WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following statement on April 1, 2025: * * * Democrat Gay Valimont Massively Overperforms in Florida's 1st Congressional District As Warning Signs Flash Blinking Red for Republicans Following tonight's election results in Florida's 1st Congressional District, where Democratic Gay Valimont had the best performance from a Democrat in Florida's 1st Congressional District this century, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following s  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on April 1, 2025: * * * Democrat Josh Weil's Stunning Overperformance in Florida's 6th Congressional District Is a Flashing Red Warning Sign for Trump and GOP Tonight, Democrat Josh Weil's valiant campaign overperformed in a Trump + 30 district by a significant margin. Democrats continue to overperform in special elections, now overperforming in 14 out of the 15 elections so far this year. In the final   more

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida, April 2 -- Disney World issued the following news release: * * * Disney's Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon Water Parks Opening This Summer Blizzard Beach to reopen next month, giving guests two water park choices this summer; Both water parks to be open for the first time since 2019; Two water park options among extensive list of new and fun experiences for young families coming to Walt Disney World Resort this summer LAKE BUENA VISTA Fla. (April 1, 2025) -- A  more

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, April 2 -- Flagler College issued the following news: * * * Flagler College Announces $100,000 Gift from John and Kathryn Oliver to Establish the Oliver-Seward Family Fund FlagSHIP Endowed Scholarship for Study Abroad Flagler College is pleased to announce a $100,000 gift from John and Kathryn Oliver, establishing the Oliver-Seward Family Fund FlagSHIP Endowed Scholarship. This endowed scholarship will support students seeking to broaden their educational experiences   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 1 -- The Florida State University's College of Criminology and Criminal Justice issued the following news: * * * FSU faculty researcher appointed to the National Policing Institute's board of directors A research faculty member and recipient of numerous national and international policing awards from Florida State University's College of Criminology & Criminal Justice has been named to the board of directors of the National Policing Institute (NPI). Darrel Stephen  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 1 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU mathematician earns grant to improve algorithms, develop enhanced 3D modeling structures By: Bella Bozied A Florida State University researcher will use new funding to improve the artificial intelligence and machine learning models that support 3D modeling structures used in medicine, scientific research, computer graphics and other visualization-based fields. Associate Professor of Mathematics Ma  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 1 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Highlight Expanded Partnership of Hope Florida and Florida's 67 Sheriffs TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that each of Florida's 67 sheriffs now have a Hope Florida liaison in their office. These liaisons now serve as a dedicated person on staff who acts as a point of contact between t  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, April 2 -- Jabil Inc., an electronic manufacturing services company, issued the following news release: * * * Jabil Launches 1.6T Pluggable Transceiver to Support Growing Demand for Intra-Data Center and AI Connectivity Company to demo the solution and other photonics products at OFC 2025 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - April 1, 2025 - Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL), a global engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions provider, today announced the launch of its 1.6T trans  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Voters Head to Polls for Florida Special Elections, Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Three special election races on Tuesday could provide insight into the president's popularity so far during his second term, as well as insight into how Democratic messaging about the administration's cuts to the federal government is reaching Americans in those states. Voters in Florida's 1st and 6th Congr  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 1 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * A South Florida First: DSUI Surgeon Offers Minimally Invasive Bladder Neck Contracture Treatment By: Lisette Hilton Laura Horodyski, M.D., a reconstructive urologist at Desai Sethi Urology Institute (DSUI) and assistant professor of urology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, is the first surgeon in South Florida to offer transurethral incision with transverse mucos  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 1 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * A Striking Impact on Health By: Janette Neuwahl Tannen A team of researchers at the University of Miami is studying how blasts can damage the human body and exploring ways that scientists can prevent further hearing and balance difficulties. An explosion typically lasts only a fraction of a second, but the damage to the human body can be much more far-reaching. Statistics indicate   more

CORAL GABLES, Florida, April 2 -- The University of Miami issued the following news: * * * To nap or not to nap? A University of Miami doctor and expert in sleep surgery explains why napping can interfere with your sleep cycle. By Barbara Gutierrez In Spain and in many Latin American countries, residents take a respite after lunch to nap. "Siesta" time is an almost sacred tradition. In some businesses in Japan, employees are encouraged to take a short nap with the hope that it will increas  more