STATE OF FLORIDA

Affordable Housing Crisis: Data Reveals Gap Between Salaries, Median Home Price for Fla. Hometown Heroes

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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The data points out that median home prices in Florida increased by 21% from 2020 to 2021 and by an astounding 58% since 2016.

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  • The data points out that median home prices in Florida increased by 21% from 2020 to 2021 and by an astounding 58% since 2016.
  • Hometown heroes, including firefighters, nurses, educators and EMTs, have not seen their wages increase a similar amount during that time period.
  • Median home prices are hitting over $400,000 in many Florida counties and we have to make sure we're doing all we can to help these heroes."
  • The Hometown Hero Housing Program would complement, but not impact, existing local, state, and federal affordable housing programs.

Risk Strategies Acquires The Gehring Group, Inc.

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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BOSTON, Feb. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Risk Strategies , a leading national specialty insurance brokerage and risk management firm, today announced it has acquired employee benefits and risk services consulting firm The Gehring Group, Inc .

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  • BOSTON, Feb. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Risk Strategies , a leading national specialty insurance brokerage and risk management firm, today announced it has acquired employee benefits and risk services consulting firm The Gehring Group, Inc .
  • The Gehring Group brings an expert focus, unparalleled service philosophy and employs forward-thinking technologies that will enhance our clients experience and companys specialist approach to risk, said John Greenbaum, Risk Strategies National Employee Benefits Practice Leader.
  • Risk Strategies continues to acquire complementary companies that have a unique and compelling value proposition and are additive to the Risk Strategies family.
  • Risk Strategies is a specialty national insurance brokerage and risk management firm offering comprehensive risk management advice and insurance and reinsurance placement for property & casualty, employee benefits, and private client services risks.

GREENSPOON MARDER PROMOTES FOUR ATTORNEYS TO PARTNER IN 2022

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Monday, January 31, 2022
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce the promotion of four attorneys to partner from various offices firm wide.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce the promotion of four attorneys to partner from various offices firm wide.
  • "This new partner class has demonstrated the highest levels of client service, and truly reflects the quality, expertise, and dedication of our attorneys nationwide," said co-managing director, Gerald Greenspoon .
  • "We congratulate this outstanding group of attorneys whom we are proud to call partners and look forward to watching their continued growth to be the next generation of leaders here at Greenspoon Marder," said co-managing director, Michael Marder .
  • Greenspoon Marder is a national full-service business law firm with over 200 attorneys and offices across the United States.

The Museum of Science & History (MOSH) Selects Balfour Beatty and Stellar as Joint Venture Construction Manager for MOSH Genesis Project

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Friday, January 28, 2022
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The Museum of Science & History (MOSH) today announced the selection of Balfour Beatty and Stellar as a joint venture to lead construction management for the MOSH Genesis project.

Key Points: 
  • The Museum of Science & History (MOSH) today announced the selection of Balfour Beatty and Stellar as a joint venture to lead construction management for the MOSH Genesis project.
  • Balfour Beatty and Stellar will oversee all vertical construction for the $85 million project, which will bring a new Museum to the Shipyards East area on the Northbank of Downtown Jacksonville.
  • Stellar, a Jacksonville-headquartered design-build company, has more than 35 years of experience in design, engineering, construction and mechanical services.
  • Our Board of Trustees and Genesis Oversight Committee were extremely impressed by Balfour Beatty and Stellars depth of experience in Northeast Florida.

FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE ATHLETICS ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH UNDER ARMOUR AS OFFICIAL OUTFITTER

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

LAKELAND, Fla., Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Florida Southern College announced today the Department of Athletics signed a partnership agreement with Under Armour, Inc., through BSN SPORTS, as the official athletic outfitter for all Moccasin programs.

Key Points: 
  • LAKELAND, Fla., Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Florida Southern College announced today the Department of Athletics signed a partnership agreement with Under Armour, Inc., through BSN SPORTS, as the official athletic outfitter for all Moccasin programs.
  • "FSC is thrilled for this partnership with Under Armour and BSN as we look toward the future," said Drew Howard, Director of Athletics and Dean of Wellness at Florida Southern College.
  • Florida Southern College will be the first of the Sunshine State Conference's 11 institutions to move fully to the UA brand.
  • Founded in 1883, Florida Southern College is the oldest private college in the state.

Embry-Riddle Awarded $3,875,000 for Cybersecurity Scholarships for Students

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Monday, January 24, 2022
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"Our students have the opportunity to really make a significant difference in the cybersecurity of transportation, as well as of satellite data and radar systems."

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  • "Our students have the opportunity to really make a significant difference in the cybersecurity of transportation, as well as of satellite data and radar systems."
  • "The cybersecurity talent shortage remains a critical issue in the United States, with businesses and government agencies alike struggling to fill critical cybersecurity positions."
  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University this week joined a national effort to build aviation and aerospace cybersecurity after being selected by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to receive $3,875,000 that will be awarded in scholarships to students in cybersecurity programs over the next five years.
  • "The Center for Aerospace Resilience was established to coordinate Embry-Riddle's efforts related to aviation and aerospace cybersecurity," said Seker.

America First Initiates Actions to Remove RINO Carlos Gimenez (FL-26) from the Republican Party

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Friday, January 14, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- America First Political Committee today formally initiated actions to remove CensuredFloridaCongressmanCarlos Gimenez(FL-26 Congressional District) from the Republican Party.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- America First Political Committee today formally initiated actions to remove CensuredFloridaCongressmanCarlos Gimenez(FL-26 Congressional District) from the Republican Party.
  • In Washington, D.C., Carlos Gimenez has voted with Nancy Pelosi and the radical leftists.
  • Gimenez went further in voting for the 'January 6' Socialist Democrat witch hunt against American Citizens and Republican voters.
  • America First has been actively involved in censuring and removing RINO Liz Cheney from the Wyoming Republican Party and stripping her of all leadership positions in the Republican Party.

Dunn&Co. and FDOT Launch "Driverless Cars" Public Safety Campaign

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Friday, January 14, 2022
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The new campaign, titled "Driverless Cars," intends to educate Floridians of the dangers associated with driving while distracted, especially at the risk of pedestrians and bicyclists.

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  • The new campaign, titled "Driverless Cars," intends to educate Floridians of the dangers associated with driving while distracted, especially at the risk of pedestrians and bicyclists.
  • "It's our hope that this campaign resonates with drivers and helps save lives."
  • several times over the past ten years" said Trenda McPherson, Traffic Safety Marketing Coordinator for FDOT.
  • "We sincerely appreciate their creative focus on safety and their ongoing commitment to enhancing the safety of everyone on the road."

Greenspoon Marder Welcomes Former Florida Bar President Tod Aronovitz as Partner in Fort Lauderdale

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
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FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce that Tod Aronovitz , former Florida Bar President and nationally recognized trial lawyer, has joined the firm as a partner in the Fort Lauderdale office.

Key Points: 
  • FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce that Tod Aronovitz , former Florida Bar President and nationally recognized trial lawyer, has joined the firm as a partner in the Fort Lauderdale office.
  • "Clients turn to our firm for our highly experienced team of litigators and hyper focus on providing top notch client services.
  • The depth of knowledge and reputation Tod brings with him will add further value to our new and existing clients," says Gerry Greenspoon , co-managing director at Greenspoon Marder.
  • Greenspoon Marder is a national full-service business law firm with 215 attorneys in 20 offices across the United States.

FAU LANDS $1.3 MILLION NIH GRANT FOR RAPID, AUTOMATED HIV SELF-TEST

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

Moreover, worldwide, about 1 in 4 people who have contracted the virus are unaware of their HIV status.

Key Points: 
  • Moreover, worldwide, about 1 in 4 people who have contracted the virus are unaware of their HIV status.
  • Florida Atlantic University 's College of Engineering and Computer Science , in collaboration with FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine , has received a three-year, $1.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for an automated HIV self-testing assay.
  • Another $1.3 million will potentially be awarded after a programmatic review of the progress made in phase I.
  • Through the coexistence of access and excellence, FAU embodies an innovative model where traditional achievement gaps vanish.