MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 18 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Litigation Partners Joshua Mandell and Ellen Robbins have been selected as recipients of the Los Angeles Business Journal's prestigious Leaders of Influence: Nonprofits and Philanthropy. The publication recognizes the community contributions of Los Angeles' civic and business leaders by highlighting their work and commitment to the local community. A distinguished litigator with a track record of significant vi  more

OAKLAND, California, Sept. 18 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024: * * * Court order protects consumers, requires removal of illegal liens statewide * * * California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced securing a preliminary injunction against MV Realty, a Florida-based company that engaged in a predatory scheme to lure vulnerable homeowners looking for financial help with an immediate payment and then locked them into so-called  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following statement on Sept. 17, 2024: * * * In response to Senator Rick Scott again voting against the Right to IVF Act, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) spokesperson Maeve Coyle issued the following statement: "As Scott continues to vote against protections for IVF treatment, he continues to demonstrate the threat he poses to Florida women's right to make personal decisions about their health car  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 18 -- Duke Energy Foundation issued the following news release: * * * 18 Florida-based organizations receive significant investments to support new programming, sustainability and resiliency initiatives, direct scholarships for students at all educational levels to support Florida's growing workforce * * * ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Duke Energy Foundation has announced $740,000 in grants to support 18 education-based organizations to continue Duke Energy Flor  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu. Virginia Tech experts available to discuss headlines in the news Potential assassination attempt on Trump Former president Donald Trump is expected to meet today with the acting Secret Service director following a potential  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 18 -- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission issued the following news release: At its September meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved changes to the marine fisheries trip ticket reporting requirements. The changes, which go into effect July 1, 2025, include: * Clarified reporting requirements. * Requirement for all trip tickets to be submitted electronically. * A weekly reporting period (Saturday - Sunday) a  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 18 -- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission issued the following news release: At its September meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) proposed changes to improve the Marine Special Activity License (SAL) program licensing process, accommodate additional requested activities and update provisions to several license types. The proposed changes include: * General rule updates and clarifications to remove outdated and unne  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 18 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: TYSONS, Va. (September 17, 2024) - Holland & Knight advised Azure Summit Technology in connection with its $1.275 billion all-cash sale to CACI International Inc. (NYSE: CACI). The definitive agreement was announced on September 16, and, subject to regulatory approvals, the acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024. With locations in Fairfax, Virginia, and Melbourne, Florida, Azu  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Tara Roberts J. Conor Moran's interest in basic science has given him a strong foundation as a researcher during his studies at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine -- and led him to coauthor a paper in the journal Science that adds to the fundamental understanding of gene expression in mitochondria. Medical Scientist Training Program students like Moran earn an   more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Sept. 18 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news on Sept. 17, 2024: Renowned comedian, actor, and podcast host Sebastian Maniscalco's "It Ain't Right Tour" will make a highly anticipated stop to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 8 p.m. and Friday, April 4, 2025, at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Sept. 20 at 10 a.m. and start at $75. Fans can  more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Sept. 18 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Jackpot Continues to Grow on the $1 Million Dragon Link(TM) Slot Machine by Aristocrat Gaming * * * A record progressive jackpot of more than $2 million continues to climb on a $1 million Dragon Link slot machine by Aristocrat Gaming. The huge jackpot is up for grabs at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. The $1 denomination Dragon   more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 17 -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Charlotte Schubert Five years after being awarded the prestigious National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center has earned it again. In July, Sylvester, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, renewed its status as an NCI-designated cancer center, achieving an "Outstanding" score from the NCI. Only 72 cancer centers nationwide h  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Janette Neuwahl Tannen After medical school, Maria Alcaide, M.D., left her native Spain to visit Miami. But she was not coming for vacation. At the height of the HIV epidemic, Dr. Alcaide spent a month observing University of Miami physicians treat critically ill patients at a time when the disease was still a death sentence. Dr. Alcaide was so moved by the compassionate ca  more

PENSACOLA, Florida, Sept. 18 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: The University of West Florida's Bachelor of Science in Information Technology has been accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. ABET is the recognized global accreditor of college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering and engineering technology and is among the most respected accreditation   more