ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 15 -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: BCLP has advised Ascendant Capital Partners in the largest-known condo construction loan to ever close in South Florida. Mast Capital, a Miami-based investment and development firm, obtained a $600 million construction loan for Cipriani Residences Miami, a luxury condominium tower. Mexico-based Banco Inbursa provided $350 million of the financing while Ascendant Capital Partners awarded $250 mill more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 15 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news on Feb. 13, 2024: This fall, FIU will launch its Master of Public Health (MPH) with a concentration in global health, a 45-credit degree that will train students on how to respond to the domestic and international health challenges of today and prepare for those that can impact populations in the future. The MPH program can be completed in two years or i more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 16 (TNSres) -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release on Feb. 15, 2024: Attorney General Ashley Moody, Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Mark Glass and Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods today issued a dire warning after the release of new statewide drug death data. According to the 2022 Florida Medical Examiners' Drugs in Deceased Persons Annual Report, more than 6,200 people died after using fentanyl in 2022. The repo more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 15 -- The Florida Auditor General released the following attestation examination (No. 2024-128) on Feb. 13, 2024, involving Franklin County District School Board - Florida Education Finance Program. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY OF ATTESTATION EXAMINATION Except for the material noncompliance described below involving teachers and reporting errors or records that were not properly or accurately prepared or were not available at the time of our examination and co more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 15 -- The Florida Auditor General released the following financial and federal single audit (No. 2024-124) on Feb. 7, 2024, involving Sumter County District School Board. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY OF REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of the Sumter County District School Board (District) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed financial reporting standards. SUMMARY OF more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 15 -- The Florida Auditor General released the following financial audit (No. 2024-122) on Feb. 2, 2024, involving Broward College. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY OF REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of Broward College (a component unit of the State of Florida) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed financial reporting standards. SUMMARY OF REPORT ON INT more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 15 -- The Florida Auditor General released the following financial audit (No. 2024-123) on Feb. 7, 2024, involving the College of the Florida Keys. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY OF REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of The College of the Florida Keys (a component unit of the State of Florida) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed financial reporting stan more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 15 -- The Florida Auditor General released the following financial audit (No. 2024-125) on Feb. 9, 2024, involving North Florida College. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY OF REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of the North Florida College (a component unit of the State of Florida) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed financial reporting standards. SUMMARY  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 15 -- The Florida Auditor General released the following financial audit (No. 2024-121) on Jan. 31, 2024, involving Pensacola State College. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY OF REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of Pensacola State College (a component unit of the State of Florida) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed financial reporting standards. SUMMARY more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 15 -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2024-127) on Feb. 12, 2024, involving the University of West Florida. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY OF REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of the University of West Florida (a component unit of the State of Florida) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed financial reporting standards. SU more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 16 -- Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis issued the following news release on Feb. 15, 2024: Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) & State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis gave remarks during the Florida Fire Service Day at the Florida Capitol. Florida Fire Service Day is an opportunity for the public to learn about the unique and varied services of the Florida fire service and featured fire departments and fire service organizations from across the state. CFO  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 16 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 15, 2024: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis continued to debunk the false narrative that the state of Florida bans books. Florida does not ban books, instead, the state has empowered parents to object to obscene material in the classroom. Still, some have abused this process to object to items including books about Johnny Appleseed, The Giver and even the Bible. Governor DeSantis is calling on th more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 16 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 14, 2024: * * * Following reports from Venezuela regarding the arrest of prominent human rights attorney Rocio San Miguel, the Florida Democratic Party issues the following statement: "The Maduro dictatorship continues to undermine the voice of Venezuelans in their fight for freedom," said Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Nikki Fried . "In its ambition to remain in power, the Maduro regime  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 15 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 14, 2024: Wednesday marks six years since 14 students and three school staff members were killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL. Ahead of the anniversary, Florida Democrats held a press conference on Tuesday remembering the lives lost and highlighting the current state of gun laws in Florida and beyond. "Today, tomorrow, and every day, we remember the students and staff who  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 16 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: In a strategic move to enhance its full-service, industry-leading Real Estate capabilities through the expansion of its Construction Law and Litigation practices, Greenberg Traurig, LLP has added Robert L. Crewdson and John S. Ducat as shareholders in its Atlanta office. They join from DLA Piper, where Crewdson was national co-chair of that firm's Construction Group. "Welcoming Robert and John to Green more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Feb. 15 -- Lowndes, a law firm, issued the following news release: Lowndes has advised Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation in connection with a nearly 300,000-square-foot lease for the company's new global corporate headquarters in Orlando, Fla. Marriott Vacations Worldwide signed a lease agreement with an affiliate of Unicorp National Developments, Inc., to construct a nine-story, state-of-the-art building within the new City Center at O-Town West project, developed by  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- George Washington University issued the following news: There's liftoff in Cape Canaveral, Florida - NASA is attempting its second lunar lander mission this morning, less than one month after its last mission failed. This launch was originally set for takeoff early Wednesday morning but was postponed 24 hours due to an issue with the temperature of propellant needed to power the spacecraft. If successful, this spacecraft, nicknamed Odysseus, would become the first US spac more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 15 -- The Miami-Dade County government issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2024: Miami-Dade County Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins and the Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust (MDEAT) are thrilled to announce the second installment of 'A Conversation About Wealth Creation,' in celebration of Black History Month. Scheduled for Wednesday, February 28, this economic empowerment forum aims to showcase business success and underscore the significance of wealth creati more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 15 -- The Miami-Dade County government issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2024: Miami-Dade County Animal Services (Animal Services) and the PetWorking Foundation are launching the Pawrenthood Learning Talks starting Saturday, February 24th at 11 a.m., at the Pet Adoption and Protection Center, located at 3599 NW 79 Ave in Doral. The new program is part of a concerted effort to elevate pet care standards and ensure healthier, happier homes for animals. The learnin more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: It's Valentine's Day, and we couldn't resist sharing some cards for the Michigan Senate Republican candidates. Whether it's Florida, big corporations, a dangerous abortion ban, or repealing the Affordable Care Act, there's plenty of love to go around for Mike Rogers, Peter Meijer, and Sandy Pensler. Take a look: Orange you glad you're my Valentine! The state of Florida sent this Valentine's Day car more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Feb. 16 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence is honoring University of Oklahoma economics professor and department chair Greg Burge with the Medal for Excellence in Research University Teaching. "Dr. Burge's personal touch and sustained engagement work miracles," said colleague Qihong Liu, who noted that rates of student failure -- measured by the number of D's and F's -- fell by more than half during the firs more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Feb. 16 -- Orange County issued the following news on Feb. 15, 2024: Each year, more than 42,000 people are killed on American streets, and thousands more are injured. In 2022, there were 209 fatalities and 1,208 severe injuries on Orange County roadways, as the Orange-Kissimmee-Sanford metro area continues to rank as one of the deadliest regions in the United States. In 2022, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to adopt a resolution to develop a Vision Zero more PR