NEW YORK, June 10 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * "Cease and Desist" Letter Sent to Orlando Sentinel Newspaper by State Agency is Unconstitutional Prior Restraint, Says PEN America * (WASHINGTON)--PEN America issued the following statement in response to Florida's child welfare agency, the Department of Children and Families, sending a   more

ORLANDO, Florida, June 11 -- Dean Mead, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Austin Alderman Selected to Present at Florida Agritourism Conference (Orlando, FL) Tax attorney Austin Alderman will present "Legal Policy, Agritourism & My Family's Farm: An Attorney's Take" at the 2025 Florida Agritourism Association's (FATA) conference and farm tour. Scheduled for July 20 - 22, the conference will welcome Florida public officials, landowners, and investors to learn more about the   more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 10 -- Born Free USA issued the following commentary: * * * Unleashed Threats: How the Exotic Pet Trade Fuels the U.S. Invasive Species Problem By Devan Schowe Thanks to the exotic pet trade, Burmese pythons can now we found in the wild in Florida, where they out-compete native wildlife for resources. What happens when an exotic animal owner realizes that they can no longer care for their "pet"? Many exotic pet owners find themselves in this unfortunate situation  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Designates Florida Rep. Randy Fine as 'Anti-Muslim Extremist' Following 'Unceasingly Violent' Rhetoric * The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today designated Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) as an "anti-Muslim extremist" on its Islamophobia hate list following his unceasingly violent rhe  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * CHAIRMAN CARLOS GIMENEZ HOLDS HEARING TO EXAMINE ILLICT MARTIME ACTIVITES IN U.S. WATERS * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Chairman Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security, and Chairman Michael Guest (R-MS) of the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement, held a joint hearing to examine federal efforts to combat illicit maritime a  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Chairmen Guthrie and Bilirakis Announce Release of E&C NIL Discussion Draft * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, released the following discussion draft (link is external) as part of a tri-committee effort to   more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW ANALYSIS: Maria Elvira Salazar Set to Kick Nearly 100,000 of Her Constituents Off Medicaid * According to new analysis by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, approximately 24,000 additional people in Florida's 27th Congressional District are at risk of losing their health insurance due to Maria Elvira Salazar and House Republicans' Tax Scam bill. These updated number  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart Proudly Announces 2025 Service Academy Appointments * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26) is pleased to announce six remarkable students from Florida's 26th Congressional District have earned appointments to prestigious United States Service Academies such as the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, and the U.S. Air Force Academy.These talented young m  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * Evoke Wellness to Pay $1.9 Million to Settle FTC Claims That They Misled Consumers Seeking Substance Use Disorder Treatment * The operators of a Florida-based substance use disorder treatment clinic have agreed to pay $1.9 million, settling allegations that they used deceptive Google search ads and telemarketing to impersonate other treatment providers. They also agreed to a ban on impersonating othe  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, June 10 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU's SNBI Receives Palm Health Foundation Challenge Grant By Kristine Gobbo Palm Health Foundation has pledged $500,000 toward the launch of the Center for the Resilient Mind at Florida Atlantic University's Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute (SNBI). Faculty and trainees affiliated with the center will investigate brain resiliency to stress and   more

BOCA RATON, Florida, June 10 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Rings of Time: Unearthing Climate Secrets from Ancient Trees By Gisele Galoustian Deep in the swamps of the American Southeast stands a quiet giant: the bald cypress (Taxodium distichum). These majestic trees, with their knobby "knees" and towering trunks, are more than just swamp dwellers - they're some of the oldest living organisms i  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, June 11 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * To Build Muscle and Gain Strength, Train Smarter - Not Longer By Gisele Galoustian Now that summer's here, the pressure is on to sculpt that beach-ready body - but that doesn't mean you need to live at the gym. New research from Florida Atlantic University shows that when it comes to building muscle and gaining strength, less might actually be m  more

NAPLES, Florida, June 11 -- The Foundation for Government Accountability issued the following news release: * * * FGA Urges Congress to Quickly Codify $9 billion in DOGE Savings for Taxpayers The Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) applauds House Majority Leader Steve Scalise for introducing the Rescissions Act of 2025 (H.R.4). This landmark legislation will enshrine the Trump administration's rescission request and eliminate more than $9 billion in wasteful Washington spending. H.  more

PLANO, Texas, June 10 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Florida Christian School Asks Supreme Court to Reverse Decision Prohibiting Prayer Before Football Games * Washington, D.C. --Attorneys for Cambridge Christian School (FL) asked the Supreme Court of the United States to reverse a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit h  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 11 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU partners with Ventris Learning to improve reading outcomes By Kathleen Haughney Florida State University researchers are working with Wisconsin-based Ventris Learning to move new tools into elementary school classrooms that will help teachers identify children who are at risk for reading difficulties. The university has licensed advanced screening assessments developed by researchers Yaacov Petsc  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following commentary by President and CEO Kyle Wingfield: * * * School choice means more than just one program Proponents of educational freedom in Georgia often hold up Florida as a paragon of empowering families to choose the education that best fits their children's needs. But with so much of the focus on private choice, it's easy to forget that freedom also means the ability to move among public schools. That's  more

MIAMI, Florida, June 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Advises Cheyne SVC on Private Credit Investment in LuxVet Group * LONDON - June 10, 2025 - LuxVet Group, a major veterinary platform in Central and Eastern Europe, has secured a new financial partner - Cheyne Strategic Value Credit ("Cheyne SVC"), part of Cheyne Capital, the global alternative investment manager, which was advised on the transaction by  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Winning Off the Field: Legislative Proposal to Stabilize NIL and College Athletics" at 10 a.m. on June 12, 2025, at 2123 Rayburn House Office Building: Witnesses: * Mr. William King, Associate Commissioner/Legal Affairs Compliance, Southeastern Conference * Ms. Sherika A. Montgomery, Commissioner, Big South Conference * Ms. Ashley Coz  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 11 -- The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida issued the following news release on June 10, 2025: * * * The LGBTQ Community Fund Awards $90,000 to Local Nonprofits Grants are made possible by endowments at The Community Foundation * The LGBTQ Community Fund, a field of interest fund at The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida, has awarded $90,000 in grants as Pride Month is celebrated in Northeast Florida and nationwide. Established in 2014, the LGB  more

ENCINO, California, June 11 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Publix-Anchored Retail Center in Palm Bay, Florida PALM BAY, Fla., June 10, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Palm Bay Center, a 135,049-square-foot Publix-anchored retail center in Palm Bay, Florida. "This sa  more

NEW YORK, June 10 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges $111 Million Construction Financing for 310-Unit Multifamily Development in Miami, Florida * June 10, 2025 9:00 AM Newmark announces the company has arranged a $111 million construction loan for The Perrin, a 26-story, 310-unit multifamily development at 901 SW 3rd Avenue in Miami, Florida. Newmark Senior Managing Director Danny Matz secured the financing on behalf of th  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 11 -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, issued the following news release: * * * Redwire Selected by NASA to Facilitate Biotechnology Research as Part of Historic International Human Spaceflight Mission JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (June 10, 2025) - Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a leader in space infrastructure for the next- generation space economy, announced today that it has been selected b  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. John Rutherford, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rutherford Opens U.S. Service Academy Application for Class of 2030 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Tuesday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) announced the opening of Florida's Fifth District's U.S. Service Academy nomination process for the Class of 2030. "One of my greatest privileges as a member of Congress is nominating talented young men and women from Northeast Florida to attend Americ  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Joins Sen. Jim Risch and Colleagues on NOPE Act to Stand with Israel at the UN * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Jim Risch and several of their Senate colleagues to introduce the No Official Palestine Entry (NOPE) Act to restrict funding from the United States to the United Nations (UN) and other organizations that would otherwise offer status, rights, or an  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Ashley Moody, Marsha Blackburn and Colleagues Introduce Bill Backed by White House to Expedite Removal of Illegal Aliens from United States WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senators Ashley Moody, Marsha Blackburn and Ted Budd introduced the Rapid Expulsion of Migrant Offenders who Violate and Evade (REMOVE) Act to conclude removal proceedings for illegal aliens within 15 days after such proceedings  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Appoints Marcinda Kester to Serve as State Executive Director for USDA's Farm Service Agency in Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands * WASHINGTON, June 10, 2025-- The Trump Administration recently appointed Marcinda Kester as the new State Executive Director (SED) for the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Kester joined  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Statement on the Passing of Councilwoman Gwendolyn Henderson * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement today on the passing of Tampa City Councilwoman Gwendolyn Henderson: "I am deeply saddened to learn of the sudden loss of Councilwoman Gwen Henderson. Gwen was a devoted public servant, a passionate advocate for Tampa's neighborhoo  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Cory Mills, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Representative Cory Mills along with a group of bi-partisan legislators just introduced the Collision-Limiting Operational Upgrade for DOD (CLOUD) Aircraft Act CLOUD Aviation Act * U.S. Representative Cory Mills along with a group of bi-partisan legislators just introduced the COLLISION-LIMITING OPERATIONAL UPGRADE FOR DOD (CLOUD) AIRCRAFT ACT. This bill directs the Secretary of Defense, in c  more

MIAMI, Florida, June 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Using Years of Clinical Data to Improve Prostate Cancer Treatment Summary * A research team at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center is pouring over clinical data to create a new approach for prostate cancer patients. * Dr. Alan Pollack and colleagues are developing and testing a model that uses MRI techniques and liquid biopsy markers to guide physicians' decisions about prostate c  more

CORAL GABLES, Florida, June 11 -- The University of Miami College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Uncovering the hidden dangers of vaping Recent Ph.D. graduates' research shows that e-cigarettes may emit harmful substances, challenging assumptions about their safety and uncovering potential health risks. Once marketed as a safer alternative to smoking, electronic cigarettes have been often considered less harmful by consumers. But emerging research reveals that vaping may car  more

CORAL GABLES, Florida, June 11 -- The University of Miami issued the following news: * * * Kryptonite for hurricanes Dust from the Saharan Air Layer, which has reached South Florida, can suppress tropical cyclone development. But there's a caveat. A University of Miami meteorologist explains how the phenomenon works. By Robert C. Jones Jr. It can be kryptonite for hurricanes. The Saharan Air Layer (SAL)--a mass of dry, hot, and dust-laden air that forms over the Sahara Desert during the l  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, June 10 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus issued the following news: * * * USF expertise helps battle beach erosion and protect coastal communities By Sarah Sell A popular beachfront community in southeastern Belize is seeking help from a team of researchers at USF to address severe beach erosion along the Placencia Peninsula. It is one of several sites, including Biscayne Bay in Miami and the U.S. Virgin Islands, where USF's extensive expertis  more