TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 14 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release: Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced that more than $4.5 million has been approved for farmers impacted by Hurricane Idalia through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' Agriculture and Aquaculture Producers Natural Disaster Recovery Loan Program and the Silviculture Recovery Program. Launched less than one month ag more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 14 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024: Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson applauded the Florida Senate for adopting a Senate Resolution that recognizes February 12, 2024, as "Florida Wildlife Corridor Day," reaffirming the importance of the Florida Wildlife Corridor and its significant environmental, cultural, economic, and tourism value as a unique natural resource.  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 14 -- The Florida Department of Financial Services issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024: Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis testified in support of Senate Bill 1098 during the Senate Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government. Among other provisions, the bill creates vital reforms to Florida's funeral industry to give the Department of financial Services (DFS) greater emergency authority and oversight ov more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 14 -- Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024: Today, Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers (FCCC) announced plans for local Clerk of Court offices to hold coordinated Operation Green Light events within a two-week period, from Saturday, April 6 - Saturday, April 20, 2024. Participating offices will hold events one or more days during this timeframe. The annual driver license reinstatement events provide customers with a more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 14 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced proposed legislative action to curb the growing nationwide uptick of retail theft and porch piracy. In 2022, retailers across the country lost $112 billion to retail theft, with sharp increases in major cities like New York, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. In Florida, shoplifting has decreased by 30% since Governor DeSantis first took office. more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 14 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 13, 2024: * * * Today, Senator Rick Scott voted against a bipartisan national security supplemental that will provide critical funding for our military and our allies. In response, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement: "Rick Scott's vote against the bipartisan national security supplemental is a slap in the face to our military and our allies," said FDP Chair Nikki F more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 14 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 13, 2024: * * * Over the weekend, the Republican Party of Florida announced their legislative agenda for the year, highlighting their top ten priority bills. In response, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement: "They have shown their cards," FDP Chair Nikki Fried said. "The Republican Party of Florida is a joke and new leadership hasn't changed anything." "Republican  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 14 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: Six Holland & Knight attorneys have been recognized for their leading trademark practices by the World Trademark Review's 2024 edition of the WTR 1000. The guide also ranked Holland & Knight as a top global practice and recognized the firm's strong offerings in Washington, D.C., and Tennessee. According to the review, "Full-service outfit Holland & Knight boasts a strong trademark practice, with highl more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 14 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release: In a heartwarming display of support, Make-A-Wish Southern Florida recently fulfilled the wish of Fernandye Eugene, a future business major at Miami Dade College (MDC), by providing her with $10,000 in tuition assistance. Eugene was presented with a check at a ceremony yesterday at MDC's North Campus. This generous gesture highlights Make-A-Wish's commitment to education and underscores the importance of accessibi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 14 (TNSres) -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: A new report (https://www.businessinsider.com/mike-rogers-revolving-door-michigan-senate-financial-disclosures-2024-2) from Business Insider has raised questions about Mike Rogers abandoning Michigan, walking straight through the revolving door to make millions from cushy corporate gigs, and buying "a more than $1.5 million" mansion in Florida. Rogers is a clear example of a lawmaker who saw more PR

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Feb. 14 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news on Feb. 13, 2024: Santana & Counting Crows "Oneness Tour 2024" is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Friday, June 14 at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. and start at $106. Fans can access the venue presale on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. via Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood's Facebook (https://fac more PR

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Feb. 14 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news on Feb. 13, 2024: The Offspring is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Thursday, May 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. and start at $55. Fans can access the venue presale on Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 10 a.m. via Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood's Facebook (https://facebook.com/seminolehardrockholly more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Feb. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of South Florida's Sarasota-Manatee campus issued the following news: The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has recognized the University of South Florida (USF) as a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars. USF is ranked among the top ten universities nationally for the number of faculty and administrators selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. Eight (8) scholars from USF received Fulbright awards for ac more PR

SARASOTA, Florida, Feb. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of South Florida's Sarasota-Manatee campus issued the following news: By Tina Meketa, University Communications and Marketing From advancements in health care to cybersecurity to K-12 education, the University of South Florida's research enterprise continues to achieve tremendous growth. USF's research spending rose 14% in fiscal year 2023 to more than $461 million. Spending on awards funded by federal agencies, such as the National Scienc more PR

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Feb. 14 -- The city of West Palm Beach issued the following news on Feb. 13, 2024: A team of assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) will arrive April 2, 2024, to examine all aspects of our agency's policies and procedures, management, training, operations, and support services. Many of the standards are critical to life, health, safety issues, and best practices. Our agency was initially awarded accredited status by CFA in 2015 an more PR