MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 25 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Akerman represented Trivest Partners and its portfolio company Perricone Farms in the acquisition of Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company. Perricone Farms acquired 100 percent of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company. Founded in 1989, Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company produces fruit juices and functional beverages that it sells into roughly 32 states an  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 25 -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Twenty-one distinguished Miller School faculty members and clinicians were recognized for their outstanding contributions to academic medicine. * * * This year's Dean's Faculty Awards honored 21 distinguished faculty members and clinicians from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and UHealth - University of Miami Health System for their outstanding contributions to a  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 25 -- The Florida Auditor General released the following operational audit (No. 2025-018) on Sept. 20, 2024, involving Lafayette County District School Board. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY This operational audit of the Lafayette County School District (District) focused on selected District processes and administrative activities and included a follow-up on findings noted in our report No. 2022-020. Our operational audit disclosed the following: Finding 1: Dis  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 25 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: At 9:30AM today, Governor DeSantis was joined by Kevin Guthrie, Executive Director for the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), for a press conference at the State Emergency Operations Center to provide updates on Tropical Storm Helene. Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-209 on September 24, updating EO 24-208 and declaring a state of emergency for 61 countie  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 25 -- The Florida Department of Health issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: On September 24, 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-209 (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.floridahealth.gov/about/_documents/20240924-eo-24-209.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery__;!!O--fzN3F!FwVna-n_umAN8_hxblqgXJP5Jp8lFmZhVtu61SkYj5ZPkXL6XCd--fvIkTwfUyDumx8AnfpjYyeMFemO_WDgUnFnL_jhbXjHo48ZMZU$), amending Executive Order 24-208 (https://urlde  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 25 -- The Florida Department of Health issued the following news release: In response to Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, the Florida Department of Health has prepared for special needs shelter operations to begin in areas of anticipated landfall. In an emergency, such as an evacuation for a hurricane, you may need to go to a special needs shelter. If you know or care for an individual with a disability or a special need, such as a medical condition that requires as  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 25 -- The Florida Division of Emergency Management issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: At 9:30AM today, Governor DeSantis was joined by Kevin Guthrie, Executive Director for the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), for a press conference at the State Emergency Operations Center to provide updates on Tropical Storm Helene. Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-209 on September 24, updating EO 24-208 and declaring a state of emergency  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 25 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: BERLIN - Sept. 24, 2024 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig advised on the sale of the office and commercial building at KasernenstraBe 6 in Dusseldorf's city centre. Real estate service provider and manager Midstad has acquired the property and will develop it after completion of the transaction. The site, which covers an area of approximately 1,650 square meters, is in the immediate vicinity immedi  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 25 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: LONDON - Sept. 24, 2024 - Greenberg Traurig, LLP has enhanced its Global Competition Regulation capabilities with the addition of Manish Das as a shareholder in the firm's London office. Das is the fifth new shareholder appointment in London this month, and the second within the London Corporate Practice. A highly experienced competition lawyer, Das has wide-ranging knowledge of virtually all aspects   more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: NEW YORK - Sept. 24, 2024 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP and RDD Biopharma Development will host two seminars titled "Accessing the US Market," which will highlight key development considerations and options for market entry for Korea- and Japan-based biopharma companies. Both events will take place in Greenberg Traurig's local offices, with the Korea-based event taking place Sept. 3  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Communities in Florida are gearing up for a hurricane that's expected to make landfall on Thursday or early Friday. The system is expected to develop into a named storm, Helene, Tuesday afternoon before moving into the Gulf of Mexico early Wednesday. Areas in Florida's Big Bend and Panhandle are likely to be impacted most. The state of Florida declared a state of emergency and evacuations are underway. Faculty expe  more

ENCINO, California, Sept. 25 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: INTERLACHEN, Fla., Sept. 24, 2024 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a net-leased Taco Bell location in Interlachen, Florida. The property sold for $2,275,000. "This property is a strong absolute net leased property to complete our client's 1031 exchange an  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 25 -- Miami International Airport issued the following news on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * Airport wins two other awards after voting by readers * * * FXExpress Publications, Inc., the publisher of Global Traveler magazine and other leading travel industry resources, has named Miami International Airport Director and CEO Ralph Cutie its 2024 Best Airport Industry Leader. Cutie and other award winners were recognized at an event at The Lotos Club in New York City on Sept. 19.   more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 25 -- The Miami-Dade County government issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: On Tuesday, September 24, Miami-Dade County District 9 Commissioner Kionne L. McGhee and the Miami-Dade County Parks Department celebrated the renaming of Southridge Park to Coach Sam Burley Park with a special ceremony to honor longtime athletic coach, Southridge High School teacher, and community leader. The event was held at the newly named park, located at 11250 SW 192 Street, M  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: Scientists have discovered a new species of predatory flatworm in North Carolina. Once identified, the researchers found that the species has also been detected in Florida - but have no idea where the species originated. "There are many types of flatworms, but most of them are aquatic," says Matt Bertone, co-author of a paper on the discovery and director of the Plant Disease and In  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 25 -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following Q&A on Sept. 24, 2024, with Hillary Snapp, chief of the Division of Audiology and professor of clinical otolaryngology: * * * By Janet Bringuez-Sanchez In this Women in Medicine Month Q&A, Hillary Snapp, Au.D., Ph.D., chief of the Division of Audiology and professor of clinical otolaryngology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, shares her inspiring journey in medicine. Guide  more