MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 16 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Akerman represented GRAM ABF in its majority investment in UniVista Insurance. GRAM ABF is the private equity division of Grupo Romero Asset Management and is focused on partnering with businesses benefiting the U.S. Hispanic ecosystem. UniVista Insurance is a leading distributor of insurance products and services to Hispanic communities in Florida and Texas. In connection with this investment, the company annou more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 16 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2025: Attorney General Ashley Moody today released a statement of support for the Thin Blue Line Act. This legislation, just introduced by U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, provides enhanced penalties for convicted murderers who kill or attempt to kill a public-safety officer. The Thin Blue Line Act will classify these attempts on first responders' lives as aggravat more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 16 -- The Florida State Board of Education issued the following news on Jan. 15, 2025: Today, the State Board of Education approved the general education courses submitted by Florida's 28 state colleges. For the very first time, all Florida colleges and state universities were required to submit their general education courses to ensure compliance with Florida statutes. The updated general education course list ensures that students attending our public state colleges more PR

JUNO BEACH, Florida, Jan. 16 -- Florida Power and Light, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2025: MIAMI, Fla. - Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) today unveiled one of the largest reclaimed water projects in the state in partnership with Miami-Dade County. The FPL Miami-Dade Clean Water Recovery Center (CWRC) will treat and reuse up to 15 million gallons per day of reclaimed county water to cool the natural gas plant at FPL's Turkey Point Clean Energ more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 14 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Establish Hope Florida Office within the Executive Office of the Governor TALLAHASSEE, Fla.-- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis established the Hope Florida Office within the Executive Office of the Governor to oversee and administer the growing Hope Florida Pathway to Prosperity Initiative. Established in 2021, Ho more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Proposals for Immigration Special Session WINTER HAVEN, Fla.-- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced proposals for Florida's upcoming Special Legislative Session. The proposed actions will position Florida to quickly carry out President-Elect Donald Trump's mandate to combat illegal immigration. "Florida is ready to lead," said Governor Ron DeSantis. "With more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 14 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * MEMORANDUM: Inauguration Day Flag Order, January 20, 2025 TO: Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and Development FROM: Governor Ron DeSantis DATE: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 RE: Inauguration Day Flag Order, January 20, 2025 Inauguration day is an important tradition of our Republic where Americans come together to celebrate the peaceful transition of power betwee more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 16 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2025: At its regular Board meeting today, the Miami-Dade County School Board awarded contracts to two construction companies to complete General Obligation Bond (GOB) projects at James H. Bright/J.W. Johnson Elementary School and West Lake Preparatory Academy valued at $37.5 million. James H. Bright/J.W. Johnson Elementary School - Veitia Padron, Inc. was approved for a renovation project  more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Jan. 16 -- The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release: Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Colonel Megan A. Cornett, a retired U.S. Air Force officer with experience in government relations, as director of New Mexico's Office of Military Base Planning and Support. Cornett most recently served as Albuquerque operations officer for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency and has extensive experience in civil and commercial airfield more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 16 -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: * * * New store location features more than 700 local products from Florida * * * BOCA RATON, Fla. (Jan. 15, 2025) - Whole Foods Market will open a new 35,000-square-foot store located at 9560 Glades Road, Boca Raton, Fla., on February 11. The store will open at 9:00 a.m. on opening day, and regular store hours will be 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. daily. The new location's product assortment features more than 700 loca more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 14 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * NOTE TO PRESS: Proclamation Issued January 13, 2025 TO: Members of the Press FROM: Bryan Griffin, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis DATE: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 RE: Proclamation Issued January 13, 2025 TALLAHASSEE, Fla.-- Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis issued the below proclamation, calling for a special session of the Florida Legislature to convene on Januar more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 15 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * UHealth and the Hospital for Special Surgery will bring premier orthopedic care to patients at UHealth SoLe Mia. * * * By Staff Writer UHealth - University of Miami Health System and the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) are collaborating to provide world-class musculoskeletal care to patients in South Florida. Combining HSS's world-recognized knowledge and expertise with UHealth's more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Lauren Comander Mindfulness and social engagement are the two lifestyle factors that offer protection for those who carry the gene with the greatest risk for developing Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. The researchers at the Comprehensive Center for Brain Health found that carriers of the APOE4 gen more PR