Monday - July 14, 2025
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Monday July 14, 2025 ( 12 items )  

Browns rookie RB Quinshon Judkins arrested on charge of misdemeanor domestic violence
CANTON, Ohio, July 13 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Browns rookie RB Quinshon Judkins arrested on charge of misdemeanor domestic violence * Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins was arrested Saturday and charged with touch or strike battery/domestic violence, according to Broward (Florida) Sheriff's Office records. Judkins, 21, is pending trial on the misdemeanor charge. "We are aware of the matter, but will decline fu  more

DoD Announces $11 Million in Cyber Support Grants for National Centers of Academic Excellence
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The U.S. Department of Defense, through its Washington Headquarters Services, has unveiled the Cyber Academic Engagement Office Program Support Grants, allocating up to $11 million for specific educational institutions recognized as National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity. This targeted funding opportunity is designed to enhance cybersecurity education and workforce development in the United States, with an anticipated four awards to be made. Eligible ap  more

DOI Announces Grant Opportunity Supporting Ecosystem Studies in South Florida and Caribbean
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior, through its Geological Survey, has unveiled a funding opportunity titled Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the South Florida and Caribbean Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU). This initiative aims to promote collaboration in assessing and managing ecosystems throughout these vital regions. Eligible applicants for this grant can receive awards ranging from $1 to $400,000, providing a flexible funding range to acco  more

FCC Media Bureau Seeks Input on Homeowner Association Antenna Rules
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau is requesting public comment on a petition that challenges antenna restrictions imposed by the Orangetree of Lake County Homeowners Association in Winter Garden, Florida. The petition (CSR 9022-O) asks the Commission to determine if the association's rules, which prohibit rooftop over-the-air antennas on single-family homes, are preempted by the Commission's Over-The-Air Reception Devices (OTARD) Rule. This rule generall  more

Georgia Conservancy Opposes Offshore Drilling in South Atlantic
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The Georgia Conservancy, a statewide conservation organization, has submitted comments to the Bureau of Offshore Energy Management, urging the extension of the moratorium on offshore oil and gas exploration and drilling in the South Atlantic Planning Area. The organization advocates for the protection of Georgia's environment and coastal resources. The Georgia Conservancy supports the extension of the existing moratorium on offshore oil and gas exploration and drilling, c  more

Public Nominations Sought for Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee
WASHINGTON, July 12 (TNSFR) -- The Surface Transportation Board is seeking nominations from the public for nine vacancies on its Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee, including representatives from Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd., Calgary, Canada, and CSX Transportation Inc., Jacksonville, Florida. This notice highlights the ongoing collaboration between the public sector and private entities in shaping policies for energy transportation by rail. The committee serves as a crucial foru  more

ReThink Energy Florida Opposes Offshore Drilling Expansion
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- ReThink Energy Florida, a Tallahassee-based organization, is expressing its firm opposition to the inclusion of new offshore oil and gas leasing off the coast of Florida in the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The group argues that coastal economies are fundamentally built on clean beaches, healthy ecosystems, and vibrant tourism and marine industries. Brian Lee, campaigns director for ReThink Energy Florida, stated that "Even considering  more

St. Johns Riverkeeper Opposes Offshore Drilling in Florida Waters
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- St. Johns Riverkeeper, a non-profit advocacy organization, is expressing its opposition to oil and gas exploration and lease sales in federal waters off Florida. The group is asking the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management not to pursue such activities through a Five-Year Plan. According to St. Johns Riverkeeper, "Oil spills and seismic blasting would pose an unnecessary risk to the health and well-being of Florida's beaches, coastal communities, the St. Johns River est  more

The U at 100: Miami Herbert Business School
CORAL GABLES, Florida, July 12 -- The University of Miami's Miami Herbert Business School issued the following news: * * * The U at 100: Miami Herbert Business School By Marlen Lebish In 1929, as the University of Miami was establishing itself as a young institution, the School of Business Administration was founded amidst one of the most tumultuous periods in American history--the onset of the Great Depression. Yet it persisted, emerging as a symbol of resilience, innovation, and navigatin  more

U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Announces Veterans History Project Interview Featuring Staff Sergeant Gerald Dombecki, United States Army (Desert Storm)
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Announces Veterans History Project Interview Featuring Staff Sergeant Gerald Dombecki, United States Army (Desert Storm) * View the Video Here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-8zXWXcfkI) SARASOTA - U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today released the latest installment in his ongoing Veterans History Project Series, honoring the military service of constituents from  more

UM Miller School of Medicine: Hope for Patients With Hidradenitis Suppurativa
MIAMI, Florida, July 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Hope for Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa Summary * Researchers from the Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery are testing a potential therapy for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa. * Hidradenitis suppurativa typically begins at puberty and is characterized by painful nodules, abscesses and draining wounds or tunnels deep in the skin.   more

UM Miller School of Medicine: Sylvester Innovates Fund Will Accelerate Early-Stage Cancer Discoveries and Inventions
MIAMI, Florida, July 12 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Sylvester Innovates Fund Will Accelerate Early-Stage Cancer Discoveries and Inventions The $1 million initiative aims to drive translational oncology breakthroughs. By Richard Westlund A new innovation fund will accelerate translational oncology research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Carefully designed to advance  more