Saturday - April 5, 2025
State Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Wednesday March 05, 2025 ( 24 items )  

2025 South Florida Environmental Report Highlights Everglades Restoration Progress
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Feb. 28 -- The South Florida Water Management District issued the following news: * * * 2025 South Florida Environmental Report Highlights Everglades Restoration Progress The South Florida Water Management District (District) today released the 2025 South Florida Environmental Report (SFER) underscoring the continued progress for Everglades restoration and water quality across Central and Southern Florida. The annual SFER report highlights record hydration and impro  more

After Refusing to Meet Constituents Following His Deciding Vote to Gut Medicaid, Ryan Mackenzie Dashed Off to Florida with D.C. Lobbyists and Big Donors
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * After Refusing to Meet Constituents Following His Deciding Vote to Gut Medicaid, Ryan Mackenzie Dashed Off to Florida with D.C. Lobbyists and Big Donors After casting a deciding vote to make cruel cuts to health care coverage for millions of Americans and take food off the tables of hungry children and seniors, Ryan Mackenzie was caught dashing off to the Ritz-Carlton in Key Biscayn  more

After Refusing to Meet Constituents Following His Deciding Vote to Gut Medicaid, Tom Kean Jr. Dashed Off to Florida with D.C. Lobbyists and Big Donor
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * After Refusing to Meet Constituents Following His Deciding Vote to Gut Medicaid, Tom Kean Jr. Dashed Off to Florida with D.C. Lobbyists and Big Donor After casting a deciding vote to make cruel cuts to health care coverage for millions of Americans and take food off the tables of hungry children and seniors, Tom Kean Jr. was caught dashing off to the Ritz-Carlton in Key Biscayne, Fl  more

Akerman Represents Integrated Power Services in Acquisition of Demaria Electric Motor Services
MIAMI, Florida, March 5 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Akerman Represents Integrated Power Services LLC in Acquisition of Demaria Electric Motor Services, Inc. Akerman successfully represented Searchlight Capital's portfolio company Integrated Power Services (IPS), a leading North American provider of electrical, mechanical, and power management systems, in the acquisition of Demaria Electric Motor Services, Inc., the leading provider of electromechanical ser  more

Akerman Represents Strato in Acquisition by Mason Wells
MIAMI, Florida, March 5 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Akerman Represents Strato, Inc. in Acquisition by Mason Wells Akerman represented the owners of Strato, Inc. in a sale to Mason Wells, a Midwestern middle market-focused private equity firm. Strato is a leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of highly engineered, branded products that connect rail and transit cars. Key products include brake hoses and assemblies, physical connection systems, and  more

City of Orlando Issues Request for Proposals for Pulse Memorial Design and Construction
ORLANDO, Florida, March 5 -- The city of Orlando issued the following news release: * * * City of Orlando Issues Request for Proposals for Pulse Memorial Design and Construction Selected firm will take Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee's conceptual design and develop detailed, actionable plans for a permanent Pulse Memorial Orlando, FL - March 3, 2025 - Today, the City of Orlando officially issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit a design-build firm for the creation of a permanent P  more

ESPN Closes Out the Men's College Basketball Regular Season with Top 10 Showdowns in the SEC and the Latest Installment of the Duke-North Carolina Rivalry
BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Closes Out the Men's College Basketball Regular Season with Top 10 Showdowns in the SEC and the Latest Installment of the Duke-North Carolina Rivalry * Weekly slate includes two Top 10 matchups in the SEC - No. 5 Florida at No. 7 Alabama (Wed, 7 p.m., ESPN2) and No. 7 Alabama at No. 1 Auburn (Sat, 2:30 p.m., ESPN) * College GameDay Covered by State Farm travels  more

Fla. Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces 35 Florida Forest Service Personnel to Deploy to Assist South Carolina Wildfire Response
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 4 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release: * * * Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces 35 Florida Forest Service Personnel to Deploy to Assist South Carolina Wildfire Response TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced that the Florida Forest Service is deploying a Complex Incident Management Team (CIMT) of 35 personnel to support the state of South Carolina in res  more

Fla. Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson Highlights 2025 Florida Farm Bill, Proposal to Protect Charitable Giving From Bad Actors, Foreign Influence
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 28 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release: * * * Commissioner Wilton Simpson Highlights 2025 Florida Farm Bill, Proposal to Protect Charitable Giving from Bad Actors, Foreign Influence TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson is highlighting the Florida Farm Bill and its proposal to increase transparency for charitable organizations by requiring an attestation of complianc  more

Fla. Secretary of State Cord Byrd Urges Businesses to File Early
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 27 -- Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd issued the following news release: * * * Secretary of State Cord Byrd Urges Businesses to File Early File Annual Reports at Sunbiz to Avoid Additional Fees TALLAHASSEE, FLA. - Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd is encouraging businesses to file early and to file directly at DOS.Fl.Gov/Sunbiz. Secretary of State Cord Byrd said, "Beware of companies sending misleading solicitations. Businesses don't need to hire an outsid  more

Florida Department of Education Hosts Inaugural National Summit on School Safety
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 3 -- The Florida Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Florida Department of Education Hosts Inaugural National Summit on School Safety Tallahassee, Fla., March 3, 2025- Nearly 20 states from across the nation attended Florida's first-ever National Summit on School Safety hosted by the Florida Department of Education and the Florida Education Foundation. The Summit brought together national education leaders, law enforcement officials, po  more

Greenberg Traurig's Emily Ladd-Kravitz to Present at PLI's Private Placements and Hybrid Securities Offerings 2025
MIAMI, Florida, March 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Emily Ladd-Kravitz to Present at PLI's Private Placements and Hybrid Securities Offerings 2025 BOSTON - March 4, 2025 - Emily Ladd-Kravitz, co-chair of the Venture Capital & Emerging Technology Group of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP and a shareholder in the firm's Boston office, will present at the Practising Law Institute (PLI)'s 2025 Privat  more

Holland & Knight Advises SEI in Sale of Family Office Services Business to Aquiline Capital
MIAMI, Florida, March 4 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Advises SEI in Sale of Family Office Services Business to Aquiline Capital PHILADELPHIA (March 3, 2025) - Holland & Knight represented SEI Investments Company (NASDAQ: SEIC), a provider of technology and investment solutions for the financial services industry, in the sale of its Family Office Services business to Aquiline Capital Partners LP, a private investment firm dedicate  more

Holland & Knight Attorneys and Energy Practice Recognized by 2025 JD Supra Readers' Choice Awards for Second Consecutive Year
MIAMI, Florida, March 4 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Attorneys and Energy Practice Recognized by 2025 JD Supra Readers' Choice Awards for Second Consecutive Year TAMPA (March 3, 2025) - Holland & Knight was recognized as the top firm for energy-related articles in the 2025 JD Supra Readers' Choice Awards, which recognize JD Supra contributors for the visibility and engagement their thought leadership earned among readers in selec  more

Jabil Announces Expansion Into Gujarat
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, March 5 -- Jabil Inc., an electronic manufacturing services company, issued the following news release: * * * Jabil Announces Expansion into Gujarat Company to open its second site in India and support the nation's developing photonics capabilities through a new Memorandum of Understanding GANDHINAGAR, India - March 5, 2025 - Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL), a global leader in engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions, today announced that it will open a new fact  more

Jabil Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Nearly Half Compared to Baseline, Releases Fiscal Year 2024 Sustainability Progress Report
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, March 4 -- Jabil Inc., an electronic manufacturing services company, issued the following news release: * * * Jabil Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Nearly Half Compared to Baseline, Releases Fiscal Year 2024 Sustainability Progress Report Company committed to responsible operations and resource efficiency in alignment with customer goals and global standards ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - March 3, 2025 - Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL) has released its fiscal year 2024 Sustainabi  more

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $13.5 Million Sale of 128-Room Hospitality Asset in Melbourne
ENCINO, California, March 4 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers $13.5 Million Sale of 128-Room Hospitality Asset in Melbourne MELBOURNE, Fla., Mar. 3, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Holiday Inn Melbourne Viera, a 128-room hotel located in Melbourne, Florida. "There was consider  more

Raymond James Expands Renewable Energy Investment Capabilities, Adding Seven Professionals From TReK Capital Partners
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, March 5 -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release: * * * Raymond James expands renewable energy investment capabilities, adding seven professionals from TReK Capital Partners ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Raymond James is expanding its tax credit and impact investments capabilities by adding the entire team from TReK Capital Partners. The addition of this team will strengthen the firm's efforts in the renewable energy investment space. Joining the Raymond   more

Redwire Selected by European Space Agency to Design Concept for Revolutionary Mars Spacecraft
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, March 5 -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, issued the following news release: * * * Redwire Selected by European Space Agency to Design Concept for Revolutionary Mars Spacecraft JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 4, 2025) - Redwire Corporation (NYSE:RDW), a leader in space infrastructure for the next generation space economy, announced today that it has been awarded a study contract by the European  more

Spears HTM duo brings home top honors from the ICHRIE Undergraduate Research Symposium
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 4 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Spears HTM duo brings home top honors from the ICHRIE Undergraduate Research Symposium Media Contact: Stephen Howard | Director of Marketing & Communications | 405.744.4363 | stephen.howard@okstate.edu Two students from Oklahoma State University's School of Hospitality and Tourism Management earned top awards at the 2025 International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education Eta Sigma  more

Spring Break Gets a "Glow Up" at Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale
TORONTO, Ontario, March 3 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Spring Break Gets a "Glow Up" at Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale is well positioned to welcome families, couples, and friends this spring for a unique getaway that is equally relaxing as it is fun. The AAA Five Diamond Hotel, named the #1 Best Hotel in Fort Lauderdale by U.S. News & World Report, is cele  more

Taft Expands Into Florida, Announces Merger With Mrachek Law
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Expands Into Florida, Announces Merger With Mrachek Law Firm Continues Growth Nationwide, Adding Distinguished Litigation Boutique Taft, one of the fastest growing law firms in the nation, today announced its expansion into Florida through a merger with the Mrachek Law firm, a litigation boutique based in West Palm Beach and Stuart. The merger, effective June 30, 2025, marks T  more

TPA Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Airside E Security Screening Checkpoint
TAMPA, Florida, March 5 -- Tampa International Airport issued the following news: * * * TPA holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for new Airside E security screening checkpoint The expanded space adds nearly 20,000 square feet to the Airside and includes cutting-edge screening technology to modernize the traveler experience. Tampa International Airport on Monday kicked off its annual spring break travel period with a big change at Airside E, officially dedicating a 19,542-square-foot security check  more

Vulnerable House Republicans Dash Off to Florida with D.C. Lobbyists and Big Donors After Gutting Medicaid
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Vulnerable House Republicans Dash Off to Florida with D.C. Lobbyists and Big Donors After Gutting Medicaid After casting a deciding vote to make cruel cuts to health care coverage for millions of Americans and take food off the tables of hungry children and seniors, vulnerable House Republicans were caught dashing off to the Ritz-Carlton in Key Biscayne, Florida for a weekend recept  more