WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: The Florida chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-FL) today expressed disapproval of President Joe Biden's campaign stop in Tampa amidst the ongoing atrocities and genocide in Gaza. The Biden administration's failure to address these grave violations of human rights is deeply concerning and stains the moral fabric of our nation. The Tampa community stands   more

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, April 24 -- The Business Development Board of Palm Beach County issued the following news release: Top newly relocated executives met with 25 education leaders representing a spectrum of private, public, and parochial K-12 institutions on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Among the attendees were headmasters and Palm Beach County School District leaders, who graciously welcomed 15 representatives from renowned companies synonymous with the "Wall Street South" movement. The Bus  more

PENSACOLA, Florida, April 24 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Today, PETA sent a letter to John McInnis III, co-owner of The Flora-Bama Lounge, Package, & Oyster Bar, urging him to bring a wave of compassion to this year's Flora-Bama Mullet Toss by replacing the dead fish typically tossed across state lines with realistic, reusable rubber ones--which PETA will donate. The group is also offering to cater the event with tasty vega  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Program today announced the release of the 2024 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Hurricane Response Marine Debris Removal Fund. This year, the program will award up to $6 million in grants to projects that reduce marine debris from co  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 24 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: A heartwarming new PETA video shows a budding soccer superstar who, at less than a year old, is already wowing fans with his fancy footwork and masterful moves. Messi, an 8-month-old foal named after the Argentine soccer phenomenon and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi, was born to a horse who once pulled a heavy cart through the streets in Delhi, India, and was rescued by Animal Rahat, a PE  more

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, April 24 -- Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society, issued the following news release: Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society presented awards for its 2024 Student Research Showcase. The virtual competition included 213 student presentations across 13 disciplinary categories. Monetary awards were given for first and second place winners in the high school, undergraduate, and graduate divisions. Additional prizes were awarded for the top overal  more