MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 11 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2024: Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced she has deployed a 57-person Type III Urban Search and Rescue Task Force to Florida as the state recovers from Hurricanes Milton and Helene. The governor also activated additional Alabama National Guard (ALNG) Soldiers to assist with the Hurricane Helene response in North Carolina. "Alabamians do not hesitate to lend help when our neighbors are i  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 10 -- CNN issued the following news on Oct. 9, 2024: * * * - Eight colleges from four states to gather at CNN's state-of-the-art Techwood campus - * * * CNN is bringing its successful journalism training program, CNN Academy, to the United States for the first time, with eight U.S. colleges set to take part in a special 5-day bootcamp in Atlanta, beginning this Saturday. Students from the University of Alabama, Clark Atlanta University, University of Florida, Georgia   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 11 -- The Florida Auditor General released the following operational audit (No. 2025-026) on Oct. 3, 2024, involving Clay County District School. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY This operational audit of the Clay County School District (District) focused on selected District processes and administrative activities and included a follow-up on findings noted in our report No. 2022-081. Our operational audit disclosed the following: Finding 1: District records did n  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 11 -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Logan Lowery, Celine Johnson Florida State University is growing the innovation ecosystem of North Florida, and a recent FSU Discovery Days event showcased the university's ambitious plans for the region. Earlier this year, the National Science Foundation awarded FSU a $6 million grant to advance research with commercialization potential and support entrepreneurial training. The winning proposal, Inspiring  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 8 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Bob Thomas As the launching point for FSU Discovery Days, Monday's Pediatric Rare Disease Symposium was fueled by Rep. Adam Anderson's presentation of a $5 million check from the State of Florida for additional support of the college's Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases (IPRD). The ceremonial presentation of new funding at the Florida State University College of Medicine served as a backdrop for  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Stephen Stone Two far-reaching and highly impactful North Florida entities joined forces Tuesday in a panel discussion that explored how their partnership will help improve health care across North Florida and South Georgia. Members of the Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine (ISSM) at Florida State University and Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic (TOC) shared their expertise, knowledge and visio  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 4 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Kendall Cooper A Florida State University researcher will use a highly competitive fellowship from the world's largest museum, education and research complex to complete an exploration of how national security concerns -- during and after the Cold War -- fundamentally shaped research in the earth sciences. Associate Professor of History Ronald E. Doel received the Charles A. Lindbergh Chair in Aer  more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 11 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: DENVER - Oct. 10, 2024 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues its Western region growth with the additions of Kevin H. Kelley, Andrea Austin, and Austin Evans as shareholders and Chloe Mickel as of counsel to the firm's Denver office, expanding its Real Estate, Sports Facilities & Entertainment Venues, Litigation, and Construction practices. "We're adding dynamic, talented attorneys to our   more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 11 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: NEW YORK/PHILADELPHIA (October 10, 2024) - Holland & Knight has bolstered its Corporate, M&A and Securities Practice Group with the additions of Partners Greg Hoffnagle in New York and Alex Selarnick in Philadelphia. Both previously practiced at Goodwin, where Mr. Hoffnagle was head of the firm's InsurTech practice. "We are thrilled to welcome Greg and Alex to our firm. Their cross-disciplinary approa  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 11 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2024: * * * Minnesota National Guard soldiers have transported over 30,000 pounds of cargo, including water, food, medicine, survival equipment, and relief supplies * * * Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is highlighting the life-saving work of the Minnesota National Guard and emergency responders who are providing emergency assistance to North Carolina and South Carolina in the wake of Hurric  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 11 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: In his role as commander-in-chief, Governor Jim Pillen has ordered the deployment of approximately 150 Nebraska National Guard soldiers and airmen to Florida who will assist in emergency response operations from Hurricane Milton. The group will leave for Florida at the end of the week. The mission is in response to an Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) request from the State of Florida to   more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 11 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Senator Dallas Harris: "[Brown's] record proves he would be a direct threat to LGBTQ+ Nevadans across our state." * * * Nevada State Senator Dallas Harris has called out MAGA extremist Sam Brown for his "dismal" record on LGBTQ+ rights in a new op-ed in LGBTQ Nation. Brown's dangerous record includes serving as the local chairman of an extreme organization that openly criticized marriage equali  more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Josh Baxt Around half of all adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure (hypertension). While the condition often goes undiscovered for years, it can increase the risk for heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, dementia and many other conditions. Maria Carolina Delgado-Lelievre, M.D., assistant professor of medicine at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, is a distin  more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 10 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following Q&A on Oct. 9, 2024, with Michael Hoffer, professor of otolaryngology and neurological surgery: * * * By Jodie Nicotra The Miller School hearing loss and traumatic brain injury expert continues his service work in prestigious, elected roles. He gained national attention for his NFL-funded research on mild traumatic brain injury and his first-line diagnosis of American diplomats to Cuba with a my  more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Jodie Nicotra For years, much of the most promising research on hearing loss has focused on looking for its genetic causes. Now the tide may be shifting to include pharmaceutical and gene therapies, according to a recent talk on the state of research in the field. Adrien A. Eshraghi, M.D., a recognized expert in hearing research from the University of Miami Miller School of Me  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 11 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued Executive Directive Eight, deploying targeted resources in response to the Emergency Management Assistance Compact Request from the State of Florida to help respond to Milton's effects. Virginia's response will focus on preserving life, preventing destruction of public and private property, and protecting the environment. The targeted resource  more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 11 -- Florida International University Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work issued the following Q&A on Oct. 10, 2024, with Victoria Gray, clinical social worker and assistant clinical professor: * * * In honor of World Mental Health Day, FIU Stempel College sits down with the School of Social Work's licensed clinical social worker and assistant clinical professor, Victoria Gray, to answer questions that students have regarding mental health. * * * By Thanius  more