role in Florida Economic Development
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 30 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: During today's monthly Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) internal affairs meeting, Chairman Mike La Rosa continued his new series on Florida's economic/workforce development. Salome Garcia, Senior Policy Principal with Advanced Energy United introduced the conversation and provided an overview of opportunities in economic development for Florida's modern economy. "E  more

Greenberg Traurig Expands Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice With Jera L. Bradshaw
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 30 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: DALLAS - Oct. 29, 2024 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues to grow its Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice to meet client demand with the addition of Shareholder Jera L. Bradshaw in the firm's Dallas office. Bradshaw, who is also part of the Banking & Financial Services Practice, brings a unique combination of experience as a federal and state regulator, working in-house for a reg  more

Greenberg Traurig Represents NSUS in Purchase of World Series of Poker
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 30 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: CHICAGO - Oct. 29 2024 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented iGaming investment and consultancy firm NSUS Group in its acquisition of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) business from William Hill U.S. HoldCo, Inc., an affiliate of Caesars Entertainment. The transaction, valued at a total of $500 million, included $250 million in cash and a $250 million promissory note due five years after   more

Greenberg Traurig's Alfredo J. Gonzalez Now Chair-Elect of Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 29 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Alfredo J. Gonzalez, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A.'s Miami Land Use Practice, is now chair-elect of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce. Gonzalez was sworn in to his new position during the chamber's annual meeting Oct. 21 at the W South Beach. With more than 1,100 members, the Miami Beach Chamber seeks to drive sustainable economic growth and prosperity for the Greater Miami  more

MAYER BROWN ADVISES ON THE WINNING 'BEST TRANSPORTATION PROJECT' AT P3 BULLETIN'S ANNUAL AWARDS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 28 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: Mayer Brown advised on the Brightline Trains Florida (Brightline) project, which was named the winner of P3 Bulletin's 2024 "Best Transportation Project: Transportation System." The annual P3 awards series recognizes outstanding achievements in public-private partnerships across the Americas. This marks the seventh time Mayer Brown has been recognized at the P3 Awards in the past nine years. The firm advised Morg  more

Miami-Dade County Public Schools Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony at John I. Smith K-8 Center
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 29 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: A ceremony was held this morning at John I. Smith K-8 Center to symbolically break ground on a new $5.7 million building addition and renovation project. Miami-Dade County Public Schools Deputy Superintendent Dr. Michael Lewis, School Board member Danny Espino, John I. Smith K-8 Principal Irledia Martinez, Doral Mayor Christi Fraga, Miami-Dade County officials, District representativ  more

Save the Date: Northern Everglades and Estuaries Protection Program Workshop
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Oct. 30 -- The South Florida Water Management District issued the following news: The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (FDACS), "the Coordinating Agencies" are hosting a public workshop to share information and solicit public input on the Northern Everglades and Estuaries Protection Program (NEEPP). The purpose of NEEPP is to protect and rest  more

Sinclair Cares: Hurricane Relief Initiative Raises Nearly $1.3 Million to Support Those Affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton
COCKEYSVILLE, Maryland, Oct. 29 -- Sinclair, a media company and a provider of local news and sports, issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: BALTIMORE - Earlier this month, Sinclair launched Sinclair Cares: Hurricane Relief, a fundraising partnership with The Salvation Army to assist with humanitarian relief efforts on the ground in Western North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Virginia and Tennessee in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. In total, the compan  more

UWF Announces $320k Gift From Andrews Institute and Baptist Health Care to Name MSAT Program and Support Department of Athletics
PENSACOLA, Florida, Oct. 29 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: UWF announced a $320,000 gift from Andrews Institute and Baptist Health Care to name the Andrews Institute and Baptist Health Care Master of Science in Athletic Training program, housed in the Usha Kundu, MD College of Health. The gift will also support Intercollegiate Athletics. "This generous gift from Andrews Institute and Baptist Healt  more