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Florida Bank Introduces New Name: DLP Bank

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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Bank holding company DLP Bancshares announced that its north Florida commercial bank, Community State Bank, will be renamed DLP Bank on November 13, 2023.

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  • Bank holding company DLP Bancshares announced that its north Florida commercial bank, Community State Bank, will be renamed DLP Bank on November 13, 2023.
  • DLP Bank, which has $250 million in assets, is headquartered in Starke, Florida, near to Jacksonville.
  • “Since our investment, DLP Bank has experienced solid, measured growth,” said Don Wenner, Founder and CEO of DLP Capital and the lead investor in DLP Bancshares.
  • The bank is expected to benefit in the future from DLP Bancshares’ affiliation with DLP Capital, which has a base of 2,250+ investors nationwide and 200+ real estate operator relationships that have the potential to access DLP Bank services.

INTIMINA Releases "Say Period", a Free Guide For Florida Parents to Start Conversations With Their Children About Menstruation

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- INTIMINA, a leading intimate health brand, launched a free resource for parents to initiate conversations about menstruation and intimate health. The how-to guide is geared specifically towards parents in Florida, whose children will be starting a new school year and facing critical changes to the state-wide sexual health curriculum.

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  • NEW YORK, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- INTIMINA, a leading intimate health brand, launched a free resource for parents to initiate conversations about menstruation and intimate health.
  • By empowering and initiating informed discussions about menstruation, INTIMINA's "Say Period" guide will help parents have meaningful and educational conversations with their children about their bodies.
  • INTIMINA's "Say Period" guide includes prompts for parents to follow and initiate a conversation about menstruation with their child.
  • For more information about INTIMINA's free "Say Period" guide, please visit the INTIMINA website .

BayCare Names Patrick Downes St. Joseph's Hospital-South President

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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Downes has held executive leadership positions in Tenet Healthcare Corporation hospitals for the past 13 years.

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  • Downes has held executive leadership positions in Tenet Healthcare Corporation hospitals for the past 13 years.
  • Most recently, Downes has served since 2017 as chief executive officer (CEO) at East Cooper Medical Center in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
  • Minden is the president of St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa, the flagship of the St. Joseph's Hospitals.
  • Minden, St. Joseph's Hospital-South's president since 2019, was simultaneously president of both St. Joseph's Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital-South until Downes' appointment.

Florida House Passes Historic Union Transparency Bill Backed by Workers for Opportunity

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Florida House of Representatives voted yesterday to pass SB 256, which increases union transparency and changes how union dues are collected for public employees. 

Key Points: 
  • Workers for Opportunity has spearheaded this collaborative effort with teachers, policymakers, the administration and in-state allies since 2019.
  • The legislation drew from Workers for Opportunity's proposed reforms giving employees more control over their paychecks and union representation.
  • "This bill gives Florida teachers a voice and a choice," said Senior Labor Policy Advisor Vincent Vernuccio.
  • By restoring the balance of power, this bill equips teachers, not union leaders, to chart their path forward."

Florida Lawmakers Spread Misinformation while Supporting Anti-Family Legislation, according to Florida Action Committee

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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During the same Florida House Infrastructure Strategies Committee meeting, Maney seemed to misstate the very law the bill he is sponsoring (known as HB 1085) would modify.

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  • During the same Florida House Infrastructure Strategies Committee meeting, Maney seemed to misstate the very law the bill he is sponsoring (known as HB 1085) would modify.
  • Several representatives questioned the need for red driver's licenses given that Florida already brands them with a special code and the term "sexual predator."
  • According to Gail Colletta, President of the Florida Action Committee, Maney's comments are part of a larger, concerning trend.
  • HB 1085, in particular, is one of a number of anti-family laws being considered during the 2023 Florida legislative session, according to the Florida Action Committee, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the public through the passage of rational laws based on empirical evidence.

One Hundred Teen Girls Meet Florida Legislators at Pace Day at the Capitol

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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Jacksonville, FL, April 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pace Center for Girls (Pace), a nationally recognized model that provides education, counseling, training and advocacy for girls and young women, hosted its annual Pace Day at the Capitol event on March 28-29, 2023.

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  • Jacksonville, FL, April 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pace Center for Girls (Pace), a nationally recognized model that provides education, counseling, training and advocacy for girls and young women, hosted its annual Pace Day at the Capitol event on March 28-29, 2023.
  • More than 100 Pace girls from across the state met with members of the Florida House, Florida Senate and other elected officials and leaders to share the impact of Pace’s model.
  • Eight out of 10 girls that attend Pace graduate from high school, pursue higher education or secure employment after the program.
  • Pace Day at the Capitol was made possible thanks to a community of support who believe in the great in every girl, including TECO Energy, Florida Lottery and The Mayernick Group.

Florida Legislature Blatantly Ignores Constitution in Passing New Laws, Claims Florida Action Committee (FAC)

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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Florida House of Representatives bill HB 1085 would require the driver's licenses and state-issued identification cards of all persons required to register as sex offenders in Florida to be printed entirely in red.

Key Points: 
  • Florida House of Representatives bill HB 1085 would require the driver's licenses and state-issued identification cards of all persons required to register as sex offenders in Florida to be printed entirely in red.
  • A related bill winding its way through the Florida Senate (SB 1252) would require only certain information on those driver's licenses to literally appear as "scarlet letters."
  • "The purpose of this code on driver's licenses is to communicate information to law enforcement, not the public at large.
  • Florida Action Committee (FAC), founded in 2006, is a state-wide consortium of concerned citizens and professionals whose purpose is to promote the prevention of sexual abuse while preserving the safety and dignity of all citizens through carefully structured laws.

The National Police Association Asks Florida Legislature to Protect Homeowners' Ability to Fly the Thin Blue Line Flag

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Police Association (NPA) has submitted written testimony to the Florida House Judiciary Committee in support of House Bill 437, which would protect homeowners with Thin Blue Line flags from HOAs.

Key Points: 
  • INDIANAPOLIS, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Police Association (NPA) has submitted written testimony to the Florida House Judiciary Committee in support of House Bill 437, which would protect homeowners with Thin Blue Line flags from HOAs.
  • The act would codify the ability to display a flag that utilizes the same emblems and proportions utilized by the United States flag, regardless of the colors used, without any additional emblems or text.
  • Those who seek to silence support for our law enforcement officers are engaging in a smear campaign against our brave men and women in blue.
  • We must protect the freedom to stand up for our police officers and show them the gratitude and respect they deserve.

Studies Weekly responds to the New York Times article about the Florida state adoption

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Saturday, March 18, 2023
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OREM, Utah, March 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Studies Weekly was mentioned in a recent news article about Florida House Bill 7 and its influence on the Florida math and social studies adoptions.

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  • Studies Weekly was mentioned in a recent news article about Florida House Bill 7 and its influence on the Florida math and social studies adoptions.
  • OREM, Utah, March 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Studies Weekly was mentioned in a recent news article about Florida House Bill 7 and its influence on the Florida math and social studies adoptions.
  • We write to the state standards and trust educators to ensure implementation is aligned with their state standards and legislation.
  • Because the Florida Department of Education provided no guidance on interpreting Florida House Bill 7, Studies Weekly, like every publisher, has had to decipher how to comply with their legislation.

Attorney Dan Newlin says Florida Tort Reform Compromise on the Horizon.

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tort reform legislation pending in the Florida House and Senate was being rapidly pushed by the Insurance Lobby and Big Business.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tort reform legislation pending in the Florida House and Senate was being rapidly pushed by the Insurance Lobby and Big Business.
  • Thankfully, today the Florida sun is shining down on this bill and amendments have been made," stated Attorney Dan Newlin of Dan Newlin Injury Attorneys.
  • Attorney Dan Newlin was thankful that legislators took time to listen and meet with him and other concerned citizens.
  • Newlin believes there needs to be balanced bad faith provisions that operate to make the insurance companies play fairly, especially for Florida seniors, minorities, veterans.