Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Wednesday June 25, 2025 ( 18 items ) |
Congressman Maxwell Frost Blasts Florida and Trump Administration for "Alligator Alcatraz," Calls Detention Center a Cruel Spectacle
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Maxwell Frost Blasts Florida and Trump Administration for "Alligator Alcatraz," Calls Detention Center a Cruel Spectacle
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) issued a statement condemning President Donald Trump's Homeland Security Secretary, Kristi Noem, for announcing plans to redirect FEMA funds -- meant for disaster response and recovery -- toward
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Florida Poly Professor Spotlights U.S. Innovation at South Korean Summit
LAKELAND, Florida, June 25 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release:
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Florida Poly professor spotlights U.S. innovation at South Korean summit
Dr. Jun Kim, assistant professor of environmental engineering at Florida Polytechnic University, represented both the University and the Korean-American community on the international stage at the prestigious 2025 Future Leaders' Conference in Seoul, South Korea. His participation elevated Florida Poly's visibility on th
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Greenberg Traurig's Lily McNulty Named to Phoenix Business Journal's '40 Under 40' List
MIAMI, Florida, June 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig's Lily McNulty Named to Phoenix Business Journal's '40 Under 40' List
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PHOENIX - June 24, 2025 - Lily M. McNulty, shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Phoenix office, was selected to the Phoenix Business Journal's 2025 "40 Under 40" list.
The 40 Under 40 Awards honor 40 rising stars in the local business market who have distingui
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $2.5 Million Sale of Industrial Property in Naples, Florida
ENCINO, California, June 25 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release:
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $2.5 Million Sale of Industrial Property in Naples, Florida
NAPLES, Fla., June 24, 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 a 15,428-square-foot industrial warehouse in Naples, Florida, for $2.5 million.
"This transaction u
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $5.5 Million Sale of Fully Leased Office Asset in South Miami
ENCINO, California, June 25 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release:
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $5.5 Million Sale of Fully Leased Office Asset in South Miami
MIAMI, June 23, 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 UniFirst Professional Building, a 20,209-square-foot office building in Miami, Florida, for $5.5 million.
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Moskowitz Joins Sanctions Bill Pressuring Russia Towards Peace in Ukraine
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Moskowitz Joins Sanctions Bill Pressuring Russia Towards Peace in Ukraine
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WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) signed onto the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025, a bipartisan bill to increase sanctions against Russia in response to its brutal war of aggression against Ukraine. The bill is led in the U.S. House by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), Mike Quigley (D-IL-05),
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NASA, L3Harris Hot-Fire Test New RS-25 Rocket Engine for Artemis
MELBOURNE, Florida, June 25 -- L3Harris Technologies, a technology company, defense contractor and information technology services provider, issued the following news release:
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NASA, L3Harris Hot-Fire Test New RS-25 Rocket Engine for Artemis
STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss., June 24, 2025 -- NASA and L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) have successfully test-fired the first RS-25 rocket engine slated to help power the fifth launch of the Space Launch System or SLS rocket for the Artemis Moon ex
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PAC Celebrates Growing Impact at Annual Meeting
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, June 25 -- The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties issued the following news:
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PAC Celebrates Growing Impact at Annual Meeting
The Community Foundation of Palm Beach and Martin Counties hit record numbers in the last year, surpassing many of the goals it set in fundraising, connecting to new families, and funding high-impact community projects.
Leaders of the foundation and its Philanthropic Advisory Council highlighted many of these achieve
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Sen. Rick Scott Commemorates Fourth Anniversary of Tragic Building Collapse in Surfside, Florida
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Rick Scott Commemorates Fourth Anniversary of Tragic Building Collapse in Surfside, Florida
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott led a resolution with Senator Ashley Moody marking four years since the tragic collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida - a tragedy that took 98 lives on June 24, 2021. The resolution pays tribute to the victims, recognizes the extraordinary bra
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Sen. Rick Scott Introduces American Students First Act to Cap Student Visas and Prioritize American Students at U.S. Higher Education Institutions
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Rick Scott Introduces American Students First Act to Cap Student Visas and Prioritize American Students at U.S. Higher Education Institutions
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott introduced the American Students First Act to cap the number of foreign students enrolled in American universities with F and M visas under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program at 10% of a school's total st
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Senator Ashley Moody Commemorates Fourth Anniversary of Tragic Building Collapse in Surfside, Florida
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025:
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Senator Ashley Moody Commemorates Fourth Anniversary of Tragic Building Collapse in Surfside, Florida
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Ashley Moody led a resolution with Senator Rick Scott marking four years since the tragic collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida - a tragedy that took 98 lives on June 24, 2021. The resolution pays tribute to the victims, reco
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Senator Ashley Moody Cosponsors Legislation to Stop Taxpayer Dollars From Flowing to Sanctuary Cities
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025:
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Senator Ashley Moody Cosponsors Legislation to Stop Taxpayer Dollars from Flowing to Sanctuary Cities
WASHINGTON--Today, Senator Ashley Moody announced she is cosponsoring the No Community Development Block Grants for Sanctuary Cities Act to amend the Housing and Community Development Act that would prevent sanctuary cities from receiving federal subsidies. Senator Moody is jo
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U.S. and Qatari Forces Successfully Defend Against Iranian Ballistic Missile Attack on Qatar's Al-Udeid Air Base
MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Florida, June 24 -- The U.S. Central Command issued the following news release:
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U.S. and Qatari Forces Successfully Defend Against Iranian Ballistic Missile Attack on Qatar's Al-Udeid Air Base
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June 23, 2025
Release Number 20250623-01
TAMPA, Fla. - Today, U.S. forces, alongside our Qatari partners, successfully defended against an Iranian ballistic missile attack targeting Qatar's Al-Udeid Air Base near Doha, Qatar.
Thanks to the professional, competent
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University of Miami Business School: Research Links Birth Issues to Adult Health Deficits
CORAL GABLES, Florida, June 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Miami's Miami Herbert Business School issued the following news:
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Research links birth issues to adult health deficits
A study by Miami Herbert professors shows long-term mental and physical health effects linked to distressed births, with implications for health policy reform.
By Blair S. Walker
A research study crafted by two University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School professors establishes a strong correla
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University of Miami Nursing School: Course Sharpens Clinical Edge
CORAL GABLES, Florida, June 25 -- The University of Miami's School of Nursing and Health Studies issued the following news:
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New course sharpens clinical edge
Health science and public health majors get a head start on career development with hands-on health care exploration at S.H.A.R.E. Simulation Hospital Advancing Research & Education(R).
By Joy Elizabeth Cadman
In the past, undergraduate courses at S.H.A.R.E. Simulation Hospital Advancing Research & Education(R) were limited to nu
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University of South Florida-St. Petersburg: Summer Program Introduces the World of Research to Undergraduate Students
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, June 25 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus issued the following news:
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Summer program introduces the world of research to undergraduate students
By Sarah Sell
A group of undergraduate students from USF is spending the summer building valuable research and career skills while receiving compensation for their efforts. The Summer Academy for Investigative Learning (SAIL) program gives students an early, hands-on introduction to research techni
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USF Building Pipeline of Researchers to Develop Technologies for Aging Adults in New Summer Program
TAMPA, Florida, June 25 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news:
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USF building pipeline of researchers to develop technologies for aging adults in new summer program
By Cassidy Delamarter
Students at the University of South Florida are dedicating their summer to tackling the multifaceted challenges faced by older adults, particularly those with disabilities from conditions such as Parkinson's disease and stroke. It's part of the Tech for Aging Summer Hackathon, a ne
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Vision Expo to Transition to Single Annual Event Beginning in 2026
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 25 -- The Vision Council issued the following news release:
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Vision Expo to Transition to Single Annual Event Beginning in 2026
Norwalk, CT - Vision Expo, the leading trade event for the optical industry, produced by The Vision Council and RX, announces a strategic evolution that will reshape the future of eye care and eyewear in the Americas. Beginning March 2026, Vision Expo will unify into a single, annual event, starting in Orlando, Florida and rotating thr
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