MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 15 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Akerman is proud to share Special Counsel Trish MacAskill and Partner Robert Smith represented Tar Heels Spice Inc. in its acquisition of 16 Popeyes restaurants in Macon, Ga. "It was a pleasure working with the Tar Heels Spice team as well as the seller and their counsel," MacAskill said. Akerman's national Franchise and Licensing team assists startup, regional, national and international franchisors, brand own more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 15 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Top national law firm Akerman is pleased to announce that three lawyers in its Winston-Salem, NC, office were named to the 2024 edition of Super Lawyers Magazine. Litigation Partner Jasmine Pitt and Corporate Partner Kiki M. Scarff were named "Rising Star," while Litigation Partner Bryan G. Scott earned a place on Super Lawyers' coveted "Top 100: 2024 North Carolina Super Lawyers" list. That list recognizes those more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: The ads will run on 15 different college campuses across six battleground states to reach Black and young voters Today, the Democratic National Committee is announcing a new digital advertising campaign to reach Black and young voters on 15 college campuses across six battleground states. The ads will highlight how the Biden-Harris administration is delivering on its promise to advance equity and opport more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 15 -- The Florida Department of Financial Services issued the following news release: Consumer Protection (https://myfloridacfo.com/news/pressreleases/press-release-details/2023/12/20/cfo-patronis--florida-will-bar-taxpayer-support-of-media-censorship-companies). This legislation, among other items, bars state agencies from contracting with censorship companies like NewsGuard, which is a self-described media monitoring, technology company. Additionally, the legislatio more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 15 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2024: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced $20 million was awarded to researchers around the state as part of the Cancer Innovation Fund. These projects further promote cancer innovation, research, and lifesaving care for Florida's patients. To watch the full press conference, click here (https://twitter.com/CaseyDeSantis/status/1757865426590068851). "Fun more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 15 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following order granting confidential classification (Docket No. 20230129-EI; Order No. PSC-2024-0038-CFO-EI) on Feb. 14, 2024: * * * In re: Petition for approval of revised purchased power agreement with Pasco County, by Tampa Electric Company. ORDER GRANTING CONFIDENTIAL CLASSIFICATION On November 17, 2023, pursuant to Section 366.093, Florida Statutes (F .S.), and Rule 25-22.006, Florida Administrative Code more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 15 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following order granting intervention (Docket No. 20240013-EG; Order No. PSC-2024-0037-PCO-EG) on Feb. 13, 2024: * * * In re: Commission review of numeric conservation goals (Duke Energy Florida, LLC). ORDER GRANTING INTERVENTION On January 5, 2024, Docket Nos. 20240012-EG, 20240013-EG, 20240015-EG, 20240016-EG, 20240016-EG, and 20240017-EG were established to review and adopt the corresponding utility's conse more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 15 -- The Florida State Senate issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2024: Today in the Senate Committee on Rules, two bills (SB 42 and SB 50) sponsored by Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando) passed unanimously. SB 42, entitled "Professional Licensing Requirements for Barbers and Cosmetologists", would prevent the licensing boards from using history of non-violent incarceration for grounds of denial of licensing. SB 50, entitled "Provision of Homeowners' Associa more PR