Law

Bar seeks a public member to serve on its Board of Governors

Bar seeks a public member to serve on its Board of Governors

Bar seeks a public member to serve on its Board of Governors Continuing its practice of public involvement, The Florida Bar seeks a new nonlawyer to serve on its Board of Governors. Since 1987, two public members have served on the Bar’s 52-member governing board, after the Supreme Court approved the organization’s request to have […]

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Miami

New Future Ready Scholarship Program

New Future Ready Scholarship Program

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Miami Dade College (MDC) President Madeline Pumariega have jointly introduced the Future Ready Miami-Dade Scholarship, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at affording Miami-Dade County residents the opportunity to pursue an Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS) degree at MDC with zero cost. The county has committed […]

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Law

Orlando Man Pleads Guilty To Possession With The Intent To Distribute Fentanyl

Three Men Sentenced for M Fraudulent Prescriptions Scheme

Orlando, FL – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that O’Neil Clifton Gordon (24, Orlando) has pleaded guilty to possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl. Gordon faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set. According to the plea agreement, on March 10, 2022, […]

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Lifestyle

36 Chambers ALC, Hip-Hop Education Center and Lincoln Center Announce Special Screening of New Wu-Tang Clan Documentary

36 Chambers ALC, Hip-Hop Education Center and Lincoln Center Announce Special Screening of New Wu-Tang Clan Documentary“A Wu-Tang Experience: Live At Red Rocks Amphitheatre” will screen at Lincoln Center, followed by a discussion with legendary Wu-Tang Clan founder RZA NEW YORK, NY, USA, November 2, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — Hip-Hop Education Center (HHEC) recently launched their 50 for 50 Film series to celebrate 50 years of Hip-Hop through the lens of cinema. […]

Law

The Cuban American Bar Foundation awards scholarships to law students

Bar seeks a public member to serve on its Board of Governors

The Cuban American Bar Foundation awards scholarships to law students The Cuban American Bar Foundation (CABF) recently awarded 12 scholarships to law students totaling $51,000. The Honorable Margarita Esquiroz Scholarship was awarded to Veronica Alba who attends Florida A&M University College of Law. The Honorable Mario P. Goderich Scholarship was awarded to Chaveli Claver Guzman […]

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Miami

NFL Spring Flag Football returns to Parks

NFL Spring Flag Football returns to Parks

The Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department, in collaboration with the Miami Dolphins Junior Dolphins program, will once again host their annual NFL Flag Football League in Spring of 2024. Funded by the Junior Dolphins program, this initiative works to expand flag football opportunities for youth, ages 6-14, in Miami-Dade. The program aims to […]

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Florida

Town of Cutler Bay Received Total of $620,000 Thanks to State Senator Ileana Garcia for Local Programs: Active Adult Services & Marlin Road Improvements

Town of Cutler Bay Received Total of 0,000 Thanks to State Senator Ileana Garcia for Local Programs: Active Adult Services & Marlin Road Improvements

Miami, FL —  Wednesday, September 21st, 2022 the Town of Cutler Bay saw $620,000 towards amplifying local initiatives: Active Adult Services and Marlin Road Improvements due to the legislative efforts of State Senator Ileana Garcia this past session. According to Cutler Bay’s most recent census, 14% of the population is 65 and older. The Communities […]

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Florida

Florida Sets New Visitation Record in Third Quarter

Florida Sets New Visitation Record in Third Quarter

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that visitation to Florida continues to rise, setting a record for the number of visitors to Florida in the third quarter of a year, with an estimated total of 35.1 million visitors between July and September 2023. Visitation included 32.2 million domestic visitors, 2.2 million overseas visitors […]

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Law

Three Men Sentenced for $54M Fraudulent Prescriptions Scheme

Three Men Sentenced for M Fraudulent Prescriptions Scheme

Three men were sentenced today in connection to a $54 million bribery and kickback scheme involving TRICARE, a federal program that provides health insurance benefits to active duty and retired service members and their families.  David Byron Copeland, 55, of Tallahassee, Florida, was sentenced to four years and three months in prison following his conviction […]

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