ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, Sept. 12 (TNSres) -- Flagler College issued the following news: Flagler College took a significant step towards fostering global partnerships by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Spain's University of Oviedo on September 5, 2024, in historic Ponce Hall. The ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including St. Augustine Mayor Nancy Sikes-Kline and Marivi Monteserin, Mayor of Aviles, Spain. The MOU, signed by Flagler College President John Delaney a  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 11 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Akerman Bankruptcy and Reorganization Partner Adam Swick has been named Chair of International Insolvency Institute's (III) Delegation to the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Working Group V, Insolvency Law. III plays a significant role in global insolvency policy and enjoys a reputation as a catalyst for improvement and change in the field. As chair of the delegation, Adam will b  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 11 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: BOSTON - Sept. 10, 2024 - Anne V. Dunne, a Litigation associate in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Boston office, has been selected to participate in the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce's Women's Leadership Program (WLP) for 2024-2025. This WLP cohort comprises 60 women from across a variety of industries. Presented in partnership with Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership,  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Sept. 11 -- Edward Waters University issued the following news: Edward Waters University (EWU) is set to unveil its newly renovated dining hall on September 25, 2024, a project that not only modernizes the facility but also honors the legacy of the late Bishop McKinley Young. The dining hall, which has not seen significant renovations since its construction in 1971, will be named in Bishop Young's memory, recognizing his commitment to service and the Edward Waters Univers  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 12 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release: Attorney General Ashley Moody and 41 other attorneys general are calling on congressional leaders to pass legislation requiring a U.S. Surgeon General warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms. The letter comes amid growing scrutiny of social media companies for their role in causing generational harm to young people's mental health. Attorney General Ashley Moody said, "Studi  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 12 -- Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. issued the following news on Sept. 11, 2024: Today, Florida Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr., announced September's chosen books for the Commissioner's Book of the Month, a monthly reading challenge to promote literacy and reading engagement in preK-12 schools. Each month, Commissioner Diaz highlights five recommended books - one per selected grade range. This month, the Commissioner chose books for stude  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 12 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following order granting request for confidential classification (Docket No. 20240001-EI; Order No. PSC-2024-0419-CFO-EI) on Sept. 11, 2024: * * * In re: Fuel and purchased power cost recovery clause with generating performance incentive factor. ORDER GRANTING FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL CLASSIFICATION {DOCUMENT NO. 05607-2023) On October 10, 2023, pursuant to Section 366.093, Flo  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 11 -- Florida State University issued the following news: Florida State University moved up two spots to No. 3 in the 2025 College Free Speech Rankings, compiled by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) and College Pulse. The rankings serve as a tool to help students and families identify which colleges promote and protect the free exchange of ideas. FSU is the highest-rated university from the state of Florida on the list and one of only three   more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 11 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: CHICAGO - Sept. 10, 2024 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its Corporate, Finance and Mergers & Acquisitions capabilities with the addition of Charles C. Calloway, Jr. as a shareholder in its Chicago office. Calloway joins the firm from Chapman and Cutler LLP. Calloway brings a wealth of experience in representing financial institutions and strategic investors in corporate, project, ES  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 11 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: BOSTON - Sept. 10, 2024 - Jack S. Gearan, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Labor & Employment Practice, is speaking on a virtual panel for Commonwealth Payroll & HR, "Wage & Hour in Massachusetts: Pitfalls to Avoid," Sept. 10. In this hour-long program, Gearan will break down the latest compliance and enforcement trends, recent Massachusetts legal changes, differences between e  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 11 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: Holland & Knight has strengthened its capabilities in the area of government contracts transactions with the additions of Partners David Dowd in Tysons, Virginia, and Timothy Kobes in New York. Mr. Dowd was previously a partner with Potomac Law Group and Mayer Brown, and Mr. Kobes was previously senior counsel with Wilson Sonsini. Mr. Kobes also has previous experience managing contracting functions i  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 12 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release: Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) continues to partner with the University of Miami Health System (UHealth) Pediatric Mobile Shotz-2-Go Unit to offer required immunizations at select locations throughout the District. The UHealth Pediatric Shotz-2-Go Unit is providing the mandatory school-required vaccines for the 2024-25 school year. This includes any student that is missing a mandated scho  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 12 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release: Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) has been awarded the Cognia 2024 School/Systems of Distinction Award. Cognia is a renowned non-profit organization that specializes in accreditation and certification services for K-12 schools nationally and abroad. The accreditation comes after M-DCPS underwent a comprehensive accreditation process encompassing all Pre K-12 schools. The District received th  more

MELBOURNE, Florida, Sept. 11 -- The city of Melbourne issued the following news on Sept. 10, 2024: On Saturday, September 21, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., the City of Melbourne will be hosting an International Coastal Cleanup event at Ballard Park (924 Thomas Barbour Drive). Please join us in this effort to tackle litter along our vulnerable waterways. This in-person event is a great way to make a positive impact on our community while enjoying the fresh air and sunshine. Check-in will be at 8 a.m  more

ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 11 -- Orange County issued the following news: Getting around O-town just got a little easier. LYNX has increased its bus frequency, added weekend routes, and created adjustments to improve commutes and offer more choices for both tourists and locals in Orange County. All thanks to Orange County's $100 million Accelerated Transportation Safety Program (ATSP). LYNX's new and revamped routes boost connectivity across various communities and key destinations, including the  more

PENSACOLA, Florida, Sept. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: The University of West Florida was awarded $895,905.60 by Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis to support innovative cancer research. The award was part of $20 million awarded to researchers around the state as part of the Cancer Innovation Research Fund. UWF will use its portion of the funds to improve access to breast   more