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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Tuesday September 30, 2025 ( 22 items )  

5 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Listed in 2025 Upstate New York Super Lawyers
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 5 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Listed in 2025 Upstate New York Super Lawyers * ALBANY, N.Y. - Sept. 29, 2025 - Five attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Albany office are recognized on the 2025 Upstate New York Super Lawyers and Super Lawyers Rising Stars lists. Of these, three are recognized on the Super Lawyers list and two are on the Rising Stars   more

Bean Seeks Veteran or Gold Star Family Member for District Office
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bean Seeks Veteran or Gold Star Family Member for District Office * WASHINGTON-- U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) proudly announced today his partnership with the Green and Gold Star Congressional Aide Program to hire a veteran or Gold Star family member for a position in his Clay County district office. This fellowship honors the service and sacrifice of America's heroes by offering meaningful em  more

CONGRESSMAN CARLOS GIMENEZ VISITS SOUTHCOM
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN CARLOS GIMENEZ VISITS SOUTHCOM * MIAMI, FL - Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez, alongside U.S. Senator Ashley Moody, visited U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) in Miami. SOUTHCOM is responsible for overseeing U.S. military operations across Latin America, Central America, and the Caribbean. "U.S. Southern Command plays a critical role in safeguarding our hemisphere," said Representative C  more

ESPN's Week 6 Slate Features 13 Ranked Teams, 75+ Showdowns including a Marquee ABC Tripleheader
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Sept. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's Week 6 Slate Features 13 Ranked Teams, 75+ Showdowns including a Marquee ABC Tripleheader * * Undefeated No. 3 Miami and No. 16 Vanderbilt face tough road tests at No. 18 Florida State and No. 10 Alabama on ABC * Field Pass with ACC Huddle puts former FSU National Championship head coach and ACC Network analyst Jimbo Fisher on the sidelines with FSU alum an  more

Federal Jury Finds Tennessee Man Guilty Of Wire Fraud, Money Laundering, And Making A False Claim To The IRS
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Federal Jury Finds Tennessee Man Guilty Of Wire Fraud, Money Laundering, And Making A False Claim To The IRS * Ocala, Florida - United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces that a federal jury has found Clarence Christofer Ward, a/k/a Khaled Yaqud Mansur-El, guilty of 1 count of wire fraud, 10 counts of money laundering, and 1 count of making a false cl  more

Florida Man Sentenced to 17.5 Years in Prison as Leader of Cocaine Conspiracy That Shipped Cocaine From Puerto Rico to Syracuse
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York posted the following news release on Sept. 29, 2025: * * * Florida Man Sentenced to 17.5 Years in Prison as Leader of Cocaine Conspiracy That Shipped Cocaine from Puerto Rico to Syracuse Juan Correa Sr. age 49, of Lady Lake, Florida was sentenced on Wednesday to 210 months in prison for money laundering and conspiring to possess with intent to distribute over 5 kilograms of cocaine. Acting Un  more

Florida State University's Stoops CFC Center Awarded Federal Grant to Expand Behavioral Health Workforce in Florida's Panhandle
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 29 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University's Stoops CFC Center awarded federal grant to expand behavioral health workforce in Florida's Panhandle By Lauren Antista Florida State University's Stoops Center for Communities, Families, and Children (Stoops CFC), housed in the College of Social Work, was awarded a $2 million multiyear federal grant to address the urgent mental health crisis facing children and families in   more

FORT WALTON BEACH MAN CHARGED WITH DISTRIBUTION OF METHAMPHETAMINE
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * FORT WALTON BEACH MAN CHARGED WITH DISTRIBUTION OF METHAMPHETAMINE PENSACOLA, FLORIDA - Travaess McLemore, 41, of Fort Walton Beach, was indicted by a federal grand jury, charging him with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and distribution of methamphetamine. John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announce  more

FSU Experts: Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Understanding Breast Cancer From Molecules to Outcomes
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 27 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU experts: Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Understanding breast cancer from molecules to outcomes By Holden Grace Wilkins Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About one in eight women will be diagnosed with the disease in her lifetime, making awareness and early detection crucial. October is Bre  more

Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Raises Concerns Over SpaceX Launch Operations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration regarding the SpaceX Starship-Super Heavy launch vehicle's operations at Launch Complex 39A. In its letter, the Authority expressed support for the FAA's dual role in regulating and promoting commercial space launches while emphasizing the need for comprehensive analysis of potential impacts on the National Airspace System, Orlando International Ai  more

Greenberg Traurig Represents Grupo Olvera in Sale of Eno Majority Ownership to Grupo La Mansion
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Represents Grupo Olvera in Sale of Eno Majority Ownership to Grupo La Mansion * MEXICO CITY - Sept. 29, 2025 - Attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig 's Mexico City office represented Grupo Olvera in connection with the sale of majority ownership in Eno, one of renowned Chef Enrique Olvera's restaurant chains, to Grupo La Mansion. With thi  more

Greenberg Traurig Shortlisted for Tech Innovation Award at IFLR Middle East Awards 2025
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Shortlisted for Tech Innovation Award at IFLR Middle East Awards 2025 * DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Sept. 29, 2025 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig has been shortlisted for the Tech Innovation Award by the IFLR Middle East Awards 2025. The awards ceremony will be held Oct. 22 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).   more

ICYMI: Buchanan Calls on Democrats to Prevent Government Shutdown in Tampa Bay Times Op-Ed
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Buchanan Calls on Democrats to Prevent Government Shutdown in Tampa Bay Times Op-Ed * "Now is the Time for Unity, not Partisan Games" WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan penned an op-ed the Tampa Bay Times urging his Democratic colleagues to join congressional Republicans and pass a clean continuing resolution to keep the government open. If Senate Democrats do not join Republi  more

In New Video, Michael Whatley Refuses To Denounce Kristi Noem Directing FEMA Aid To Florida Political Donor
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 30 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * NEW: In New Video, Michael Whatley Refuses To Denounce Kristi Noem Directing FEMA Aid To Florida Political Donor Back home in Washington today, DC insider Michael Whatley refused to denounce Kristi Noem fast-tracking FEMA disaster relief to her Florida political donor - while Western North Carolina continues to wait for desperately needed federal aid. The new video footage comes on the h  more

Jacksonville Man Pleads Guilty To Defrauding Investors And Obtaining Fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program Loans
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Jacksonville Man Pleads Guilty To Defrauding Investors And Obtaining Fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program Loans * Jacksonville, Florida - United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces that Jared Dean Eakes (34, Jacksonville) has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and bank fraud. He faces a maximum penalty of 50 years in prison. A sentencing date has not yet   more

Nigerian National Extradited from Poland to Face Elder Fraud Charges
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Nigerian National Extradited from Poland to Face Elder Fraud Charges * Tochuwku Albert Nnebocha, 43, of Nigeria was extradited from the Republic of Poland and faces federal charges of engaging in a transnational criminal organization that operated an inheritance fraud scheme that cheated many American seniors out of their savings. Nnebocha made his initial appearance in federal court today in Miam  more

Precision and Innovation: Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at ASTRO 2025
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 30 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Precision and Innovation: Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at ASTRO 2025 Summary * Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center is making a significant impact at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 2025 annual meeting. * Sylvester radiation oncologists will use the meeting to showcase innovative treatments and personalized approaches that are transforming cancer care.  more

Rep. Diaz-Balart Hosts 18th Annual Service Academy Day
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Diaz-Balart Hosts 18th Annual Service Academy Day * MIAMI, FL - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Dean of the Florida Delegation and member of the Defense Subcommittee on House Appropriations, hosted his 18th Annual Service Academy Day on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at U.S. Southern Command. Academy Day offers high school students and their parents the opportunity to learn more a  more

Rep. Salazar Unveils Legislation to Make Housing More Affordable
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Salazar Unveils Legislation to Make Housing More Affordable * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Last week, representatives Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Sam Liccardo (CA-16), Johnny Olszewski (MD-02), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) introduced the Revitalizing Empty Structures Into Desirable Environments (RESIDE) Act. The bill wouldcreate a new pilot program providing local communities with grants to rehabil  more

Sen. Rick Scott Joins Sen. Ron Johnson on Eliminate Shutdowns Act to End Chaos of Government Shutdowns
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Joins Sen. Ron Johnson on Eliminate Shutdowns Act to End Chaos of Government Shutdowns * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Ron Johnson on the Eliminate Shutdowns Act to take government shutdowns off the table and stop Democrats from using the threat of a shutdown to demand a liberal wish list that undermines the President's agenda. Senator Scott is also leadi  more

Senator Moody Honors City of Oldsmar's Extraordinary Efforts and Programs to Help Citizens Prepare for Potential Hurricane Strikes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Moody Honors City of Oldsmar's Extraordinary Efforts and Programs to Help Citizens Prepare for Potential Hurricane Strikes OLDSMAR, Fla.--Senator Ashley Moody is recognizing the extraordinary efforts of the City of Oldsmar to help citizens prepare for potential hurricane strikes. During last hurricane season, the Tampa Bay region received record storm surge flooding and damage from ba  more

Wasserman Schultz, Van Hollen Lead 137 Democrats in Supreme Court Brief to Defend TPS for Venezuela
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz, Van Hollen Lead 137 Democrats in Supreme Court Brief to Defend TPS for Venezuela * Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) led 137 Democratic Members of Congress to support and defend Venezuelans from the Trump Administration's baseless termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) by filing an  more