PALMETTO, Florida, Oct. 15 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Oct. 14, 2024: Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of $9.5 million to SeaPort Manatee to jumpstart its recovery and help repair impacted infrastructure following significant damage caused by Hurricane Milton. SeaPort Manatee is the primary deep-water seaport in Southwest Florida. It receives fuel, fruits and vegetables, appliances, construction materials, and wood for distribution across South  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 15 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news: By McKenzie Harris In the shadow of South Australia's largest mountain range beneath the outback soil lies a fossil record that reveals a rich history of life on Earth. Fossils found at Nilpena Ediacara National Park preserve a pivotal moment in the history of evolution: the crucial period during which single-celled organisms began to evolve into the planet's first complex, visible animals. A new di  more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 15 (TNSres) -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: SALT LAKE CITY - Oct. 14, 2024 - Michael F. Thomson, shareholder of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, will be inducted as a Fellow in the 36th Class of the American College of Bankruptcy. Thomson will be honored in March 2025 during the College's annual meeting in Washington, D.C. The American College of Bankruptcy recognizes individuals who have demonstrated professional excellence and   more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 15 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: ORLANDO, Fla. (October 14, 2024) - Litigation and trial attorney Cindy Duque Bonilla has joined Holland & Knight's Central Florida Litigation Practice as a partner in Orlando. She was previously a partner with Weinberg Wheeler Hudgins Gunn & Dial. "Cindy's addition to Holland & Knight will provide our Orlando office and our nationwide litigation practice with a fresh perspective, as she's highly regar  more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 15 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: DALLAS/DENVER (October 14, 2024) - Holland & Knight has bolstered its Intellectual Property Group with the additions of Kris Reed and Edward "Ted" Mayle as partners in Dallas and Denver, respectively. They were previously partners at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton. "Kris and Ted bring a wealth of experience in intellectual property matters and will add depth to our intellectual property bench," said D  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Oct. 15 -- Jabil Inc., an electronic manufacturing services company, issued the following news release on Oct. 14, 2024: * * * Jabil's latest-generation AMD and Intel servers offer superior performance and enhanced efficiency * * * Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL) announced today that it is expanding its server portfolio with the J421E-S and J422-S servers, powered by AMD 5th Generation EPYC and Intel Xeon 6 processors. These servers are purpose-built for scalability in a vari  more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 15 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release on Oct. 14, 2024: The National Applied AI Consortium (NAAIC) today announced a new collaboration with Microsoft to expand AI education in the United States and help create a highly skilled technical workforce. The NAAIC is a collaboration led by Miami Dade College (MDC), Houston Community College (HCC), and Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) to provide leadership, training, and guidance for community  more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 15 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release: Miami Dade College (MDC) launched its new Institute for Freedom in the Americas, a groundbreaking initiative to provide academic programs and resources that support future generations of policymakers. The Institute will be announced at the IX Presidential Dialogue of IDEA Group on October 17, 2024. Presidential Dialogue, an annual global forum designed to explore geopolitical, economic and social challenges facing  more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 15 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Cara Masset Personalizing treatments for people with irregular heart rhythms is the primary focus of patient care and innovative research in the cardiac electrophysiology group at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Faculty members are leading multiple national research studies and employing the latest tools - from artificial intelligence to genetic testing to wei  more

CORAL GABLES, Florida, Oct. 15 -- The University of Miami's Miami Herbert Business School issued the following news: * * * Professional athletes gain essential skills for post-sports careers. * * * By Marlen Lebish Pro Athlete Community (PAC), a leading organization dedicated to empowering professional athletes at every stage of their careers, has forged an exclusive long-term partnership with the University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School. This collaboration positions Miam  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 15 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Bill Wellock Florida State University's second annual Discovery Days was a weeklong celebration of the impactful work happening across campus. With initiatives for improving pediatric rare disease treatment, nurturing entrepreneurs and startup companies and building partnerships to expand the impact of research, FSU had much to celebrate. "Discovery Days provided an incredible opportunity to cele  more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 15 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * In gratitude for the exceptional eye care they received from Dr. Jaclyn Kovach, Jim and Pat Zagelmeyer donated to support clinical research. * * * By Debby Teich When Pat Zagelmeyer needed treatment for glaucoma and two cataracts in 2014, she struggled to find a physician near her New Jersey home willing to perform the triple surgery, then a high-risk procedure. Concerned about los  more

CORAL GABLES, Florida, Oct. 15 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami issued the following news: * * * New research indicates that to keep Miami's tree canopy resilient, tropical species may be the best option for local municipalities and environmental leaders to consider. * * * By Janette Neuwahl Tannen In Miami--a place known for one of the most diverse tree canopies in the world--nearly half of the native trees may struggle to survive in the coming decades, a new University of Miami study i  more