MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 21 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: With nearly 160 real estate lawyers and development professionals nationally, top 100 U.S. law firm Akerman LLP has grown one of the country's largest legal teams in the real estate industry with the addition of partner Sara Langan. She joins the Real Estate Practice Group and is licensed to practice in Illinois and Nebraska. "Sara brings valuable experience in real estate investment, financing and economic deve more PR

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, Feb. 21 -- Broward County Public Schools issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2024: Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year Awards, recognizing individuals who have made extraordinary contributions within the field of Career and Technical Education (CTE). The event, honoring the dedication of 46 outstanding nominees and eight extraordinary finalists for their exemplary dedica more PR

IMMOKALEE, Florida, Feb. 21 -- Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news dated Feb. 22, 2024: Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee will host country music entertainer Billy Currington performing live Friday, May 31 at 8 p.m. Tickets for this outdoor concert start at $52.50 and are available from Ticketmaster or at www.moreinparadise.com. Parking is free. Possessing one of the smoothest and most distinctive voices in any genre of music, Currin more PR

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Feb. 21 -- The South Florida Water Management District issued the following agency statement on Feb. 20, 2024: * * * At the South Florida Water Management District, innovative engineering and sound science go hand-in-hand. From Orlando to the Florida Keys, our talented engineers are working every day to carry out our public service mission and advance projects that safeguard our water resources. Did you know SFWMD engineers help plan, design and construct some of the more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 20 -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2024-129) on Feb. 15, 2024, involving Bradford County District School Board. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY OF REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of the Bradford County District School Board (District) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed financial reporting standards. SUMMARY OF REPORT ON INTERNAL CON more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 20 -- The Florida Auditor General released the following financial audit (No. 2024-130) on Feb. 16, 2024, involving the Florida Atlantic University. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY OF REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of Florida Atlantic University (a component unit of the State of Florida) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed financial reporting standar more PR

DAYTONA, Florida, Feb. 20 -- The Florida Division of Emergency Management issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2024: Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) announced their participation in the 2024 season-opening race, the NASCAR Xfinity Series United Rentals 300. In partnership with Mike Boylan from Mike's Weather Page (https://www.facebook.com/mikesweatherpage) and FIRMAN Power Equipment, the Hurricane Awareness Machine will race for its second year during the more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 20 -- Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz issued the following news on Feb. 19, 2024: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. recognize February as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, celebrating Florida's leading role in providing practical education opportunities throughout the state. As a result of Governor DeSantis' policies to support workforce education, Florida currently has nearly 800,000 K-12 CTE students, mor more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 20 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2024: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces eight judicial appointments, two to the Orange County Court, two to the Osceola County Court, two to the Eleventh Circuit Court, and two to the Miami-Dade County Court. Jeramy Beasley, of Orlando, to serve as Judge on the Orange County Court Beasley has worked as a Litigation Attorney for Garganese, Weiss, D'Agresta & Salzman, P.A. since 202 more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 20 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following weekly summary of orders in the gas industry division docket: * * * DOCKET NO. 20230125-GU DATE FILED: 02/19/2024 ORDER NO. AND DESCRIPTION: PSC-2024-0043-PAA-GU PAA Order PSC-2024-0043-PAA-GU approving amendment of territorial agreement between FPUC and PGSI; if no protest, order to become final and effective on issuance of a CO; if order becomes final, docket to be closed; protest due 3/11/24. DOC more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 21 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2024: The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) was briefed today on the current issues facing the water and wastewater industry from the National Association of Water Companies (NAWC). "NAWC works with regulated water companies across the nation to help provide consumers with safe drinking water and reliable water systems," said PSC Chairman Mike La Rosa. "In Florida, NAWC ca more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 21 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 20, 2024: Today, the Florida Democratic Party announced that Leadership Blue, their premiere annual fundraising weekend, will be held at Disney's Contemporary Resort in Orlando from May 3-5, 2024. The Leadership Blue Gala will be held on the evening of May the 4th. "Leadership Blue is the Florida Democratic Party's most important fundraising event of the year," said FDP Executive Director Phillip Je more PR

LAKELAND, Florida, Feb. 21 -- The Florida Polytechnic University Foundation issued the following news release: Anthony Adams, a serial entrepreneur and tech executive with decades of experience in STEM-related fields, is the newest member of the Florida Polytechnic University Foundation Board of Directors. The University's Board of Trustees unanimously approved Adams' appointment, making him the first member who is also the parent of a Florida Poly alum. His son, Austin Adams '22, was a Presi more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 21 -- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2024: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in coordination with the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), plan to conduct a prescribed burn in Moonshine Bay on the west side of Lake Okeechobee this week, weather permitting. All burn activities will be reviewed and authorized by the Florida Forest Service. The burn area is approxi more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 21 -- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2024: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, plan to conduct a prescribed burn between Howell's Landing to one mile north of Arnold's Landing at Lake Seminole this week, weather permitting. All burn activities will be reviewed and authorized by the Florida Forest Service. The burn area is more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 21 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: Holland & Knight has strengthened its nationally recognized Real Estate Capital Markets Group with the addition of Partner Chris Ezell in Miami. Mr. Ezell focuses on business litigation involving creditors' rights, lender liability, commercial contracts and injunctive relief. He was previously a partner with Jones Walker. The addition of Mr. Ezell follows Holland & Knight's recruitment of Real Estate  more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Feb. 20 -- Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach issued the following news release: A Florida man is under arrest after being charged with election fraud in Kansas. George Andrews, 30 of Dade City, Florida, was arrested on Feb. 10 for forging signatures on petitions to make "No Labels" an officially recognized political party in Kansas. "The arrested individual was part of a scheme to defraud Kansas voters by placing their forged signatures on petitions. In Kansas, we take electi more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 21 -- The Miami-Dade County government issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2024: Miami-Dade County Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins and the Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust (MDEAT) are pleased to welcome Rodney B. Herenton as a distinguished panelist for the upcoming 'A Conversation About Wealth Creation' empowerment forum scheduled for the evening of Wednesday, February 28, at Perez Art Museum Miami (1103 Biscayne Blvd.). Free registration is available at ww more PR

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Feb. 21 -- The South Florida Water Management District issued the following news on Feb. 19, 2024: This is the final week to apply for funding for alternative water supply and water conservation projects! The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is accepting applications for cost-share projects until February 26, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. Apply at sfwmd.gov/coopfunding. This initiative is part of the State of Florida's continuing efforts to implement cost-effectiv more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Feb. 21 -- The University of Tampa issued the following news: The University of Tampa has been accepted into the National College Athlete Honor Society as the State of Florida Chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma, which recognizes student-athletes from accredited four-year NCAA, NAIA, USCAA or NCCAA institutions who excel in both the classroom and competition. Chi Alpha Sigma was founded in 1996 by then DePauw University head football coach Nick Mourouzis. His goal was to provide outstan more PR