Hundreds rally for gun reform in South Florida after Parkland high school shooting

Published on February 17, 2018

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Chants of “Enough is enough!” reverberated down the street as hundreds of people gathered for a gun-control rally on the steps of the federal courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, in response to a mass shooting at a Broward County high school on Wednesday.

Saturday’s speakers included students and teachers who survived the horrific event at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland — the second-deadliest mass school shooting in the nation’s history — along with state and local elected officials and others.

“I am not here as a candidate for governor, I am here as a mom,” Democratic gubernatorial Gwen Graham said. “And I have had it. I have had it. As a mom I am crushed. Enough. Enough. Enough.”

The League of Women Voters of Florida organized the rally to call for stricter gun control laws after gunman Nikolas Cruz shot dead 17 individuals — including 14 teenagers — using an assault weapon-style rifle.

DeSantis Launches Governor’s Bid as “Principled Conservative”

by Nathalie Sczublewski

For News Service of Florida published Jan. 29, 2018

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BOCA RATON, Fla. – Republican Congressman Ron DeSantis walked across the stage Monday as the late rocker Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down” played in a crowded room at a Boca Raton hotel.

DeSantis stood at the podium with a giant American flag and a Florida flag in the background as he formally launched his 2018 bid for governor.

“Ron is a man who is running for the right reasons,” DeSantis’ wife, Casey, said. “He knows in his heart that he has the strength and courage to do what he knows to be right.”

After thanking his wife for his introduction, DeSantis thanked the crowd gathered at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Boca Raton.

LAWMAKERS TAKE AIM AT OPIOID CRISIS

By NATHALIE SCZUBLEWSKI
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

Published on August 8, 2017

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LAKE WORTH, Aug. 8, 2017……… Senate Appropriations Chairman Jack Latvala held a roundtable discussion Tuesday in Palm Beach County with lawmakers, local leaders and public-safety officials to address Florida’s opioid crisis.

Palm Beach County is one of the epicenters of the epidemic. From January through May of this year, the county had 311 opioid overdoses, compared to 258 over the same period in 2016, according to numbers from Latvala’s office. The county totaled 592 opioid-related deaths in 2016.

Going the Distance

Florida Panthers In-Arena Host Andrea Ocampo does it all with risk and poise

by Nathalie Sczublewski

Published in Panthers Press Employee Newsletter on April 1, 2016

Every Panthers gameday has a countdown. A countdown to doors opening, a countdown to puck drop and a countdown for cameras to start rolling as Andrea Ocampo begins her role as In-Arena Host at BB&T Center.

Panther for a Day

Florida Panthers Account Executive Practices with Team

by Nathalie Sczublewski

Published in Panthers Press Employee Newsletter on March 3, 2016

The Florida Panthers practiced at the Panthers IceDen on Friday, Feb. 5, before taking on the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, Feb. 6. Players skated around the ice and took a few practice shots into an empty net as the sound of skates scraping on the ice filled the rink. Panthers goaltender Al Montoya was down on the opposite end of the rink and goaltender Roberto Luongo was given the day off.

Bobby Segin, an Account Executive with the Panthers, stepped onto the ice in his goaltending gear. Panthers forwards Reilly Smith and Jaromir Jagr sped past him. Segin was given the opportunity by Panthers goaltending coach Robb Tallas, to practice with the team for the day.

The whistle blew and Segin skated toward center ice to take a knee with the players.

One Last Time with Barry Manilow!

by Nathalie Sczublewski

Published in Club Lexus Artist Profile for BB&T Center presented by La Croix

The legendary Barry Manilow brings his One Last Time! Tour to BB&T Center tonight with special guest, saxophonist Dave Koz.

Getting to Know Tom Rowe

by Nathalie Sczublewski

Published to Panthers Press Employee Newsletter on February 1, 2016

Tom Rowe joined the Florida Panthers last month as Associate General Manager. The Lynn, Mass. native will work alongside General Manager Dale Tallon, Executive Chairman Peter Luukko and Portland Pirates General Manager Eric Joyce, in hockey operations, scouting and player development. Rowe’s passion for hockey developed at a young age.

It’s Time for Def Leppard, Styx and Tesla

by Nathalie Sczublewski

Published to Club Lexus Profile presented by La Croix on January 29, 2016

Def Leppard take the BB&T Center stage tonight with special guests Styx and Tesla for their North American Tour.

Hailing from Sheffield, England, Def Leppard is Joe Elliott on lead vocals, Rick Savage on bass, Rick Allen on drums, Phil Collen on guitar and Vivian Campbell on guitar. The band is well-known as one of the leaders in the British Wave of Heavy Metal movement.

Florida Panthers Alumni Participate in Pucks for Bucks

Florida Panthers Alumni and the Coral Springs Police and Fire departments faced off in charity hockey game raising $6,500.

by Nathalie Sczublewski

Published to FloridaPanthers.com on Sept. 30, 2015

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Florida Panthers alumni and members of the Coral Springs Police and Fire departments faced off in the Pucks for Bucks charity hockey game this past Saturday at the Florida Panthers IceDen in Coral Springs, Fla.

The Pucks for Bucks charity game gave Panthers fans the opportunity to see Panthers alumni lace up their skates again as well as seeing local police officers and firefighters showing off their on-ice skills.

What You Need to Know About Artwalk

Artwalk to Host Florida Panthers at FATVillage in Ft. Lauderdale, June 27

Originally published on FloridaPanthers.com on June 22, 2015.

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The Florida Panthers will hold a Celebration of Hockey at Artwalk at the Flagler Arts and Technology Village in Ft. Lauderdale, following the conclusion of the NHL Draft in Sunrise on Saturday, June 27 from 6-11 P.M. Fans and out-of-town visitors for the draft are encouraged to attend and become part of this unique hockey experience.

What is Artwalk?

Flagler Arts and Technology Village (FATVillage) is Ft. Lauderdale’s ever growing arts community located downtown in Flagler Village. Home to local artists and creative businesses, FATVillage aims to connect the city to the emerging culture of grassroots inspired creatives, musicians, painters, sculptors, musicians, designers, urban land planners, photographers and young professionals.

What is Celebration of Hockey?

Celebration of Hockey will showcase the history of hockey and the Florida Panthers over the years with multi-platform hockey-focused art pieces ranging from graffiti art to video immersion. A water fashion show will also be held featuring top designers and Florida Panthers merchandise.