MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 5 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Two Shareholders from the Miami office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. will be honored with the "Circle of Excellence" award by the Miami Dade Bar. The award recognizes attorneys and paralegals that exemplify the values and ethics of those in the legal profession in Florida, according to the organization. The award selection was dependent on a multistage selection process that included indepe  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 5 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on Oct. 4, 2024: * * * First loan approval comes just 8 days after Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida. * * * Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the approval of the first Hurricane Helene recovery loan through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' Agriculture and Aquaculture Producers Natural Disaster Recov  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: New reporting from Noticias Telemundo highlights how abortion is likely to impact key congressional races in Florida. Beyond Amendment 4, which would enshrine abortion rights in the Florida constitution, the most competitive congressional districts in Florida are represented by extremists who threaten reproductive freedoms. Telemundo: In Florida, abortion could tilt key congressional races.  more

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida, Oct. 5 -- Disney World issued the following news release: Peter Pan is famous for helping his friends fly to Neverland, but did you know Disney Skyliner has taken millions of guests on fantastical aerial flights above The Most Magical Place On Earth over the past five years? Disney Skyliner, the colorful, character-adorned aerial gondolas at Walt Disney World Resort, debuted on Sept. 29, 2019. This unique, complimentary and state-of-the-art transportation system conn  more

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida, Oct. 5 -- Disney World issued the following news release: Disney Springs is celebrating Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month with a new mural by Miami native Nicole Salgar at Disney Springs Art Walk: A Canvas of Expression. The mural marks the 24th addition to the Art Walk, a popular feature at Disney Springs Town Center at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida where guests can stroll past and take in vibrant murals by both local and international artists. Salga  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 5 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following weekly briefing (Vol. 6, Issue 37): This week, we called on Congress to pass legislation ensuring car manufacturers keep AM radios in new cars so citizens can receive important reports in the event of a natural disaster or emergency. Last week, Helene made landfall as a Category 4 storm, leaving unimaginable damage along our Big Bend coast, as well as causing catastrophic flooding in the Carolinas as it   more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 5 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: BERLIN - Oct. 4, 2024 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig advised Civitas Investment Management Limited (Civitas) on the acquisition of a portfolio of 26 elderly care and assisted living homes with over 3,000 beds in Germany. The transaction, valued at approximately Euros300 million, marks Civitas' entry into the German market. The properties are predominantly located in prime locations in Berlin and Ha  more

MELBOURNE, Florida, Oct. 5 -- L3Harris Technologies, a technology company, defense contractor and information technology services provider, issued the following news release: CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla., Oct. 4, 2024 -- L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) successfully supported United Launch Alliance's (ULA) second launch of its Vulcan rocket. The L3Harris state-of-the-art propulsion and avionics systems were instrumental in the certification mission, which launched an inert mass simu  more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 5 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release: Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) has been awarded the Fostering Diverse Schools Demonstration Grant, providing $1 million in funding over the next two years by the U.S. Department of Education. The grant aims to ensure all students have equitable access to a high-quality education. M-DCPS is the only school district in Florida to be awarded this grant. With this funding, M-DCPS will strengthe  more

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 5 (TNSres) -- Moffitt Cancer Center issued the following news release: A new study published in Cell Press reveals critical insights into the role of gamma-delta T cells across 33 cancer types, shedding light on their potential as clinical biomarkers and therapeutic targets in cancer treatment. Led by a team of researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center, this comprehensive analysis represents a significant advancement in the understanding of these unique immune cells and their im  more

LOMBARD, Illinois, Oct. 5 -- National University of Health Sciences issued the following news: National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) announced from its suburban Chicago location today that it is expanding its presence in Florida. NUHS has operated its Doctor of Chiropractic program in Florida since 2009. The new facility, located in Oldsmar, Florida will give the university more than 40,000 square feet of space in which to continue its 118+ years of excellence. "The Board of Trustees o  more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Joey Garcia The National Institutes of Health recently awarded a $3.6 million grant to the Mobile PrEP Clinic at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine to further implement its Test-to-PrEP strategy aimed at increasing HIV testing and the use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). With Miami-Dade County's HIV rates amongst the highest in the nation, new efforts to incre  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 5 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on Oct. 4, 2024: TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla. -- Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced today a historic donation to Operation Outdoor Freedom, a program dedicated to providing recreational and rehabilitative opportunities for wounded veterans throughout Florida. The $100,000 donation, believed to be the largest in the program's history, was made by   more

ORLANDO, Florida, Oct. 5 -- Orange County issued the following news: This is the third in a series of stories highlighting the success of the federal Community Development Block Grant program, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Shannon Nazworth will likely never forget the interaction she had recently while visiting an affordable housing community. A woman, who Nazworth had never met, leaned in and, with a soft voice, said, "You saved my life." "Whenever I have a rough day,  more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Mark Gaige Studies suggest that diet plays a significant role in modulating inflammation in gastrointestinal conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Despite greater recognition of the role of diet in IBD, few studies have rigorously tested its effects on ulcerative colitis, a type of IBD, in a controlled trial setting. The primary dietary guidance available to pati  more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 5 -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Stacey Bomser A halftime check presentation recognized Dolphins Cancer Challenge, fulfilling its $75 million commitment to support South Florida's only NCI-designated cancer center. Dolphins Cancer Challenge (DCC) presented a check for more than $12 million to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of UHealth - University of Miami Health System, in support of innovative cancer rese  more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Josh Baxt University of Miami Miller School of Medicine researchers and clinicians played a major role at the recent International Surgical Sleep Society meeting. Held in Miami, the conference brought in an international group to discuss emerging techniques to help patients get the sleep they need. "This was a multidisciplinary meeting that focused on treating patients with sle  more

CORAL GABLES, Florida, Oct. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miami Herbert Business School issued the following news: Paul Pavlou, who was named dean of the University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School in July, encourages a tandem approach to the study and effective use of AI, one that explores the technology's benefits and potential while simultaneously safeguarding for its ethical and responsible use. "AI is just another--albeit extremely powerful--technology that can   more