MIAMI, Florida, March 26 -- Florida International University Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work issued the following news: * * * FIU researcher elected fellow of the American Society for Nutrition Cristina Palacios, an FIU researcher, chair and professor of dietetics and nutrition, has been elected to the Excellence in Nutrition Fellows of American Society for Nutrition (FASN) program. The inaugural program honors nutrition professionals for their ongoing contributions to nutri  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 25 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Over $389 Million to Protect the Quality and Supply of Florida's Water Resources PALM BAY, Fla.-- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $389 million in grants to improve water quality and quantity across Florida. The funding includes $189 million in Water Quality Improvement Grants and $55 million in Alternative Water Supply Grants. Additionally,   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 26 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU researchers conclude grant project to design integrated mathematics and computer coding curriculum for middle school students By: Devin Bittner A team of multidisciplinary researchers from Florida State University is concluding work on a grant project spanning nine years that involved about 600 students learning to code to enhance their math education. In 2016, the National Science Foundation aw  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 26 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU's Information Technology Services to host second annual technology conference By: Megan Del Debbio Florida State University's Information Technology Services (ITS) will host the second annual ITS RISE Together Showcase on Tuesday, April 8. The half-day conference, open to the FSU community, aims to foster collaboration and drive innovation across the university. Attendees will have the opportuni  more

PALM BAY, Florida, March 26 -- The Florida Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Over $389 Million to Protect the Quality and Supply of Florida's Water Resources PALM BAY, Fla. -- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $389 million in grants to improve water quality and quantity across Florida. The funding includes $189 million in Water Quality Improvement Grants and $55 million in Alt  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 26 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * https://news.fiu.edu/2025/fiu-is-a-contender-in-march-madness-with-a-science-twist March Madness Update: FIU health researchers make it to the Elite 8 In a science twist on the basketball tournament, the university has advanced to the next round. The team from Stempel is counting on Panthers to vote online. This story has been updated since i  more

TAMPA, Florida, March 26 -- Tampa Electric, an Emera company, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * Port Tampa Bay and Tampa Electric Announce Strategic Land Deal Tampa Electric's sale of 22 waterfront acres supports economic growth at the Port Following formal approval from the Port Tampa Bay board today, Tampa Electric and Port Tampa Bay have announced a mutually beneficial land deal involving the sale of nearly 22 acres of waterfront property, marking a milestone for   more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, March 26 -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, issued the following news release: * * * Redwire Awarded NASA Contract to Expand Pharmaceutical Drug Development in Space for Future Commercialization JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 25, 2025) Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a leader in space infrastructure for the next-generation space economy, has been awarded a NASA contract to launch four addition  more

PENSACOLA, Florida, March 26 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF students investigate Fort Kirkland to preserve a vital part of Northwest Florida history The University of West Florida Archaeology Institute is leading the search for Fort Kirkland in Okaloosa County, Florida, thanks to a $250,000 grant from the Department of State. UWF students, faculty, archaeologists, local families and vete  more