Florida Daybook
Columbia Basin Herald | UPDATED 6 years, 8 months AGO
Associated Press Florida Daybook for Wednesday, Jan. 15.
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Wednesday, Jan. 15 8:30 AM Tallahassee City Commission hold annual retreat
Location: Tallahassee International Airport, 3300 Capital Cir SW, Tallahassee, FL
Weblinks: http://www.talgov.com/main/home.aspx, https://twitter.com/COTNews
Contacts: City of Tallahassee, [email protected]
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Wednesday, Jan. 15 8:30 AM Bipartisan Reps. Albio Sires and Francis Rooney speak on Western Hemisphere priorities - Democratic Rep. Albio Sires and Republican Rep. Francis Rooney speak at Wilson Center Latin America Program event on U.S. policy and priorities in the Western Hemisphere
Location: The Wilson Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC
Weblinks: http://www.wilsoncenter.org/, https://twitter.com/TheWilsonCenter
Contacts: Woodrow Wilson Center Latin American Program, [email protected], 1 202 419 1420
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Wednesday, Jan. 15 8:30 AM House Dems media availability with injured airport workers - SEIU 32BJ host a media availability ahead of the House Subcommittee on Aviation Hearing on 'Oversight of Working Conditions for Airline Ground Workers' with Eulen America ground service workers and Democratic Reps. Donna Shalala, Frederica Wilson and Debbie Mucarsel-Powell
Location: Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC
Weblinks: http://www.seiu32bj.org/, https://twitter.com/32bjseiu
Contacts: Ana Tinsly, SEIU 32BJ, [email protected], 1 646 331 4765
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Wednesday, Jan. 15 10:15 AM Florida Governor Ron DeSantis makes a major announcement
Location: Everglades Holiday Park, 21940 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Weblinks: http://www.myflorida.com, https://twitter.com/GovRonDeSantis
Contacts: Florida Governor's Press Office, [email protected], 1 850 717 9282
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Wednesday, Jan. 15 11:30 AM President Trump holds signing ceremony for interim trade agreement with China - President Donald Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He participate in signing ceremony for 'comprehensive Phase One Trade Deal', at the White House (11:30 AM EST), followed by lunch (12:15 PM EST, closed press) * The president has said he will travel to Beijing 'at a later date' for 'talks on Phase Two' * Later, President Trump meets Secretary of Defense Mark Esper (2:15 PM EST, closed press) * Other attendees at the ceremony include Vice President Mike Pence, Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, U.S Trade Representative Amb. Robert Lighthizer, Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao, husband-and-wife President's Advisor (and 'First Daughter') Ivanka Trump and President's Senior Advisor Jared Kushner, bicameral Congressional Republicans, Chinese Commerce Minister Zhong Shan, People's Bank of China Governor Yi Gang, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, and White House Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney
Location: The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC
Weblinks: http://www.whitehouse.gov, https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse
Contacts: White House press, 1 202 456 2580
RSVP for the ceremony: Please register by 7:00AM EST Monday, January 13, 2020. Late requests will not be accepted. If you are confirmed to attend the event, you will receive additional logistics in a separate email. Pre-set and gather times will be noted in the confirmation email * Entry and Registration onto the White House Complex All media, excluding hard pass, 6 month pass holders, and press on this week's weekly pass list must apply for a day pass to ensure entry. If you or whom you are requesting credentials for receives a confirmation email and is not a hard pass holder, please follow the instructions in the email to apply for a day pass to the White House. To enter the complex under a press appointment, you must bring a government issued ID and an approved media badge
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Wednesday, Jan. 15 2:00 PM Florida Democratic Party host 'Latinos Against Trump' news conference with Kissimmee Mayor Jose Alvarez
Location: Buenaventura Lakes Branch Library, 405 Buenaventura Blvd, Kissimmee, FL
Weblinks: http://www.floridadems.org, https://twitter.com/FlaDems
Contacts: Frances Swanson, Florida Democratic Party, [email protected], 1 415 830 2631
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Wednesday, Jan. 15 4:30 PM House Dems roll out 'Older Americans Bill of Rights' - House Democratic Caucus Task Force on Aging and Families release the 'Older Americans Bill of Rights', via event featuring Chairman Hakeem Jeffries, Task Force on Aging and Families Co-Chairs Jan Schakowsky, Doris Matsui, and Conor Lamb, and Vice Chairs Lucille Roybal-Allard, Debbie Dingell, Ayanna Pressley, and Ted Deutch
Location: HC-8, U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC
Weblinks: http://www.dems.gov/, https://twitter.com/HouseDemocrats
Contacts: Michael Hardaway , Office of Rep. Hakeem Jeffries , [email protected], 1 202 679 1439 ; Christie Stephenson, House Democratic Caucus press, [email protected], 1 202 226 4519;
Watch live at https://www.facebook.com/HouseDemocrats * Only accredited media are eligible to attend
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Wednesday, Jan. 15 5:00 PM Miami Beach honor Miami Beach resident Barbara Buttrick - Miami Beach honor Miami Beach resident Barbara Buttrick, who fought in the first women's boxing fight in Florida and was the first woman president of the Veteran Boxers Organization
Location: Miami Beach City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Dr, Miami Beach, FL
Weblinks: http://www.miamibeachfl.gov/, https://twitter.com/miamibeachnews
Contacts: Diana Fontani Martinez, Miami Beach Office of the Mayor, [email protected], 1 305 673 7106
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Wednesday, Jan. 15 - Friday, Jan. 17 ACI-NA Annual Risk Management Conference
Location: Miami Marriott Dadeland, 9090 S Dadeland Blvd, Miami, FL
Weblinks: http://www.aci-na.org/, https://twitter.com/airportscouncil
Contacts: ACI-NA events, [email protected], 1 202 293 8500
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Wednesday, Jan. 15 - Friday, Jan. 17 The North American Bitcoin Conference - Bitcoin Miami - The North American Bitcoin Conference (TNABC), part of World Blockchain Forum: Investments & ICOs
Location: James L. Knight Center, 400 Southeast 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL
Weblinks: http://btcmiami.com/, https://twitter.com/bitcoinmiami, #bitcoinmiami
Contacts: Amandah Hendricks, Keynote communications, [email protected]
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Wednesday, Jan. 15 - Friday, Jan. 17 American Society For Automation In Pharmacy Annual Conference
Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy, Fernandina Beach, FL
Weblinks: http://www.asapnet.org/
Contacts: ASAP, 1 610 825 7783
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Wednesday, Jan. 15 - Friday, Jan. 17 Alexander L. Paskay Memorial Bankruptcy Seminar
Location: The Westin Tampa Waterside, 725 S Harbour Island Blvd, Tampa, FL
Weblinks: http://www.abiworld.org, https://twitter.com/abiworld, #ABIPaskay
Contacts: ABI events, [email protected], 1 703 739 0800
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Wednesday, Jan. 15 8:30 AM Conference Call re definitive merger agreement to Acquire Pope Resources
Weblinks: http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=91500&p=irol-irhome
Contacts: Mark McHugh, Rayonier Investor Relations, [email protected], 1 904 357 9100
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Thursday, Jan. 16 9:00 AM NFL Environmental Program host 'Super Kids-Super Sharing' project - NFL Environmental Program host 'Super Kids-Super Sharing' project. Attendees include Miami Dolphins and NFL representatives
Location: 16401 NW 37th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL
Weblinks: http://www.nfl.com, https://twitter.com/nfl
Contacts: Susan Groh, NFL Environmental Program, [email protected], 1 401 952 0885
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Thursday, Jan. 16 9:30 AM The Florida Aquarium announce 25th anniversary celebration plans
Location: The Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL
Weblinks: https://www.flaquarium.org/, https://twitter.com/floridaaquarium
Contacts: Sandra Morrison, Florida Aquarium communications, [email protected], 1 813 309 9721
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Thursday, Jan. 16 10:00 AM Dem Rep. Ted Deutch and interfaith leaders hold vigil marking 10 years since 'Citizens United' ruling - Franciscan Action Network holds '10 Years of Citizens United: Vigil to Restore A Faithful Democracy' event, marking the anniversary of the 'Citizens United v. FEC' U.S. Supreme Court ruling that prohibits the govt from restricting political donations from corporations, including companies, nonprofits, and labor unions. Speakers include Democratic Rep. Red Deutch, NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice's Sister Simone Campbell, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism's Rabbi Jonah Pesner, Presbyterian Church reverend Jimme Hawkins, and National Council of Churches' Rev. Dr Leslie Copeland-Tune. Agenda includes speaking program on the steps of the United Methodist Building, before participants proceed to Section 8 of the U.S. Capitol Lawn for a public prayer
Location: United Methodist Building, 100 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, DC
Weblinks: https://franciscanaction.org/, https://twitter.com/franciscannet
Contacts: Lee Morrow, Network Lobby for Catholic Social Justice, [email protected], 1 202 601 7871
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Thursday, Jan. 16 1:30 PM Vice President Mike Pence delivers remarks at 'Keep America Great' campaign event in Florida
Location: Venetian Events Center, 9724 Cross Creek Blvd, Tampa, FL
Weblinks: http://www.donaldjtrump.com, https://twitter.com/realdonaldtrump
Contacts: Trump for President press, [email protected]
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Thursday, Jan. 16 6:00 PM Vice President Pence speaks at Latinos for Trump event in Florida - Vice President Mike Pence delivers remarks at a Latinos for Trump event in Florida, alongside Second Lady Karen Pence
Location: Nacion De Fe, 4555 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL
Weblinks: http://www.donaldjtrump.com, https://twitter.com/realdonaldtrump
Contacts: Trump for President press, [email protected]
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Thursday, Jan. 16 CSX Corporation Q4 2019 earnings - CSX Corporation Q4 2019 earnings, for the transportation firm
Weblinks: http://www.csx.com/, https://twitter.com/CSX
Contacts: Bryan Tucker, CXS Corp Corporate Communications, 1 855 955 6397
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Thursday, Jan. 16 - Sunday, Jan. 19 Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions pro-am golf tournament - Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions, pro-am golf tournament, featuring a host of celebs playing against LPGA professionals. Celeb players include Brian Baumgartner, Lee Brice, Colt Ford and Ben Higgins
Location: Tranquilo Golf Course at Four Seasons Resort Orlando, 3451 Golf View Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL
Weblinks: http://www.DiamondLPGA.com, https://twitter.com/DiamondResorts, #DiamondLPGA
Contacts: Diamond Resorts media, [email protected], 1 702 823 7534
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Thursday, Jan. 16 4:30 PM CSX Corp: Q4 2019 Earning conference call / Webcast
Weblinks: http://investors.csx.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=92932&p=irol-irhome, https://twitter.com/CSX
Contacts: Kevin Boone, CSX Corp Investor Relations, [email protected], 1 904 359 1090
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Thursday, Jan. 16 Raymond James Financial: Q1 2020 Dividend payment date
Weblinks: http://raymondjames.com/about/investor_relations.htm, https://twitter.com/RaymondJames
Contacts: Paul Shoukry, Raymond James Financial Investor Relations, [email protected], 1 727 567 5133
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Thursday, Jan. 16 CSX Corp: Q4 2019 Results
Weblinks: http://investors.csx.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=92932&p=irol-irhome, https://twitter.com/CSX
Contacts: Kevin Boone, CSX Corp Investor Relations, [email protected], 1 904 359 1090
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Friday, Jan. 17 9:00 AM Miami Design Preservation League's Art Deco Weekend - Miami Design Preservation League's Art Deco Weekend, bringing over 150,000 locals and tourists to Miami Beach's Art Deco Historic District
Location: 1001 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL
Weblinks: http://www.artdecoweekend.com/, https://twitter.com/MDPL1976
Contacts: Miami Design Preservation League, [email protected], 1 305 672 2014
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Friday, Jan. 17 12:00 PM CHC leads Congressional Delegation to investigate impact of 'Remain in Mexico' policy - Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Rep. Joaquin Castro and Democratic Rep. Filemon Vela lead Congressional delegation to Brownsville, TX, and Matamaros, Mexico, to investigate the impacts of the Trump Administration's 'Remain in Mexico' policy and the use of tent court facilities to adjudicate 'Remain in Mexico' asylum cases. Delegation includes Democratic Reps. Peter DeFazio, Suzanne Bonamici, Ben Ray Lujan, Rosa DeLauro, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Nanette Diaz Barragan, Linda Sanchez, Grace Napolitano, Pete Aguilar, Norma Torres, Sylvia Garcia, Jesus Garcia, Sheila Jackson Lee, Brendan Boyle, Jimmy Panetta and Ed Case * Includes press briefing (12:00 PM CST), following a visit to asylum-seekers in Matamoros, which has the largest tent camp of its kind on the U.S.-Mexico border, a tour of tent court facilities in Brownsville, and discussions with families under the 'Remain in Mexico' policy
Location: Xeriscape Park, Brownsville, TX
Weblinks: https://congressionalhispaniccaucus-castro.house.gov, https://twitter.com/HispanicCaucus
Contacts: Elena Pino, Congressional Hispanic Caucus, [email protected], 1 202 507 0273
Please RSVP to [email protected]. The press conference will also be live streamed here: https://www.facebook.com/congressional.hispanic.caucus/
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Friday, Jan. 17 1:00 PM NASA holds pre-test briefing ahead of SpaceX in-flight abort test - NASA holds a pre-test briefing ahead of the launch of the SpaceX Crew Dragon on a Falcon 9 rocket for an uncrewed in-flight abort test, currently targeted for tomorrow, to demonstrate Crew Dragon's capability to safely separate from the rocket in the event of an in-flight emergency - one of a number conducted by NASA and its industry partners to prove that space systems meet the agency's requirements for certification to carry astronauts to and from the International Space Station. Speakers include NASA Commercial Crew Program manager Kathy Lueders, SpaceX Crew Mission Management director Benji Reed, and 45th Weather Squadron launch weather officer Mike McAleenan
Location: Kennedy Space Center, FL
Weblinks: http://www.nasa.gov, https://twitter.com/NASA
Contacts: Josh Finch, NASA Headquarters, [email protected], 1 202 358 1100
The deadline for media to apply for accreditation for this launch has passed, but more information about media accreditation is available by emailing [email protected]
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Friday, Jan. 17 7:30 PM 4th Annual Kennedy Space Center Space Race - 4th Annual Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Space Race 3K Walk/Run, benefiting the United Way of Brevard
Location: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Kennedy Space Center, FL
Weblinks: http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/, https://twitter.com/ExploreSpaceKSC
Contacts: Kennedy Space Center media, 1 877 404 3804
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Friday, Jan. 17 Arbor Day in Florida and Louisiana - Arbor Day in Florida and Louisiana - optimal time for planting trees in the state * The official state tree of Florida is the Sabal Palm, and in Louisiana, the Baldcypress * National Arbor Day is the last Friday in April
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Friday, Jan. 17 - Monday, Jan. 20 30A Songwriters Festival - 11th annual 30A Songwriters Festival, featuring performances in venues along Florida's Highway 30A. Performers include Indigo Girls, Brian Wilson and Don McLean
Weblinks: http://www.30asongwritersfestival.com/, https://twitter.com/30AFest
Contacts: Angie Carlson, Propeller Publicity, [email protected], 1 718 387 1301
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Friday, Jan. 17 - Monday, Feb. 24 Epcot International Festival of the Arts - Epcot International Festival of the Arts, celebration of visual, culinary and performing arts from around the world
Location: Epcot Walt Disney World Resort, 200 Epcot Center Dr, Orlando, FL
Weblinks: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/, https://twitter.com/WaltDisneyWorld
Contacts: Walt Disney World Resort Public Relations, 1 407 566 6397
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Friday, Jan. 17 Queensryche begin North American tour
Location: Culture Room, 3045 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Weblinks: , https://twitter.com/queensryche
Contacts: Claire Reynolds , RED Music, [email protected]
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Friday, Jan. 17 President Trump speaks at fundraising dinner in Florida - President Donald Trump delivers remarks at fundraising dinner in Palm Beach, FL * His re-election campaign have offered a chance to be his 'VIP guest' as a competition prize for contributors. Late last year, investigations into a series of at least 15 similar contests the campaign had run found no evidence that any winning donor had ever had a meal with the president
Location: Palm Beach, FL
Weblinks: http://www.donaldjtrump.com, https://twitter.com/realdonaldtrump
Contacts: White House press, 1 202 456 2580; Trump for President press, [email protected];
Trump arrives in Florida at Atlantic Aviation, 3800 Southern Boulevard, West Palm Beach (5:00 PM EST). Please register for media credentials by 5:00 PM EST, Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Late requests will not be accepted. Once approved, you will receive additional logistics in a separate email. Credentials are non-transferable