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'BANDANA BANDIT' PLEADS GUILTY TO BANK ROBBERY
MIAMI, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Investigation Miami Field Office issued the following press release: R. Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, and Jonathan I. Solomon, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau Investigation, announced that defendant Raymond Cardona, 52, of Hollywood, FL, pled guilty today to three counts of bank robbery, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2113. Sentencing is schedule  more

'DAMN YANKEES' AT FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SOUTH CAMPUS JULY 24-27
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 10 -- Florida Community College at Jacksonville issued the following news release: What: FCCJ Artist Series and the Wilson Center for the Arts present "Damn Yankees," the Third Annual FCCJ High School Summer Musical Experience When: July 24 at 7:30 p.m. July 25, 26 at 8 p.m. July 27 at 2 p.m. Where: Nathan H. Wilson Center for the Arts--Main Stage Florida Community College South Campus 11901 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Cost: $15 reserved seating; $12 f  more

'GIRL IN THE WINDOW' REFLECTS LIGHT ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 13 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news release: Lane DeGregory's incredible story, "The Girl in the Window," has kicked off an international wave of concern. The story, published in the St. Petersburg Times on Aug. 1, tells the story of Dani, a girl who grew to the age of six with such deprivation that she was essentially a feral child. In the article, DeGregory quotes a USF Health pediatric psychologist, the first to evaluate Dani, and the first   more

'Pristine' Amazonian region may have hosted large, urban civilization
Washington, Aug. 29 -- A research paper has suggested that ancient settlements in the Amazon, now almost entirely obscured by tropical forest, were once large and complex enough to have hosted large, urban civilizations. The paper has been co-authored by anthropologists from the University of Florida (UF) and Brazil, and a member of the Kuikuro, an indigenous Amazonian people who are the descendants of the settlements' original inhabitants. The researchers argue that the size and scale of   more

2008 National Association of Chain Drug Stores Annual Meeting Creates Ideal Environment for Industry Advancement
ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 5 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores issued the following news release: This week, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Annual Meeting took place in Palm Beach, Florida, April 26-30. The unique format of NACDS' Annual Meeting creates an ideal environment to plan for the future, combining face-to-face appointments between retailers and suppliers with formal business programs featuring association leadership and renowned speakers. More tha  more

ACTORS ARE DRESSED FOR THE OCCASION IN SUMMERSTAGE 08'S 'LEADING LADIES'
ORLANDO, Fla., July 11 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: SummerStage 08's final offering is the Broadway comedy hit, "Leading Ladies," the story of two down-on-their luck British Shakespearean actors touring the Amish countryside. After getting rave reviews around the country, Ken Ludwig's comedy comes to the UCF Conservatory Theatre starting Thursday, July 10, and runs through Sunday, July 20. Th  more

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT EMANUELLI NAMED DECEMBER EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 28 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Lourdes Emanuelli, an administrative assistant in the Management Department, has been named December Employee of the Month. She has been a UCF employee for 15 years. Emanuelli's duties as an administrative assistant include the selection and training of all office staff and the coordination of research seminars. "Lourdes is an exceptional co  more

AFRICANA STUDIES PROGRAM HOSTS CAROLE BOYCE DAVIES FEB. 28
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 25 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news release: The Africana Studies program will present a lecture by Carole Boyce Davies, professor of English and African-new world studies at Florida International University, at 7 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 28) in Conference Room 204E at Evans Library. Her lecture is titled "Africana Studies at the Gateway: Marooning in Miami." Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Davies received her Ph.D. from the University of Ibadan, Nige  more

AFTERMATH OF TROPICAL STORM CREATES HAZARDS FOR LABOR DAY BOATERS
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission issued the following news release: Tropical Storm Fay may put a damper on Labor Day festivities, if celebrating includes boating. This year, because of torrential rains from the storm, the water in canals, rivers, lakes and other bodies of water has risen. This has caused hazardous conditions for boaters, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is urging them to be extra careful this holi  more

AGGIE SOLAR DECATHLON HOUSE OPENS IN WASHINGTON D.C.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 12 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news release: A team from Texas A&M University is adding the finishing touches to the solar-powered, sustainable home it erected on the National Mall in Washington, D.C, for this year's Solar Decathlon competition. The Aggies are unveiling their leather entryway and testing their appliances, preparing for Friday's grand opening for the general public. More than 100,000 people are expected to tour the entries thoro  more

ALL UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA CAMPUSES WILL BE OPEN ON AUG. 25
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 23 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: All University of Central Florida campuses will be open Monday, Aug. 25, the first day of classes in the fall semester. The busiest time of the hurricane season is here. So now is the time to review your plans and make preparations in the event a storm threatens Central Florida. Visit local Web sites such as Orange County and Seminole County fo  more

AMBASSADORS GLEAN SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS FROM FLORIDA SOLAR ENERGY CENTER
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 31 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: When the U.S. State Department wanted to show ambassadors from more than 40 nations some of Florida's most comprehensive research in sustainable energy, they came straight to the University of Central Florida's Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC). On Thursday, those ambassadors toured the center and saw how researchers use sunlight for everythin  more

ANNUAL BOWLING LECTURE SERIES OCT. 25
LEXINGTON, Ky., Oct. 24 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news release: The University of Kentucky School of Journalism and Telecommunications Alumni Association will sponsor the eighth annual James C. Bowling Lecture and Luncheon on Oct. 25. Kenneth Sternad, vice president of public relations for United Parcel Service (UPS), will deliver the 2007 James C. Bowling Executive-in-Residence lecture at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, at the University of Kentucky William T. Young Lib  more

APOLLO 14 ASTRONAUT PRESENTS UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA STUDENT WITH SCHOLARSHIP
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 19 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Edgar Mitchell, an Apollo 14 astronaut and moonwalker, presented University of Central Florida senior Benjamin Corbin with a $10,000 scholarship from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation during a public presentation and ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 15 The award is one of 19 made available each year through the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. Th  more

ARMY RECRUITER PLEADS GUILTY TO DISTRIBUTING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
FRESNO, Calif., Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following press release: A sergeant in the Army Reserves, who was employed as a military recruiter, pleaded guilty in U.S District Court today to one count of receiving and distributing child pornography. Ramon Santos, Jr., of Lemoore, Calif., agreed to serve a 135-month prison term as part of the plea agreement. Santos' formal sentencing is scheduled for October 31.   more

ARMY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: The Army Scholarship Foundation announced Aug. 15 the award of seven scholarships to children of Soldiers, veterans and spouses of active duty enlisted Soldiers. The foundation was created in 2001. "We're very proud that we were able to assist Army family members in the pursuit of their education dreams through these scholarship awards," said Jeff Gault, scholarship administrator. "We're also grateful for our generous   more

ART, HEALTHY LIVING GO HAND-IN-HAND AT THIS YEAR'S ZORA! FESTIVAL
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 31 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Along with its impressive lineup of artists, musicians and scholars, the 19th Annual Zora Neale Hurston Festival of the Arts and Humanities has something new for its thousands of visitors - free health screenings and cooking lessons. About 80 University of Central Florida volunteers - from nursing students to nutrition experts - will help host   more

ASK REP. BOEHNER: WILL CONGRESS VOTE TO ALLOW DRILLING WHEN IT RECONVENES IN SEPTEMBER?
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. John A. Boehner, R-Ohio (8th CD), issued the following column: I occasionally use this column to answer questions from 8th District constituents. You may submit questions to AskBoehner@mail.house.gov. My office is available to help constituents and you will find contact information at the end of this column. I've been following the House Republican protest during the August recess, and I would like to know what will happen when Congress returns. Will the House f  more

ASSISTANT SECRETARY CARBONELL SPEAKS ON PALM BEACH/TREASURE COAST AREA AGENCY ON AGING TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., May 22 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Administration on Aging issued the text of the following speech: REMARKS OF JOSEFINA G. CARBONELL ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR AGING ADMINISTRATION ON AGING TO THE PALM BEACH/TREASURE COAST AREA AGENCY ON AGING TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY Good afternoon! I am very excited to be part of this historic celebration. I applaud the Area Agency on Aging Palm Beach/Treasure Coast for two decades of consistent  more

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR AGING CARBONELL SPEAKS ON 2008 ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING AND AMERICAN SOCIETY ON AGING
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Administration on Aging issued the text of the following speech: REMARKS OF JOSEFINA CARBONELL ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR AGING ADMINISTRATION ON AGING TO THE 2008 ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING AND THE AMERICAN SOCIETY ON AGING: Good Morning! I want to thank Deputy Secretary Tevi Troy for coming today to talk to us about the wide ranging - and far reaching - initiatives being spea  more

Athletes+Language Coaching= Smart Teaching at NCCU
DURHAM, N.C., July 31 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following press release: English is said to be the international language of business and commerce. Hence, proper English usage must be considered one essential key to success. Some students at North Carolina Central University are working towards achieving a set of language skills that just might alter their life's trajectory for the better. Zaneta Ponton, a speech and language pathologist in the department of communica  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL REACHES $150,000 SETTLEMENT WITH COMCAST
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The office of the Florida Attorney General issued the following news release: Attorney General Bill McCollum today announced his office has reached a $150,000 settlement with Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC and its affiliated entities resolving concerns over disclosure issues related to bandwidth use policies. Comcast will reimburse the state $50,000 for the costs of its investigation and will contribute $100,000 to fund future investigations on beha  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL REACHES CYBERFRAUD SETTLEMENT WITH CELL PHONE CONTENT BILLING COMPANY
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The office of the Florida Attorney General issued the following news release: Continuing the efforts to revolutionize the way cell phone content is marketed and billed, Attorney General Bill McCollum today announced that his office has reached a settlement with a company involved in billing for cell phone content. Massachusetts-based m-Qube is a billing aggregator, meaning it acts as an intermediary between wireless carriers and third party content providers. The  more

AWARD-WINNING UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA POLICE DEPARTMENT UNVEILS 'ULTIMATE PATROL VEHICLE'
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news release: The University of South Florida Police Department (USFPD) has won a 2008 Chevy Tahoe after placing first in the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Law Enforcement Challenge. Known as the Ultimate Patrol Vehicle it features a one-of-a-kind emergency lighting system as well as other advanced equipment will be shown Sept. 3, at 11 a.m. at the Beard Parking Structure on the third level. "You hav  more

BALDWIN COUNTY MAKES U.S. CENSUS BUREAU LIST OF 100 FASTEST GROWING COUNTIES
BAY MINETTE, Ala., Sept. 14 -- Baldwin County issued the following news release: Baldwin County has been listed as number 65 on the U.S. Census Bureau's list of 100 Fastest Growing Counties with 5,000 or more housing units from 2000-2006. Baldwin County is the only county in the state of Alabama to make the list. Baldwin County had a 29.8 percent increase in housing from 2000, which totaled 74,285 units, to 2006, which totaled 96,390 units. In the state of Alabama, Baldwin County ranked  more

BASEBALL TEAM ADVANCES TO NCAA SUPER REGIONAL TOURNAMENT
TUCSON, Ariz., June 4 -- The University of Arizona issued the following press release: The University of Arizona baseball team had advanced to the NCAA's Super Regional Tournament. Arizona (41-17) earned its ticket to the Super Regional Tournament with a 5-3 victory over Kentucky on Sunday in Ann Arbor, Mich. The Wildcats will play against number one seeded Miami Hurricanes (50-8) who won their home regional with 11-2 triumph over Mississippi. The Cats-Canes three-game series will be p  more

BASKETBALL SHUTTLE TO BE PROVIDED
LEXINGTON, Ky., Oct. 31 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news release: For the fifth consecutive year, University of Kentucky Parking & Transportation Services (PTS) and Athletics will cooperate to provide transportation for students, employees, and guests between campus and Rupp Arena for all regular season men's home basketball games while school is in session. The Rupp Arena basketball shuttle will begin Tuesday, Nov. 6, as the season starts with a match up against Centra  more

BAY COUNTY DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY
PANAMA CITY, Aug. 22 -- Bay County issued the following news release: About 9 a.m. Friday morning, Bay County Commission Vice Chairman George Gainer signed a declaration of a local state of emergency for Bay County due to the anticipated effects of Tropical Storm Fay. The declaration is necessary to recoup from the federal government funding associated with expenditures related to Tropical Storm Fay. All Bay, Gulf and Liberty county libraries within the Northwest Florida Regional Libra  more

BIBLICAL SCHOLAR TO DISCUSS DEAD SEA SCROLLS, HISTORICAL JESUS AT UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA SEMINARS
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 21 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Biblical scholar James Robinson will discuss the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Christian Scriptures and the historical Jesus during a seminar Friday, Nov. 30, and Saturday, Dec. 1, at the University of Central Florida. Robinson was part of a team of scholars that produced a translation of the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1992. He is a fellow at the Westar Insti  more

BOARD APPROVES UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS PARTNERSHIP FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLS
HOUSTON, Dec. 13 -- The Houston Independent School District has issued the following news release: Students at 25 HISD secondary schools who have a keen interest in math and science will also have the opportunity to travel around the country this summer and engage in exciting scientific fieldwork at sites of geological significance, thanks to a new partnership approved by the Board of Education. The program, called GeoFORCE Texas, is a project of the Jackson School of Geosciences at the Un  more

BOSTON RED SOX'S MASCOT TO VISIT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FORT MEYERS, Fla., Feb. 15 -- The Lee County School District has issued the following news release: WHO: Fourth- and fifth-grade students at Dr. Carrie D. Robinson Littleton Elementary and "Wally the Green Monster," the Boston Red Sox's mascot WHAT: FCAT Preparation and "Pep Talk" WHERE: Littleton Elementary, 700 Hutto Rd., North Fort Myers WHEN: 9:30-10:15 a.m. Tuesday, February 19th WHY: It's that time of year again - time for baseball players from the Boston Red Sox to make the  more

BREAKTHROUGHS IN DISTANCE THEATER BEAM INTERNATIONAL ACTORS, AUDIENCES TOGETHER
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 19 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: When Alice falls down the rabbit hole in the University of Central Florida's latest high-tech theater production, she'll end up hundreds of miles away - in Illinois or Canada. For the second year in a row, the UCF Conservatory Theatre is collaborating with other universities in a digital-age makeover of a stage classic. This time, Lewis Carroll  more

Bronson To Host Third Annual 'Farm To Fuel' Summit To Promote Renewable Energy Production In Florida
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson has announced that he is hosting this year's "Farm to Fuel" summit from July 30 to August 1 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando. Last July in St. Petersburg, Bronson hosted his second Florida "Farm to Fuel" summit, which attracted more than 450 participants, and the Commissioner believes that this year's conferen  more

Business Meetings, Networking, Insights and Awards Highlight High-Energy National Association of Chain Drug Stores Regional Chain Conference
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 8 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores issued the following news release: The 2008 National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Regional Chain Conference, held February 3-6 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs, Florida, demonstrated the Association's absolute commitment to serving the diverse needs of member companies of all types and sizes. The Conference is designed to address the challenges faced by senior retail executi  more

BUTLER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE WELCOMES TWO NEW MEMBERS TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES
BUTLER, Pa., Aug. 27 -- Butler County Community College issued the following news release: Butler County Community Colleges welcomes two new members to the Board of Trustees: Jessica M. Forsythe, President of the architectural firm 4-Most Group, Inc. and P. Richard Rittelmann, principal and chairman emeritus of the architectural firm Burt Hill. Both representatives were appointed to the Board of Trustees by the Butler County Commissioners and attended their first meeting this month. Jessic  more

CARIBBEAN CULTURE, ENVIRONMENT COME TO LIFE IN HONORS STUDY-ABROAD
ORLANDO, Fla., July 14 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: When Alex Kaplan applied for this year's President's Scholars study-abroad program, he expected to learn about Caribbean culture and its unique environmental challenges. What he got was an up-close encounter with a nesting leatherback turtle. "It was incredible, like seeing a dinosaur," the 21-year-old Philosophy major said. More than 1,2  more

CBS/NCAA CANCEL BROADCAST OF FLORIDA VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY GAME
VALDOSTA, Ga., Aug. 23 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news release: Rain and winds from Tropical Storm Fay has caused the cancellation of the broadcast of Saturday evening Valdosta State versus Fort Valley State season-opening football game. Fay has wreaked havoc on the North Florida and South Georgia are a over the last three days, cancelling flights into airports surrounding the Valdosta area. Much of the television crew that was to work the broadcast was unable to get  more

CELL PHONES, ATHLETES HELP STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT SCIENCE AND MATH
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 18 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Most kids love watching sports and using their cell phones. Now they can do both while learning about science, math and nutrition in a new program developed by the University of Central Florida and Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. About 60 seventh-graders at Glenridge and Lockhart middle schools in Orange County have been answering questions s  more

CENSUS BUREAU SAYS 11.5 MILLION GULF COAST RESIDENTS IN PATH OF GUSTAV
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of the Census issued the following press release: The U.S. Census Bureau today estimated that more than 11.5 million Gulf Coast residents, stretching from the Florida panhandle to Southern Texas, could be affected by Hurricane Gustav. According to the storm's five day projected track, the Census Bureau calculated that the storm could impact more than 68,000 square miles of coastline. Although no watches or warnings are curr  more

CENSUS BUREAU TIP SHEET, AUG. 29
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of the Census issued the following tip sheet: Upcoming Demographic Geographical Mobility: 2007 - Data tables show the moving patterns of people in the United States, the differences in the extent and types of movements, the characteristics of movers, regional migration patterns and the reasons people move. Data come from the Current Population Survey. (Scheduled for release Sept. 4.) School Enrollment: 2006 - Are more st  more

Census Seminar Focuses on the Impact of Population Losses and Gains
ALBANY, N.Y., May 7 -- The New York State Association of Counties issued the following news release: With 38 New York State counties losing population or growing at less than the state average of 1.7 percent, it is imperative that state and county officials focus on the US Census numbers and how these numbers will impact future federal funding and congressional representation. County officials from across the state participated in a seminar today on the latest population estimates released  more

CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM FAY IS 45 MILES SOUTHWEST OF TALLAHASSEE
ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla., Aug. 23 -- Alachua County issued the following news release: The center of Tropical Storm Fay is now 45 miles southwest of Tallahassee. Alachua County has experienced 3 - 6.5 inches of rain and flooding is still a possibility particularly as rains from Georgia flow into Florida rivers. Alachua will remain under a tornado watch until 3 p.m. today. Some utilities customers are continuing to experience power outages, but crews are working diligently to restore power.   more

CHAMPIONSHIP GAME DAY AT UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA UPDATED
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 28 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The University of Central Florida will host the Conference USA championship game at noon Saturday at Bright House Networks Stadium. Fans attending the Knights' game against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane are encouraged to review the following game day schedule and procedures. Up-to-date information and procedures are available at www.ucfgameday.com  more

CID CORRY STATION STAFF, STUDENTS EARN CHANCE TO WIN A NEW CAR BY DONATING BLOOD
PENSACOLA, Fla., July 30 -- Naval Air Station Pensacola issued the following news release: KIA Autosport of Pensacola recently donated a 2008 KIA Optima to Northwest Florida Blood Services and it is now the focus of the 2008 KIA Optima second annual drive for Life Blood Drive. The blood drive began July 1 and will end Jan. 9, 2009. The drawing for the black, four-door, standard-shift car will be held Jan. 14. The first place winner will receive a $500 gift card and the second place winner wil  more

COAST GUARD CONFIRMS HOAX CALL
SEATTLE, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Coast Guard, Northwest District, issued the following press release: Coast Guard Sector Seattle received two distress calls via VHF channel 16 from a 7-year-old boy in Maple Valley, Wash., Sunday. In the first call, received at noon, the boy stated that he was drowning. At 6 p.m. he made a second call saying his boat had a hole in it and was sinking. The watch stander at Sector Seattle was able to get a partial address   more

COAST GUARD CONFIRMS HOAX CALL - UPDATE
SEATTLE, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Coast Guard, Northwest District, issued the following press release: Coast Guard Sector Seattle received two distress calls via VHF channel 16 from a 7-year-old boy in Maple Valley, Wash., Sunday. In the first call, received at noon, the boy stated that he was drowning. At 6 p.m. he made a second call saying his boat had a hole in it and was sinking. The watch stander at Sector Seattle was able to get a partial address   more

COAST GUARD CONTINUES SEARCH FOR MISSING DIVER
MIAMI, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Coast Guard, 7th District, issued the following press release pertaining to South Florida: The Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary, along with local and state agencies, continue to search for a missing 51-year-old diver near Jupiter Beach, Fla. Eve Schwartz was reported missing to the Coast Guard around 9:45 p.m. Friday by the crew of the Blue Tang, a commercial dive vessel, which she was diving from at the time of her d  more

COAST GUARD SETS PORT CONDITION YANKEE FOR PORTS OF TAMPA, ST. PETERSBURG, MANATEE
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Coast Guard, 7th District, issued the following press release pertaining to West Florida: The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port has set Port Hurricane Condition YANKEE for the ports of Tampa, St. Petersburg and Manatee. Gale-force winds from Tropical Storm Fay threatens to impact the Tampa Bay area within 24 hours. (Gale-force winds 32-63 mph). As Tropical Storm Fay nears West Florida, the Coast Guard urges recreat  more

COAST GUARD STAYS BUSY DURING FAY
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Coast Guard, 7th District, issued the following press release pertaining to the Southeastern part of the U.S.: The Coast Guard is reminding boaters to stay off the water during Tropical Storm Fay because of several search and rescue cases during the storm in Central and Northeast Florida. The Coast Guard has responded to four persons in the water, three grounded vessels and one possible hoax distress call Tuesd  more

COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO STAY INFORMED FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Coast Guard, 7th District, issued the following press release pertaining to the Southeastern part of the U.S.: Tropical Storm Fay is constantly changing and quickly approaching the south east United States and the Seventh Coast Guard District wants the maritime community and boating public to prepare early for the impending storm. Those in the path of an approaching storm have an individual responsibility to sta  more

COCAINE CARTEL LEADER TO FACE CHARGES IN U.S.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Criminal Division issued the following news release: Juan Carlos Ramirez-Abadia, a/k/a "Chupeta," one of the leaders of Colombia's most powerful cartel, known as the "Norte Valle Cartel" (NVC), was extradited today to face federal charges in the Eastern District of New York and the District of Columbia, Acting Assistant Attorney General Matthew Friedrich of the Criminal Division, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Acting Administrator  more

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO HOST WORKSHOP ON TEACHING STRATEGIES TO MATCH STUDENT LEARNING STYLES
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 18 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: Access to information is now instant and interactive. This contributes to the challenges of engaging students in the learning process. To assist faculty with strategies to fully engage students, the University of Tennessee College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) will present a campus-wide, faculty/staff workshop entitled "A Matter of Style: Matching Teach  more

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE COMPLETES KEY SITE VISIT FROM NATIONAL ACCREDITATION BOARD
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 6 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The University of Central Florida College of Medicine has completed a key step toward obtaining accreditation. From Dec. 2-4, the college hosted a site visit team that will report to the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the national body responsible for accrediting medical schools. "I am very pleased with the visit and feel we have  more

COLLEGE SAVINGS PLAN KICKS OFF COLLEGE SAVINGS MONTH WITH SWEEPSTAKES
OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 22 -- The Oklahoma State Treasurer issued the following news release: Whether it's crimson and cream, orange and black or blue and gold, the time is here to dust off your football gear. The Oklahoma College Savings Plan (OCSP) can help you kick off the 2008 college football season with an ultimate fan experience to one of three home Oklahoma college games. September is Oklahoma College Savings Plan Month and for the second year in a row football fans can participate in the  more

Columbian Environmental Group Finds Conservation Inspiration in Florida
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla., Aug. 14 -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news release: Members of a Colombian environmental institution visited Florida as part of a weeklong tour with The Nature Conservancy to learn about land management practices that they can use in Colombia on specific conservation projects. The Nature Conservancy, which has a long track record of protecting ecologically important places in the US, is exporting what it's learned about conservation in the US to other  more

COMMISSIONER SORENSON APPOINTED CO-CHAIR OF FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES URBAN CAUCUS
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla., Aug. 22 -- The Miami-Dade County government issued the following news release: President of the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) and Suwannee County Commissioner Randy Hatch has announced that Miami-Dade County Commissioner Katy Sorenson will serve as Co-Chair with Broward County Commissioner Kristin Jacobs for FAC's Urban Caucus. FAC is committed to preserving home rule authority for our communities while restoring the partnership between counties and the state   more

COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY PLAN TO REDUCE GAS PRICES HALTED BY SPEAKER PELOSI'S FIVE WEEK VACATION
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Virginia 'Ginny' Brown-Waite, R-Fla. (5th CD), issued the following column: As someone who worked her way through college and raised my daughters on a single salary, I know what it means to put in a full days work with very few days off. Like the 5th District residents I have the honor to represent, I never left on a five week summer vacation when I still had work to complete back at the office. Sadly, that is exactly what Democrat leaders decided to do this week; t  more

CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS SHOULD ALLOW OIL EXPLORATION IN OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Ala. (4th CD), issued the following column: This week marks the 5th straight week of a decrease in gas prices as Alabamians are now paying about $3.55 per gallon of gasoline, according to AAA. What many people won't tell you is that this gradual decline began with President Bush's lifting of the executive order banning off-shore exploration on July 14th, even though a congressional ban still remains in place. Gas prices have eased somewhat   more

CONSUMER ADVOCATE NADER TO DISCUSS 'GOING GREEN' ON NOV. 9
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 7 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Ralph Nader, a consumer advocate for more than four decades and a former presidential candidate, will discuss "Going Green: Getting to the Bottom Line," Friday, Nov. 9, at the University of Central Florida. Nader will speak at 1 p.m. in the auditorium (room 108) of the new Psychology Building. The forum, which is free and open to the public, is   more

CONVICTED MEDICARE FRAUD DEFENDANT PLEADS GUILTY TO LAUNDERING MORE THAN $3 MILLION IN FRAUDULENT PROCEEDS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Criminal Division issued the following news release: Miami resident Juan Carlos Castaneda, 47, pleaded guilty today to participating in a conspiracy to launder approximately $3.8 million in proceeds from several Medicare fraud schemes, Acting Assistant Attorney General Matthew Friedrich of the Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney R. Alexander Acosta of the Southern District of Florida announced. Castaneda pleaded guilty to one count of co  more

COUNTERFEIT CASHIER'S CHECKS BEARING NAME FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OF FLORIDA, LAKE CITY, FLORIDA, ARE REPORTEDLY IN CIRCULATION
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued the following special alert: First Federal Bank of Florida, Lake City, Florida, has contacted the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to report that counterfeit cashier's checks bearing the institution's name are in circulation. The counterfeit items display the routing number 263184488, which is assigned to First Federal Bank of Florida. The items are similar to authentic cashier's checks; however, the counte  more

CRIST ANNOUNCES DRAPER DEAL INCLUDING R&D CENTER AT UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
TAMPA, Fla., July 28 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news release: Governor Charlie Crist and Draper Laboratory's CEO Jim Shields today announced Cambridge, Mass.-based Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc., one of the world's leading independent research and development laboratories engaged in applied research, engineering and development, will be establishing a BioMEMS R&D Center at the University of South Florida in Tampa and a Multi Chip Module (MCM) Center in St.   more

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES ANNOUNCES NEW OFFICE HOURS STARTING SEPT. 2
CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla., Aug. 28 -- The Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles issued the following news release: The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is announcing that starting on Sept. 2 all offices statewide will have operating hours that end at 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. "Based on current statistics, we know it would be a more efficient way to serve our customers by being open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The numbers indicate that a minimal number   more

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR'S OSHA FORMS ALLIANCE WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety & Health Administration issued the following press release: The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is forming a new alliance with the Palm Beach County School Board and the Gold Coast Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers to reduce work-related injuries and illnesses among younger employees in South Florida. According to recent Bureau of Labor Stat  more

DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS TO OPEN IN BREVARD COUNTY
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 23 -- The Florida Division of Emergency Management issued the following news release: Residents of Brevard County who were affected by Tropical Storm Fay can go to a single location to apply to receive assistance from State and Local governments, non-governmental and faith-based organizations. Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will open August 24, 2008 at 12:00 at the following locations: Barefoot Bay Community Storefront 935 Barefoot Bay Boulevard Barefoot Bay, Fl  more

DISASTER RESEARCH FOCUS OF SUMMER PROGRAM
DOVER, Del., Aug. 19 -- The University of Delaware issued the following news release: Fourteen graduate and undergraduate students from 10 institutions in the United States and India this summer participated in the fourth nine-week National Science Foundation-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program hosted by the University of Delaware's Disaster Research Center (DRC). The program includes hands-on research training to enhance the students' understanding of the social s  more

DISTRICT AND EMPLOYEE UNION OFFICIALS TO HOLD JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE ABOUT 2008-09 BUDGET PROCESS
FORT MEYERS, Fla., April 9 -- The Lee County School District has issued the following news release: WHO: District and Employee Union Officials scheduled to attend include, but are not limited to: * Donna Mutzenard, Executive Director, Island Coast FEA * Mark Castellano, President, Teachers Association of Lee County * Suzan Rudd, Service Unit Director, Island Coast FEA * Debbie Steelman, President, Hendry Education Support Personnel Association * Bob Rushlow, President, Sup  more

DISTRICT ANNOUNCES TEACHER OF THE YEAR 2008-09
FORT MEYERS, Fla., Feb. 25 -- The Lee County School District has issued the following news release: For nearly two decades, Suzanne Corace has dedicated herself to helping children improve both academically and physically. As the physical education teacher at Trafalgar Elementary School in Cape Coral, Ms. Corace has worked to help all students explore physical education. Her philosophy is that all students have the right to a safe and secure learning environment that meets their individual ne  more

DISTRICT EMPLOYEE CHOSEN AS FLORIDA'S SADD ADVISOR OF THE YEAR
FORT MEYERS, Fla., Jan. 11 -- The Lee County School District has issued the following news release: Florida's Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), the school-based, peer-to-peer education and prevention organization, has announced that Boni Raitt, the SADD Advisor at Lee Middle School, has been named 2008/09 FLORIDA SADD Advisor of the Year. This designation means that Ms. Raitt will be the state spokesperson for the organization, which has more than 356 chapters and hundreds of act  more

DISTRICT NAMES SUPPORT PERSON OF THE YEAR 2008
FORT MEYERS, Fla., Jan. 23 -- The Lee County School District has issued the following news release: After reviewing the candidates for the 2008 Support Person of the Year, the District is proud to announce that Paula Backus, a School Bus Operator in West Zone Transportation, has been named the 2008 Educational Support Person of the Year. Her dedication to her profession and the students of Lee County is what set Ms. Backus apart and made her the clear choice for this honor. Below is backgr  more

DISTRICT OFFICIALS ASKED TO PRESENT AT ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CONFERENCE
FORT MEYERS, Fla., March 4 -- The Lee County School District has issued the following news release: Once again, education officials from around the country are looking to Lee County Public Schools for best practices. This time, it centers around the District's Learning Systems Approach to the establishment of reading programs. This coming May, District employees Dr. Larry Tihen, Executive Director of Curriculum and Staff Development, and Maria Schneider, Coordinator, Curriculum and Staff D  more

DISTRICT POLICE OFFICERS, CANINE PARTNERS INDUCTED INTO HALL OF FAME
HOUSTON, Dec. 20 -- The Houston Independent School District has issued the following news release: HISD Police Officer Stephanie Clinton her K-9 (canine) partner Reno, and Officer Richard Frankie and his K-9 partner Teka, were recently inducted into the American Police Hall of Fame in Titusville, Florida. The officers were honored for their exemplary police work, but they have also demonstrated just how skilled they are in K-9 competitions this year. In November, both officers and their  more

DISTRICT RECOVERY IN MOTION AFTER TROPICAL STORM FAY
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Aug. 20 -- The South Florida Water Management District issued the following news release: Tropical Storm Fay dropped an average of 5 inches of rain across the 16-county South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) between Monday and Wednesday, guaranteeing that the region will receive above-average August rainfall. Rainfall was heaviest across a swath of South Florida from Marco Island to St. Lucie County, which received 6 to 10 inches of rain as Tropical Storm Fa  more

DISTRICT SCHOOL NURSE APPOINTED TO STATE COMMITTEE
FORT MEYERS, Fla., March 10 -- The Lee County School District has issued the following news release: Sheila Sarver, R.N., M.Ed., the Health Occupations Coordinator for the School District of Lee County has been appointed by the Office of the State Surgeon General to serve as a member of the Nursing Workforce Ad Hoc Advisory Committee. This oneyear term will begin on March 28, 2008. Sheila will work with other members of the committee and the Florida Department of Health to identify and pri  more

DNC: American Voices Program
DENVER, Aug. 28 -- The Democratic National Committee issued text of the following speeches from the Democratic National Convention: Roy Gross My name is Roy Gross. I'm a proud member of Teamsters Local 299 in Detroit, Michigan. When I was a young man and wanted to start a family, I went to Detroit and landed a job as an automobile transporter. I delivered new cars from the assembly plants to dealerships around the country. It was a great job, a Teamsters union job. You worked hard an  more

DNCC: Securing America's Future - Women of the United States House of Representatives - American Women Make America Work
DENVER, Aug. 24 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release from the Democratic National Convention: The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) and the Obama for America campaign announced today that the Democratic women of the United States House of Representatives will be highlighted on Wednesday night of the 2008 Democratic Convention when they will put a face to the millions of American women making America work. Following Tuesday night's presentatio  more

DNCC: The 2008 Convention: Nightly Program To Put American Voices Center Stage
DENVER, Aug. 22 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release from the Democratic National Convention: The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) and the Obama for America campaign today announced that everyday Americans will speak each night of the Convention in primetime to share their voices as the people who have been powering Barack Obama's campaign for change. Over the last few years, Barack Obama has joined with Americans in every state in this coun  more

DOCKET NO. 080568 -TP: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF TWO AMENDMENTS TO INTERCONNECTION, UNBUNDLING, RESALE, COLLOCATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, SOUTHEAST AND MATRIX TELECOM
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 22 -- The Florida Public Service Commission filed the following case docket: 080568 -TP Docketed: 8/22/2008 CASR Not Yet Filed Request for approval of two amendments to interconnection, unbundling, resale, and collocation agreement between BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc. d/b/a AT&T Florida d/b/a AT&T Southeast and Matrix Telecom, Inc. d/b/a Trinsic Communications.  more

DOCKET NO. 080569 -TI: ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REGISTRATION AS INTRASTATE INTEREXCHANGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY BY GLOBAL CAPACITY GROUP
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The Florida Public Service Commission filed the following case docket: 080569 -TI Docketed: 8/26/2008 CASR Approved: 8/29/2008 Acknowledgment of registration as intrastate interexchange telecommunications company by Global Capacity Group, Inc.  more

DOCKET NO. 080570 -TX: APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE TO PROVIDE COMPETITIVE LOCAL EXCHANGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE BY GLOBAL CAPACITY GROUP
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 27 -- The Florida Public Service Commission filed the following case docket: 080570 -TX Docketed: 8/27/2008 CASR Not Yet Filed Application for certificate to provide competitive local exchange telecommunications service by Global Capacity Group, Inc.  more

DOCKET NO. 080571 -TI: ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REGISTRATION AS INTRASTATE INTEREXCHANGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY BY WORLDWIDE MARKETING SOLUTIONS OF MIAMI
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The Florida Public Service Commission filed the following case docket: 080571 -TI Docketed: 8/29/2008 CASR Not Yet Filed Acknowledgment of registration as intrastate interexchange telecommunications company by Worldwide Marketing Solutions of Miami, Inc.  more

EDUCATORS DISCUSS ACCESS TO COLLEGE DURING INAUGURAL UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA SUMMIT
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 6 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: More than 160 regional K-12 and community college leaders attended the first College Access Summit on Monday at the University of Central Florida. Participants emphasized the strong programs available at area community colleges and the importance of informing high school students early on about possible career and education paths. The event p  more

EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD ISSUES DECISION REGARDING C.M. AND U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, POST OFFICE, CAMBRIDGE, MASS.
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Employees' Compensation Appeals Board issued the following decision: C.M., Appellant and U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, POST OFFICE, Cambridge, MA, Employer Docket No. 08-337 Appearances: Case Submitted on the Record Appellant, pro se Office of Solicitor, for the Director DECISION AND ORDER Before: DAVID S. GERSON, Judge COLLEEN DUFFY KIKO, Judge JAMES A. HAYNES, Alternate Judge JURISDICTION On November 13, 2007 appe  more

ENVIRONMENTAL SYMPOSIUM HIGHLIGHTS NAVY'S INITIATIVES
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following press release: By Clark Pierce, Naval Air Station Jacksonville Public Affairs The "Sea of Change" Environmental Symposium held Aug. 26 by the City of Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board and University of North Florida provided the opportunity to showcase the U.S. Navy's environmental stewardship efforts. Capt. Jack Scorby Jr., Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville's commanding officer, spoke at the multiagency ev  more

ESCAPED INMATE DMITRI SINILNIKOV
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The Florida Department of Corrections issued the following news release: Minimum custody Florida inmate Dmitri Sinilnikov, 54, walked away from an outside work assignment in the Department of Transportation yard in Sarasota on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 around 7:55 am. He was serving a 15 year sentence for Fraudulent Use of Personal Identification, Computer Fraud (eight counts) and five counts of Offenses against Computer Users. Sinilnikov, who is from Russia,  more

EXCITEMENT BUILDING FOR LIBERTY BOWL GAME
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 24 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Get ready, UCF. The Knights are set to play in their highest-profile bowl game ever this week. And the excitement is already building among fans, band members and cheerleaders eagerly awaiting the trip to Memphis. The Knights will face Mississippi State in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl at 3:30 p.m. Central (4:30 p.m. Eastern) Saturday. Several even  more

EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 08-167:GOV. CRIST ISSUES ORDER THAT EXTENDS EXECUTIVE ORDER 06-213
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 13 -- Gov. Charlie Crist, R-Fla., has issued the following executive order: WHEREAS, the Honorable MICHAEL J. SATZ, State Attorney for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, was previously assigned by Executive Order 06-213, amended by Executive Order 06-218, extended by Executive Order 07-171, to the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida to represent the State of Florida concerning the investigation and prosecution of Michael Eric Hawkins; and WHEREAS, the Ass  more

EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTAL CHOICE
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following newsletter: Expanding Opportunities for Parental Choice Tiffany Dunston grew up in a dangerous, struggling neighborhood where many people do not have the luxury or means to excel or succeed. Fortunately, Dunston was awarded a DC Opportunity Scholarship (DC OSP) and used this scholarship to attend Archbishop Carroll High School, a private Catholic school in Washington, D.C. Dunston ultimately became the 2008 valedict  more

EXPERTS DISCUSS FUTURE OF INDIA, CHINA AT UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA CONFERENCE
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 7 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Specialists from a wide variety of disciplines and backgrounds gathered at UCF's Fairwinds Alumni Center on Monday to offer informed, diverse perspectives on China and India, two increasingly important players on the global stage. The event, titled "Emerging Powers: China and India," was sponsored by the UCF Global Perspectives office, in a part  more

FAMILY LITERACY FAIR AT FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE NORTH CAMPUS
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 13 -- Florida Community College at Jacksonville issued the following news release: The Florida Community College North Campus and Nassau Center is presenting a Family Literacy Fair, to residents of Duval and Nassau Counties, at the FCCJ North Campus, 4501 Capper Road in Jacksonville, (I-95 to Dunn Ave. or I-295 to Dunn Ave.). The fair has been postponed due to TS Fay. The Fair will feature interactive games and music, face painting, JSO equipment, Mr. Wizard, music, c  more

FANS CELEBRATE NEW STATUE, HOMECOMING PARADE, KNIGHTS' WIN
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 3 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: A new campus "focal point," a bronze statue of a knight on his horse was unveiled outside Bright House Networks Stadium on Saturday shortly before the Knights routed Marshall in their first on-campus Homecoming football game. Fans were already posing for photos in front of "The Charging Knight" statue minutes after it was unveiled during a cerem  more

FAU National Alumni Association Elects 2008-09 Board
BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 28 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: The Florida Atlantic University National Alumni Association (FAUNAA) recently held its annual meeting and election. Completing two terms as the FAUNAA's chair was real estate developer Anthony Barbar, BBA '78. A recent appointee to the FAU Board of Trustees, Barbar, who will serve as the FAUNAA's immediate past-chair, passed the gavel to Gloria   more

FAU Professor to Spearhead Diversity Issues on Campus
BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 28 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: Maria Santamarina recently joined Florida Atlantic University as its diversity officer within the university's department of human resources, and as an assistant professor in FAU's department of communications and multimedia studies, located in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters. Santamarina was appointed by FAU President Frank T.  more

FAU's Career Development Center to Host Career Day
BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 28 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: WHAT:Florida Atlantic University's Career Development Center, a department within the division of student affairs, in collaboration with FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science, is hosting the "FAU Career Day &Technical Fair." WHEN:Thursday, September 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE:FAU Arena Boca Raton campus 777 Glades Road, Boc  more

FAY FADES FROM SOUTH FLORIDA, LAKE OKEECHOBEE CONTINUES RISE
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Aug. 21 -- The South Florida Water Management District issued the following news release: Tropical Storm Fay left the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) with an average of about six inches of rainfall across 16-counties between Monday and Thursday morning. Some South Florida locations and the Kissimmee River Valley saw between three and 12 inches of rainfall from the storm. A site in Fort Pierce registered the single highest rainfall total in the distric  more

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Florida (Aug. 29)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Florida. *** Rockwell Collins Wins $109,830 Contract PANAMA CITY, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $109,830 contract to Rockwell Collins, Cedar Rapides, Iowa, for remote control unit and receiver transmitter. The contract was awarded by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City, Fla. For more information, contact Otis Nattiel at 850/234-4852; or Mary Hines at 850/235-5389. *  more

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Florida (Aug. 29)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Florida. *** Industrial Marine Wins $280,596 Contract LAKEHURST, N.J., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $280,596 contract to Industrial Marine Inc., Jacksonville, Fla., for cable tensioner assemblies. The contract was awarded by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, N.J. For more information, contact Deborah L. Dewyea at 732/  more

FEDERAL SUPPORT AS STATES ACT IN ADVANCE OF GUSTAV
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following press release: As states along the Gulf Coast begin voluntary evacuations and other activities in advance of Hurricane Gustav, which is expected to make landfall in the region over Labor Day Weekend, the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is coordinating the extensive support activities of numerous federal agencies in support of s  more

FEMA TEAMS ON GROUND IN BREVARD COUNTY
ATLANTA, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following press release: The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) sent even more staff to Brevard County Thursday to assist with the county and state response to Tropical Storm Fay. Since Fay made landfall, FEMA has taken the following actions: Preliminary Damage Assessment A FEMA team is performing preliminary damage assessments in Brevar  more

FERC ISSUES CERTIFICATION OF UNCONTESTED SETTLEMENT TO COMMISSION RE PANHANDLE COMPLAINANTS V SOUTHWEST GAS STORAGE CO.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following order from an administrative law judge: Panhandle Complainants Docket No. RP07-34-000 v. Southwest Gas Storage Company Southwest Gas Storage Company Docket No. RP07-541-000 CERTIFICATION OF UNCONTESTED SETTLEMENT TO THE COMMISSION: 1. Under Rule 602 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission), 18 C.F.R. * 385.602 (2007), on November 28, 2  more

FERC ISSUES ORDER TO FLORIDIAN NATURAL GAS STORAGE ISSUING CERTIFICATE
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following order: Before Commissioners: Joseph T. Kelliher, Chairman; Suedeen G. Kelly, Marc Spitzer, Philip D. Moeller, and Jon Wellinghoff. Floridian Natural Gas Storage Company, LLC Docket No. CP08-13-000 ORDER ISSUING CERTIFICATE 1. On October 31, 2007, in Docket No. CP08-13-000, Floridian Natural Gas Storage Company, LLC (FGS) filed an application for a certificate of publ  more

FLAGLER'S USAR TEAM SCORES HIGH
BUNNELL, Fla., Aug. 15 -- Flagler County issued the following news release: Flagler County's Light Technical Rescue Team took top honors in a state wide inspection. The team scored 90 out of possible 100 points on the inspection, outscoring some of the bigger city and county departments in the state. Flagler's Type II Light Technical Rescue Team is part of the Florida State Urban Search and Rescue Consortium. There are 50 such teams across the state. The team is part of a program that h  more

FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL ISSUES ADVISORY LEGAL OPINION ON DUAL OFFICEHOLDING - LEMON LAW
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The office of the Florida Attorney General issued the following advisory legal opinions: Subject: Dual Officeholding - Lemon Law Mr. Daniel J. Baldwin, II 1429 Davenport Drive New Port Richey, Florida 34655 RE: OFFICERS B QUASI-JUDICIAL OFFICERS B ARBITRATORS B FLORIDA NEW MOTOR VEHICLE ARBITRATION BOARD B LEMON LAW B WORKFORCE FLORIDA, INC. B DUAL OFFICE-HOLDING B whether simultaneous service on Florida New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board and Workforce F  more

FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL ISSUES ADVISORY LEGAL OPINION ON HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The office of the Florida Attorney General issued the following advisory legal opinions: Subject: Homestead Exemption Mr. Loren E. Levy The Levy Law Firm 1828 Riggins Lane Tallahassee, Florida 32308 RE: TAXATION - TRUSTS - HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION - TRUSTEES - BENEFICIARIES - entitlement of trustee and beneficiary of Florida Land Trust to homestead exemption. ss. 196.031, 196.041, and 689.071, Fla. Stat.; Art. VII, s. 6(a), Fla. Const. Dear Mr. Levy: On  more

FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL ISSUES ADVISORY LEGAL OPINION ON SANTA ROSA ISLAND AUTHORITY - TAXATION
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The office of the Florida Attorney General issued the following advisory legal opinions: Subject: Santa Rosa Island Authority - Taxation Mr. Michael J. Stebbins Attorney, Santa Rosa Island Authority 504 North Baylen Street Pensacola, Florida 32501 RE: SPECIAL DISTRICTS - SANTA ROSA ISLAND AUTHORITY - TAXATION - authority of special district to rebate ad valorem taxes. Ch. 24500, Laws of Fla. 1947. Dear Mr. Stebbins: On behalf of the Santa Rosa Isla  more

FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL ISSUES ADVISORY LEGAL OPINION ON SUNSHINE LAW - INTERPRETERS FOR THE DEAF
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The office of the Florida Attorney General issued the following advisory legal opinions: Subject: Sunshine Law - Interpreters for the Deaf Mr. Sidney F. Ansbacher Gray/Robinson, Attorneys at Law 50 North Laura Street Suite 1100 Jacksonville, Florida 32202 RE: GOVERNMENT IN THE SUNSHINE LAW - MEETINGS - FLORIDA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND - INTERPRETERS - attendance of interpreters for the deaf at litigation strategy meetings under s. 286.011(8), F  more

FLORIDA CABINET ISSUES AGENDA FOR AUG. 12 BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND MEETING
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 12 -- The Florida Cabinet issued the following document, representing information provided by the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund: Item 1 Minutes Submittal of the Minutes from the May 13, 2008 Cabinet Meeting. (See Attachment 1, Pages 1-16) RECOMMEND APPROVAL Substitute Item 2 Nextel South Corp. Lease/E911 Wireless Communication Facility/ Delegation WITHDRAWN FROM THE OCTOBER 2, 2007 AGENDA REQUEST: Consideration of (1) a five  more

FLORIDA CABINET ISSUES AGENDA FOR AUG. 12 DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES MEETING
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 12 -- The Florida Cabinet issued the following document, representing information provided by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles: AGENDA Agency Contact: Lee Ann Korst, 850-617-3100 1. Respectfully submit the Minutes for February 26, 2008 Cabinet Meeting. Attachment #1 Recommended. 2. Respectfully submit the 3rd Quarter Performance Report Fiscal Year 2007-2008. Attachment #2 Recommended. 3. Respectfully submit the Department's An  more

FLORIDA CABINET ISSUES AGENDA FOR AUG. 12 DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT MEETING
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 12 -- The Florida Cabinet issued the following document, representing information provided by the Department of Law Enforcement: ITEM 1. Respectfully submit the Minutes of the April 29, 2008 Cabinet Meeting. (See Attachment 1) RECOMMEND APPROVAL ITEM 2. Respectfully submit the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's FY 2007-08 3rd Quarter Performance Report, with Contracts, Agreements and Purchases over $100,000 for January 1 through March 31, 2008. (See At  more

FLORIDA CABINET ISSUES AGENDA FOR AUG. 12 DIVISION OF BOND FINANCE SPECIAL MEETING
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 12 -- The Florida Cabinet issued the following document, representing information provided by the Division of Bond Finance: This meeting is open to the public. 1. Approval of minutes of the meeting of July 29, 2008. (Attachment #1) 2. ADOPTION OF (1) A SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING $924,200,000 STATE OF FLORIDA, FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC EDUCATION CAPITAL OUTLAY BONDS, 2008 SERIES, AN  more

FLORIDA CABINET ISSUES AGENDA FOR AUG. 12 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: SITING BOARD MEETING
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 12 -- The Florida Cabinet issued the following document, representing information provided by the Department of Enviromental Protection: Siting Board: Substitute Page Substitute Item 1 Progress Energy Florida, Inc./Final Order of Certification/Crystal River Energy Complex Unit 3 Uprate Project REQUEST: Consideration of an Order, to be executed by the Siting Board, adopting the Administrative Law Judge's Recommended Order recommending the Siting Board grant full a  more

FLORIDA CABINET ISSUES AGENDA FOR AUG. 12 FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION - OFFICE OF INSURANCE REGULATION MEETING
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 12 -- The Florida Cabinet issued the following document, representing information provided by the Office of Insurance Regulation: MEMBERS Governor Charlie Crist Attorney General Bill McCollum Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink Commissioner Charles Bronson Contact: Monte Stevens, (850-413-2571) 9:00 A. M. LL-03, The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida ITEM SUBJECT RECOMMENDATION 1. Request for Approval to Repeal Rule 69P-2.001, 002; Commercial Property J  more

FLORIDA CABINET ISSUES AGENDA FOR AUG. 12 STATE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION SPECIAL MEETING
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 12 -- The Florida Cabinet issued the following document, representing information provided by the State Board of Administration: GOVERNOR CRIST AS CHAIRMAN CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER SINK AS TREASURER ATTORNEY GENERAL MCCOLLUM AS SECRETARY AUGUST 12, 2008 AGENDA ITEM 1. Request approval of the minutes of July 29, 2008. (See Attachment 1) ACTION REQUIRED ITEM 2. Request approval of a Fiscal Sufficiency of an amount not exceeding $200,000,000 State of Fl  more

FLORIDA CABINET ISSUES AGENDA FOR DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AUG. 12 MEETING
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 12 -- The Florida Cabinet issued the following document, representing information provided by the Department of Revenue: AGENDA ITEM 1. Respectfully request approval of the minutes of April 29, 2008. (See Attachment 1) RECOMMEND APPROVAL ITEM 2. Respectfully request approval and authority to publish a Notice of Intended Action in the Florida Administrative Weekly to Rule Chapter 12B-8.006, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) (See Attachment 2) RECOM  more

FLORIDA CABINET ISSUES AGENDA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION OF STATE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AUG. 12 MEETING
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 12 -- The Florida Cabinet issued the following document, representing information provided by the Office of Financial Regulation Of State Board Of Administration: MEMBERS Governor Charlie Crist Attorney General Bill McCollum Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink Commissioner Charlie Bronson Contact: Andrea Moreland (OFR) (850) 410-9662 9:00 A.M. LL-03, The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida ITEM SUBJECT RECOMMENDATION 1. Request approval to adopt emergency   more

FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE CECIL CENTER NORTH TO DEMONSTRATE NEW AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SIMULATORS AUG. 7
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 6 -- Florida Community College at Jacksonville issued the following news release: What: Demonstration of new Adacel Air Traffic Control simulators: Two tower simulators and four radar simulators demonstrated with the help of students from FCCJ's Air Traffic Control Summer Experience When: Thursday, August 7 at 11 a.m. Where: Florida Community College Cecil Center North 5640 New World Ave., Bldg. A, Room 107 Get a map! Cost: Admission is free. Parking   more

FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE REPERTORY DANCE COMPANY, DANCE ENSEMBLE AUDITIONS TO BE HELD AUG. 20
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 24 -- Florida Community College at Jacksonville issued the following news release: What: Auditions for Florida Community College Repertory and Ensemble Dance Companies. When: Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. Where: Florida Community College South Campus, 11901 Beach Blvd. Nathan H. Wilson Center, Bldg. M, Room 2110 Details: FCCJ Dance Professors Rosemary Fletcher and Lebritia Sindija are auditioning students for the FCCJ Repertory Dance Company and the Ensemble Dance   more

FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SOUTH GALLERY FALL ART EXHIBIT SCHEDULE OPENS AUG. 25 WITH PAINTINGS BY NEW YORKER BOHARY, JACKSONVILLE'S WILLIAMS
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 13 -- Florida Community College at Jacksonville issued the following news release: What: Art Exhibit: James Bohary's abstract expressionist landscapes and Judith Williams' figure paintings; Artists' reception for public to meet, greet and view When: Exhibit: Aug. 25-Sept. 24 Reception: Sept. 11 from 5-7 p.m. Where: Florida Community College South Campus 11901 Beach Blvd. Nathan H. Wilson Center, Bldg. M, Gallery Cost: Free and open to the public. De  more

FLORIDA FOLK ARTIST PROCTOR TO SPEAK ON NOV. 13 AT UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 31 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Florida folk artist Mary Proctor will make several presentations at the University of Central Florida on Tuesday, Nov. 13. The self-taught artist combines contemporary art-making practices with outside art traditions. Her use of alternative and unconventional materials directly relates to classroom art-making practices, which makes Nov. 13 a go  more

Florida GOP: Greer Congratulates Republican Vice Presidential Nominee - Governor Sarah Palin
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 29 -- The Florida Republican Party issued the following news release: Republican Party of Florida Chairman Jim Greer released the following statement regarding Senator John McCain's selection of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as the Republican nominee for vice president: "Republicans across the state join me in congratulating Governor Palin, who will join Senator John McCain as our Party's Vice Presidential Nominee. The historic McCain-Palin ticket will offer common sense so  more

Florida GOP: Greer: Florida's Entire Delegation will be Seated
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 29 -- The Florida Republican Party issued the following news release: Republican Party of Florida Chairman Jim Greer released the following statement on Florida's delegation to the Republican National Committee: "I am pleased to announce that Florida's entire delegation will be seated on the floor at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul. All 114 delegates and all 111 alternates will be seated and Florida will enjoy full representation at the Convention. A compro  more

FLORIDA GUARDSMEN CREDIT TRAINING FOR SUCCESS WITH TROPICAL STORM FAY MISSIONS
OSTEEN, Fla., Aug. 28 -- The National Guard issued the following news release: BY Spc. Andrew Hillegass 107th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment As Tropical Storm Fay moved into the Gulf of Mexico this week, the Florida National Guard continued its assistance in the central part of the state by helping search and rescue teams (SRT) traverse flooded areas and roadways. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment's Forward Support Company, provided high-water vehicle transportatio  more

FLORIDA INSURANCE EXECUTIVE TO DELIVER WALTON LECTURE AT WSU BUSINESS COLLEGE
PULLMAN, Wash., Sept. 6 -- Washington State University issued the following news release: J. Hyatt Brown, chairman and CEO of Brown & Brown, Inc., will deliver the 15th annual Walton Lecture on Monday, September 10th at the Washington State University College of Business. Presented by the Department of Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate, the lecture will be at 5 p.m. in Todd Hall Room 276. Brown will trace the development of his company while commenting on the brokerage business, the in  more

FLORIDA INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT ACADEMY STUDENTS WIN MTV GAME CHALLENGE
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 30 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: As part of the 19th annual World AIDS Day, MTV announced today that a group of students from UCF's Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy have won the "Change the Course of HIV" gaming challenge. MTVU, MTV's 24-hour college network, and the Kaiser Family Foundation sponsored the competition, which asked college students to propose a viral, W  more

FLORIDA INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT GRADS DELIVER HOLIDAY'S HOTTEST VIDEO GAMES
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 10 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Several of the holiday season's must-have games are the work of recent graduates from the Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy at the University of Central Florida. Already well into this holiday-selling season, tech experts say it may be the best yet for the video-game industry. And former FIEA students are making the year's top picks mor  more

Florida Inventor Develops Ballistic Abatement Barrier Method
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 30 -- Thomas D. Davidson of Coral Springs, Fla., has developed a method and arrangement for providing ballistic abatement. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A modular ballistic abatement barrier system includes a first corrugated panel having at least one aperture, a second corrugated panel having at least one aperture, and a ballistic cloth placed between the first corrugated panel and the second corrugated panel. The ballistic cloth can also include at   more

Florida Inventor Develops Dynamic Inventory Management Method
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 29 -- Peter J. Kennedy of Boca Raton, Fla., has developed a deployable asset. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A dynamic inventory management method can include the step of attaching a location tag to a deployable asset. A mobile entity can be associated with the location tag. A tag scanner can scan for location tags within a range of the tag scanner. Data can be conveyed from the tag scanner to a communicatively linked inventory control system. The sca  more

Florida Inventor Develops Modified Oxford Shoes
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 30 -- Lester Erwin Carroll III of Gulf Breeze, Fla., has developed a shoe with vertical and horizontal heel pressure diminishment. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The modified oxford shoe providing vertical and horizontal heel pressure diminishment including an optional means of adjusting pronation is an inventive device which diminishes pressures to the heel with a floating collar and supple counter assembly with adjusting strap, with spacing studs at  more

Florida Inventor Develops Nano-Sized Filler Braze Material
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 29 -- Vinod Philip of Orlando, Fla., has developed a braze material with filler material particles. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A braze material including nano-sized filler material particles. The nano-sized particles will melt at a temperature significantly lower than the micron-sized particles used in prior art braze materials, thereby eliminating or reducing the need for the addition of temperature depressant materials such as boron or silicon. T  more

Florida Inventor Develops Ornamental Design for Molded Footwear
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 29 -- Charles B. Zimmerman of Jacksonville, Fla., has developed an ornamental design for a molded footwear, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventor was issued U.S. Patent No. D575,480 on Aug. 26. The original application was filed on March 12, 2007, and is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=D575,480.PN.&OS=PN/D575,480&RS=PN/D575,480.  more

Florida Inventor Develops Ornamental Design for Sleeve
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 29 -- Christopher E. Bengyak of Vero Beach, Fla., has developed an ornamental design for a sleeve, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventor was issued U.S. Patent No. D575,479 on Aug. 26. The original application was filed on Oct. 3, 2007, and is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=D575,479.PN.&OS=PN/D575,479&RS=PN/D575,479.  more

Florida Inventor Develops Sequential Two-Key System
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 29 -- Don Pham of Longwood, Fla., has developed a device for receiving input characters. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "This invention discloses a sequential two-key system to input letters of the English alphabet and of many world languages, numbers, punctuation marks, page-control characters, line-control characters, cursor-control characters and many other symbols on keypads with few buttons. Character repeating, shifting and control access are fea  more

Florida Inventors Develop Communication Filtering Apparatus
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 29 -- Gilberto J. Hernandez of Miami, Edgar H. Callaway, Jr. of Boca Raton, Fla., and Douglas H. Weisman of Sunrise, Fla., have developed a communication filter. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A method and apparatus for a highpass filter structure using transmission line construction which has multiple output tabs for selection of corner frequencies utilizing a plurality of resonators coupled to the transmission line. The transmission line has a chara  more

Florida Inventors Develop Identification Apparatus
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 29 -- John W. Lerch, Joshua M. Girvin and John P. Norair, all from Indialantic, Fla., have developed an identification device. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An identification apparatus, such as may be incorporated into a band of material used as a wristband. An identification function is disposed in the band, along with an Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) function, that may be selected to be at least one of an electro-magnetic or acousto-magneti  more

FLORIDA SOLAR ENERGY CENTER HELPS ORLANDO HOME ACHIEVE LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN CERTIFICATION
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 14 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: An Orlando home rebuilt after it was destroyed in a 2004 hurricane has become the first house in the state to achieve the silver certification under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Homes standard. The Florida Solar Energy Center completed several inspections and performance tests on John and Pamela Pare's new home,   more

FLORIDA SOLAR ENERGY CENTER RECEIVES $2 MILLION GRANT TO BOOST ENERGY EFFICIENCY
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 27 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Energy recently named the Florida Solar Energy Center at the University of Central Florida as one of only two sites nationwide that will share a multi-million dollar grant to accelerate the adoption of new and developing energy-efficient technologies. The Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) received $2 million from the Dep  more

FLORIDA SOLAR ENERGY CENTER RELEASES ENERGYGAUGE SUMMIT PREMIER 3.13
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 8 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), a research institute of the University of Central Florida, today released EnergyGauge Summit Premier 3.13 at the Greenbuild conference in Chicago. This state-of-the-art software provides construction-industry professionals with the opportunity to substantially reduce the time required to complete energy model  more

FLORIDA SPORTS, POLITICAL LEADERS ADDRESSED UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA'S 2,900 GRADUATES
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 2 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Two leaders in Florida sports and politics spoke during today's commencement ceremonies at the University of Central Florida. Alex Martins, the Orlando Magic's chief operating officer, and Daniel Webster, state Senate majority leader, addressed the audience at the two ceremonies, where nearly 2,900 UCF students expected to graduate. Martins,   more

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY LAUNCHES STORMRISK.ORG FOR ONE-STOP PROPERTY INSURANCE INFORMATION
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 21 -- Florida State University, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Florida State University's Florida Catastrophic Storm Risk Management Center has launched a comprehensive Web site (www.stormrisk.org) designed to serve as a one-stop shop for citizens, policymakers, the news media and others seeking to learn about Florida's property insurance issues, especially in relation to hurricanes. "Florida has struggled to a  more

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY VAULTS TO TOP-TIER IN ASIAN STUDIES
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 21 -- Florida State University, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: With the purchase of a massive, 25,000-volume collection of books and other materials related to religion and culture in Asia, Florida State University has vaulted into the front ranks of universities that offer Asian studies in the southeastern United States. FSU's Department of Religion recently collaborated with University Libraries, the Departme  more

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY VAULTS TO TOP-TIER IN ASIAN STUDIES
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 21 -- Florida State University, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: With the purchase of a massive, 25,000-volume collection of books and other materials related to religion and culture in Asia, Florida State University has vaulted into the front ranks of universities that offer Asian studies in the southeastern United States. FSU's Department of Religion recently collaborated with University Libraries, the Departme  more

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY VICE PRESIDENT TO SERVE ON BOARD FOR NATIONAL LABORATORY
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 21 -- Florida State University, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Florida State University President T.K. Wetherell has re-appointed Vice President for Research Kirby Kemper to serve as FSU's representative on the board that oversees Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Oak Ridge, Tenn. Kirby KemperKemper, who has served on the UT-Battelle Board of Governors since 2003, will serve another two-year term. The app  more

FOOTBALL GAME DAY AT UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA UTEP GAME
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 21 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Fans getting ready for UCF's final regular-season home game at Bright House Networks Stadium are encouraged to review the following game day schedule and procedures. The Knights and University of Texas at El Paso Miners will kick off at 2 p.m. Saturday. Up-to-date information and procedures are available at www.ucfgameday.com. UCF has also s  more

FORMER EGYPTIAN FIRST LADY SEDAT DISCUSSES HUSBAND'S DRIVE FOR PEACE
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 15 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Jehan Sadat, a former first lady of Egypt, described her mission to "continue my husband's work for peace" and emphasized the importance of education in increasing opportunities for women worldwide during a speech Tuesday at UCF. Sadat is the widow of President Anwar Sadat, who was assassinated Oct. 6, 1981, after he had reached a historic peac  more

FORMER FIRST LADY OF EGYPT SADAT TO SPEAK ON NOV. 13 AT UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 9 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Jehan Sadat, a former first lady of Egypt and widow of the late President Anwar Sadat, will discuss "Women Shaping and Changing the World" on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the University of Central Florida. Sadat will speak at 2 p.m. in the Pegasus Ballroom of the Student Union. The forum, organized by the UCF Global Perspectives Office, is free and open  more

FORT LAUDERDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATE HOMICIDE OCCURRED ON AUG. 28
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The Fort Lauderdale Police Department issued the following news release: The Fort Lauderdale Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on Thursday, August 28, 2008 a approximately 11:18 P.M. The homicide occurred at 1620 Northwest 25 Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Preliminary investigation has revealed that the victim, Arthur D. Robinson, was outside his front door on his patio. A few moments later, his wife heard what sounded like a g  more

FORT LAUDERDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT REQUEST HELP FROM PUBLIC IN LOCATING MISSING ADULT
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 22 -- The Fort Lauderdale Police Department issued the following news release: The Fort Lauderdale Police Department is requesting help from the public in locating a missing adult. A call was received on Thursday, August 21, 2008 from 4020 Galt Ocean Drive, Apartment #808, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The missing adult is Josephine Frenna. Preliminary investigation has revealed that on Thursday when Frenna's fourteenyear- old son returned home from school he notice  more

FPL Continues Around-The-Clock Rapid Response To Fay Outages In Northern Part Of State
JUNO BEACH, Fla., Aug. 22 -- Florida Power & Light issued the following news release: Florida Power & Light Company crews continued their around-the-clock response to outages caused by Fay as the tropical storm has continued to move across the state. Here is an update on restoration timing. Restoration times are estimates subject to change due to flooding or changes in weather conditions. Brevard County will be essentially restored by the end of the day. If the weather cooperates  more

FUEL REACTOR BUILT BY STUDENTS HELPING UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA SAVE MONEY ON BIODIESEL FUEL
ORLANDO, Fla., July 10 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: With the cost of diesel fuel exceeding four dollars a gallon, enterprising University of Central Florida students designed and built a system that converts used vegetable oil into biodiesel fuel - for just 80 cents a gallon. In just two days, a water heater and a variety of tanks, tubes and valves convert restaurants' used vegetable oil into fu  more

FWC WARNS FLORIDIANS NOT TO ATTEMPT WILDLIFE RESCUES AMID FLOODING
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 22 -- The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission issued the following news release: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is warning Floridians not to attempt to rescue wild animals or interact with wildlife in the wake of Tropical Storm Fay. The FWC has noted reports of alligators and snakes swimming around in flooded neighborhoods. Officials said they expect the animals to return to their natural habitats once water recedes back to n  more

FWC WARNS OF HIDDEN HAZARDS BELOW WATER'S SURFACE
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 22 -- The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission issued the following news release: As Tropical Storm Fay continues to sweep across the state, flooding brought on by days of rain is the primary concern. As the storm heads west, more flooding is likely in the Panhandle. Some ponds, lakes, creeks, rivers, canals and other bodies of water and waterways probably will swell beyond normal water levels. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) i  more

FWC: IDLE-SPEED, NO-WAKE ZONES MAY TAKE EFFECT ON ST. JOHNS RIVER
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 22 -- The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission issued the following news release: Torrential rain brought by Tropical Storm Fay may cause elevated water levels in many of the state's rivers, including the St. Johns River. When the water reaches a certain level, idle-speed, no-wake zones go into effect. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is cautioning boaters to become familiar with the temporary zone changes of the St. Johns River.   more

FWC: IDLE-SPEED, NO-WAKE ZONES MAY TAKE EFFECT ON WITHLACOOCHEE RIVER
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 22 -- The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission issued the following news release: Torrential rain brought by Tropical Storm Fay may cause elevated water levels in many of the state's rivers, including the Withlacoochee River. When the water reaches a certain level, idle-speed, no-wake zones go into effect. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is cautioning boaters to become familiar with the temporary zone changes of the Withlacoochee   more

GAS PRICES, LAW CHANGE HIGHLIGHT NASP'S MOTORCYCLE SAFETY COURSES
PENSACOLA, Fla., July 30 -- Naval Air Station Pensacola issued the following news release: NAS Pensacola's Safety Office offers a 16-hour Basic Riding course and a seven-hour Experienced Rider course. A new Sport Bike course is planned for September. "If you're going to get a motorcycle, the first thing you should do is get into the Basic Riding safety course," NASP Director of Safety John Anderson said. "Just due to the amount of phone calls coming into this office, we're probably averaging   more

GAS WOES SPUR NEED FOR ENERGY PLAN
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Jim Gerlach, R-Pa. (6th CD), issued the following column: The only thing rising faster than gas prices these days is the blood pressure of American motorists. Understandably, folks are frustrated with pumping more of their paychecks into their gas tanks. Many are looking to Congress for answers. So far, the response from some in Congress has been to hold show hearings with oil executives and to propose higher taxes. The hearings on Capitol Hill last month were a   more

GOV. DANIELS' WEEKLY WRAP-UP, JULY 14-20
INDIANAPOLIS, July 20 -- Gov. Mitch Daniels, R-Ind., issued the following newsletter: STATE'S CREDIT RATING RAISED TO AAA BY STANDARD & POOR'S July 21, 2008 - For the first time in the state's history, Indiana's credit rating has been raised to AAA, the highest rating assigned by the independent credit rating agency Standard & Poor's Ratings Service (S&P). The upgrade from AA+, the state's rating since January 2006, "reflects the state's continued strong management that has led to the p  more

GOV. KAINE ACTIVATES EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE COMPACT
RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 29 -- Gov. Tim Kaine, D-Va., issued the following press release: Governor Timothy M. Kaine has activated the Emergency Management Assistance Compact to help states on the Gulf Coast prepare for and respond to the potential impacts of Hurricane Gustav. EMAC is a national interstate mutual aid agreement that enables states to share resources during times of disaster. "We are working with the Gulf States now to determine how we can help them and what resources we can send,  more

GREEN RIBBON PANEL MEETING AUG. 25
DELAND, Fla., Aug. 21 -- Volusia County issued the following news release: Volusia County's Environmental Management Division will host a Green Ribbon Panel meeting from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, in the training rooms of the Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand. The agenda for the meeting includes a presentation of the county's minimum standards for wetland protection and an overview of wetland permitting issues. The panel will discuss potential changes   more

GREENVILLE SELECTED AS FINALIST FOR LITTLE LEAGUE HEADQUARTERS
GREENVILLE, S.C., Aug. 22 -- The city of Greenville issued the following press release: Stephen Keener, President & CEO of Little League International, announced today that Greenville has been selected as one of three finalist cities for the relocation of the Southeast Region Headquarters for Little League baseball and softball. The next step in the selection process is for representatives from Little League International to visit Greenville and the other two finalist cities, Warner Robins, G  more

GUARD TROOPS PROVIDING SUPPORT DURING DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Army Families Online issued the following news release: A task force of National Guard Soldiers has spent months preparing for this week's Democratic National Convention. Joint Task Force-DNC has about 1,700 Guard members who are ready to help maintain civil order in Denver, if necessary. The task force also provides information such as satellite imagery to assist law-enforcement authorities, the Colorado Department of Transportation and the U.S. Secret Service durin  more

GUARDSMEN WADE INTO HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE MISSIONS
CALLAHAN, Fla., Aug. 26 -- The Florida Department of Military Affairs issued the following news release: The Florida National Guard continued it support of civilians that had been impacted by Tropical Storm Fay in north Florida's this weekend. Soldiers from Delta Company 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, and F Company, 53rd Brigade Support Battalion, Forward Support Company, assisted residents whose homes had been impacted by floodwaters caused by Fay as it passed over the northeast  more

GULF MIDDLE'S ODYSSEY OF THE MIND TEAM BEST IN FLORIDA
FORT MEYERS, Fla., April 9 -- The Lee County School District has issued the following news release: Gulf Middle School's Odyssey of the Mind team of Ashley Gosling, Cierra Harper, Kaylee Ludden, Katina White, Angela Minich and Kyle Bynoe has taken first place at the state competition in Orlando, Florida and is heading to World Competition in Baltimore, Maryland May 31 - June 3, 2008. The team's problem at the state event was to construct a battery driven vehicle that could carry a team mem  more

Gulf Power Company Readies For Fay
PENSACOLA, Fla., Aug. 22 -- Gulf Power issued the following news release: Gulf Power Company is making preparations as Tropical Storm Fay threatens Northwest Florida. The electric utility, which received a national award for storm restoration work after Hurricane Ivan, believes its employees are better prepared than ever to respond. "Every Gulf Power employee has a specific storm duty to ensure that power is restored as quickly and safely as possible," said John Hutchinson, Public Affa  more

HIGH TECH CENTRAL STUDENTS ARE HOSA MEDAL WINNERS
FORT MEYERS, Fla., Feb. 26 -- The Lee County School District has issued the following news release: Earlier this month, 36 students from Lee County High Tech Center Central competed in the Region 6 Health Occupation Students of America's (HOSA) annual competition. HOSA is a national organization for students enrolled in health-related training. When the competition was over, the following Practical Nursing students received medals: * Marian Seifert, Medical Terminology, Gold Medal * Meg  more

HIGH TECH CENTRAL STUDENTS WIN MEDALS
FORT MEYERS, Fla., March 3 -- The Lee County School District has issued the following news release: More than 30 students from Lee County High Tech Center Central competed in the Region IV SkillsUSA Skills Championships that were held February 21-22 in Sarasota. When the Regional Championship was over, High Tech Central students won a total of 17 medals. Winners and runners-up are eligible to compete in the State of Florida Championships to be held in Bradenton on April 28-30, 2008. Approxima  more

HIGH TECH NORTH WINS AT SKILLS USA
FORT MEYERS, Fla., March 4 -- The Lee County School District has issued the following news release: Recently, the Region IV Skills USA competition was held in Sarasota and High Tech North again brought home the Gold, and in a BIG way. One HTN student won an unprecedented TWO Gold medals this year. Kala Baron, and adult student in the Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts program, competed in the Commercial Baking competition and in the Culinary Arts Program categories. She competed against th  more

HIGH WATER PROMPTS TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS FOR WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 28 -- The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission issued the following news release: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has issued an order closing three wildlife management areas to taking game other than fish and alligators. The closed wildlife management areas are Everglades and Francis S. Taylor, Holey Land and Rotenberger. The areas encompass parts of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. The closing order, which takes ef  more

HIGHWAY PATROL OFFERS SAFETY TIPS IN HEIGHT OF HURRICANE SEASON
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 28 -- The Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles issued the following news release: As Florida recovers from Tropical Storm Fay and prepares for Tropical Storm Gustav, it is a good time to remind drivers of important safety precautions to reduce the number of storm-related, vehicle fatalities. "The Florida Highway Patrol works very hard to keep our highways safe, but we need drivers to do their part too, especially when inclement weather affects drivi  more

HOMECOMING PARADE HEADS BACK TO CAMPUS WITH FOOTBALL GAME, STATUE UNVEILING
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 2 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The University of Central Florida's Homecoming Parade will return to campus Saturday, Nov. 3, starting at Central Florida Boulevard and heading clockwise on Gemini Boulevard through Greek Park and past the new UCF Arena. The UCF Marching Knights, several dozen student-built floats and others will pass through the changing face of UCF's campus an  more

HOMEOWNERS BILL OF RIGHTS
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., May 9 -- Florida State Sen. Don Gaetz, R-Niceville (4th Distict), issued the following news release: The "Homeowners Bill of Rights" (Senate Bills 2860 and 1196) grew out of a series of hearings conducted this year by the Senate Select Committee on Property Insurance Accountability. The Select Committee subpoenaed insurance company chief executives and actuaries and placed them under oath and asked them questions to which Floridians wanted answers. Senator Atwater chaired t  more

HONORS STUDENTS REACH OUT TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 9 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The University of Central Florida is sending students out to elementary schools this fall to teach thousands of underserved youths what it means to be part of a community. UCF's Honors Symposium seeks to educate students at 19 public schools in Orange and Seminole counties about civic duty and local leadership. With so much of today's focus o  more

HUMAN SMUGGLING RING ORGANIZER SENTENCED TO MAXIMUM 10 YEARS IMPRISONMENT
MIAMI, Aug. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following press release: A human smuggling ring organizer and former Miami resident was sentenced to ten years in prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to transport/harbor aliens. The United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida prosecution was a direct result of the joint investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Federal Bureau of Inv  more

ICE FUGITIVE OPERATIONS TEAMS ARREST MORE THAN 45 FUGITIVES, IMMIGRATION VIOLATORS IN ORANGE, PALM BEACH COUNTIES
MIAMI, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following press release: Forty-nine immigration fugitives and immigration violators were arrested in Orange and Palm Beach counties following a three-day law enforcement operation carried out by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Florida fugitive operations teams. This enforcement effort focused on fugitives residing in Orlando and Palm Beach areas. During the operat  more

IDLE-SPEED, NO-WAKE ZONES MAY TAKE EFFECT ON SUWANNEE AND SANTA FE RIVERS
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 22 -- The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission issued the following news release: Torrential rain brought by Tropical Storm Fay may cause elevated water levels in many of the state's rivers, including the Santa Fe River and the Suwannee River. When the water reaches a certain level, idle-speed, no-wake zones go into effect. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is cautioning boaters to become familiar with the temporary zone changes of   more

IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT DEPORTS INTERNATIONAL FUGITIVE WANTED IN FRANCE FOR ORGANIZED CRIME
MIAMI, Aug. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following press release: A 52-year-old man convicted in Miami for visa fraud and wanted by the French government for organized crimes tied to numerous homicides and a fraud and embezzlement conviction was deported yesterday to France by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportation officers. Fred Jerome Serbin, a French national, was removed without incident and tur  more

IN JUST ONE YEAR, UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA MEDICAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP DRIVE HITS MILESTONE
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 17 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: It was a year ago, at an Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce Leadership Retreat, that University of Central Florida Dean Deborah German shared an innovative vision for the up-and-coming College of Medicine. According to the American Association of Medical Colleges, the program German was about to propose would be the first of its kind. She wan  more

INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA ON AUG. 20: TEN IN FOUR STATES ARRESTED, CHARGED WITH VISA FRAUD
PENSACOLA, Fla., Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for the Northern District of Florida issued the following press release: Acting United States Attorney Thomas F. Kirwin, Northern District of Florida, announced today that ten individuals were arrested based on a federal criminal complaint filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida. The complaint alleges that all ten individuals engaged in a conspiracy to commit visa fraud a  more

INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA ON AUG. 19: SEVEN CHARGED IN INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION OF STOLEN PROPERTY CONSPIRACY
MIAMI, Aug. 19 - The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for the Southern District Of Florida issued the following press release: R. Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Jonathan Solomon, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Michael E. Yasofsky, Special Agent in Charge, Internal Revenue Service, Al Lamberti, Broward County Sheriff, and Anthony V. Mangione, Special Agent in Charge, Immigration and Customs Enforcemen  more

INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA ON AUG. 22: 'BANDANA BANDIT' PLEADS GUILTY TO BANK ROBBERY
MIAMI, Aug. 22 - The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for the Southern District Of Florida issued the following press release: R. Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, and Jonathan I. Solomon, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau Investigation, announced that defendant Raymond Cardona, 52, of Hollywood, FL, pled guilty today to three counts of bank robbery, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2113. Sentencing is   more

INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA ON AUG. 22: CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OWNER PLEADS GUILTY TO FEDERAL PAYROLL TAX EVASION CONSPIRACY
MIAMI, Aug. 22 - The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for the Southern District Of Florida issued the following press release: R. Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, and Michael E. Yasofsky, Special Agent in Charge, Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation Division ("IRS-CID"), announced that defendant Leroy Edward Felt, Jr., 43, formerly of Palm Beach County, FL, pled guilty today for his participation in a long-term feder  more

INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA ON AUG. 22: SELF-PROCLAIMED PRIEST CONVICTED OF TAX FRAUD
MIAMI, Aug. 22 - The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for the Southern District Of Florida issued the following press release: R. Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Nathan J. Hochman, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice Tax Division, and Michael E. Yasofsky, Jr., Special Agent in Charge, Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation Division, announced today the August 21, 2008 conviction of self-proclaimed priest  more

INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA ON AUG. 27: PENSACOLA NAVY MAN SENTENCED FOR ENTICING A CHILD TO ENGAGE IN SEXUAL ACTIVITY
MIAMI, Aug. 27 - The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for the Southern District Of Florida issued the following press release: R. Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Anthony V. Mangione, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Ken Mascara, Sheriff, St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, announced today that defendant Frank Joffrion, of Pensacola, FL, was sentenced on August 26, 2008 by United States Distr  more

INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA ON AUG. 27: REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER SENTENCED FOR ENTICING A CHILD TO ENGAGE IN SEXUAL ACTIVITY
MIAMI, Aug. 27 - The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for the Southern District Of Florida issued the following press release: R. Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Anthony V. Mangione, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Ken Mascara, Sheriff, St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, announced today that defendant Timothy Carver, of Vero Beach, FL, was sentenced on August 26, 2008 by United States Dist  more

INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA ON AUG. 27: SEVEN CONVICTED OF ROBBERY, WEAPONS, AND DRUG-TRAFFICKING CHARGES SENTENCED TO PRISON
MIAMI, Aug. 27 - The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for the Southern District Of Florida issued the following press release: R. Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Hugo Barrera, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), and Robert Parker, Director, Miami-Dade Police Department, announced that seven defendants previously convicted of robbery, weapons, and drug-trafficking charges wer  more

INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA ON AUG. 28: DE FACTO OWNER OF MORTGAGE COMPANIES, TITLE AGENCIES CHARGED IN MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR MORTGAGE FRAUD SCHEME
MIAMI, Aug. 28 - The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for the Southern District Of Florida issued the following press release: R. Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Henry Gutierrez, Inspector in Charge, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Donald B. Saxon, Commissioner, State of Florida, Office of Financial Regulation, and Michael K. Fithen, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Secret Service, announced today that Magile Cruz, a/k/a "Maggie C  more

INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA ON AUG. 28: DME DEFENDANTS SENTENCED IN MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR MEDICARE FRAUD SCHEME
MIAMI, Aug. 28 - The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for the Southern District Of Florida issued the following press release: R. Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Jonathan I. Solomon, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Miami Field Office, Christopher B. Dennis, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Miami Regional Office, and Bill McCollum, Attor  more

INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA ON AUG. 28: LAKE WORTH RESIDENT SENTENCED ON TAX FRAUD CHARGES
MIAMI, Aug. 28 - The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for the Southern District Of Florida issued the following press release: R. Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, and Michael E. Yasofsky, Special Agent in Charge, Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation Division, announced that on August 27, 2008, U. S. District Court Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks in West Palm Beach, FL, sentenced defendant Martti Antila, 63, of Lake Wort  more

INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA ON AUG. 28: MIAMI DME OWNER SENTENCED FOR MEDICARE FRAUD
MIAMI, Aug. 28 - The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for the Southern District Of Florida issued the following press release: R. Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, and Jonathan I. Solomon, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Miami Field Office, announced that on August 27, 2008, U.S. District Court Judge Patricia A. Seitz sentenced defendant Ariel Delgado, a Miami DME owner, to 30 months in prison, to be fol  more

INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS ON APRIL 18: JURY CONVICTS TELEMARKETER IN $40 MILLION CREDIT CARD SCAM
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill., April 18 - The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for the Southern District of Illinois issued the following press release: A Courtney Cox, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today that on Friday, April 18, 2008, KYLE KIMOTO, age 32, was found guilty following a two-week trial, of one count of conspiracy, one count of mail fraud and twelve counts of wire fraud. Evidence presented at trial proved KIMOTO was the ow  more

INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS ON MARCH 6: CENTRALIA MAN SENTENCED FOR ROLE IN METHAMPHETAMINE CONSPIRACY
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill., March 6 - The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for the Southern District of Illinois issued the following press release: A. Courtney Cox, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today that on February 29, 2008, RICHARD D. WROLEN, age 48, of Centralia, Illinois was sentenced in the United States District Court in Benton, Illinois. WROLEN was sentenced to 252 months imprisonment, was fined $200, and was placed on 10 year  more

INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS ON MAY 12: MEXICAN CITIZEN SENTENCED TO 47 MONTHS FOR 'ILLEGAL RE-ENTRY'
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill., May 12 - The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for the Southern District of Illinois issued the following press release: A. Courtney Cox, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today that on May 12, 2008, JUAN CASTILLO-CRUZ, age 47, was sentenced to 47 months' imprisonment for "Illegal Re-Entry after Deportation by An Aggravated Felon." CASTILLO-CRUZ was sentenced in United States District Court in East St. Louis, Illi  more

INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS ON MAY 27: FLORIDA MAN CHARGED IN CRIMINAL COMPLAINT
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill., May 27 - The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for the Southern District of Illinois issued the following press release: A. Courtney Cox, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today that on May 23, 2008, a Criminal Complaint was filed charging HERIBERTO TORRESRODRIGUEZ, age 49, of Opa-Loka, Florida, with Traveling in Interstate Commerce for the Purpose of Engaging in Illicit Sexual Conduct (Count 1); and Transporting   more

INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF INDIANA ON AUG. 12: WOMAN SENTENCED FOR RICHMOND, INDIANA CREDIT UNION EMBEZZLEMENT OF ALMOST $400,000
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for the Southern District of Indiana issued the following press release: Timothy M. Morrison, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, announced that JILL CAREY, 35, Largo, Florida, was sentenced to 21 months imprisonment and ordered to make $394,941 in restitution today by Chief U.S. District Judge David F. Hamilton following her guilty plea to embezzlement by a credit union employee. This ca  more

INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF IOWA ON SEPT. 11: FLORIDA MAN SENTENCED TO $5.7 MILLION IN RESTITUTION AND IMPRISONMENT ON FEDERAL HEALTH CARE FRAUD AND PENSION EMBEZZLEMENT CONVICTIONS
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for the Southern District of Iowa issued the following press release: On September 11, 2007, Floyd W. Seibert, age 61, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 46 months imprisonment on a charge of Medicare fraud and 46 months imprisonment on a charge of embezzling from his employees pension fund, with the sentences to be served concurrently, announced United States Attorney Matthew G. Whitaker. United S  more

INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF IOWA ON SEPT. 13: ARRESTS IN WEST BURLINGTON, IOWA, FROM ICE ENFORCEMENT OPERATION
WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa, Sept. 13 - The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for the Southern District of Iowa issued the following press release: At approximately 9:30 this morning, special agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) initiated an enforcement operation at Iowa Prestressed Concrete and one residence in West Burlington, Iowa, resulting in the arrest of 18 individuals, announced United States Attorney Matthew G. Whitaker. The ICE enforcement action wa  more

INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF IOWA ON SEPT. 18: BURLINGTON FAMILY MEMBERS SENTENCED ON FEDERAL DRUG CHARGES
DAVENPORT, Iowa, Sept. 18 - The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for the Southern District of Iowa issued the following press release: On September 18, 2007, Robert Dean Sturms, Jr., age 54, Robert Dean Sturms III, age 26, and Billy Jo Sturms, age 31, all of Burlington, Iowa, were sentenced to imprisonment following their earlier guilty pleas to one count of conspiracy to manufacture and distribute methamphetamine, announced United States Attorney Matthew G. Whitaker. Unite  more

INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF IOWA ON SEPT. 19: IOWA MAN KNOWN AS 'THE BISHOP' INDICTED IN ALLEGED PLOT TO INFLATE STOCK PRICES BY MAILING TWO PIPE BOMBS, THREATENING LETTERS TO INVESTMENT FIRMS
CHICAGO, Iowa, Sept. 19 - The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for the Southern District of Iowa issued the following press release: An Iowa man who was arrested in April for allegedly mailing two partially connected pipe bombs from a Chicago suburb to investment firms in Denver and Kansas City early this year to extort actions in the securities markets was formally indicted by a federal grand jury, federal law enforcement officials announced today. The defendant, John P. T  more

INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF IOWA ON SEPT. 20: FLORIDA MAN SENTENCED IN DAVENPORT ON FEDERAL FIREARM CHARGES
DAVENPORT, Iowa, Sept. 20 - The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for the Southern District of Iowa issued the following press release: On September 20, 2007, Morris K. Likens, age 52, of Oxford, Florida, was sentenced in the United States District Court in Davenport, to a term of 12 months and one day imprisonment for each of the following counts: * Felon in possession of a firearm * Felon in possession of ammunition * One count of a drug user in possession of a fi  more

INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF IOWA ON SEPT. 28: OKLAHOMA ATTORNEY SENTENCED ON MISPRISON OF FELONY CONVICTION
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 28 - The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for the Southern District of Iowa issued the following press release: On September 28, 2007 James E. Golden, Jr., age 52, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 3 years probation and 5 months home confinement following his guilty plea to misprision of a felony, announced United States Attorney Matthew G. Whitaker. United States District Court Judge James E. Gritzner also ordered Golden to pay restitutio  more

INTENSIVE APHASIA PROGRAM AT UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA HELPS STROKE SURVIVORS TAKE BACK THEIR LIVES
ORLANDO, Fla., July 31 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Dr. Renato Parungao was a successful surgeon. He also traveled to the Philippines to repair cleft palates and treat thyroid conditions among some of the poorest residents on the southern end of the island. Then on New Year's Eve in 2003 a blood vessel in his brain burst and he became one of the 700,000 Americans who have strokes each year. For   more

INTERAMERICAN ART INSTITUTE AT MIAMI DADE COLLEGE EXTENDS CULTURAL PROGRAMS TO LITTLE HAVANA COMMUNITY
MIAMI, Aug. 12 -- Miami-Dade Community College issued the following news release: A desire to unite all artists, professional and novice alike, has spawned the effort of Miami Dade College (MDC) to open the InterAmerican Art Institute, a community enrichment center located in the heart of Little Havana. Offering exhibits, lectures and classes to art enthusiasts of all ages, the Institute, organized by the College's School of Community Education at the InterAmerican Campus, will officially op  more

INTERIM DIRECTOR NAMED FOR INSTITUTE FOR STUDY OF LATIN AMERICA, CARIBBEAN
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 21 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news release: An interim director has been named for the University of South Florida's Institute for the Study of Latin America and the Caribbean (ISLAC), USF Professor Emeritus of Chemical Engineering Carlos Alberto Smith. He is also Honorary Professor of Engineering at Universidad del Norte in Barranquilla, Colombia. "In his role as professor of engineering in both universities, he has built strong ties between   more

INTERNATIONALLY-KNOWN NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIST TEACHES SHELL CARVING CLASS AT COLLEGE OF MUSCOGEE NATION
OKMULGEE, Okla., Aug. 21 -- Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee issued the following news release: This summer, Dan Townsend, an internationally-known Native American artist, brought the art of Native American shell carving to the College of the Muscogee Nation on Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology's campus. For one month, he shared insights into ancient designs and taught skills to create them to Native American artisans, educators, tribal officials and students from the area.   more

KNIGHTS FALL IN LIBERTY BOWL TO CONCLUDE YEAR OF MILESTONES
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 29 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: As a University of Central Florida student, Victor Collazo watched the school's first football game 28 years ago "knee deep in mud and water," and he has attended almost every home game since then. After following the team through so many good and tough times, Collazo enjoyed traveling to Memphis this weekend to watch the Knights face Mississi  more

KNIGHTS SHOW FAN FEVER AT PARADE, PARTY BEFORE LIBERTY BOWL
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 28 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Confident and enthusiastic, hundreds of UCF fans lined Memphis' best-known party street Friday for the annual AutoZone Liberty Bowl parade and then flocked to a blues club for a UCF Alumni Association pre-game party. UCF's national-champion cheerleaders, mascot Knightro and the 300-member Marching Knights band led the colorful parade down Beal  more

KNIGHTS WIN CONFERENCE USA TITLE; ACCEPT BID TO LIBERTY BOWL
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 5 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Star running back Kevin Smith and an energetic crowd led the UCF Knights to their first Conference USA championship on Saturday, and the team immediately accepted a bid to the AutoZone Liberty Bowl on Dec. 29. The Liberty Bowl game against Mississippi State will cap UCF's first season with an on-campus football stadium. Fans packed Bright House   more

Kraig Peters Scores 1,000th Career Point
NEWARK, N.J., Jan. 2 -- New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Senior captain Kraig Peters scored a game-high 19 points and passed the 1,000-point career threshold in the consolation game of the UCF Holiday Classic at the University of Central Florida. Peters, who entered the game with 982 career points, became the 22nd member of NJIT's 1,000-point club on his final tally of the game.  more

LEARN ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA'S GRADUATE PROGRAMS AT SEPT. 9 FAIR
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 19 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: College of Graduate StudiesProspective students can learn about the University of Central Florida's nearly 200 graduate programs during the annual Graduate Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 9. The open house-style event, organized by UCF's College of Graduate Studies, will be from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Fairwinds Alumni Center. It is free and open to an  more

LEE COUNTY HOME TO FLORIDA SCHOOL NURSE OF THE YEAR
FORT MEYERS, Fla., Jan. 10 -- The Lee County School District has issued the following news release: Yet again, an employee of Lee County Public Schools has been named the top of their profession. This time, it is Shelley Bumm, a 20-year nurse with the District, who has been named the 2008 School Nurse of the Year by the Florida Association of School Nurses. Ms. Bumm is the school nurse at Villas Elementary School, 8385 Beacon Blvd., Fort Myers. The Association based its decision on many  more

LEE COUNTY HOME TO HIGH-PERFORMING READING SCHOOLS
FORT MEYERS, Fla., April 2 -- The Lee County School District has issued the following news release: State Officials to Visit Schools Based on Reading Performance Recently, the state reviewed all Reading First schools in Florida and selected the top 25 schools based on numerous SUCCESS indicators. Five of those 25 schools are part of Lee County Public Schools. The schools that were singled out for student performance in reading are: North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts; Gateway Elementary;  more

LEE COUNTY HOME TO HIGH-PERFORMING READING SCHOOLS
FORT MEYERS, Fla., Feb. 19 -- The Lee County School District has issued the following news release: Recently, the state reviewed all Reading First schools in Florida and selected the top 25 schools based on numerous SUCCESS indicators. Five of those 25 schools are part of Lee County Public Schools. The schools that were singled out for student performance in reading are: North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts; Gateway Elementary; Hancock Creek Elementary; Tanglewood Elementary; and Tice Elemen  more

LEE TEACHER OF THE YEAR TO BE GUEST OF GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE'S PHYSICAL EDUCATION CHALLENGE KICK-OFF
FORT MEYERS, Fla., March 3 -- The Lee County School District has issued the following news release: WHO: Lee County Public Schools Teacher of the Year 2008, Suzanne Corace from Trafalgar Elementary WHAT: Governor Charlie Crist's Physical Education Challenge WHERE: Tallahassee, Florida WHEN: Tuesday, March 4th, 2008 WHY: This year, Governor Crist has placed a focus on the importance of physical education and is launching a statewide Physical Education Challenge program. As part of   more

LILLER APPOINTED INTERIM DEAN, ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 14 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news release: University of South Florida Provost and Senior Vice President Ralph Wilcox and Vice President for Research and Innovation Karen Holbrook announced today the appointment of Karen Liller, PhD, as interim dean of the Graduate School and associate vice president for research and innovation. The appointment is effective Aug. 25. Liller has been a member of the USF College of Public Health faculty for 20 y  more

LIQUID MUSE: PAINTINGS FROM ST. JOHNS REGION AT THOMAS CENTER GALLERIES, AUG. 30 - OCT. 19
GAINESVILLE, Fla., Aug. 30 -- The city of Gainesville issued the following news release: The City of Gainesville Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs is pleased to announce the opening of the Liquid Muse: Paintings from the St. Johns Region art exhibition, showcasing the paintings of 35 Florida artists who live and work in the 15 county area that comprise the watershed of the St. Johns River. The exhibition will run from August 30 - October 19, 2008 in the Thomas Center Main G  more

LOCAL PRINCIPAL NAMED STATE FINALIST
FORT MEYERS, Fla., Jan. 9 -- The Lee County School District has issued the following news release: Lee County Public Schools is pleased to announce that Carl Burnside, the principal of Dunbar High School in Fort Myers, has been named one of four finalists for the 2007/08 Innovative Principal of the Year Award. This award honors and recognizes school leaders who exemplify successful examples of technology integration that supports student achievement. Under Mr. Burnside's leadership, Dunbar  more

LOUISIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION ISSUES BULLETIN 897 - JAN. 11
BATON ROUGE, La., Jan. 11 -- The Louisiana Public Service Commission issued the following official bulletin: OFFICIAL BULLETIN #897 JANUARY 11, 2008 This Official Bulletin was published by the Louisiana Public Service Commission, Galvez Building, 12th Floor, 602 North Fifth Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802 (Post Office Box 91154, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821-9154), established under authority of Article IV, Section 21 of the Louisiana State Constitution. This material was printed at a  more

LOUISIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION ISSUES BULLETIN 906 - MAY 16
BATON ROUGE, La., May 16 -- The Louisiana Public Service Commission issued the following official bulletin: OFFICIAL BULLETIN #906 MAY 16, 2008 This Official Bulletin was published by the Louisiana Public Service Commission, Galvez Building, 12th Floor, 602 North Fifth Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802 (Post Office Box 91154, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821-9154), established under authority of Article IV, Section 21 of the Louisiana State Constitution. This material was printed at a cost  more

LOUISVILLE CITY WEBSITE NAMED ONE OF NATION'S BEST
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 22 -- The city of Louisville issued the following news release: It gets more than 14 million hits a month. It's the place to do business with Louisville Metro Government. And it has a photo gallery of Louisville images available for download. Now, Louisville Metro Government's website, www.louisvilleky.gov, has been named one of the top three city government websites in the country. The website tied for third place, with Riverside, Calif., in the 2008 Best of Web  more

M. D. ANDERSON-ORLANDO'S CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE PLANS MOVE TO LAKE NONA
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 19 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Anderson Cancer Center Orlando's Cancer Research Institute (CRI) and the University of Central Florida (UCF) promise to advance cancer research in the region by coming together at UCF's new Health Sciences campus at Lake Nona. The agreement with UCF, announced on December 19, allows for 30,000 square feet of space for the CRI on the fifth floo  more

MAJOR EDUCATION REFORMS APPROVED BY LEGISLATURE
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., May 5 -- Florida State Sen. Don Gaetz, R-Niceville (4th Distict), issued the following news release: On Friday at 6:00 p.m. the Florida Legislature ended its 2008 regular session. This is the first of several reports to discuss in some detail the issues faced and the positions taken by Senator Gaetz. As Senator Gaetz is Chairman of the Senate Education Committee this report relates to several key changes in education policy. Although the proposals had been crafted and  more

MARCH DESIGNATED AS 'ARTS IN OUR SCHOOLS' MONTH
FORT MEYERS, Fla., Feb. 22 -- The Lee County School District has issued the following news release: March has been designated as "Arts in our Schools" month. Below are jus a few examples of the arts activities happening in schools across the District in honor of Arts in our School month. Unless a specific date is listed, the event is scheduled through March. Cape Elementary: Media Center at has invited teachers to display their own art work, crafts, musical, photographic, or prose/poetry a  more

MARINE INFORMATION SAFETY BULLETIN - PORT OF KEY WEST
MIAMI, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Coast Guard, 7th District, issued the following press release pertaining to South Florida: Effective 6 p.m. Friday, Hurricane Condition X-RAY (sustained Gale Force winds from a hurricane force storm are predicted within 48 hours) is set for the Port of Key West, Fla. The port of Key West is open to all commercial traffic and all transfer operations may continue during this port condition. All oceangoing commercial vesse  more

MARINE SAFETY INFORMATION BULLETIN - PORTS OF MIAMI, PORT EVERGLADES, PALM BEACH, FORT PIERCE, MIAMI RIVER
MIAMI, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Coast Guard, 7th District, issued the following press release pertaining to South Florida: Effective 11:30 a.m. Monday, Hurricane Condition YANKEE (sustained Gale Force winds from a hurricane force storm are predicted within 24 hours) is set for the Ports of Miami, Port Everglades, West Palm Beach, Fort Pierce and the Miami River. Drawbridges in the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) and the Miami River within Miami-Dade County ar  more

MARINE SAFETY INFORMATION BULLETIN: PORT OF MIAMI, PORT EVERGLADES, MIAMI RIVER, KEY WEST OPEN TO MARITIME TRAFFIC
MIAMI, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Coast Guard, 7th District, issued the following press release pertaining to South Florida: Based on preliminary survey reports and in consultation with the bar pilots, the Port of Miami, Port Everglades, Port of Key West and the Miami River are open to commercial and recreational vessel traffic. The Ports of West Palm Beach and Fort Pierce remain closed. Mariners should not rely solely on channel markers and Aids to Navigat  more

MARINE SAFETY INFORMATION BULLETIN: PORTS OF TAMPA, ST. PETERSBURG, MANATEE OPEN TO MARITIME TRAFFIC
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Coast Guard, 7th District, issued the following press release pertaining to West Florida: Based on preliminary survey reports and in consultation with the bar pilots, the Ports of Tampa, St. Petersburg and Manatee are open to commercial and recreational vessel traffic. Mariners should not rely solely on channel markers and Aids to Navigation as they may have moved during the course of Tropical Storm Fay. Remain vigila  more

MARINER MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS WIN AT REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR
FORT MEYERS, Fla., March 6 -- The Lee County School District has issued the following news release: Mariner Middle School was well represented at the 51st Annual Thomas Alva Edison Kiwanis Science & Engineering Fair. Morgan Benjamin, Cindy Bernal, Amna Hayat, Thomas Laux, Joshua Mena, Kayla Talbott, Shayna Talbott, and Victoria Webb- Martin represented Mariner Middle School academically, as well as professionally. Students designed research projects that provide quantitative data through e  more

MARION COUNTY UTILITIES, RESIDENCE ASSOCIATION OF SILVER SPRINGS SHORES PRESENTS 2008 WATER CONSERVATION WORKSHOP
OCALA, Fla., Aug. 29 -- Marion County issued the following news release: Time: 10:00 AM When: Friday, September 19, 2008 Where: Silver Springs Shores Community Center, 590 Silver Rd. , Ocala Guest Speakers include: * James Couillard, Marion County Parks and Recreation Topic: Proper irrigation, learn how to save on your water bill. * J Kathleen Patterson, Program Coordinator, Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Topic: Florida friendly landscapes. * J Kyle Johnson, Operation  more

MARKETPLACE, NEW DINING HALL GOING TRAYLESS TO SAVE ENERGY AND WATER
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 20 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: To save water and energy, the University of Central Florida's two main dining halls will go trayless this week, just in time for the fall semester. UCF Dining Services will remove trays from the Marketplace dining hall and open the new Knightro's dining facility on the east side of the Arena without trays. Research by ARAMARK, UCF's dining p  more

MASTERMIND OF ELABORATE INTERNET 'PHISHING' SCHEME SENTENCED TO SEVEN YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section issued the following press release: Nora R. Dannehy, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that MICHAEL DOLAN, 24, formerly of West Haven, Connecticut and North Miami Beach, Florida, was sentenced yesterday, August 13, by United States District Judge Alvin W. Thompson in Hartford to 84 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release fo  more

MAYOR DYER REMINDS RESIDENTS THAT 'ORLANDO STOPS' ON SEPT. 2
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The city of Orlando issued the following news release: WHAT: "Orlando Stops," the City of Orlando's red light enforcement system, will begin operations on September 2, 2008. Ten of the city's most dangerous red light locations will be outfitted with red light cameras to capture drivers running the red light. The locations include: * Conroy Road and Vineland Road (eastbound) * Conroy Road and Vineland Road (westbound) * Conroy Road and Vineland Road (southb  more

MAYS JOINS CONSORTIUM TO SUPPORT VETERANS WITH DISABILITIES
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 20 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news release: Mays Business School at Texas A&M is joining a consortium led by Syracuse University in a new program designed to assist veterans with disabilities. Called Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EVB), this program will offer training in small business start-up and management to service men and women injured in the line of duty since 2001. Also in the consortium are the business school  more

MCC STUDENT WINS NATIONAL LITERARY COMPETITION
MESA, Ariz., Aug. 20 -- Maricopa Community Colleges' Mesa Community College issued the following news release: Maricopa Community College students from Mesa Community College and Phoenix College have won their categories in national League for Innovation Literary Competition. Andrew Gosse of MCC took first place in the essay category with "Embracing the Sirens." Janet Burruel of PC took second nationally in the poetry category for her entry "Mending." There were more than 10 community   more

MCDANIEL SETTLES CLAIMS AGAINST EXPRESS SCRIPTS INC.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 27 -- The Arkansas Attorney General issued the following news release: Attorney General Dustin McDaniel announced today that Arkansas joined 29 states and the District of Columbia in entering into a settlement of consumer protection claims against Express Scripts, Inc., one of the nation's largest pharmacy benefits management (PBM) companies. As part of the settlement, Express Scripts is required to significantly change its business practices. In addition, Express Scrip  more

MIAMI DRIVER LICENSE OFFICE IS MOVING TO A NEW, CONVENIENT LOCATION
MIAMI, Aug. 22 -- The Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles issued the following news release: The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is pleased to announce the Miami area Driver License Office, located at 7900 NW 27th Ave., Suite 150, will be moving to a new location to offer customers even more convenient accessibility in a larger space. During the move, the office will be closed Aug. 25 -27. The office will re-open in the new location on Aug. 28. at  more

MIAMI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL LAUNCHES FILM INDUSTRY EXCHANGE PROGRAM IN MEXICO CITY
MIAMI, Aug. 14 -- Miami-Dade Community College issued the following news release: Miami International Film Festival (MIFF) at Miami Dade College (MDC) traveled to Mexico City with a cadre of filmmakers, studio heads and other industry professionals in the third year of MIFF Abroad, its international film industry exchange program. From Aug. 13-17, "MIFF Abroad: Inside Mexico" will bring together film industry advisors, marketing executives, filmmakers, critics and other film professionals   more

MIAMI-DADE CERTIFIES ELECTION RESULTS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The Miami-Dade County government issued the following news release: Until today, election results posted on the Miami-Dade Elections Department website were unofficial pending the tabulation of absentee ballots received on Election Day. Today at 2 p.m., not only will the final, official results for all races and questions be released on the website, but the election will be certified and sent to the Florida State Division of Elections. Certification of a  more

MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS FOCUSING ON FORENSICS AT UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA SCIENCE CAMP
ORLANDO, Fla., July 22 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Local middle school students are analyzing fingerprints, footprints and DNA at the ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp held at the University of Central Florida's main campus. The two-week camp, which concludes Friday, focuses on forensics. Students attend classes in natural science, engineering, mathematics and technology in the morn  more

MOM'S BATTLE WITH CANCER INSPIRES UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA GRADUATE TO PURSUE CAREER IN MEDICINE
ORLANDO, Fla., July 30 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Watching her single mom fight a losing battle against cancer - and a "fragmented and inefficient" health care system - could have ruined Sarah Pullen's spirit. Instead, Pullen grew determined to become what her mom never had - a family doctor who focused on patient relationships as well as diseases. Pullen, of Tallahassee, was chosen this mo  more

MORE THAN $100 MILLION SPENT ON PRESIDENTIAL ADS, LITTLE IN SUPER TUESDAY STATES
MADISON, Wis., Feb. 1 -- The University of Wisconsin issued the following news release: Presidential candidates spent $107 million on television advertising so far this season, with nearly all of it spent in the run-up to the earliest primaries and caucuses and almost none of it on Super Tuesday states, a University of Wisconsin-Madison study shows. Although Republican Mitt Romney announced Thursday plans to go up on the air, no Republican candidate had advertised by last Sunday in Super T  more

MOTION-CAPTURE STUDIO OPENS AT UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 'S VIDEO-GAMING ACADEMY
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 8 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: It looks more like a dim-lit cave than the future home of movie and game production in downtown Orlando. But Vicon Entertainment's new motion-capture studio at the University of Central Florida is sure to draw big-name entertainment companies from around the country. The state-of-the-art motion-capture studio, run by Los Angeles-based House of M  more

MOTORISTS ASKED TO ALLOW EXTRA TIME FOR TRAVEL
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 25 -- The city of Tallahassee issued the following news release: City crews continue to respond to impacts of Tropical Storm Fay. The City of Tallahassee is operating on a normal schedule today. Following is an update regarding City services: Traffic This morning, the Tallahassee area experienced a "perfect storm" of conditions that led to congested roadways throughout the city. The morning commute was hindered by leftover impacts from Tropical Storm Fay, heavy r  more

MULTI-AGENCY OPERATION LEADS TO FIVE METHAMPHETAMINE ARRESTS
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 22 -- The Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued the following news release: The Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Madison County Sheriff's Office along with the Taylor County Sheriff's Office, U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Florida, Drug Enforcement Administration and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested five people Aug. 19 on methamphetamine drug charges pursuant to two federal search warrants. On Aug. 5,  more

N.J Online Graduate On A&M-C Campus For First Time
COMMERCE, Texas, Aug. 18 -- Texas A&M University at Commerce issued the following news release: When Lemar White of Princeton, N.J. walked across the stage to receive his master of business administration degree from Texas A&M University-Commerce at Summer Commencement, he was making his first visit to campus. White, a corporate auditor for Tyco International, took the courses online and completed the work in a record nine months. The 23-year-old earned the degree in order to advance in hi  more

NAB THOSE ACTUALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR POOHLA ATTACK: SGPC CHIEF
Fatehgarh Sahib, Aug 29 (UNI) Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee president Avtar Singh Makkar today demanded that a proper probe be conducted to nab the master-mind behind the fatal attack on Nihang chief Baba Ajit Singh Poohla. ''No one has right to take law in his hand'', the SGPC chief said when asked to comment upon the attack on the controversial Nihang chief inside high-security Amritsar Central Jail yesterday. Talking to mediapersons at Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Engineering C  more

NARI Announces National Winners of the CotY Awards and Achievement Awards
DES PLAINES, Ill., March 16 -- The National Association of the Remodeling Industry issued the following news release: The 2008 Evening of Excellence capped a weeklong event for the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) that also included its Spring Board of Directors Meeting, held at the Hilton Bayfront Hotel in St. Petersburg, Florida, March 13-15, 2008. The Evening of Excellence, culminating with the Contractor of the Year (CotY) Awards ceremony, is commonly regarded as   more

National Association of Chain Drug Stores Elects Warren F. Bryant Chairman of the Board, Andrew A. Giancamilli Vice Chairman, Larry J. Merlo Treasurer
PALM BEACH, Fla., Apr. 28 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores issued the following news release: Warren F. Bryant, Chairman, President and CEO of Longs Drug Stores was elected NACDS Chairman of the Board for the 2008-2009 term; Andrew A. Giancamilli, Chief Executive Officer of Snyders Drug Stores, Inc. was elected Vice Chairman; and Larry J. Merlo, President of CVS Pharmacy, Retail for CVS Caremark Corporation, was elected Treasurer. The elections took place on April 26 during  more

National Association of Chain Drug Stores Presents Chain Pharmacy's Highest Awards at Annual Meeting in Florida
PALM BEACH, Fla., Apr. 30 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores issued the following news release: The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is honored to announce the 2008 recipients of chain pharmacy's most prestigious awards. Dave Bernauer was honored with the Sheldon W. Fantle Lifetime Achievement Award, and Vern Brunner was honored with the Robert B. Begley Award. Both presentations were made on April 29 at the NACDS Annual Meeting in Palm Beach, Florida, a mee  more

NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR TO BE HELD OCT. 11 FOR STUDENTS, PARENTS
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 6 -- Florida Community College at Jacksonville issued the following news release: What: National College Fair of Jacksonville A local opportunity for students and their parents to meet representatives from colleges and universities. When: Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center Cost: Admission is free. Parking is $5 per vehicle. Details: Sponsored by the National Association for College Admission Counseling   more

NATIONAL GUARD NOW BETTER EQUIPPED FOR HURRICANES, GENERAL SAYS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: Double the amount of available equipment compared to when Hurricane Katrina struck three years ago will strengthen the National Guard's response to hurricanes along the Gulf Coast, the National Guard Bureau's director of domestic operations said at Federal Emergency Management Agency news conference here today. Air Force Maj. Gen. William Etter cited "strong inte  more

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE OFFERS FREE ACTIVITIES FOR JAXPARKS: GET OUT THERE!
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 20 -- The National Park Service's Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve issued the following press release: Want to explore Jacksonville's National Park? JaxParks: Get Out There! is a great way to learn more about the parks with your family and friends. Special activities will be offered at the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve on Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30, 2008. These events are free and open to the public. This is the third year that Ja  more

NAVIGATING DAY-TO-DAY WITHOUT A DRIVER'S LICENSE
TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 5 -- The University of Arizona issued the following press release: L. Penny Rosenblum is visually impaired, which has always kept her from being able to drive. "We are such a car-driven society," Rosenblum says, "but when that is taken from you, how do you connect with your friends? Enjoy hobbies? Get to the grocery store?" There are a lot of answers out there - along with a lot of negative perceptions, she says. "The perception is that if visually impaired peo  more

NAVIGATION LOCKS FROM LAKE KISSIMMEE TO LAKE OKEECHOBEE CLOSED
OKEECHOBEE, Fla., Aug. 22 -- The South Florida Water Management District issued the following news release: The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) reports that navigation locks from Lake Kissimmee to Lake Okeechobee will remain closed to navigation until stormwater runoff resulting from Tropical Storm Fay has subsided. Navigation in the area of the Kissimmee River from Lake Kissimmee south to Lake Okeechobee is being prohibited as a safety precaution due to high water flows. D  more

NAVIGATION PREPARATIONS FOR TROPICAL STORM FAY BEGINNING ON LAKE OKEECHOBEE, KISSIMMEE RIVER
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Aug. 18 -- The South Florida Water Management District issued the following news release: Table omited(The document can be viewed at https://my.sfwmd.gov/portal/page?_pageid=3034,19800838,3034_19800997:3034_19801083&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL) The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) reports the navigation locks on Lake Okeechobee will closed to all boat traffic beginning at 5 p.m. on Monday, August 18, in preparation for Tropical Storm Fay, which may reac  more

NCCU Gets First Chief of Pharmaceutical Sciences
DURHAM, N.C., June 30 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following press release: David Kroll is breaking new ground at North Carolina Central University's Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise (BRITE). Kroll has been named the first chairperson of the pharmaceutical sciences department. "This is a new position. I am dedicated to creating an educational environment that is about students and the community," said Kroll. "My new mission is to help our NCC  more

NCCU/DPS Grand Experiment Pays Off for High School Students
DURHAM, N.C., April 30 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following press release: North Carolina Central University, Durham Public Schools, students, parents and community supporters will witness the culmination of an educational experiment. The Josephine Dobbs Clement Early College High School (ECHS) program will graduate its first-ever senior class. An estimated 64 students will receive high school diplomas and two years of college credit toward their bachelors' degrees. Accor  more

NCPA Announces Finalists for 2008 Pruitt-Schutte Student Business Plan Competition
ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 29 -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: Teams of pharmacy students from three universities were named finalists in the National Community Pharmacists Association's (NCPA) Pruitt-Schutte Student Business Plan Competition at the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois earlier this week. The finalists are Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy, University of Arizona College of   more

NCPA Foundation Announces Scholarship Winners
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 18 -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: The NCPA Foundation has announced the recipients of 31 pharmacy student scholarships to be awarded for the 2008-2009 academic year. The scholarships, totaling $63,500 will be awarded during the National Community Pharmacists Association's 110th Annual Convention and Trade Exposition held October 11-15 in Tampa, Florida. In addition to the scholarship amount, students will also be give  more

NEW 'CONSERVABULL' PROGRAM WILL MAKE RESIDENCE HALLS GREENER
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 21 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news release: Energy and water savings in campus residence halls are the ambitious goals of the University of South Florida's new "ConservaBull" program - using friendly competition as the means. The program is the brainchild of USF Architecture and Community Design student Christopher Cox and now USF student group Emerging Green Builders has taken it on as a project, modeled on successful programs on other campuses.  more

NEW DIRECTOR 'SPREADING THE WORD' ABOUT FISH TECH CENTER
KODIAK, Alaska, Feb. 14 -- The University of Alaska issued the following news release: When Murat Balaban took over as director of the Fishery Industrial Technology Center in Kodiak last month, he immediately went to work publicizing the important work being done at the research center. "Fish Tech has excellent faculty and staff, and world-class facilities and capabilities," said Balaban. "I'm enjoying spreading the word about the amazing work we do here." The Fishery Industrial Technol  more

New faculty Join Washburn University
TOPEKA, Kan., Aug. 28 -- Washburn University issued the following news release: Twenty-eight new faculty members have joined Washburn University. Sharon Ashworth, assistant professor, biology. She comes to WU from the University of Kansas where she was a lecturer in the environmental studies program and a project coordinator with Kansas Biology Survey. Ashworth received a bachelor's degree from Smith College, Northampton, Mass.; a master's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison an  more

NEW MARSHALL STUDENT CENTER OPENS
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 21 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news release: USF announces the opening of its new Marshall Student Center. The 233,000 square-foot, four-story center features a food court, restaurants, offices, a 1,100-seat ballroom, formal conference rooms, meeting rooms, a computer lab, student organization spaces, lounges, spacious eating areas, and a 57-foot central atrium. A 700-seat theater will be finished in September. The new center more than doubles   more

NEW MASTER'S DEGREES IN DIGITAL FORENSICS, TECHNOLOGY AND APPLIED LEARNING APPROVED
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 28 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The UCF Board of Trustees on Thursday approved the creation of new master's degree programs in Digital Forensics, Technology and Applied Learning and Instruction. The master's degree in Digital Forensics will prepare students to work in government or private forensics labs or as industry experts in digital evidence. The program will begin in sp  more

New Rankings from U.S. News & World Report, Forbes.com Rate New College of Florida among Nation's Top 5 Public Liberal Arts Colleges
SARASOTA, Fla., Aug. 22 -- The New College of Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: U.S News & World Report's annual rankings of U.S. colleges and universities was released on Friday, and for the second time in a week Sarasota-based New College of Florida has been selected among the nation's best liberal arts colleges. U.S. News & World Report's 2009 edition of "America's Best Colleges" rated New College as the nation's #5 ranked Pu  more

NEW ROBERTS CENTER AND 'RAFTER TRAPEZE' ART DEDICATION AUG. 23
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 21 -- The city of St. Petersburg issued the following news release: During ribbon cutting ceremonies for the new Roberts Recreation Center, 1246 50th Ave. N., the city's newest public art project will also be dedicated on Saturday, August 23, beginning at 11 a.m. The public is invited to the "50 Years of Fun" Roberts Recreation Celebration to enjoy refreshments, fun and activities from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. "Rafter Trapeze" is an abstract sculpture as well as functi  more

NEW SCHOOL YEAR BRINGS NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR FUN AND EDUCATION WITH MIAMI-DADE 4-H
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The Miami-Dade County government issued the following news release: The Miami-Dade County 4-H program will host a 4-H Kick-Off and Open House Thursday, September 4 at Miami International Mall, 1455 N.W. 107th Ave. Anyone interested in volunteering for the program or registering their child may meet with 4-H staff on an individual basis between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. to obtain more information. There will be a formal introduction to the program from 6:30 p.m. to  more

NEW, EXCITING PROGRAMS FOR MDC FALL TERM
MIAMI, Aug. 21 -- Miami-Dade Community College issued the following news release: Each semester Miami Dade College (MDC) gets bigger and better. And the 2008 fall term promises to be one of the most exciting yet. From a jazz institute taught by some of the most talented musicians around the globe to biotechnology and agriscience certificate programs, MDC continues to deliver new opportunities across the academic spectrum. The fall term begins Aug. 27, but the time to register is now as classe  more

NFA Permanently Bars Florida Firm, Sterling International Commodities; Sanctions Its Principal And Associated Persons
CHICAGO, July 10 -- The National Futures Association issued the following news release: National Futures Association (NFA) has permanently barred Sterling International Commodities (Sterling) from NFA membership and suspended its principal, Todd Marshall, for a period of three years. Sterling is an Introducing Broker located in Pompano Beach, Florida. The Decision, issued by an NFA Hearing Panel, is based on a Complaint filed in June 2007 and a settlement offer submitted by Sterling and Marsh  more

NFA Permanently Bars Majestic Commodity Corporation, a Florida Futures Firm, And Its Owner; Issues Sanctions Against Firm's Associates
CHICAGO, March 31 -- The National Futures Association issued the following news release: National Futures Association (NFA) has permanently barred from NFA membership, Majestic Commodity Corporation (Majestic), an Introducing Broker member located in Delray Beach, Florida. NFA also permanently barred Michael H. Sims, the firm's owner, and Michael J. Vallee, an associate of the firm. In addition, NFA barred Ryan Ehrhart and Thomas E. Kline for a period of four years and Ian F. Betty for a peri  more

NFA Permanently Bars Ryan S. Cubiotti, Former NFA Associate of Deerfield Beach, Florida
CHICAGO, May 9 -- The National Futures Association issued the following news release: National Futures Association (NFA) has permanently barred Ryan S. Cubiotti of Deerfield Beach, Florida from NFA membership. Cubiotti is a former NFA Associate and associated person of Liberty Real Assets Investment Corporation, formerly an Introducing Broker located in Pompano Beach, Florida. The Decision, issued by NFA's Business Conduct Committee, is based on the Complaint filed in December 2007. Cubiot  more

NFA Settles Enforcement Action Against James A. Ward, A Former Associated Person Of American Atlantic Financial Corporation
CHICAGO, March 3 -- The National Futures Association issued the following news release: National Futures Association (NFA) has ordered James A. Ward, a former associated person of American Atlantic Financial Corp. (American Atlantic), not to apply for NFA membership or associate membership for a period of one year. American Atlantic is an Introducing Broker located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Decision, issued by an NFA Hearing Panel, is based on the Complaint filed in April 2007 and a se  more

NJIT's Celebration Raises $400,000; Tampa Bay Rays' Naimoli Honored
NEWARK, N.J., Jan. 8 -- New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Vincent Naimoli, chairman of the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team, received the outstanding alumnus award at NJIT's Celebration 2007. The annual black-tie event, held earlier last month at the Somerset Palace, drew 300 supporters and raised almost $400,000 to support endowed scholarship funds for NJIT students. Since 1995, this gala evening of dinner and dancing has raised nearly $3 million. Celebration   more

NMFTA/CCSB/CRC Meeting in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida - Great Success!
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 11 -- The National Motor Freight Traffic Association issued the following news release: The National Motor Freight Tra_c Association, Inc. (NMFTA) held its February Meeting in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida from Sunday, February 3rd to Wednesday, February 6th. This was the _rst meeting of the NMFTA since the implementation of the new organizational structure and procedures that went into e_ect December 6, 2007. The new procedures allow for the continued development and maintena  more

NORTH CAMPUS TO UNVEIL ALTERMAN'S THE PHILOSOPHER
MIAMI, Aug. 15 -- Miami-Dade Community College issued the following news release: The family of esteemed sculptor, Rose Alterman, has donated one of her most magnificent pieces, The Philosopher, to Miami Dade College's (MDC) North Campus. It will be unveiled on Monday, August 25, 2008, at 11 a.m. in the North Campus Arts Complex, Building 5000. "We are very grateful to Mr. Rick Alterman, her son, and his family for making this invaluable donation," said Dr. José A. Vicente, MDC North Camp  more

NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING GUILFORD COUNTY V. STEVEN D. PUCKETT
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 5 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: GUILFORD COUNTY, On behalf of STELLA M. HOLT, v. STEVEN D. PUCKETT, Defendant Plaintiff Guilford County No. 05 CVD 2079 Appeal by plaintiff from an order entered 27 March 2007 by Judge William K. Hunter in Guilford County District Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 20 February 2008. Guilford County Attorney's Office, by Deputy County Attorney Michael K. Newby, for plaintiff-appellant  more

NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA V. HERBERT EARL LAWRENCE
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 5 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. HERBERT EARL LAWRENCE Durham County No. 06 CRS 41862 Appeal by Defendant from judgment entered 13 July 2007 by Judge J.B. Allen in Durham County Superior Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 10 June 2008. Attorney General Roy Cooper, by Assistant Attorney General, Philip A. Lehman, for the State. Cheshire, Parker, Schneider, Bryan and Vitale, by John Keati  more

NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA V. JIMMIE SINCLAIR
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 5 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. JIMMIE SINCLAIR Beaufort County Nos. 04 CRS 53029 06 CRS 3329 Appeal by Defendant from judgments entered 19 September 2007 by Judge Jack W. Jenkins in Beaufort County Superior Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 22 May 2008. Attorney General Roy Cooper, by Assistant Attorney General Susan K. Hackney, for the State. Sue Genrich Berry for Defendant. STE  more

NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA V. KINSEY CHAMBERS HADDOCK, III
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 5 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, Plaintiff, v. KINSEY CHAMBERS HADDOCK, III, Defendant. Guilford County No. 06CRS65046 Appeal by defendant from judgment entered 26 April 2007 by Judge Richard W. Stone in Guilford County Superior Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 21 February 2008. Attorney General Roy A. Cooper, III, by Special Deputy Attorney General Dorothy Powers, for the State. Wyatt   more

North Carolina GOP: Mysterious Democrat Front Group's Spokesman Involved in Shady Campaigns
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 14 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release: Scott Falmlen, spokesman for the mysterious front group now going by the name "Alliance for North Carolina," is a previous Executive Director of the Florida Democrat Party and North Carolina Democrat Party. "[A] Republican-led Senate ethics committee is in the middle of hearings into allegations that the 1994 re-election campaign of Democratic Gov. Lawton Chiles and Lt. Gov. Buddy MacKay used d  more

NRCC: Mahoney Fuels Political Fire with Gas Giveaway
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news release: Rep. Tim Mahoney (D-FL) might be selling gas today, but for the last two years, he has been selling Americans down the river when it comes to his failed energy policy. Ironically, this stunt is being done as Republicans continue to call for Congress to reconvene from their five-week paid vacation that Mahoney voted to take, so that they can discuss ways to reduce the pain at the pump. Wha  more

OHSU Cancer Institute Researchers Find Novel Chemo Drug Helps Treat Prostate Cancer
PORTLAND, Ore., June 2 -- Oregon Health & Science University issued the following news release: International study of Sagopilone shows promise in some cases of advanced prostate cancer Abstract #5141 Phase II Study of Sagopilone Plus Prednisone as First-Time Chemotherapy in Patients with with Metastatic Androgen-Independent Prostate Cancer Men with a certain type of prostate cancer have been shown to respond to a new chemotherapy drug, Sagopilone, plus prednisone in an international  more

OKEECHOBEE MAN SENTENCED ON PERJURY CHARGE
MIAMI, Aug. 15 -- The U.S. Justice Department's Drug Enforcement Administration's Miami Field Office issued the following press release: Mark R. Trouville, Special Agent in Charge, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Miami Field Division and R. Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, announced that defendant Lance Christopher Jensen, of Okeechobee, FL, was sentenced on August 14, 2008, in federal court in Miami, on one count of perjury, in violation o  more

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY-OKMULGEE'S FALL GRADUATION SCHEDULED MORE THAN 130 STUDENTS TO RECEIVE DEGREES
OKMULGEE, Okla., Dec. 6 -- Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee issued the following news release: Guest Speaker is Barry Steichen of Saint Francis Health System; Student Response Speaker is Lukasz Jarochowski. Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee will hold its Fall 2007 Graduation Ceremony on Tuesday, December 18 at 7:30 p.m. in Covelle Hall on the university's campus. More than 130 students will receive degrees. The guest speaker is Barry Steichen, Executive Vice President, Chief Administr  more

PALM BEACH COUNTY TRAFFIC REPORT AUG. 29 - SEPT. 5
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The city of West Palm Beach issued the following news release: Palm Beach County traffic will be affected this week by ongoing construction projects and maintenance work, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) officials report. Weather permitting; closures will be in effect on I-95, Southern Blvd. (SR80) and in other areas throughout Palm Beach County for construction activities. Click http://www.wpb.org/traffic/files/Palm%20Beach%20County%20Traffic%20Re  more

PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE CANCELS CLASSES
POPLARVILLE, Miss., Aug. 29 -- Pearl River Community College issued the following news release: Pearl River Community College will extend the Labor Day holiday by one day due to the threat from Tropical Storm Gustav. Classes will not meet Tuesday on the Poplarville campus, at the Forrest County Center in Hattiesburg or at the Hancock Center in Waveland. Administrative offices will be closed. "We're doing that primarily because of the uncertainty," said Dr. William Lewis, PRCC president.  more

PELLISSIPPI STATE STUDENTS WIN GRAND PRIZE IN SCRIPPS VIDEO COMPETITION
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., May 8 -- Pellissippi State Technical Community College issued the following news release: At 7:30 on the morning of April 14, Ella Ruggles, assistant professor of Video Production Technology at Pellissippi State Technical Community College, sat nervously at home at her computer. She was watching the votes come in. Ruggles had encouraged the students in her script-writing class to enter an online video contest sponsored by rootclip.com, a subsidiary of Scripps Entrepren  more

PENN STATE HIGHLIGHTED IN BIG TEN NETWORK THURSDAY NIGHT LINEUP
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Aug. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release: Penn State will take center stage on the Big Ten Network during its primetime line-up on Thursday (Aug. 21). During the past two weeks, the Network's lead college football studio team of host Dave Revsine and analysts Gerry DiNardo and Howard Griffith have taken viewers to a practice at every Big Ten school for a special 90-minute edition of Big Ten Tonight: Football Practice. The show include  more

PEP RALLY TO KICK OFF CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK EVENTS
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 27 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: With all of the excitement brewing for this Saturday's Conference USA Championship match-up between the UCF Knights and Tulsa Golden Hurricane, our local governments have declared it "C-USA Championship Week." The Knights (9-3, 7-1), winners of the East Division, and the Golden Hurricane (9-3, 6-2), winners of the West Division, will play a noo  more

PORT CONDITIONS SET IN SAVANNAH, BRUNSWICK IN ADVANCE OF TROPICAL STORM FAY
SAVANNAH, Ga., Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Coast Guard, 7th District, issued the following press release pertaining to the Southeastern part of the U.S.: The Coast Guard Captain of the Port has increased the port conditions for the port of Savannah and Brunswick as Tropical Storm Fay approaches the region. As of 2 p.m. this afternoon, Tropical Storm Fay was located south of Key West, Florida, with an anticipated track taking the storm over Brunswick and Savannah  more

PRESIDENT MURANO TO BE HONORED AT STATE DEPARTMENT
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news release: Texas A&M University President Elsa Murano will be one of four prominent naturalized citizens to be honored with prestigious "American By Choice" recognition during a special ceremony Thursday (Feb. 28) at the State Department. Presided over by Emilio Gonzalez, director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the State Department ceremonies will also include recognition of Elie Weisel, a Holoc  more

PRINCETON SOCIOLOGIST TO DISCUSS AMERICA'S IMMIGRATION CRISIS ON NOV. 9
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 30 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Douglas S. Massey, a Princeton University professor and the author of several books on immigration, will discuss "Understanding America's Immigration Crisis" Friday, Nov. 9, at the University of Central. Florida. Massey will examine whether immigrants are an important economic resource and source of cultural diversity or whether illegal immigra  more

PRINTS BY LOCAL ARTIST SHOWCASED IN MCC GALLERY
BRADENTON, Fla., Aug. 21 -- Manatee Community College issued the following news release: An exhibition of prints by Cortez Village artist Linda Molto will be displayed in an exhibit that opens with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 3, in the fine art gallery at Manatee Community College (MCC) Bradenton, 5840 26th St. West. The reception is free and open to the public. A successful graphic artist, Molto taught herself seriography and has won awards for her prints at festivals in St  more

Progress Energy Carolinas, SunEdison Plan Solar Project at Plant Site
WILMINGTON, N.C., Aug. 22 -- Progress Energy issued the following news release: Progress Energy Carolinas and SunEdison have signed an agreement under which SunEdison will build, own and operate a 1.2-megawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) plant on the site of the Progress Energy L.V. Sutton Plant near Wilmington and sell the energy produced to the utility for distribution to customers. SunEdison will build the solar PV array on about 10 acres at the existing power plant site, located off Highwa  more

Progress Energy Florida Continues Response to Tropical Storm Fay
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla, Aug. 23 -- Progress Energy issued the following news release: Progress Energy Florida made significant headway in restoring power overnight in Central Florida and remains ready to respond to outages from Tropical Storm Fay as it affects customers in coastal and northern regions of the state. The company's storm-response crews reduced the number of customers without power from 15,421 at 10:00 pm Friday to 8,348 by 5:00 am today. Counties served by Progress Energy Florid  more

Progress Energy Florida Continues Tropical Storm Fay Response
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 22 -- Progress Energy issued the following news release: Progress Energy Florida crews in Central and Northern Florida continue to restore power outages due to heavy rain and wind associated with Tropical Storm Fay. As of 3:00 p.m. Friday, approximately 43,800 customers in Progress Energy's 35 county service area were without power as the storm continued to hit areas with high winds and heavy rain. Heaviest hit areas in Progress Energy Florida's service area are   more

Progress Energy Florida Estimates Fuel, Nuclear and Environmental Costs for 2009
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 29 -- Progress Energy issued the following news release: Rising fuel prices, environmental improvements and planning for additional carbon-free nuclear power to meet future growth will increase the cost of electricity next year, Progress Energy Florida announced today. If state regulators approve the company's 2009 fuel-cost projections, clean-air expenses, nuclear pre-construction costs and other factors, the residential monthly bill for 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kW  more

PROPER NURSING STAFF CAN SAVE PATIENT LIVES AND REDUCE HEALTHCARE COSTS
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 25 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: As the presidential candidates stomp in Florida this week and toss about their ideas on how to make health care more affordable in America, a UCF Health Services Administration professor has completed a study that shows one way hospitals can save money. Contrary to popular belief, having the proper number of registered nurses caring for patient  more

PROVOST FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
TUCSON, Ariz., Jan. 23 -- The University of Arizona issued the following press release: Three finalists have been named for the position of executive vice president and provost at The University of Arizona. The finalists, all accomplished scholars and administrators at leading public research universities, will visit the UA campus beginning next week to participate in public forums. The finalists are: * Meredith Hay, vice president for research at the University of Iowa * Pramod P.  more

PUBLIC SAFETY COORDINATING COUNCIL MEETING SEPT. 29
DELAND, Fla., Aug. 29 -- Volusia County issued the following news release: The next Volusia County Public Safety Coordinating Council meeting will be 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, in courtroom 3 of the Volusia County Justice Center, 251 N. Ridgewood Ave., Daytona Beach. Public officials, community groups and members of judicial, law enforcement and correctional services comprise the committee, which works to assess the population of contracted or county-owned detention or correctional faciliti  more

RAINFALL SIMULATOR FEATURED AT NEW UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA STORMWATER LAB
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 7 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Faculty, students and industry partners donned ponchos and got soaked Wednesday to demonstrate a large, outdoor rainfall simulator that is part of a new UCF Stormwater Management Academy lab. The colorful simulator dumped the equivalent of 10 inches of rain an hour during the open house, where the Stormwater Management Academy also showed off gr  more

RAINFALL SIMULATOR, GREEN ROOF CHAMBERS PART OF NEW UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA STORMWATER LAB
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 5 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: A new University of Central Florida lab that features a rainfall simulator, green roof experiments and more will host an open house from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5. The UCF Stormwater Management Academy lab is home to the world's largest rainfall simulator, an 8-foot-wide by 30-foot-long arrangement of pipes that is connected to   more

RATE OF HOUSE PRICE DECLINES SLOWS IN SECOND QUARTER
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight issued the following news release: U.S. home prices fell in the second quarter of 2008 according to OFHEO's seasonally-adjusted purchase-only house price index. The index, which is based on data from home sales, was 1.4 percent lower on a seasonally-adjusted basis in the second quarter than in the first quarter. This decline was less steep than the 1.7 percent decline in the prior quarter. Over the past year, pric  more

Remarks of Steve Anderson - State of the Association - Annual Meeting 2008
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Apr. 27 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores issued the following statement: Thank you, Ashley. And I want to thank SIFE for being part of our program. It is good to be reminded that we're part of something bigger than ourselves. SIFE certainly does that. I also want to thank Dave Bernauer. His desire to share this story with us reflects his amazing legacy to the industry and to NACDS. Of everything I've learned over the past year, nothing is more clear than  more

REP. DIAZ-BALART RETURNS TO FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY: WILL TOUR ENGINEERING CAMPUS, MEET WITH FACULTY, STUDENTS
MIAMI, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla. (25th CD), issued the following press release: Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) will visit Florida International University's College of Engineering and Computing on Monday, August 25th at 2:00 p.m. Diaz-Balart will tour the facilities and meet with administration, faculty and students to discuss the university's advancements and efforts in renewable energy and biofuels, solar energy, transportation, Everglades restoration and hurricane res  more

REP. HASTINGS AFFIRMS TROPICAL STORM FAY DAMAGE NECESSITATES FEDERAL DISASTER AID
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Alcee. L. Hastings, D-Fla. (23rd CD), issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Alcee L. Hastings (D-Miramar) today affirmed that the existing and future damage caused by Tropical Storm Fay necessitates federal disaster assistance. In a letter to President Bush, he expressed support for the request made yesterday by Governor Crist for an emergency declaration for the State of Florida in response to Tropical Storm Fay. The letter also endorsed Crist's r  more

REP. ROS-LEHTINEN ANNOUNCES CHANGE IN ADDRESS OF HER MIAMI BEACH CITY HALL SATELLITE OFFICE
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Aug. 26 -- Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla. (18th CD), issued the following news release: Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a senior member of the Florida Congressional Delegation, is announcing that her Miami Beach City Hall satellite office has changed addresses, moving to a building next door to City Hall. The address of the Surfside office remains the same. The offices are opened EVERY Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Ros-Lehtinen's Congressional Aide   more

REP. ROS-LEHTINEN JOINS WITH US HOLOCAUST MUSEUM TO HELP HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS SEARCH FOR RELATIVES IN RECENTLY OPENED HOLOCAUST ERA ARCHIVES
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla. (18th CD), issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Ranking Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, will be joined by Holocaust survivors and a number of local Jewish organizations, for an event in October aimed at helping the local Jewish community begin the search for newly available information on family members that is now public due to the opening of   more

RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM SPOTLIGHTS UNDERGRADUATES
DOVER, Del., Aug. 19 -- The University of Delaware issued the following news release: Guests from the University community, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and several scientifically oriented industries from across the tri-state area thronged the corridors of McKinly Laboratory on Aug. 13 to hear and see oral and poster presentations by the 123 students participating in this year's Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium at UD. The symposium, now in its eighth year, gives undergraduate  more

RETIRED MILITARY, FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER DISCUSSES DISSENT
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 31 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Ann Wright, a retired U.S. Army colonel and former career Foreign Service officer, asked a UCF audience of more than 100 Tuesday, "If the government asks you to do criminal things when you know they are wrong, should you do it?" Wright is the author of "Dissent: Voices of Conscience," which she describes as "a series of profiles of men and wome  more

RICHARD NAUE SELECTED AS INTERIM POLICE CHIEF OF CORAL GABLES
CORAL GABLES, Fla., Aug. 28 -- The City of Coral Gables issued the following news release: Assistant Chief Richard Naue Jr., a respected senior law enforcement professional who has worked for the City of Coral Gables for the past 30 years, has been named Interim Police Chief. He will take the post left by Police Chief Michael L. Hammerschmidt who passed away on August 20 after losing his courageous battle with cancer. "I have all the confidence in the world that Chief Naue will lead the D  more

ROADS CLOSED ON SOME WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS IN ORANGE, OSCEOLA COUNTIES
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 22 -- The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission issued the following news release: Because of flooding and road damage associated with Tropical Storm Fay, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has closed roads to vehicular traffic on four wildlife management areas (WMAs) in Orange and Osceola counties as follows: * Tosohatchee WMA (Orange) - All roads are closed to vehicular traffic through 11:59 p.m., Monday, Aug. 25. * Three Lake  more

ROBERT F. KENNEDY KICKS OFF SOUTH FLORIDA'S UNIVERSITY LECTURE SERIES SEPT. 4
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 26 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news release: The University of South Florida's University Lecture Series (ULS) commences with political speaker and activist Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and continues with a stellar line-up featuring an eclectic range of public figures. Kennedy will speak on the topic "Our Environmental Destiny," Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. in the new Marshall Student Center Ballroom on the Tampa campus. Author of the 2004 Crimes Against Nat  more

ROBOTICS CLUB AT UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA'S BOAT WINS NATIONAL COMPETITION
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 13 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: A boat designed and built by the Robotics Club at UCF won first place and $8,000 in prize money at the Autonomous Surface Vehicle Competition last week in San Diego. "Son of a Boatname" weighed about 30 pounds and featured a 40-inch long and 36-inch wide platform for a propulsion system, water cannon, GPS, compass, adjustable camera and autonom  more

ROSEN COLLEGE TO CELEBRATE HOLIDAYS WITH MULTICULTURAL 'SEASON OF TRADITIONS' EVENT
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 20 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The University of Central Florida's Rosen College of Hospitality Management is celebrating the holidays with a showcase of 19 countries' year-end traditions. The first "Season of Traditions" event will be Saturday, Dec. 15, at the college on Universal Boulevard, near International Drive. The evening will feature food, dance and musical performa  more

S&T Students to Take Their Steel Bridge to Nationals
ROLLA, Mo., April 22 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news release: The Steel Bridge Team from Missouri University of Science and Technology has qualified for the national intercollegiate steel bridge competition, which will be held Memorial Day weekend in Gainesville, Fla. Missouri S&T finished third overall in the regional competition April 17 in Fayetteville, Ark. The top three regional teams advance to nationals. Team members design and fabricate  more

SAVE LIVES, SAVE MONEY, SAVE YOURSELF A TICKET SLOW DOWN!
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 28 -- The Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles issued the following news release: The Florida Highway Patrol is stepping up its enforcement operations to prepare for the Labor Day holiday weekend. "The men and women of the Florida Highway Patrol will be teaming up with law enforcement officers across the state to provide the safest possible driving environment for our visitors and residents during the Labor Day holiday driving period," stated Colone  more

SCHOLARS EXAMINE STATE FUNDING, ACCOUNTABILITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION
MADISON, Wis., Oct. 5 -- The University of Wisconsin issued the following news release: As state legislatures try to balance funding for higher education with the climbing costs of Medicaid and other services, public universities are compelled to seek alternative revenue sources. Four experts in higher education will address these ongoing issues on Thursday, Oct. 11 at a forum on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Using recent research, scholars will explore how states benefit fro  more

SCHOOL TO HOLD ACADEMIC RALLY
FORT MEYERS, Fla., March 6 -- The Lee County School District has issued the following news release: WHO: Students, faculty and staff at Three Oaks Middle School WHAT: Academic Rally in Preparation for the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) WHERE: Three Oaks Middle School, 18500 Three Oaks Parkway, Fort Myers WHEN: Friday, March 7th - three rallies (1:30-2:15 p.m.;) (2:20-3:07 p.m.); and (3:10-3:50 p.m.) WHY: Three Oaks Middle School is gearing their students up for the w  more

SCHOOLS HONORED FOR VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT
FORT MEYERS, Fla., March 19 -- The Lee County School District has issued the following news release: This year, 52 Lee County schools have been honored by the Florida Department of Education with the annual Golden and Silver School Awards. These awards are given to schools that exceed the Florida DOE's criteria for volunteer service. Only secondary schools are eligible for the Silver School Award. ELEMENTARY Allen Park: Golden Alva: Golden Bayshore: Golden Bonita Springs: Golde  more

SECRET SERVICE INVESTGATION RESULTS IN $93.5 MILLION SEIZURE
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Secret Service issued the following press release: Nearly two weeks after the Department of Justice announced the seizure of approximately $53 million from a Florida business involved in an online scheme, the U.S. Secret Service has identified and frozen additional funds, raising the total of assets seized to more than $93.5 million. On August 5, 2008, agents from the Secret Service Orlando and Tallahassee Field Offices  more

SEHFA Honors Retailer and Manufacturer's Representative of the Year At Annual Convention
HIGH POINT, N.C., June 23 -- The National Home Furnishings Association issued the following news release: Southeastern Home Furnishings Association (SEHFA) honored its top retailer and manufacturer's representative at its Annual Convention, June 8-11, Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort, Destin, Fla. Jason Rudd of Rudd Furniture (www.ruddfurniture.com), Dothan, Ala, was named the SEHFA Retailer of the Year. The award was presented by Bill Turner, SEHFA president. The award is presented to the r  more

SENS. MCCAIN, CLINTON TAKE COMMANDING LEADS ON IOWA ELECTRONIC MARKETS
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Jan. 30 -- The University of Iowa's College of Business issued the following news release: John McCain took a commanding lead on the Iowa Electronic Markets' Republican nomination market after his victory in the Florida primary Tuesday. The price of a McCain contract was trading at 78 cents at 9 a.m. CST Wednesday, meaning investors on the IEM believe there is a 78 percent probability that he will be the Republican nominee. His price had reached 83 cents earlier in the mor  more

SHAREHOLDER ACTIVISM, MAXIMIZING FIRM VALUE PROGRAM, SEPT. 23
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news release: Shareholder activism and its effects on corporate governance and firm value will be the focus of a Corporate Governance program at the University of South Florida Sept. 23. A panel of experts will discuss how corporate boards should respond to shareholder activism and its effect on maximizing firm value. The nationally recognized authorities will help investment managers, corporate board members and exe  more

SHOW-ME TOURISM TOUR
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., May 30 -- Gov. Matt Blunt, R-Mo., issued the following column: Show-Me Tourism Tour By Governor Matt Blunt For decades, visitors from across the country and around the world have been visiting Missouri to experience our great urban communities in St. Louis and Kansas City, our rustic beauty in the Ozarks, our natural wonders in state and national parks, our vibrant lakes, and our Missouri hospitality everywhere. And they are still coming. Today's visitors come to e  more

SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL ISSUES MINUTES FOR JULY 22 MEETING
SHREVEPORT, La., Jul. 22 -- The Shreveport City Council issued the following meeting minutes: CC 3827 07 29 08 Council Proceedings of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana July 22, 2008 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana was called to order by Chairman Joe Shyne at 3:04 p.m., Tuesday, July 22, 2008, in the Government Chambers in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Invocation was given by Deacon Homer Mattox. Councilman Shyne:  more

SIDEL LECTURE DISCUSSES NEW LAWS AIMED AT HUMAN TRAFFICKERS
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Nov. 21 -- The University of Iowa's College of Law issued the following news release: A University of Iowa law professor says that a variety of new legal tactics used against human traffickers will help determine whether modern-day slavery can be wiped out in the United States. "Progress on this front, particularly in the areas of federal and state enforcement, civil remedies for trafficking victims, and the reform of labor law, will go a long way toward determining whethe  more

SIX COCAINE SMUGGLERS SENTENCED
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Investigation Tampa Field Office issued the following press release: Six crew members of a narcotics smuggling vessel encountered in the Caribbean earlier this year as part of Operation Panama Express were sentenced earlier this month to terms of imprisonment of eight to 14 years. The crew members smuggled 587 kilograms of cocaine with a street value of more than $17 million. On Feb. 22, 2008, the U.S. Coast Guard c  more

SIX COCAINE SMUGGLERS SENTENCED BETWEEN 8, 14 YEARS IN PRISON
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following press release: Six crew members of a narcotics smuggling vessel encountered in the Caribbean earlier this year as part of Operation Panama Express were sentenced here to eight to 14 years in prison following a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) led joint operation with U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Federal Bureau of Investi  more

Slowing Economy Prompts Job Reductions at Progress Energy Florida
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 28 -- Progress Energy issued the following news release: Reflecting the state's economic downturn, Progress Energy Florida today announced that it will eliminate about 300 positions by the end of the year. Nearly half the affected positions are currently vacant. The reductions are part of a restructuring of the utility's Energy Delivery organization, as well as its processes and staffing, triggered by the ongoing economic slowdown, which has been particularly pre  more

SNOOK SEASON OPENS ON SEPT. 1
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission issued the following news release: The recreational harvest season for snook opens in all Florida waters on Sept. 1. Anglers may keep one snook between 28 and 33 inches total length daily in Gulf of Mexico, Everglades National Park and Monroe County coastal and inland waters until the season closes in these areas on Dec. 1. In coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean and in inland waters, including Lake Okeech  more

SOUTH CAROLINA JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT'S COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING MOZINGO & WALLACE ARCHITECTS V. PATRICIA GRAND
COLUMBIA, S.C., July 15 -- The South Carolina Judicial Department's Court of Appeals issued the text of the following opinions: Mozingo & Wallace Architects, L.L.P., Respondent/Appellant, v. Patricia Grand, a South Carolina Limited Partnership, Appellant/Respondent. Appeal From Horry County J. Stanton Cross, Jr., Master In Equity Opinion No. 4426 Heard February 12, 2008 - Filed July 15, 2008 AFFIRMED Henrietta U. Golding and Christopher L. Williams, of Myrtle Beach, fo  more

SOUTH CAROLINA JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT'S COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA V. RICKY BRANNON
COLUMBIA, S.C., July 18 -- The South Carolina Judicial Department's Court of Appeals issued the text of the following opinions: The State of South Carolina, Respondent, v. Ricky Brannon, Appellant. Appeal From Cherokee County Roger L. Couch, Circuit Court Judge Opinion No. 4428 Submitted June 1, 2008 - Filed July 18, 2008 REVERSED Deputy Chief Appellate Defender for Capital Appeals Robert M. Dudek, of Columbia, for Appellant. Attorney General Henry Dargan McMaster,   more

SOUTH CAROLINA JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT'S COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING THE STATE V. TERRY T. TINDALL
COLUMBIA, S.C., June 5 -- The South Carolina Judicial Department's Court of Appeals issued the text of the following opinions: The State, Respondent, v. Terry T. Tindall, Appellant. Appeal From Oconee County J. Cordell Maddox, Jr., Circuit Court Judge Opinion No. 4402 Heard March 4, 2008 - Filed June 5, 2008 AFFIRMED John S. Nichols, of Columbia, for Appellant. Attorney General Henry Dargan McMaster, Chief Deputy Attorney General John W. McIntosh, Assistant Deputy A  more

ST. JOHNS RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE RECEPTIONS
PALATKA, Fla., Aug. 1 -- St. Johns River Community College issued the following news release: St. Johns River Community College will give faculty, students and local residents a chance to meet its final three presidential candidates on September 2. The College will hold a casual meet and greet hosting one candidate per campus. Community members are invited to each campus to meet the following candidates: State Rep. Joe H. Pickens, J.D., of Palatka, from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. on the St. Aug  more

ST. JOHNS RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP
PALATKA, Fla., Aug. 1 -- St. Johns River Community College issued the following news release: The St. Johns River Community College Foundation recently awarded a scholarship in honor of the late Putnam County businessman Roger Mathews. The Roger W. Mathews Sr. Ethics in Business Scholarship was awarded to Palatka resident and SJRCC freshman Amanda Rafuse. The scholarship will help Rafuse complete her associate in arts degree and transfer to the University of North Florida. The scholarship   more

ST. JOHNS RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE HONORS EDUCATOR PREPARATION INSTITUTE GRADUATES
PALATKA, Fla., Aug. 1 -- St. Johns River Community College issued the following news release: St. Johns River Community College recently recognized 45 students for completing the teacher certification program. The Educator Preparation Institute was developed in 2006 to streamline the certification process for non-education bachelor's degree holders. The participants completed the coursework required to earn a Florida Professional Teaching Certificate. Participants are awarded a Florida Pro  more

STANDING UP FOR TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., June 6 -- Gov. Matt Blunt, R-Mo., issued the following column: Standing Up for Traditional Marriage By Governor Matt Blunt Missourians made their voices heard in 2004 by defining marriage as between one man and one woman in our state's constitution. I believe, as do the majority of Missourians, that marriage is between one man and one woman and that we must protect traditional marriage. It is imperative that we stand up and defend the institution of marriage when it i  more

STATE AWARDS $271,222 IN MATCHING GRANTS TO ST. PETERSBURG
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 21 -- The city of St. Petersburg issued the following news release: At 3 p.m. today, at St. Petersburg's City Council meeting, the city will be ceremoniously receiving state grants from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) through the Florida Recreation Assistance Program (FRDAP) in the amount of $271, 222. The grants, each totally $135,611 with a matching contribution from the city are being awarded for the Booker Creek Park (Phase II) project   more

STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON COSTA RICA
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Costa Rica Geography Area: 51,100 sq. km (19,730 sq. mi.) about the size of the states of Vermont and New Hampshire combined. Cities: Capital-San Jose (greater metropolitan area pop. 2.1 million, the greater metropolitan area as defined by the Ministry of Planning and Economic Policy   more

STATE ELECTIONS CANVASSING COMMISSION MEETING, AUG. 29
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The office of the Florida Secretary of State issued the following news release: The Department of State, Division of Elections announces the following meeting of the State Elections Canvassing Commission. The members of the State Elections Canvassing Commission include Governor Charlie Crist, Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson, and Attorney General Bill McCollum. DATE AND TIME: Friday, August 29, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. PLACE: Cabinet Meeting Room, LL03  more

STATE OF UNIVERSITY ADDRESS HIGHLIGHTS FALL CONVOCATION
AUGUSTA, Ga., Aug. 1 -- Augusta State University issued the following news release: Hundreds of faculty and staff were in attendance to hear President William A. Bloodworth, Jr., deliver the 15th State of the University Address at the annual Fall Convocation Tuesday in the Maxwell Theatre. The convocation welcomed new and returning faculty and staff. New faculty were introduced as well as administrators who have assumed new roles this year. The event also kicked off the campus campaign of   more

STATE REQUESTS EMERGENCY WORKFORCE FUNDS
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 22 -- The Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation issued the following news release: At the request of Governor Charlie Crist, the State of Florida's Agency for Workforce Innovation has submitted a National Emergency Grant (NEG) request in the amount of $20 million to the U.S. Department of Labor. "These funds will be critical in helping provide humanitarian relief for the millions of Floridians impacted by Tropical Storm Fay," said Monesia T. Brown, Director of th  more

STATEMENT ON FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR FLORIDA
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The White House released the following press release: The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of Florida and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Fay beginning on August 18, 2008, and continuing. The President's action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to coordinate all disaster relief efforts whi  more

STUDENT ACTORS, SET AND SOUND DESIGNERS UP FOR AWARDS AT KENNEDY CENTER FESTIVAL
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 24 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: For the fourth year in a row, UCF Conservatory Theatre has been invited to perform at a regional Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival next month. With several of its students nominated for national acting and design accolades, the Department of Theatre also has a faculty member in the running for the Southeast region's "Outstanding   more

STUDENT UNION REOPENS AFTER HOURLONG EVACUATION DUE TO SMOKE
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 16 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The UCF Student Union reopened at about 10:15 a.m. Friday after an hourlong evacuation prompted by smoke in a second-floor computer lab. The cause of the smoke was a light fixture in the computer lab, and the fixture has been replaced, said Suzi Halpin, director of the Student Union. "Our crews did a great job. They evacuated the building wi  more

STUDENTS CHOOSE SERVICE OVER SUN ON ALTERNATIVE BREAKS
MADISON, Wis., Feb. 5 -- The University of Wisconsin issued the following news release: Since 1990, University of Wisconsin-Madison student spring breakers have abandoned the luxury of sandy beaches to travel across the country and volunteer during their precious week of spring break. Alternative Breaks, a program sponsored by the Morgridge Center for Public Service, challenges hundreds of students every year to step outside their comfort zones, pick up a shovel, hammer or kitchen apron an  more

STUDENTS SUPPORT ENVIRONMENT AT FOCUS THE NATION EVENT
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 31 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: UCF hosted one of the 1,500 simultaneous Focus the Nation educational events throughout the country Thursday supporting climate change and environmental awareness. Organizers aimed to challenge students, citizens, civic organizations and businesses to find and implement global warming solutions within their communities. The Pegasus Ballroom   more

STUDENTS TAKE SWING AT CANCER
LEXINGTON, Ky., Oct. 19 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news release: If you are ready for the University of Kentucky football team to beat Florida for the first time since 1986, here is your chance to show support for the CATS, vent some of that pent-up frustration and help Kentucky kids at the same time. In order to benefit DanceBlue, a student-run philanthropy that raises money for the University of Kentucky Pediatric Oncology Clinic, the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity wi  more

STUDY REVEALS PROS AND CONS OF BEING A POLITICAL UNDERDOG
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 21 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news release: Besides having been candidates for President of the United States, what do Hillary Clinton, Mike Huckabee, Rudy Giuliani, Barack Obama, Tommy Thompson and Bill Richardson all have in common? They have all been self-proclaimed 'underdogs' in the 2008 race for the White House. "Our studies suggest that the underdog label can reap benefits for candidates, especially when their political 'base' sees them  more

SUMMARY: HURRICANE ASSISTANCE
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Federal Student Aid issued the following press release: Author: Lawrence A. Warder, Acting Chief Operating Officer, Federal Student Aid Summary: Hurricane Assistance The Department is monitoring the forecasts for Hurricanes Gustav and Hanna in the southeastern portion of the United States and will implement appropriate action as necessary to assist schools and students impacted by these storms. A special website has bee  more

TAKE END OF SUMMER STATE PARK 'STAYCATION'
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The Florida Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: With the summer vacation season winding down, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is encouraging Florida residents to plan one last "staycation" at any one of Florida's 161 award-winning state parks. "A "staycation" is a great way for travelers to get away without depleting their wallets and gas tanks and explore Florida's natural and cultural resources i  more

TAMPA ELECTRIC, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA PARTNER WITH LOWRY PARK ZOO ON NEW RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 4 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news release: Tampa Electric, the University of South Florida's Power Center for Utility Explorations (PCUE) and Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo will partner on a project to develop, design and test a renewable solar energy system at the zoo to be funded in part by a grant from the Florida High Tech Corridor. The 15-kilowatt photovoltaic (PV) project can generate enough clean energy to power the zoo's Skyfari sky ride and w  more

TAVISTOCK GROUP'S THAKKAR WINS TOP AWARD FROM UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 20 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The University of Central Florida Alumni Association presented 15 awards during its recent Black & Gold Gala, recognizing alumni for their professional accomplishments and service to the university and the community. The Distinguished Alumnus Award, the association's highest annual honor, was bestowed on Rasesh Thakkar, '84. Thakkar is the seni  more

TEAM UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA'S SELF-DRIVING CAR LASTS MORE THAN TWO HOURS IN DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY'S NATIONAL FINALS
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 7 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Team UCF's self-navigating Subaru Outback lasted more than two hours in the national finals of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) Urban Challenge on Saturday before exiting the race. Up against schools with much larger teams and budgets, UCF's six team members did "superhuman things" just to reach the national finals and run  more

TECHNOLOGY ALLOWS IRRIGATION CREWS TO SAVE WATER
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The city of Port St. Lucie issued the following news release: The city's Public Works Department has a new way to minimize the amount of water used to irrigate city-owned property alongside roadways and public areas. The department uses a computerized water control system that is reducing use of irrigation water by as much as 60 percent. Called the Rain Bird Maxicom II, the new system allows watering at strategic times based on weather, soil conditions and   more

TEEN MUSICIANS THRIVE DURING UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA'S CO-SPONSORED YOUNG COMPOSERS CHALLENGE
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 6 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Young Composers ChallengeAspiring teen composers only have another few weeks to find out if the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra will perform their "perfect score" this fall. The competition is part of the fourth-annual Young Composers Challenge, sponsored by the University of Central Florida's Center for Research and Education in Arts, Technology  more

TEXAS A&M AGAIN FARES WELL IN U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT RANKINGS
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 22 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news release: Texas A&M University again fares well in the "America's Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report. The 2009 edition that hits newsstands Monday (Aug. 25) shows Texas A&M to once again rank among the top 25 public national universities for undergraduate programs and among the top five in the "Great Schools, Great Prices" category. Specific undergraduate programs included in the   more

TEXAS A&M TOPS STATE'S UNIVERSITIES IN 'CLOSING THE DEAL' ON ADMITTED STUDENTS
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 20 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news release: U.S. News & World Report has again recognized Texas A&M University in a positive manner, this time for enrolling a hefty percentage of students who sought admission to the university, thus giving it an unusually high "yield." Texas A&M was among the top 20 national universities deemed "most popular" among their applicants, based on actual enrollment. The magazine characterized the list "The Student C  more

The National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA): Offers Tips for Fitness Video Game Users
DALLAS, May 29 -- The National Athletic Trainers' Association issued the following news release: Offering a mix of physical activity and yoga, the latest innovation in video games as fitness-focused offerings has hit the U.S. In fact the Wii Fit is already changing the way some people exercise, and other fitness-oriented game systems are on the way to the market. According to the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA), the activities enabled by these new gaming systems are geared towa  more

THIRD EDITION DECK OF STATEWIDE COLD CASE PLAYING CARDS UNVEILED
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The office of the Florida Attorney General issued the following news release: The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Department of Corrections (DC), the Attorney General's Office, and the Florida Association of Crime Stoppers again teamed up with Florida sheriffs and police chiefs to create a new deck of statewide cold case playing cards. The third edition features 52 of Florida's unsolved homicide and missing person cases. Beginning today, the decks w  more

THIRD EDITION DECK OF STATEWIDE COLD CASE PLAYING CARDS UNVEILED
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued the following news release: The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Department of Corrections (DC), the Attorney General's Office, and the Florida Association of Crime Stoppers again teamed up with Florida sheriffs and police chiefs to create a new deck of statewide cold case playing cards. The third edition features 52 of Florida's unsolved homicide and missing person cases. Beginning today, the decks wi  more

THOUSAND ISLANDS PRESENTATION TO BE HELD AUG. 9
MELBOURNE BEACH, Fla., Aug. 6 -- Brevard County issued the following news release: A free presentation on the natural history of the Thousand Islands by guest speaker Tim Kozusko, will be held on Saturday, August 9 at 3 p.m. at the Barrier Island Sanctuary Management and Education Center, 8385 South Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach. Attendees will learn about the influences that shape the landscape of coastal Florida; the invasive non-native, native and tropical plant species; and the native a  more

THREE FANTASY FIVE PLAYERS SHARE $204,526 TOP PRIZE
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The Florida Department of Lottery has issued the following news release: The Florida Lottery announced today that three players matched all five winning numbers in the Thursday, August 28, FANTASY 5 drawing and will share a $204,526.20 top prize. The lucky winners will each receive $68,175.40. The winning FANTASY 5 numbers were: 08 - 16 - 22 - 24 - 34 The winning tickets was sold at the following locations: Publix 2750 S.W. Martin Downs Boulevard   more

THREE TO GO INTO HES HALL OF FAME
LEXINGTON, Ky., Oct. 25 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news release: The University of Kentucky School of Human Environmental Sciences Hall of Fame will celebrate the induction of three new members into its alumni hall of fame at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, in the William T. Young Library Auditorium. The honorees, the late Lucy Taylor Hammond, Helen Culton Price, and Eleanor Ann Botts will be recognized for their contributions to their professions and communities, while bringi  more

TICKETS FOR UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA FACULTY, STAFF PROVIDED BY ANONYMOUS DONOR
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 29 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: A limited number of tickets to Saturday's Conference USA Football Championship at Bright House Networks Stadium has been made available to faculty and staff of the University of Central Florida courtesy of an anonymous donor. These complimentary tickets for the noon game against Tulsa can be picked up in two locations throughout the end of busi  more

TOBIN APPOINTED ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 20 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news release: University of South Florida Provost and Senior Vice President Ralph Wilcox announced today the appointment of Graham A. Tobin, PhD as associate vice president for academic affairs. The appointment is effective Aug. 25. In his new role, Tobin will be working with USF's colleges, departments, and other units to help integrate strategic and budgetary planning through the university's compact planning pr  more

TODAY'S TOPIC: LOCATION OF INDIAN SUMMERS
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 18 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news release: Q: Does an "Indian Summer" occur everywhere in the U.S.? A: Technically, no, says Brent McRoberts of Texas A&M University. The term "Indian Summer" is rather vague and has been around at least 300 years. "According to the American Meteorological Society's Glossary of Weather, an Indian Summer is in mid or late autumn, with unseasonably warm weather, generally with clear skies, sunny but hazy days  more

TOOLS TO CATCH ONLINE PREDATORS FOCUS OF UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA WORKSHOP THIS WEEK
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 11 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news release: Forensic imaging techniques are helping to fight online sexual predation and this week, the University of South Florida Department of Anthropology and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) are bringing law enforcement personnel from around the nation to explore the latest advances in this technology and other investigative strategies for catching predators. During the weeklon  more

TREASURY TARGETS RISING COLOMBIAN NARCOTICS TRAFFICKERS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today designated two Colombian individuals, Jesus Maria Alejandro Sanchez Jimenez and Rafael Angel Sanchez Rua, as Specially Designated Narcotics Traffickers (SDNTs) pursuant to Executive Order 12978. OFAC also designated as SDNTs two other individuals and four entities located in Colombia. Sanchez Jimenez and Sanchez Rua a  more

TROPICAL STORM FAY PROMPTS ACTIVATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT CITIZEN INFORMATION LINE
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Aug. 18 -- The South Florida Water Management District issued the following news release: As Tropical Storm Fay approaches the west coast of Florida, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has established a Citizen Information Line (1-877-429-1294 or 561-682-6234) to answer inquires and receive reports of flooding from residents. The District this evening also activated its Emergency Operations Center at the agency's headquarters in West Palm Beach. Wate  more

TROPICAL STORM FAY UNDERSCORES NEED FOR 'READY ARMY' INITIATIVE
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Army Families Online issued the following news release: Just as Tropical Storm Fay danced back and forth from Gulf Coast waters into Florida communities - threatening to build to hurricane strength - some 100 attendees of the Army Emergency Management's annual workshop for installation preparedness wrapped up their week-long meeting in Tampa, Fla., and Army officials announced a new emergency-preparedness initiative: Ready Army. The program is intended to "get the en  more

TROPICAL STORM WARNING LIFTED; FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT
BILOXI, Miss., Aug. 23 -- The city of Biloxi issued the following news release: The tropical storm warning for Biloxi and the Mississippi Gulf Coast has been lifted, as Tropical Storm Fay is moving further inland in Florida; however, a flash flood watch remains in effect. Residents in Biloxi and the surrounding area, particularly those in low-lying areas, still face the threat from localized flooding, as Fay is expected to dump some 6 to 12 inches of rain on Sunday and Monday. More onli  more

TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR GULF COAST OF FLORIDA FROM ARIPEKA NORTHWARD
BROOKSVILLE, Fla., Aug. 22 -- Hernando County issued the following news release: A TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE GULF COAST OF FLORIDA FROM ARIPEKA NORTHWARD. FAY IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST NEAR 6 MPH AND IS LOCATED OVER CEDAR KEY. ON THE FORECAST TRACK THE CENTER OF FAY IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE CROSSING THE NORTHERN FLORIDA PENINSULA TONIGHT AND THEN MOVE NEAR OR OVER THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE ON SATURDAY. STORM SURGE FLOODING OF 3 TO 5 FEET ABOVE NORMAL TIDE LEVELS IS POS  more

TWO CHILD SEX PREDATORS SENTENCED BETWEEN 17 1/2 AND 30 YEARS IN PRISON
FT. MYERS, Fla., Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following press release: A 41-year-old Pensacola Navy man and a 47-year-old registered sex offender were both sentenced yesterday in two separate cases to a term of 17 ½ years and 30 years in prison for enticing a child to engage in sexual activity following a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office investigation. Frank Joff  more

TWO FINALISTS NAMED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL INSTITUTE POST
MADISON, Wis., Dec. 13 -- The University of Wisconsin issued the following news release: Two finalists have been named for the director of the Gaylord Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Provost Patrick Farrell announced today. The finalists are: Robert Costanza, director of the Gund Institute for Ecological Economics (GIEE) at the University of Vermont (UV) in Burlington; and Jonathan Taylor Overpeck, director of the Institute for the S  more

TWO PROVOST CANDIDATES TO VISIT CAMPUS NEXT WEEK
RICHLAND, Wash., April 30 -- Washington State University issued the following news release: Two of the four candidates for the position of provost and executive vice president of Washington State University are scheduled to visit the university next week. Eric James Barron, dean of the Jackson School of Geosciences and Jackson Chair in Earth Systems Science at the University of Texas Austin, is scheduled to visit May 5-6. He will appear at an open forum at 3 p.m. May 5 in Room T-101 of the  more

TWO UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA HISTORIANS CELEBRATE CUBAN CULTURE DURING WEEKLONG EVENT
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 18 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Just in time for Cuban national hero Jose Marti's birthday, two University of Central Florida historians are taking part in a weeklong tribute to the island at a Daytona Beach museum. "Cuba Week" at the Museum of Arts & Sciences will feature authors, scholars and musicians sharing stories and art in celebration of Cuban culture and history. The  more

TWO UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA TEAMS TAKE TOP HONORS AT MOCK TRIAL COMPETITIONS
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 21 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Two UCF Mock Trial Teams have won national competitions this month. Team 868 of the Mock Trial Team at UCF took first place in the John Donovan Division at Harvard University's Second Annual Crimson Challenge Mock Trial Invitational Tournament held Nov. 9-10. The team beat squads from 15 other universities, including Harvard, Princeton, Yale an  more

U.S. COURT PERMANENTLY BARS WASHINGTON STATE WOMAN'S BOGUS 'DECODING' TAX SCHEME
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following press release: A federal court has permanently barred a Tacoma, Wash., woman from selling a tax scam, the Justice Department announced today. The court found that Sharon Kukhahn's "IMF Decoder" scheme falsely purported to "decode" Internal Revenue Service (IRS) computer transcripts of customers' taxpayer accounts to show that the customers were not liable for federal income tax. Kukhahn operates businesses named IMF De  more

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES $20 MILLION IN AID TO FLORIDA FOR RECOVERY FROM TROPICAL STORM FAY
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $20 million grant to the state of Florida to fund the creation of approximately 6,500 temporary jobs for cleanup and recovery efforts underway in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Fay. "This $20 million grant will provide Floridians with temporary jobs assisting in disaster relief and clean-up efforts to help communities recover from the record   more

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Florida (Aug. 29)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 29 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Florida. *** Florida Inventor Develops Safety System Hose ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 28 -- Richard C. Boyd of Fort Myers, Fla., has developed a safety system hose for a fluid conduit. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A safety system for a fluid conduit having: a hose; a first housing connected to the hose with an internal cavity having a first connection point and a first check ball opening cav  more

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Texas (Aug. 29)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 29 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Texas. *** WIPO: Inventors in Great Britain, Texas Develop Digital Filter GENEVA, Aug. 27 - Richard Simpson of Bedfordshire, Great Britain, and Nirmal Warke of Irving, Texas, have developed a digital filter. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the invention provides a "particular construction for digital filters in which, instead of multiplying various ones of   more

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Virginia (Aug. 29)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 29 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Virginia. *** Virginia Inventors Develop Multimodal Information Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 29 -- Ajay P. Sravanapudi of Reston, Va., and Richard D. Day of Ashburn, Va., have developed a method for providing multimodal information services. An abstract of the invention, released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, said: "A system for multi-modal information services includes a multi-modal information   more

UKTV TO AIR LECTURE BY RECORD-SETTING PILOT
LEXINGTON, Ky., Oct. 19 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news release: The University of Kentucky, which was a leading sponsor of the 2007 international IdeaFestival, will show its presented lecture "Soaring," by pilot Barrington Irving, on UKTV during the upcoming two weeks. Irving, who recently became the youngest individual and the first person of African descent to fly solo around the world, discussed his record-setting flight and his remarkable journey to becoming a pil  more

UNDERGROUND MONITORING OF CARBON STORAGE SITE BEGINS IN MISSISSIPPI
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory issued the following press release: A team from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Southeast Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnership (SECARB) is using scientific instrumentation, installed nearly two miles beneath the surface of the earth, to track the movement of carbon dioxide (CO2) being injected for oil recovery. This research effort will provide valuable insight into both the requirements of  more

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM GRADUATE WINS KATHOLI DISSERTATION AWARD
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug. 29 -- The University of Alabama at Birmingham issued the following news release: Tamekia L. Jones, Ph.D., a biostatistician and childhood cancer researcher, is the 2008 winner of the Charles R. Katholi Endowed Distinguished Dissertation Award from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Jones earned her doctorate from the Department of Biostatistics at UAB's School of Public Health. The department established the Katholi dissertation award to encourage continu  more

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA RANKS 22ND IN AWARDING BACHELOR DEGREES TO HISPANICS
TUCSON, Ariz., May 20 -- The University of Arizona issued the following press release: The University of Arizona is 22nd in the nation in bachelor's degrees awarded to Hispanics and is ranked 25th in Hispanic enrollment, according to The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education's Top 100 Colleges for Hispanics 2008 edition. The University was also ranked 62nd in awarding master's degrees and 20th in awarding doctoral degrees to Hispanics. Each year, the magazine releases a list of the top  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA AND ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TEAM UP TO INSPIRE FUTURE IT WIZARDS
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 10 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: What if your computer crashed at work and there were no IT wizards to get it up and running again? The National Science Foundation hopes you never find out. That's why it launched the Information Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers program. It funds projects that teach school-age children and educators beginner knowledge of compute  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA ARENA HOLDS FIRST COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 15 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Hundreds of University of Central Florida graduates celebrated with their families and friends Friday and Saturday during the first three commencement ceremonies at the new UCF Arena. On Friday, Michelle G. Chandler, a doctoral student in Public Affairs, received the first UCF degree awarded in the 10,000-seat venue, which opened in September.   more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA ARENA TO HOST FIRST COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES DEC. 14-15
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 28 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The University of Central Florida's December graduates will be the first to cap their academic careers in the new UCF Arena. More than 3,700 UCF students expect to graduate during three ceremonies Friday, Dec. 14, and Saturday, Dec. 15, in the 10,000-seat Arena, which opened in August. Graduation ceremonies will be held at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.   more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA ATHLETICS DIRECTOR TRIBBLE NAMED TO NATIONAL BOARD
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 14 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: University of Central Florida Athletics Director Keith Tribble has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Black Coaches & Administrators, for a four-year term through August 2012. Tribble was recently notified by BCA Executive Director Floyd A. Keith. Tribble is also the executive vice president of the University of Central Florida Ath  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA CHEERLEADERS FINISH THIRD AT NATIONAL FINALS
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 20 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The UCF cheerleading squad captured third place Sunday night in the finale of the 2008 College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championships at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex. UCF, the defending national champion, was seeded second going into the competition behind the eventual 2008 national champion Kentucky. Tennessee finished in   more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA CHORUSES, FACULTY, GUESTS TO PERFORM AT PEACEWORKS CONCERT NOV. 15
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 29 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The University of Central Florida choruses will unite on Nov. 15 to host the "PeaceWorks" concert aimed at encouraging peace through inspirational music. The free concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the First Methodist Church, 142 E. Jackson St., in downtown Orlando. The concert will bring together varying genres, including jazz, classical and o  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE SCHOLARSHIP DRIVE REACHES MILESTONE
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 21 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: College of Medicine In just six months, the University of Central Florida has secured half of the 40 scholarship commitments it needs to cover tuition and living expenses for the College of Medicine's first class. As the college awaits word from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education about whether it gets preliminary accreditation and can s  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA COLLEGE OF NURSING RECEIVES 10-YEAR ACCREDITATION
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 5 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education has accredited UCF's College of Nursing for the next 10 years. The commission granted the maximum period of accreditation with "no issues or concerns," the best-possible grade. "The 10-year accreditation speaks to the fact that we have an excellent program, solid curricula, that we're open to pee  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA CONDUCTING PRESCRIBED BURNS DURING HOLIDAY BREAK
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 18 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: University of Central Florida conducted a successful prescribed burn Monday on about five acres in the Lake Claire area as part of its continued efforts to lessen the threats of wildfires and restore animal and plant habitats. Monday's burn was designed to restore upland pine and marsh habitat for gopher tortoises in the northern part of the ca  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA CONDUCTING PRESCRIBED BURNS NEAR LAKE CLAIRE JAN. 25
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 24 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The University of Central Florida expects to conduct a prescribed burn Friday, Jan. 25 at the Northwest end of campus, near the Towers at Golden Knight Plaza. Orange County Fire Rescue and the state Division of Forestry will help the UCF Environmental Center conduct the burn. Prescribed burns are important because they help remove fuel from the  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA CREATES COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES
ORLANDO, Fla., July 24 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The University of Central Florida will establish a College of Graduate Studies to bring the structure of graduate education at UCF more in line with many other large research universities. Most universities that award at least 200 doctoral degrees per year have graduate colleges. UCF awarded 207 doctoral degrees in 2007-08. The new college, ann  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA ECONOMIST PREDICTS DEPRECIATING DOLLAR MAKES U.S. 'BIG LOTS! FOR BRITS'
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 29 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The falling U.S. dollar makes America look more like a 'Big Lots! for Brits' this holiday season than the currency powerhouse of yesteryears, a University of Central Florida economist says. While everyday American Joes will continue pinching pennies next month, the dollar's slide means European tourists will buy - and spend - more as they're vi  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA EMPLOYEES, STUDENTS HELPING THOSE IN NEED DURING HOLIDAYS
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 7 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: As the holiday season approaches, the spirit of giving nests in the hearts of UCF Physical Plant employees who are helping underprivileged children in the Bithlo and Christmas communities. Celebrating their fourth year working with the Bithlo Neighborhood Center for Families, employees are volunteering to buy gifts for children from a wish list   more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA ENERGY EXPERTS FUEL NEW FLORIDA CONSORTIUM
ORLANDO, Fla., July 7 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: University of Central Florida energy efficiency experts will help Floridians struggling to contain rising fuel and energy prices by working with a new statewide consortium. Fueled with a $50 million state investment, the Florida Energy Systems Consortium brings together researchers, unique facilities, and technology transfer and incubation progr  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA EVENT ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO CONSERVE ENERGY
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: UCF administrators, faculty, and student leaders gathered in the Student Union on Wednesday to encourage students to think green and conserve energy. Throughout the day, students were given tips on sustainable living. They received pins with eco-friendly messages, along with information about how they can help to strengthen UCF's commitment to   more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA EXPANDS PARTNERSHIP WITH JORDANIAN UNIVERSITY DURING PRINCESS' VISIT
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 16 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Enticed by extensive research opportunities with faculty and corporate partners, Ruba Amarin left Jordan to pursue her graduate degrees at the University of Central Florida. Amarin had studied at the Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT), a prestigious school in Jordan that has sent about a dozen students to UCF. And now UCF students  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA GOES GREEN: COLLEGE OF MEDICINE SEEKING LEED SILVER CERTIFICATION
ORLANDO, Fla., July 16 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Construction of the new UCF College of Medicine at Lake Nona is proceeding at a brisk pace and when complete is expected to obtain the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) silver certification. Construction at the University of Central Florida is part of a national trend to go green. Despite millions of dollars in budget cuts an  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA GRADUATE STUDENT EMPOWERS HOMELESS TEENS IN KENYA DURING WINTER BREAK
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 27 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Betsy Swart is spending the holidays in Kenya helping a group of homeless boys plan their community's next big project: clean water. Swart, a graduate student in Social Work at the University of Central Florida, is no stranger to the homeless boys of Kibera in Nairobi. She helped them start their own city-sanctioned soccer team, which took seco  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA GROUP PRESERVES CHINA'S LOST ART FOR A NEW AUDIENCE ONLINE
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 7 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: ChinaVineIn rural villages and bursting cities, Erika Rydell searches for China's living treasures. She's found them riding the back of an old motor bike and in cramped country homes, where generations of painters, kite makers and gourd carvers are keeping heritage alive in a country that's constantly pushing forward. Rydell is part of a grou  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA HEALTH ALERT: MENINGITIS CASE
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 15 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The Orange County Public Health Department (OCPHD) has informed UCF Health Services officials that a senior in the UCF Nursing program - who lives in a house off campus with family members - has a confirmed diagnosis of meningococcal meningitis, a type of bacterial meningitis. On behalf of the entire UCF community, our strongest hopes for a com  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA HEALTH CENTER TO CLOSE FOR PREPAREDNESS TRAINING
ORLANDO, Fla., July 15 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The UCF Health Center and pharmacy will be closed from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday in order to conduct an emergency training session. Staff will be participating in a live "active shooter" drill to practice lockdown procedures. UCF Police will participate and practice response techniques. Neither ammunition nor loud sounds will be used during the exerc  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA HOSTING FOCUS THE NATION EVENTS AIMED AT SOLVING CLIMATE CHANGE ISSUES
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 25 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Harnessing the collective power of students across the country to find solutions to global warming, Focus the Nation will kick off next week at the University of Central Florida. Students from more than 60 Florida universities and middle and high schools, joining their peers from around the country, are participating in Focus the Nation. Organi  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA HOSTS COLLEGE ACCESS SUMMIT WITH K-12 LEADERS, COMMUNITY COLLEGES
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 31 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: With college admissions processes and enrollment demands changing, the University of Central Florida is reaching out to regional K-12 leaders about higher-education access. UCF is hosting the first College Access Summit on Monday, Nov. 5, at its Orlando campus. The event is expected to draw K-12 educators and administrators from 10 Central Flor  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INCUBATION NETWORK EXPANDS WITH COLONIAL DRIVE FACILITY
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 5 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The new Orlando Business Development Center, part of the UCF Business Incubation Network, officially opened Tuesday after a ribbon-cutting ceremony that featured Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, UCF President John Hitt and Orlando City Commissioner Betty Wyman. The center, located at 3218 E. Colonial Drive, across from the Orlando Fashion Square Mall,   more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA ISSUES PRECAUTIONARY HEALTH ALERT
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 30 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The university learned late Wednesday evening that a student has been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. The student, Christopher Taylor, was admitted to the hospital with symptoms on Monday, Jan. 28, and a test identified the bacteria Wednesday. Orange County Department of Health officials believe this to be unrelated to a case last week, wh  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA LAUNCHES NEW PROGRAM FOCUSED ON INDIA'S POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY, RELIGION
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 30 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: An emerging world power with a growing population in the Orlando area, India will be the focus of a new program at the University of Central Florida. Supported by The Anil and Chitra Deshpande India Program Endowed Fund, The India Program will sponsor public discussions involving prominent speakers, panels and other meetings; encourage scholars  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA LIBRARY'S HILL WINS EMPLOYEE OF MONTH HONORS
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 26 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Beyond the books at the UCF Library, a dedicated staff keeps one of the university's busiest buildings intact and organized. On that team, Johnny Hill's exemplary work stands out, making him the USPS October Employee of the Month. "Johnny consistently demonstrates leadership by example, commitment to outstanding patron service, excellent organi  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA OFFERS 200 SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOW-INCOME, FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 6 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The University of Central Florida is awarding 200 first-generation undergraduates $400,000 in scholarships this year to ease student debt and offer better access to higher-education opportunities. UCF was awarded half of the scholarship funding through TG's Public Benefit Grant Program, a philanthropic nonprofit that helps low- to middle-income   more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA ORBIT EXECUTIVE BRIEFING TO FOCUS ON INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY TRENDS
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 1 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Leaders from the University of Central Florida, Walt Disney Co. and Darden Restaurants will address innovative technology trends that help businesses succeed globally during an executive briefing Wednesday, Nov. 14. The briefing, sponsored by UCF ORBIT and Continuing Education, will be from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Grand Bohemian Hotel, 325. S  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA PLANS TO BUY TWO UNOCCUPIED FRATERNITY HOUSES; DEMOLISH A THIRD VACANT HOUSE
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 18 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The UCF Board of Trustees on Thursday approved a plan to purchase two unoccupied fraternity houses in Greek Park, subject to the financing details, and demolish the former Pi Kappa Alpha house. The former Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Sigma Phi Epsilon houses would be renovated and then owned and managed by the university. Two new houses could be bui  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA PRECAUTIONARY HEALTH ALERT
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 26 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: UCF Health Services was informed by Orange County Health officials on Friday, Jan. 25, that a UCF student who lives in Pegasus Landing has a confirmed diagnosis of meningococcal sepsis, a type of bacteria that can cause meningitis. On behalf of the entire UCF community, our strongest hopes for a complete recovery go out to the student. Orange C  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA PROFESSOR DEVELOPS VACCINE TO PROTECT AGAINST BLACK PLAGUE BIOTERROR ATTACK
ORLANDO, Fla., July 30 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: A University of Central Florida researcher may have found a defense against the Black Plague, a disease that wiped out a third of Europe's population in the Middle Ages and which government agencies perceive as a terrorist threat today. UCF Professor Henry Daniell and his team have developed a vaccine that early research shows is highly effecti  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA PROFESSOR INTRODUCES CRIME ANALYSIS MAPPING TECHNIQUES TO RUSSIA'S FUTURE POLICE FORCE
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 2 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Russian's next generation of police officers may be able to track down criminals by neighborhood and perhaps even anticipate where they will hit next, thanks to a University of Central Florida professor. UCF Criminal Justice Professor Kenneth Mike Reynolds is working with the Volograd Law Academy. The Academy is one of the country's five executi  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA PROJECT SELECTED FOR NASA EXPLORER MISSION
ORLANDO, Fla., July 14 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: NASA last week selected a University of Central Florida project that will measure the temperature and make-up of the Earth's outer atmosphere as one of two missions of opportunity under its Explorer science space program. The Global-Scale Observations of the Limb and Disk (GOLD) project led by UCF Physicist Richard Eastes will build and fly a s  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA RECOGNIZED FOR INNOVATION, VALUE IN BEST COLLEGES RANKING
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 22 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: U.S. News & World Report has named the University of Central Florida one of the top universities in the country in its annual rankings of national universities. UCF also received special recognition in categories for innovation and value. The magazine ranked UCF in its third tier, which includes colleges ranked 134th through 196th out of the 26  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA RESEARCHERS TESTING WHETHER ROAD MARKINGS CAN LIMIT RED-LIGHT RUNNING
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 28 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: University of Central Florida researchers are testing whether "Signal Ahead" markings painted at an Alafaya Trail intersection will help reduce dangerous red-light running. In earlier simulations in a UCF lab, drivers were three times less likely to run red lights on roads with "Signal Ahead" painted on the surface to guide them. The marking  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA SIMULATION RESEARCH AIDS MILITARY MEDICS, DRIVERS
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 30 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Blood loss is one of the leading causes of death on the battlefield, but war-zone medics often find it difficult to receive the training to prevent those deaths. Today they can "save" a life-sized arm developed by the University of Central Florida's Institute for Simulation and Training that simulates "bleeding." Researchers there have devel  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA SPONSORS BRAIN CONFERENCE IN ORLANDO
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 24 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Several of the world's leading brain experts will converge Jan. 25 to 27 in Orlando for a conference focusing on the latest research and treatment techniques. The University of Central Florida sponsored the conference, which features the Japanese scientist responsible for finding the gene that causes forms of Parkinson's disease that can be pas  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA STUDENT TO HELP UPGRADE TELESCOPE AT VATICAN NEAR ROME
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 21 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Talk about your plum winter break assignment. Nate Lust, a graduate student at the University of Central Florida, is headed to the Pope's summer home to help modernize a telescope built in 1935. The Vatican Observatory is one of the oldest astronomical research institutions in the world. It is located at the papal summer residence in Castel Gan  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA STUDENTS' SELF-NAVIGATING CAR TO COMPETE IN DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY'S URBAN CHALLENGE
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 10 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: A self-navigating Subaru Outback that UCF engineers designed to adapt to traffic patterns, obstacles and driving conditions will compete in the national semifinals of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) Urban Challenge. Thirty-six teams from across the country will compete Oct. 26 to 31 at the former George Air Force Base in  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA STUDY FINDS CORAL REEFS TAKING LONGER TO RECOVER, SOME DON'T
ORLANDO, Fla., July 8 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Coral reefs off the shores of Florida are taking much longer to recover and, in some cases, appear not to heal at all once damaged, according to a research team presenting its findings at this week's International Coral Reef Symposium in Fort Lauderdale. The findings don't bode well for the reefs or the state's economy, which derives millions of  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TO PERFORM THIS WEEKEND AT 'SOUNDS OF THE ORIENT' CONCERT
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 13 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The University of Central Florida Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Laszlo Marosi, will perform at the "Sounds of the Orient" concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17. The free concert will be at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Oviedo. The concert will include the works of Asian composers Lu Qi Min, He Zhan Hao and Chen Gang. It will feature a solo per  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TO PERFORM WITH ACCLAIMED HUNGARIAN COMPOSER
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 24 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The University of Central Florida Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Laszlo Marosi, will perform with acclaimed Hungarian composer, Kamillo Lendvay, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 9 and at 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 10. The concerts are free to the public. Lendvay has been honored many times throughout his career and was awarded the highest musical acknowle  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA TEACHES ASPIRING COMPUTER VISION RESEARCHERS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 14 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: UCF's Research Experience for UndergraduatesAjay Chabra is developing a program to find individual screen shots in lengthy video. Steven Braeger wants to find a way to fix digital cameras' un-natural color corrections. Chabra and Braeger are two of 11 students from across the country involved in the University of Central Florida's annual Resear  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA TECHNOLOGY FUELS SOLAR PANEL EXPANSION
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 8 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: A company that recently expanded next to the University of Central Florida's main campus is using UCF technology to simplify the design and reduce the costs of installing solar power. Petra Solar, now headquartered in Somerset, N.J., received $14 million in venture capital funding in April for product development and global market expansion. As   more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA THEATRE TO PRESENT 'THE PIANO LESSON,' A TALE OF PRIDE, FAMILY, GHOSTS
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 19 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: "The Piano Lesson," an award-winning play about an African-African family's resilience through connections shared with their piano, will open Thursday, Nov. 8, at the UCF Conservatory Theatre's Black Box. Set in Pittsburgh in 1936, August Wilson's play depicts the family's piano as an instrument with the power to conjure both real ghosts and im  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA TO HELP SCIENTISTS TRACK PLUTO'S SHADOW OVER CENTRAL FLORIDA
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 22 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Hours before University of Central Florida students attend their first classes this fall, Nate Lust will help a group of Colorado scientists learn more about a mysterious part of the solar system. From about 11 p.m. Sunday to 2 a.m. Monday, Lust, a doctoral student in Physics, will be inside UCF's Robinson Observatory. He will watch Pluto cast   more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA TO HOST GAME DAY BRIEFING FOR RESIDENTS ON AUG. 5
ORLANDO, Fla., July 28 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The University of Central Florida will host a game day briefing for residents on Tuesday, Aug. 5, as it prepares to host its second season of football games on campus. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. in the Cypress Room of the UCF Arena. Residents should enter the Arena from the East Plaza Drive side. Free parking will be available in Garage F, w  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA TO HOST GAME DAY BRIEFING FOR RESIDENTS ON DEC. 12
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 10 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The University of Central Florida will host a game day briefing Wednesday, Dec. 12, for residents who want to offer feedback on UCF's first season with an on-campus football stadium. The meeting will be from 6 to 8 p.m. in room 117 of the UCF Teaching Academy on the main campus. UCF held several meetings with residents and area organizations  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA TO MAKE MODIFICATIONS TO BRIGHT HOUSE NETWORKS STADIUM
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 1 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The University of Central Florida will make modifications to Bright House Networks Stadium to improve fan comfort and avoid excessive wear on specific areas of the stadium. The modifications will be made to lessen the "synchronized motion" that some fans found uncomfortable and to extend the longevity of the stadium. Independent third-party revi  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA TRIATHLETES COLLECT TRASH TO BEAUTIFY CAMPUS
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 21 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The UCF TriKnight Triathlon Club recently held a "Trashy Tempo Run" during which team members collected trash on campus. The students met at Lake Claire at 9 a.m., and teams of three ran for one hour wherever they wanted on campus collecting trash. The only rules were that they had to stay on campus and they couldn't take trash from trash cans.   more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA TRUSTEES TO DISCUSS ADDING NEW DEGREE PROGRAMS ON NOV. 29
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 28 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The University of Central Florida Board of Trustees will discuss the creation of new degree programs in Digital Forensics, Technology and Applied Learning when it meets Thursday, Nov. 29. The trustees begin the day with a meeting of the Advancement Committee at 8:30 a.m., which will be followed by a workshop from 9:30 a.m. to noon on the Board   more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA UPDATES TAILGATING RULES FOR 2008 SEASON
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 19 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The UCF community enjoyed its first year of on-campus football games last season, and based on that success only a few game day policies have changed heading into the 2008 campaign. The most notable change is that the waiver of city and county open container ordinances for alcohol will end at kickoff for the home games this fall. The new policy  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA VICE PRESIDENT SOILEAU, PROFESSOR DANIELL NAMED AAAS FELLOWS
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 2 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Two University of Central Florida professors have been named American Association for the Advancement of Sciences Fellows for 2007. M.J. Soileau, vice president for Research and Commercialization, was named to the prestigious group for his "distinguished research contributions and leadership in the field of lasers and optical engineering." He  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA YEAR'S END: KNIGHTS CAME HOME IN 2007, PLAN MORE SUCCESSES FOR '08
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 28 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The University of Central Florida enjoyed a historic year in 2007, highlighted by the groundbreaking for the College of Medicine, innovative research achievements, the first on-campus football game and inaugural commencement in the new UCF Arena. And as the calendar turns to 2008, UCF officials expect continued success in the new year. The U  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA'S HUDDLESTON NAMED TO NATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 8 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) has appointed Thomas Huddleston, the University of Central Florida's vice president for Marketing, Communications and Admissions, to its Commission on Communications and Marketing. Huddleston, with the university since 1993, is a higher education leader in addressing undergraduate enrol  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA'S JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM WINS INTERNATIONAL INNOVATION AWARD
ORLANDO, Fla., July 23 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The University of Central Florida has one of the largest working partnerships with Junior Achievement in the nation. Last week, UCF's efforts to help Central Florida children through service learning were recognized worldwide. Junior Achievement of Central Florida, through its partnership with UCF, was one of eight JA offices that received the   more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA'S LOU FREY INSTITUTE PART OF NEW CIVIC EDUCATION INITIATIVE
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 31 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The Lou Frey Institute of Politics and Government at the University of Central Florida and the Bob Graham Center for Public Service at the University of Florida on Thursday unveiled a unique partnership, establishing the Florida Joint Center for Citizenship - a primary resource to help strengthen civic education in the state. An outgrowth of th  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA'S MARRIAGE, FAMILY RESEARCH INSTITUTE HOLDS OPEN HOUSE DEC. 12
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 11 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Couples learning about conflict resolution and communication skills needed to keep their marriages healthy have new digs at the University of Central Florida. The Florida Marriage and Family Research Institute has completed renovations to its new home on campus, and the staff invites the community to check it out from 3 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday,   more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA'S NONPROFIT PROGRAM RECEIVES NATIONAL HONORS
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 11 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The University of Central Florida's efforts to educate the next generation of nonprofit leaders were recognized with a national award this week. UCF's American Humanics program certified a greater percentage of students as nonprofit professionals than any other college or university in the country. That's why the national alliance, American Hum  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA'S ROSEN COLLEGE ANNOUNCES 2008 INDUCTEES TO HOSPITALITY HALL OF FAME
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 7 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The general manager at the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport and a retired chairman for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts will be the 2008 inductees into the Central Florida Hospitality Hall of Fame. Patricia J. Engfer and Richard A. Nunis were selected by industry executives and the faculty and staff of UCF's Rosen College of Hospitality   more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA'S UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM PREPARES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE
ORLANDO, Fla., July 8 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The University of Central Florida will help 50 Orange County freshmen from low-income families succeed in high school and prepare for college through the inaugural Upward Bound program on campus. UCF received a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to coordinate Upward Bound, which features a free, six-week summer program and ac  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, U.S. ARMY RESEARCH LAB EXPANDS FOR SIMULATION WORK
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 13 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: A new research agreement between the University of Central Florida and the U.S. Army Research Development and Engineering Command, Simulation and Training Technology Center (RDECOM STTC) means more space for innovative modeling and simulation research. UCF's Institute for Simulation and Training and RDECOM STTC plan to expand their existing fac  more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, VALENCIA EXPAND ACCESS WITH UPCOMING SHARED CLASSROOM BUILDING
ORLANDO, Fla., July 30 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: DirectConnect to UCFUniversity of Central Florida and Valencia Community College leaders broke ground this week on a shared classroom and student services building that will expand educational opportunities for students in West Orange County. The new, 100,000-square foot facility will offer space for classrooms, computer labs, faculty offices a  more

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA'S RESEARCHER WORKS TO MAKE VOTING EASIER, FAIRER, IN WAKE OF NEW LAW
IOWA CITY, Iowa, April 10 -- The University of Iowa's College of Business issued the following news release: On Election Day, when voters step to the polls and cast their ballots, not many are likely to wonder how the voting machines got there in the first place. But someone had to deliver them, and that's not as easy as you might think, in part because the Help America Vote Act of 2002 changed the way elections are conducted. The law, passed in response to the Florida re-count controversy  more

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS REMINDS FOOTBALL FANS OF BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION ON TURNPIKE
LAWRENCE, Kan., Aug. 29 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news release: University of Kansas football fans who will visit Lawrence for this weekend's home opener should keep in mind that construction work on Interstate 70 could affect their travel plans. The Jayhawks open the football season with a game against Florida International University at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, in Memorial Stadium. The Kansas Turnpike Authority is constructing a new bridge over the Kansas Rive  more

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPSTATE'S NATURAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES FALL SEMINAR SERIES
SPARTANBURG, S.C., Aug. 29 -- The University of South Carolina Upstate Campus issued the following news release: Whales, turtles and the impact humans have on populations of amphibians and reptiles are the topics for a three-part fall 2008 seminar series, sponsored by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Department at the University of South Carolina Upstate. The seminars start at 5:00 p.m. and will be held in the Tukey Lecture Hall. The seminars are open to the campus community and the publi  more

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA AMONG NATION'S TOP 'UP AND COMING UNIVERSITIES' IN U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 27 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news release: The University of South Florida placed among the nation's top 20 "up and coming universities" in the 2009 U.S. News & World Report annual college rankings coming in at number 14. "We're quickly creating the learning and research environment of the future," said USF President Judy Genshaft. "Some of the best students in the nation know that USF is the place to find top quality academics and exciting c  more

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA APPOINTS LEADING RESEARCHER TO DEVELOP GLOBAL INITIATIVES
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 20 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news release: The University of South Florida has appointed an award winning teacher and researcher as its new head of global initiatives. Linda Whiteford, PhD, MPH, has been appointed to the newly created position of associate vice president for global strategies and international affairs, reporting to USF President Judy Genshaft. "The university of the future will be a global university," Genshaft said. "Lind  more

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA BIOLOGISTS GET FEDERAL GRANTS FOR CANCER RESEARCH TARGETING GENETICS
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 20 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news release: Two University of South Florida biologists have each received new federal grants to fund research that promises to help in the fight against cancer by advancing knowledge of various genetic aspects of the disease. Kristina Schmidt, assistant professor in the Division of Cell Biology, Microbiology and Molecular Biology (CMM), has received a five-year, $1.32 million RO1 grant from the National Institut  more

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA CHEMISTS GET SMMARTT THANKS TO THEIR MOMS
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 13 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news release: While the slogan "Better Living Through Chemistry" is decades old, a team of chemists at the University of South Florida is carrying that idea forward in the hopes of making the next decades of the 21st century better and safer in a number of ways. The team of USF chemists has initiated a new interdisciplinary research center called USF-SMMARTT (Smart Metal-organic Materials Advanced Research and Tec  more

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA FEATURED IN 2009 PRINCETON REVIEW 'BEST 368 COLLEGES'
TAMPA, Fla., July 30 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news release: The University of South Florida is one of the nation's best institutions for undergraduate education, according to The Princeton Review. The New York-based education services company known for its test-prep courses features the college in the just-published 2009 edition of its annual book, "The Best 368 Colleges" (Random House). Only about 15 percent of America's 2,500 four-year colleges and two Canadia  more

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA HOME FOR SEN. MARTINEZ'S EXPANDED GULF COAST OFFICE
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 11 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news release: The University of South Florida welcomes U.S. Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL) to USF's Research Park in Tampa. He is expanding his Gulf Coast regional office which will be located in the USF CONNECT building. "We think the senator has made an excellent choice," said USF President Judy Genshaft. "He recognizes as do so many others that USF is an integral part of the community in a great place to serve his  more

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA KINSHIP CENTER CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 13 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news release: After ten years, the University of South Florida's Florida Kinship Center in the USF School of Social Work is celebrating its innovative developments, many contributions to Florida's kinship children and families, and national recognition for leadership in the field, according to program director Anne Strozier, who helped establish the program with fellow social work professor Aaron Smith (now retired).  more

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA PATEL CHARTER SCHOOL LOOKS TO MERGE WITH HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
TAMPA, Fla., July 29 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news release: The USF Patel Charter School, which serves high-needs students in kindergarten through 5th grade, could become a part of the Hillsborough County School District under a plan proposed by the USF Patel Charter School Board of Directors at a special meeting July 29. Under the plan, the school would relinquish its charter status in order to partner with the school district to meet the needs of its students.  more

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA STRENGTHENS CAMPUS SAFETY
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 22 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news release: The University of South Florida has appointed an emergency operations manager as part of several initiatives to safeguard its Tampa campus. Tom Cisco will serve as emergency coordinator in the event of a campus crisis, as well as organize ways to prevent crises, including building campus safety groups, ensuring campus shelter availability, and working closely with government emergency agencies. He is  more

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA SURVEY TESTS TAMPA'S 'BEST COMMUNITY' RANKING
TAMPA, Fla., July 29 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news release: What do young people think about Tampa being named one of "100 Best Communities for Young People" by the America's Promise Alliance? Research interns at the University of South Florida's Positive Youth Development program of the USF Collaborative for Children, Families and Communities found young people disagree on several points. "It's not that Tampa isn't among the best, it's that many youth don't   more

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA TAMPA LIBRARY NOW OFFERS SELF-SERVICE CHECK-OUT WITH 'CHECK-A-BULL'
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 27 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news release: University of South Florida students are saying goodbye to long checkout lines at the USF Tampa Library with Check-a-Bull. This self check-out system now allows those with valid IDs or library cards to scan their own books and VHS tapes for checkout. All it takes is a swipe of the card and following simple instructions on the screen. The USF Tampa Library also hosts what constitutes the Learning Comm  more

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA'S LATINO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM EVENT AUG. 20
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 8 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news release: One of the University of South Florida's most impressive occasions is the annual Latino Scholarship Program celebration to be held Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. in USF Theatre I. As in past years, new milestones of generosity and accomplishment will highlight the event before a nearly standing-room-only audience of community leaders, local dignitaries, students and their family members, and USF administrators. The H  more

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA'S SUMMER GRADUATION CEREMONIES SET FOR AUG. 9
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 4 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news release: The University of South Florida's summer commencement ceremonies take place Aug. 9 at 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in the USF Sun Dome on the Tampa campus. The total number of degrees to be conferred is 2,646 compared with 2,377 in summer 2007. Approximately 1,250 graduates are expected to be in attendance with as many as 7,000 to 8,000 guests. USF graduates are from 78 nations and 37 states. There will be 18  more

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR SPEAKS TO UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE SPACE INSTITUTE SUPPORTERS
TULLAHOMA, Tenn., Aug. 13 -- The University of Tennessee Space Institute issued the following news release: During his speech at the UT Space Institute in Tullahoma last week, UT Athletic Director Mike Hamilton said that what he loves most about his position in college athletics is the opportunity to make a difference in young people's lives. "First and foremost, college athletics is about the student athlete," said Hamilton. Hamilton spoke to a large group of local UT alumni, supporters and   more

UNLICENSED CONTRACTOR ARRESTED IN JACKSONVILLE
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 27 -- The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation issued the following news release: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation investigators, in partnership with the Duval County State Attorney's Office, arrested Stephen Varhall yesterday for unlicensed contracting. Varhall is accused of taking a total of $96,000 from consumers and has not performed any work. "Florida takes the threat of unlicensed contracting very seriously. Altho  more

UPDATE ON IMPACT OF STATE BUDGET CUTS ON UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
ORLANDO, Fla., July 2 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The University of Central Florida informed faculty and staff today that, due to reductions in state funding, the university is reducing college and division budgets. Additionally, the university will begin considering the elimination of some academic and administrative programs and activities. These actions are designed to ensure that the progra  more

UPDATED BOATING RESTRICTIONS FOR FLOODING ST. JOHNS RIVER
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission issued the following news release: As flooding continues on parts of the St. Johns River, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in cooperation with local, state and federal partners, has enacted a new emergency rule for the affected areas of the river, including its associated lakes and tributaries. The new rule is in effect immediately as follows: * Idle-speed, no-wake zone from the  more

USDA NATIONAL SCIENCE PROGRAM LEADER TO PRESENT NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL BIOSECURITY CENTER FORUM AT KANSAS-STATE ON PROTECTION OF PLANT RESOURCES
MANHATTAN, Kan., Aug. 28 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: The protection of plant resources from pests and disease will be the topic of a National Agricultural Biosecurity Center Forum at Kansas State University. Dan Fieselmann, National Science Program leader for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's Plant Protection and Quarantine, will present "Strategies for Safeguarding American Plant Resources" at 3 p.m. Thursda  more

USDA SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON DEREGULATION OF GENETICALLY ENGINEERED PAPAYA
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has issued the following press release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking public comment on a petition to deregulate a papaya genetically engineered (GE) to be resistant to papaya ringspot virus. APHIS has regulated the papaya through its notification process since 1999. The petition for deregulation, submitted by the Univer  more

VERMONT STATE POLICE RESPONDS CAPSIZED KAYAKS
MONTPELIER, Vt., Aug. 24 -- The Vermont State Police issued the following news release: CASE #: 08A204387 TROOPER: Metayer STATION: St. Albans CONTACT#: (802) 524-5993 DATE/TIME:08/24/08 10:00 am LOCATION (specific): Woods Island (Lake Champlain) RE: Capsized kayaks VICTIMS: Dave Brown, Needham, MA Brianna Goddard, Winthrop, MA Stephen Kent, Potomac, MD Jennifer Zivaovic, Mentor, OH Samantha Corwith, Blackburg, VA Julia Liebster, New Jersey Jared Grigas, Florida J  more

VIRGINIA ONE OF FIVE MOST SUCCESSFUL STATES IN AMERICA FOR REDUCING POVERTY
RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 22 -- The Virginia Department of Social Services issued the following news release: Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that The Heartland Institute's comprehensive study Welfare Reform after Ten Years gives Virginia high marks for the success of anti-poverty and welfare reform policies in the Commonwealth. "Virginia is committed to extending an economic ladder to anyone with the ability and drive to access it," Governor Kaine said. "Reducing poverty, providing jo  more

VIRGINIA TO RECEIVE MORE THAN $300,000 IN MULTI-STATE SETTLEMENT WITH THREE HEALTH INSURERS
RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 11 -- The Virginia State Corporation Commission issued the following news release: Virginia is among a number of states and the District of Columbia that have entered into or soon will enter into a $20 million regulatory settlement agreement with The MEGA Life and Health Insurance Company; Mid-West National Life Insurance Company of Tennessee; and The Chesapeake Life Insurance Company. The settlement follows a multi-state examination of the companies that identified pro  more

WATER MANAGERS REPORT STRONG PERFORMANCE FROM FLOOD CONTROL SYSTEM AS TROPICAL STORM FAY MOVES ACROSS REGION
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Aug. 19 -- The South Florida Water Management District issued the following news release: While some localized flooding remains as a result of Tropical Storm Fay, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) reports the Central and Southern Flood Control System performed well in handling the storm's heavy rainfall. Water managers lowered water levels throughout the massive system to protect South Florida communities from the impacts of flooding. Over the weeke  more

WATER RISING IN ST. JOHNS RIVER'S HEADWATERS
PALM BAY, Fla., Aug. 22 -- The St. John's River Water Management District issued the following news release: Water continues to rise in the headwaters of the St. Johns River as Tropical Storm Fay moves away from Florida. The Upper St. Johns River Basin Project, which encompasses 200,000 acres in western Brevard and Indian River counties, is working as designed and continues to retain a significant volume of rainfall, runoff and pumped water from surrounding residential and agricultural are  more

WATERBORNE CARBON INCREASES THREAT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MERCURY
MADISON, Wis., Dec. 10 -- The University of Wisconsin issued the following news release: Mercury is a potent neurotoxin and a worrisome environmental contaminant, but the severity of its threat appears to depend on what else is in the water. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have found that the presence of dissolved organic material increases the biological risk of aqueous mercury and may even serve as an environmental mercury source. Mercury is present throughout the e  more

WISCONSIN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OFFERS FANS MORE REASONS TO CHEER AT OUTBACK BOWL
MADISON, Wis., Dec. 5 -- The University of Wisconsin issued the following news release: University of Wisconsin fans heading to the Outback Bowl in Tampa, Fla., are making plans to cheer on the Badgers, ring in the New Year and even follow the Pack. The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) is offering Outback Bowl Day-of-Game packages, including a game ticket and admission to the official pre-game tailgate, the BADGER BLAST/HUDDLE. Packages start at $115 per adult and $90 per child (12 and u  more

WITH SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS APPROVAL FOR THREE NEW BACHELOR'S PROGRAMS, FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE BACHELOR'S DEGREE APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JULY 11
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 27 -- Florida Community College at Jacksonville issued the following news release: Florida Community College at Jacksonville has received official confirmation from the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) the new baccalaureate programs in Supervision and Management, Computer Networking and Nursing have been approved. The College now has full authority to admit students immediately and to launch the new programs in the Fall  more

WOMEN OFFERED BIDS FOLLOWING RECRUITMENT
STILLWATER, Okla., Aug. 29 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: A total of 536 women at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater have accepted bids this fall to join one of the 11 sororities on campus, according to the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs. Bids are offers to the young women to become members of the sororities. Oklahoma students are listed by their hometowns, and a list of out-of-state students follows that. ADA: Natalie A. Burden, Alpha Chi O  more

WORLDHOTELS Welcomes the New Mona Lisa Suite Hotel
NEW YORK, June 27 -- Worldhotels issued the following news release: WORLDHOTELS, the hotel group for independent hotels and regional hotel brands, today announced that the Mona Lisa Suite Hotel in Celebration, Fla., (near Orlando) is the newest addition to WORLDHOTELS' Deluxe Collection of hotels and resorts. The luxurious 240-room property is conveniently located just 10 minutes from the Walt Disney World Theme Parks in the award-winning town of Celebration. This hotel is the eighth WORLDHOT  more

ZOTTI NAMED NOVEMBER EMPLOYEE OF MONTH
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 20 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: With a keen eye for detail and an enthusiastic attitude, Richard Zotti has been named the November Employee of the Month. Working as an engineer at the College of Optics and Photonics, Zotti teaches machining classes while overseeing students' work and safety. In addition, he also constructs parts for the optics and photonics labs. "Richard   more

AFTERMATH OF TROPICAL STORM CREATES HAZARDS FOR LABOR DAY BOATERS
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission issued the following news release: Tropical Storm Fay may put a damper on Labor Day festivities, if celebrating includes boating. This year, because of torrential rains from the storm, the water in canals, rivers, lakes and other bodies of water has risen. This has caused hazardous conditions for boaters, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is urging them to be extra careful this holi  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL REACHES $150,000 SETTLEMENT WITH COMCAST
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The office of the Florida Attorney General issued the following news release: Attorney General Bill McCollum today announced his office has reached a $150,000 settlement with Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC and its affiliated entities resolving concerns over disclosure issues related to bandwidth use policies. Comcast will reimburse the state $50,000 for the costs of its investigation and will contribute $100,000 to fund future investigations on beha  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL REACHES CYBERFRAUD SETTLEMENT WITH CELL PHONE CONTENT BILLING COMPANY
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The office of the Florida Attorney General issued the following news release: Continuing the efforts to revolutionize the way cell phone content is marketed and billed, Attorney General Bill McCollum today announced that his office has reached a settlement with a company involved in billing for cell phone content. Massachusetts-based m-Qube is a billing aggregator, meaning it acts as an intermediary between wireless carriers and third party content providers. The  more

C.W. Roberts Contracting Wins $42.44 Million Contract
MOBILE, Ala., Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a $42.44 million contract to C.W. Roberts Contracting Inc., Tallahassee, Fla., for construction of structures and facilities. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile, Ala.  more

CAPITAL CIRCLE NORTHEAST CLOSED BETWEEN MAHAN, EAST PARK
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 24 -- The city of Tallahassee issued the following news release: City crews continue to respond to impacts of Tropical Storm Fay. The City of Tallahassee will be operating on a normal schedule Monday. Following is an update regarding City services: Electric Utility As of 6:00 p.m. the City has approximately 2,200 customers without electric service. All circuits have been restored, and remaining outages are scattered across the city, typically in groups of between  more

CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM FAY IS 45 MILES SOUTHWEST OF TALLAHASSEE
ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla., Aug. 23 -- Alachua County issued the following news release: The center of Tropical Storm Fay is now 45 miles southwest of Tallahassee. Alachua County has experienced 3 - 6.5 inches of rain and flooding is still a possibility particularly as rains from Georgia flow into Florida rivers. Alachua will remain under a tornado watch until 3 p.m. today. Some utilities customers are continuing to experience power outages, but crews are working diligently to restore power.   more

CITY CREWS CONTINUE TO RESPOND TO IMPACTS OF TROPICAL STORM FAY
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 23 -- The city of Tallahassee issued the following news release: City crews continue to respond to impacts of Tropical Storm Fay across the city. The City encourages citizens to stay off of local roadways and take precautionary efforts, as significant flooding is expected to continue to impact the community. An update on city services is as follows: Electric Utility Currently the city has 6,872 customers without electric service. Severe weather, including wind an  more

CITY CREWS RESPOND TO IMPACTS OF TROPICAL STORM FAY
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 23 -- The city of Tallahassee issued the following news release: City crews are responding to impacts of Tropical Storm Fay across the city. Citizens are advised to stay off city streets due to flooding, blocked streets and other hazards. Recent forecasts have rainfall amounts higher than initially projected, now up to 16-20 inches. Calls for service have increased significantly and the city's priority is addressing life safety issues. An update on city services is as   more

CITY PROVIDES SATURDAY MORNING UPDATE ON TROPICAL STORM FAY
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 23 -- The city of Tallahassee issued the following news release: City of Tallahassee employees have worked through the night and are staffed today to respond to storm related issues. The City's Emergency Operations Center (Area Command) is in operation at the Tallahassee Police Department, with Fire Chief Cindy Dick serving as the incident commander. Citizens with power outages or storm related concerns regarding any City of Tallahassee services should call 891-4YOU  more

CITY PROVIDES UPDATE ON TROPICAL STORM FAY
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 23 -- The city of Tallahassee issued the following news release: City crews continue to respond to impacts of Tropical Storm Fay across the city. The City encourages citizens to stay off of local roadways and take precautionary efforts, as flooding is expected to continue to impact the community. City services update: Electric Utility Currently the city has 3,500 customers without electric service. Severe weather, including wind and heavy rain, are hampering ele  more

CITY UPDATE ON TROPICAL DEPRESSION FAY
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 24 -- The city of Tallahassee issued the following news release: City crews continue to respond to impacts of recently downgraded Tropical Depression Fay. Following is an update regarding City services: Electric Utility Currently the City has approximately 2,700 customers without electric service. All circuits have been restored, and the two largest outages at this time include: * approximately 350 customers in the Huntington Woods neighborhood * approximat  more

CITY URGES RESIDENTS TO CONSERVE WATER
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 23 -- The city of Tallahassee issued the following news release: Due to the large amount of rainfall over the greater Tallahassee area, the City of Tallahassee Wastewater Division asks customers to reduce the amount of in-home water usage for the next 24 hours. The tremendous amounts of rain have caused the collection system to near its capacity. Customers are asked to limit the use of dishwashers and washing machines. Tallahassee has seen above normal rainfall duri  more

DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS TO OPEN IN BREVARD COUNTY
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 23 -- The Florida Division of Emergency Management issued the following news release: Residents of Brevard County who were affected by Tropical Storm Fay can go to a single location to apply to receive assistance from State and Local governments, non-governmental and faith-based organizations. Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will open August 24, 2008 at 12:00 at the following locations: Barefoot Bay Community Storefront 935 Barefoot Bay Boulevard Barefoot Bay, Fl  more

DISTRICT AND EMPLOYEE UNION OFFICIALS TO HOLD JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE ABOUT 2008-09 BUDGET PROCESS
FORT MEYERS, Fla., April 9 -- The Lee County School District has issued the following news release: WHO: District and Employee Union Officials scheduled to attend include, but are not limited to: * Donna Mutzenard, Executive Director, Island Coast FEA * Mark Castellano, President, Teachers Association of Lee County * Suzan Rudd, Service Unit Director, Island Coast FEA * Debbie Steelman, President, Hendry Education Support Personnel Association * Bob Rushlow, President, Sup  more

DOCKET NO. 080568 -TP: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF TWO AMENDMENTS TO INTERCONNECTION, UNBUNDLING, RESALE, COLLOCATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, SOUTHEAST AND MATRIX TELECOM
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 22 -- The Florida Public Service Commission filed the following case docket: 080568 -TP Docketed: 8/22/2008 CASR Not Yet Filed Request for approval of two amendments to interconnection, unbundling, resale, and collocation agreement between BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc. d/b/a AT&T Florida d/b/a AT&T Southeast and Matrix Telecom, Inc. d/b/a Trinsic Communications.  more

DOCKET NO. 080569 -TI: ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REGISTRATION AS INTRASTATE INTEREXCHANGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY BY GLOBAL CAPACITY GROUP
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The Florida Public Service Commission filed the following case docket: 080569 -TI Docketed: 8/26/2008 CASR Approved: 8/29/2008 Acknowledgment of registration as intrastate interexchange telecommunications company by Global Capacity Group, Inc.  more

DOCKET NO. 080570 -TX: APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE TO PROVIDE COMPETITIVE LOCAL EXCHANGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE BY GLOBAL CAPACITY GROUP
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 27 -- The Florida Public Service Commission filed the following case docket: 080570 -TX Docketed: 8/27/2008 CASR Not Yet Filed Application for certificate to provide competitive local exchange telecommunications service by Global Capacity Group, Inc.  more

DOCKET NO. 080571 -TI: ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REGISTRATION AS INTRASTATE INTEREXCHANGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY BY WORLDWIDE MARKETING SOLUTIONS OF MIAMI
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The Florida Public Service Commission filed the following case docket: 080571 -TI Docketed: 8/29/2008 CASR Not Yet Filed Acknowledgment of registration as intrastate interexchange telecommunications company by Worldwide Marketing Solutions of Miami, Inc.  more

ESCAPED INMATE DMITRI SINILNIKOV
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The Florida Department of Corrections issued the following news release: Minimum custody Florida inmate Dmitri Sinilnikov, 54, walked away from an outside work assignment in the Department of Transportation yard in Sarasota on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 around 7:55 am. He was serving a 15 year sentence for Fraudulent Use of Personal Identification, Computer Fraud (eight counts) and five counts of Offenses against Computer Users. Sinilnikov, who is from Russia,  more

EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 08-167:GOV. CRIST ISSUES ORDER THAT EXTENDS EXECUTIVE ORDER 06-213
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 13 -- Gov. Charlie Crist, R-Fla., has issued the following executive order: WHEREAS, the Honorable MICHAEL J. SATZ, State Attorney for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, was previously assigned by Executive Order 06-213, amended by Executive Order 06-218, extended by Executive Order 07-171, to the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida to represent the State of Florida concerning the investigation and prosecution of Michael Eric Hawkins; and WHEREAS, the Ass  more

FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL ISSUES ADVISORY LEGAL OPINION ON DUAL OFFICEHOLDING - LEMON LAW
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The office of the Florida Attorney General issued the following advisory legal opinions: Subject: Dual Officeholding - Lemon Law Mr. Daniel J. Baldwin, II 1429 Davenport Drive New Port Richey, Florida 34655 RE: OFFICERS B QUASI-JUDICIAL OFFICERS B ARBITRATORS B FLORIDA NEW MOTOR VEHICLE ARBITRATION BOARD B LEMON LAW B WORKFORCE FLORIDA, INC. B DUAL OFFICE-HOLDING B whether simultaneous service on Florida New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board and Workforce F  more

FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL ISSUES ADVISORY LEGAL OPINION ON HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The office of the Florida Attorney General issued the following advisory legal opinions: Subject: Homestead Exemption Mr. Loren E. Levy The Levy Law Firm 1828 Riggins Lane Tallahassee, Florida 32308 RE: TAXATION - TRUSTS - HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION - TRUSTEES - BENEFICIARIES - entitlement of trustee and beneficiary of Florida Land Trust to homestead exemption. ss. 196.031, 196.041, and 689.071, Fla. Stat.; Art. VII, s. 6(a), Fla. Const. Dear Mr. Levy: On  more

FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL ISSUES ADVISORY LEGAL OPINION ON SANTA ROSA ISLAND AUTHORITY - TAXATION
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The office of the Florida Attorney General issued the following advisory legal opinions: Subject: Santa Rosa Island Authority - Taxation Mr. Michael J. Stebbins Attorney, Santa Rosa Island Authority 504 North Baylen Street Pensacola, Florida 32501 RE: SPECIAL DISTRICTS - SANTA ROSA ISLAND AUTHORITY - TAXATION - authority of special district to rebate ad valorem taxes. Ch. 24500, Laws of Fla. 1947. Dear Mr. Stebbins: On behalf of the Santa Rosa Isla  more

FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL ISSUES ADVISORY LEGAL OPINION ON SUNSHINE LAW - INTERPRETERS FOR THE DEAF
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The office of the Florida Attorney General issued the following advisory legal opinions: Subject: Sunshine Law - Interpreters for the Deaf Mr. Sidney F. Ansbacher Gray/Robinson, Attorneys at Law 50 North Laura Street Suite 1100 Jacksonville, Florida 32202 RE: GOVERNMENT IN THE SUNSHINE LAW - MEETINGS - FLORIDA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND - INTERPRETERS - attendance of interpreters for the deaf at litigation strategy meetings under s. 286.011(8), F  more

FLORIDA CABINET ISSUES AGENDA FOR AUG. 12 BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND MEETING
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 12 -- The Florida Cabinet issued the following document, representing information provided by the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund: Item 1 Minutes Submittal of the Minutes from the May 13, 2008 Cabinet Meeting. (See Attachment 1, Pages 1-16) RECOMMEND APPROVAL Substitute Item 2 Nextel South Corp. Lease/E911 Wireless Communication Facility/ Delegation WITHDRAWN FROM THE OCTOBER 2, 2007 AGENDA REQUEST: Consideration of (1) a five  more

FLORIDA CABINET ISSUES AGENDA FOR AUG. 12 DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES MEETING
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 12 -- The Florida Cabinet issued the following document, representing information provided by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles: AGENDA Agency Contact: Lee Ann Korst, 850-617-3100 1. Respectfully submit the Minutes for February 26, 2008 Cabinet Meeting. Attachment #1 Recommended. 2. Respectfully submit the 3rd Quarter Performance Report Fiscal Year 2007-2008. Attachment #2 Recommended. 3. Respectfully submit the Department's An  more

FLORIDA CABINET ISSUES AGENDA FOR AUG. 12 DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT MEETING
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 12 -- The Florida Cabinet issued the following document, representing information provided by the Department of Law Enforcement: ITEM 1. Respectfully submit the Minutes of the April 29, 2008 Cabinet Meeting. (See Attachment 1) RECOMMEND APPROVAL ITEM 2. Respectfully submit the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's FY 2007-08 3rd Quarter Performance Report, with Contracts, Agreements and Purchases over $100,000 for January 1 through March 31, 2008. (See At  more

FLORIDA CABINET ISSUES AGENDA FOR AUG. 12 DIVISION OF BOND FINANCE SPECIAL MEETING
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 12 -- The Florida Cabinet issued the following document, representing information provided by the Division of Bond Finance: This meeting is open to the public. 1. Approval of minutes of the meeting of July 29, 2008. (Attachment #1) 2. ADOPTION OF (1) A SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING $924,200,000 STATE OF FLORIDA, FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC EDUCATION CAPITAL OUTLAY BONDS, 2008 SERIES, AN  more

FLORIDA CABINET ISSUES AGENDA FOR AUG. 12 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: SITING BOARD MEETING
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 12 -- The Florida Cabinet issued the following document, representing information provided by the Department of Enviromental Protection: Siting Board: Substitute Page Substitute Item 1 Progress Energy Florida, Inc./Final Order of Certification/Crystal River Energy Complex Unit 3 Uprate Project REQUEST: Consideration of an Order, to be executed by the Siting Board, adopting the Administrative Law Judge's Recommended Order recommending the Siting Board grant full a  more

FLORIDA CABINET ISSUES AGENDA FOR AUG. 12 FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION - OFFICE OF INSURANCE REGULATION MEETING
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 12 -- The Florida Cabinet issued the following document, representing information provided by the Office of Insurance Regulation: MEMBERS Governor Charlie Crist Attorney General Bill McCollum Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink Commissioner Charles Bronson Contact: Monte Stevens, (850-413-2571) 9:00 A. M. LL-03, The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida ITEM SUBJECT RECOMMENDATION 1. Request for Approval to Repeal Rule 69P-2.001, 002; Commercial Property J  more

FLORIDA CABINET ISSUES AGENDA FOR AUG. 12 STATE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION SPECIAL MEETING
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 12 -- The Florida Cabinet issued the following document, representing information provided by the State Board of Administration: GOVERNOR CRIST AS CHAIRMAN CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER SINK AS TREASURER ATTORNEY GENERAL MCCOLLUM AS SECRETARY AUGUST 12, 2008 AGENDA ITEM 1. Request approval of the minutes of July 29, 2008. (See Attachment 1) ACTION REQUIRED ITEM 2. Request approval of a Fiscal Sufficiency of an amount not exceeding $200,000,000 State of Fl  more

FLORIDA CABINET ISSUES AGENDA FOR DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AUG. 12 MEETING
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 12 -- The Florida Cabinet issued the following document, representing information provided by the Department of Revenue: AGENDA ITEM 1. Respectfully request approval of the minutes of April 29, 2008. (See Attachment 1) RECOMMEND APPROVAL ITEM 2. Respectfully request approval and authority to publish a Notice of Intended Action in the Florida Administrative Weekly to Rule Chapter 12B-8.006, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) (See Attachment 2) RECOM  more

FLORIDA CABINET ISSUES AGENDA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION OF STATE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AUG. 12 MEETING
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 12 -- The Florida Cabinet issued the following document, representing information provided by the Office of Financial Regulation Of State Board Of Administration: MEMBERS Governor Charlie Crist Attorney General Bill McCollum Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink Commissioner Charlie Bronson Contact: Andrea Moreland (OFR) (850) 410-9662 9:00 A.M. LL-03, The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida ITEM SUBJECT RECOMMENDATION 1. Request approval to adopt emergency   more

FLORIDA FOLK ARTIST PROCTOR TO SPEAK ON NOV. 13 AT UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 31 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Florida folk artist Mary Proctor will make several presentations at the University of Central Florida on Tuesday, Nov. 13. The self-taught artist combines contemporary art-making practices with outside art traditions. Her use of alternative and unconventional materials directly relates to classroom art-making practices, which makes Nov. 13 a go  more

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY LAUNCHES STORMRISK.ORG FOR ONE-STOP PROPERTY INSURANCE INFORMATION
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 21 -- Florida State University, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Florida State University's Florida Catastrophic Storm Risk Management Center has launched a comprehensive Web site (www.stormrisk.org) designed to serve as a one-stop shop for citizens, policymakers, the news media and others seeking to learn about Florida's property insurance issues, especially in relation to hurricanes. "Florida has struggled to a  more

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY VAULTS TO TOP-TIER IN ASIAN STUDIES
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 21 -- Florida State University, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: With the purchase of a massive, 25,000-volume collection of books and other materials related to religion and culture in Asia, Florida State University has vaulted into the front ranks of universities that offer Asian studies in the southeastern United States. FSU's Department of Religion recently collaborated with University Libraries, the Departme  more

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY VAULTS TO TOP-TIER IN ASIAN STUDIES
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 21 -- Florida State University, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: With the purchase of a massive, 25,000-volume collection of books and other materials related to religion and culture in Asia, Florida State University has vaulted into the front ranks of universities that offer Asian studies in the southeastern United States. FSU's Department of Religion recently collaborated with University Libraries, the Departme  more

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY VICE PRESIDENT TO SERVE ON BOARD FOR NATIONAL LABORATORY
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 21 -- Florida State University, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Florida State University President T.K. Wetherell has re-appointed Vice President for Research Kirby Kemper to serve as FSU's representative on the board that oversees Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Oak Ridge, Tenn. Kirby KemperKemper, who has served on the UT-Battelle Board of Governors since 2003, will serve another two-year term. The app  more

FWC WARNS FLORIDIANS NOT TO ATTEMPT WILDLIFE RESCUES AMID FLOODING
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 22 -- The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission issued the following news release: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is warning Floridians not to attempt to rescue wild animals or interact with wildlife in the wake of Tropical Storm Fay. The FWC has noted reports of alligators and snakes swimming around in flooded neighborhoods. Officials said they expect the animals to return to their natural habitats once water recedes back to n  more

FWC WARNS OF HIDDEN HAZARDS BELOW WATER'S SURFACE
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 22 -- The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission issued the following news release: As Tropical Storm Fay continues to sweep across the state, flooding brought on by days of rain is the primary concern. As the storm heads west, more flooding is likely in the Panhandle. Some ponds, lakes, creeks, rivers, canals and other bodies of water and waterways probably will swell beyond normal water levels. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) i  more

FWC: IDLE-SPEED, NO-WAKE ZONES MAY TAKE EFFECT ON ST. JOHNS RIVER
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 22 -- The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission issued the following news release: Torrential rain brought by Tropical Storm Fay may cause elevated water levels in many of the state's rivers, including the St. Johns River. When the water reaches a certain level, idle-speed, no-wake zones go into effect. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is cautioning boaters to become familiar with the temporary zone changes of the St. Johns River.   more

FWC: IDLE-SPEED, NO-WAKE ZONES MAY TAKE EFFECT ON WITHLACOOCHEE RIVER
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 22 -- The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission issued the following news release: Torrential rain brought by Tropical Storm Fay may cause elevated water levels in many of the state's rivers, including the Withlacoochee River. When the water reaches a certain level, idle-speed, no-wake zones go into effect. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is cautioning boaters to become familiar with the temporary zone changes of the Withlacoochee   more

General Dynamics Land Systems Division Wins $33.89 Million Contract
WARREN, Mich., Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a $33.89 million contract to General Dynamics Land Systems Division, Sterling Heights, Ill., for thirty M1A1 Abrams integrated management vehicles with an option for an additional thirty vehicles. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive & Armaments Command, Warren, Mich. Work will be performed in Anniston, Ala., Tallahassee, Fla., Lima, Ohio and Scranton, Pa.  more

General Dynamics Lands Systems Division Wins $30.78 Million Contract
WARREN, Mich., Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a $30.78 million contract to General Dynamics Lands Systems Division, Sterling Heights, Mich., for procuring long lead material required to support 129 Third Armored Cavalry Regiment Abrams M1A2 system enhancement package. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive & Armaments Command, Warren, Mich. Work will be performed in Anniston, Ala., Tallahassee, Fla., Lima, Ohio and Scranton, Pa.  more

HIGH WATER PROMPTS TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS FOR WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 28 -- The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission issued the following news release: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has issued an order closing three wildlife management areas to taking game other than fish and alligators. The closed wildlife management areas are Everglades and Francis S. Taylor, Holey Land and Rotenberger. The areas encompass parts of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. The closing order, which takes ef  more

HIGHWAY PATROL OFFERS SAFETY TIPS IN HEIGHT OF HURRICANE SEASON
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 28 -- The Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles issued the following news release: As Florida recovers from Tropical Storm Fay and prepares for Tropical Storm Gustav, it is a good time to remind drivers of important safety precautions to reduce the number of storm-related, vehicle fatalities. "The Florida Highway Patrol works very hard to keep our highways safe, but we need drivers to do their part too, especially when inclement weather affects drivi  more

HOMEOWNERS BILL OF RIGHTS
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., May 9 -- Florida State Sen. Don Gaetz, R-Niceville (4th Distict), issued the following news release: The "Homeowners Bill of Rights" (Senate Bills 2860 and 1196) grew out of a series of hearings conducted this year by the Senate Select Committee on Property Insurance Accountability. The Select Committee subpoenaed insurance company chief executives and actuaries and placed them under oath and asked them questions to which Floridians wanted answers. Senator Atwater chaired t  more

IDLE-SPEED, NO-WAKE ZONES MAY TAKE EFFECT ON SUWANNEE AND SANTA FE RIVERS
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 22 -- The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission issued the following news release: Torrential rain brought by Tropical Storm Fay may cause elevated water levels in many of the state's rivers, including the Santa Fe River and the Suwannee River. When the water reaches a certain level, idle-speed, no-wake zones go into effect. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is cautioning boaters to become familiar with the temporary zone changes of   more

INTERNATIONALLY-KNOWN NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIST TEACHES SHELL CARVING CLASS AT COLLEGE OF MUSCOGEE NATION
OKMULGEE, Okla., Aug. 21 -- Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee issued the following news release: This summer, Dan Townsend, an internationally-known Native American artist, brought the art of Native American shell carving to the College of the Muscogee Nation on Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology's campus. For one month, he shared insights into ancient designs and taught skills to create them to Native American artisans, educators, tribal officials and students from the area.   more

LEE COUNTY HOME TO HIGH-PERFORMING READING SCHOOLS
FORT MEYERS, Fla., April 2 -- The Lee County School District has issued the following news release: State Officials to Visit Schools Based on Reading Performance Recently, the state reviewed all Reading First schools in Florida and selected the top 25 schools based on numerous SUCCESS indicators. Five of those 25 schools are part of Lee County Public Schools. The schools that were singled out for student performance in reading are: North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts; Gateway Elementary;  more

LEE TEACHER OF THE YEAR TO BE GUEST OF GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE'S PHYSICAL EDUCATION CHALLENGE KICK-OFF
FORT MEYERS, Fla., March 3 -- The Lee County School District has issued the following news release: WHO: Lee County Public Schools Teacher of the Year 2008, Suzanne Corace from Trafalgar Elementary WHAT: Governor Charlie Crist's Physical Education Challenge WHERE: Tallahassee, Florida WHEN: Tuesday, March 4th, 2008 WHY: This year, Governor Crist has placed a focus on the importance of physical education and is launching a statewide Physical Education Challenge program. As part of   more

LIQUID MUSE: PAINTINGS FROM ST. JOHNS REGION AT THOMAS CENTER GALLERIES, AUG. 30 - OCT. 19
GAINESVILLE, Fla., Aug. 30 -- The city of Gainesville issued the following news release: The City of Gainesville Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs is pleased to announce the opening of the Liquid Muse: Paintings from the St. Johns Region art exhibition, showcasing the paintings of 35 Florida artists who live and work in the 15 county area that comprise the watershed of the St. Johns River. The exhibition will run from August 30 - October 19, 2008 in the Thomas Center Main G  more

LOUISVILLE CITY WEBSITE NAMED ONE OF NATION'S BEST
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 22 -- The city of Louisville issued the following news release: It gets more than 14 million hits a month. It's the place to do business with Louisville Metro Government. And it has a photo gallery of Louisville images available for download. Now, Louisville Metro Government's website, www.louisvilleky.gov, has been named one of the top three city government websites in the country. The website tied for third place, with Riverside, Calif., in the 2008 Best of Web  more

MAJOR EDUCATION REFORMS APPROVED BY LEGISLATURE
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., May 5 -- Florida State Sen. Don Gaetz, R-Niceville (4th Distict), issued the following news release: On Friday at 6:00 p.m. the Florida Legislature ended its 2008 regular session. This is the first of several reports to discuss in some detail the issues faced and the positions taken by Senator Gaetz. As Senator Gaetz is Chairman of the Senate Education Committee this report relates to several key changes in education policy. Although the proposals had been crafted and  more

MOM'S BATTLE WITH CANCER INSPIRES UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA GRADUATE TO PURSUE CAREER IN MEDICINE
ORLANDO, Fla., July 30 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Watching her single mom fight a losing battle against cancer - and a "fragmented and inefficient" health care system - could have ruined Sarah Pullen's spirit. Instead, Pullen grew determined to become what her mom never had - a family doctor who focused on patient relationships as well as diseases. Pullen, of Tallahassee, was chosen this mo  more

MOTORISTS ASKED TO ALLOW EXTRA TIME FOR TRAVEL
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 25 -- The city of Tallahassee issued the following news release: City crews continue to respond to impacts of Tropical Storm Fay. The City of Tallahassee is operating on a normal schedule today. Following is an update regarding City services: Traffic This morning, the Tallahassee area experienced a "perfect storm" of conditions that led to congested roadways throughout the city. The morning commute was hindered by leftover impacts from Tropical Storm Fay, heavy r  more

MULTI-AGENCY OPERATION LEADS TO FIVE METHAMPHETAMINE ARRESTS
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 22 -- The Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued the following news release: The Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Madison County Sheriff's Office along with the Taylor County Sheriff's Office, U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Florida, Drug Enforcement Administration and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested five people Aug. 19 on methamphetamine drug charges pursuant to two federal search warrants. On Aug. 5,  more

North Carolina GOP: Mysterious Democrat Front Group's Spokesman Involved in Shady Campaigns
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 14 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release: Scott Falmlen, spokesman for the mysterious front group now going by the name "Alliance for North Carolina," is a previous Executive Director of the Florida Democrat Party and North Carolina Democrat Party. "[A] Republican-led Senate ethics committee is in the middle of hearings into allegations that the 1994 re-election campaign of Democratic Gov. Lawton Chiles and Lt. Gov. Buddy MacKay used d  more

NORTH MONROE CLOSED
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 23 -- The city of Tallahassee issued the following news release: City of Tallahassee emergency responders have closed both the north and south lanes of Monroe Street just south of the Tallahassee Mall due to a large oak tree lying on power lines. Police and Fire have closed the road due to safety concerns and electric and tree crews are responding. Motorists are asked to avoid this area. Also, citizens are encouraged to stay off city streets due to continued poor co  more

ROADS CLOSED ON SOME WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS IN ORANGE, OSCEOLA COUNTIES
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 22 -- The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission issued the following news release: Because of flooding and road damage associated with Tropical Storm Fay, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has closed roads to vehicular traffic on four wildlife management areas (WMAs) in Orange and Osceola counties as follows: * Tosohatchee WMA (Orange) - All roads are closed to vehicular traffic through 11:59 p.m., Monday, Aug. 25. * Three Lake  more

SAVE LIVES, SAVE MONEY, SAVE YOURSELF A TICKET SLOW DOWN!
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 28 -- The Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles issued the following news release: The Florida Highway Patrol is stepping up its enforcement operations to prepare for the Labor Day holiday weekend. "The men and women of the Florida Highway Patrol will be teaming up with law enforcement officers across the state to provide the safest possible driving environment for our visitors and residents during the Labor Day holiday driving period," stated Colone  more

SECRET SERVICE INVESTGATION RESULTS IN $93.5 MILLION SEIZURE
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Secret Service issued the following press release: Nearly two weeks after the Department of Justice announced the seizure of approximately $53 million from a Florida business involved in an online scheme, the U.S. Secret Service has identified and frozen additional funds, raising the total of assets seized to more than $93.5 million. On August 5, 2008, agents from the Secret Service Orlando and Tallahassee Field Offices  more

SNOOK SEASON OPENS ON SEPT. 1
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission issued the following news release: The recreational harvest season for snook opens in all Florida waters on Sept. 1. Anglers may keep one snook between 28 and 33 inches total length daily in Gulf of Mexico, Everglades National Park and Monroe County coastal and inland waters until the season closes in these areas on Dec. 1. In coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean and in inland waters, including Lake Okeech  more

STATE ELECTIONS CANVASSING COMMISSION MEETING, AUG. 29
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The office of the Florida Secretary of State issued the following news release: The Department of State, Division of Elections announces the following meeting of the State Elections Canvassing Commission. The members of the State Elections Canvassing Commission include Governor Charlie Crist, Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson, and Attorney General Bill McCollum. DATE AND TIME: Friday, August 29, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. PLACE: Cabinet Meeting Room, LL03  more

STATE REQUESTS EMERGENCY WORKFORCE FUNDS
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 22 -- The Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation issued the following news release: At the request of Governor Charlie Crist, the State of Florida's Agency for Workforce Innovation has submitted a National Emergency Grant (NEG) request in the amount of $20 million to the U.S. Department of Labor. "These funds will be critical in helping provide humanitarian relief for the millions of Floridians impacted by Tropical Storm Fay," said Monesia T. Brown, Director of th  more

TAKE END OF SUMMER STATE PARK 'STAYCATION'
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The Florida Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: With the summer vacation season winding down, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is encouraging Florida residents to plan one last "staycation" at any one of Florida's 161 award-winning state parks. "A "staycation" is a great way for travelers to get away without depleting their wallets and gas tanks and explore Florida's natural and cultural resources i  more

THIRD EDITION DECK OF STATEWIDE COLD CASE PLAYING CARDS UNVEILED
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The office of the Florida Attorney General issued the following news release: The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Department of Corrections (DC), the Attorney General's Office, and the Florida Association of Crime Stoppers again teamed up with Florida sheriffs and police chiefs to create a new deck of statewide cold case playing cards. The third edition features 52 of Florida's unsolved homicide and missing person cases. Beginning today, the decks w  more

THIRD EDITION DECK OF STATEWIDE COLD CASE PLAYING CARDS UNVEILED
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued the following news release: The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Department of Corrections (DC), the Attorney General's Office, and the Florida Association of Crime Stoppers again teamed up with Florida sheriffs and police chiefs to create a new deck of statewide cold case playing cards. The third edition features 52 of Florida's unsolved homicide and missing person cases. Beginning today, the decks wi  more

THREE FANTASY FIVE PLAYERS SHARE $204,526 TOP PRIZE
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The Florida Department of Lottery has issued the following news release: The Florida Lottery announced today that three players matched all five winning numbers in the Thursday, August 28, FANTASY 5 drawing and will share a $204,526.20 top prize. The lucky winners will each receive $68,175.40. The winning FANTASY 5 numbers were: 08 - 16 - 22 - 24 - 34 The winning tickets was sold at the following locations: Publix 2750 S.W. Martin Downs Boulevard   more

TWO TRAVEL LANES REOPENED ON CAPITAL CIRCLE NORTHEAST
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 25 -- The city of Tallahassee issued the following news release: Following is an update regarding City of Tallahassee response efforts to Tropical Storm Fay. The City's Area Command continues to be operational around the clock to coordinate response efforts. Capital Circle Northeast closure As of 3 p.m. today, two travel lanes (one northbound, one southbound) have reopened to traffic on Capital Circle N.E. north of East Park Avenue. The newly paved lanes include   more

UPDATED BOATING RESTRICTIONS FOR FLOODING ST. JOHNS RIVER
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission issued the following news release: As flooding continues on parts of the St. Johns River, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in cooperation with local, state and federal partners, has enacted a new emergency rule for the affected areas of the river, including its associated lakes and tributaries. The new rule is in effect immediately as follows: * Idle-speed, no-wake zone from the  more