WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Cammack, Pallone Introduce Bipartisan Bill Supporting Aquaculture and Seafood Producers * Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-FL-03) and Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06) introduced the Supporting Equity for Aquaculture and Seafood (SEAS) Act --bipartisan legislation which ensures aquaculture and seafood producers are eligible for USDA grants, scientific research opportunities, a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Maxwell Frost Calls Out Florida GOP's Effort to Cheat Voters with Partisan Redistricting * ORLANDO, FL -- Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) issued a statement slamming the Florida House Speaker for convening a Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting to redraw and gerrymander Florida's congressional map ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The move comes as a wave  more

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Delaware Supreme Court Chief Justice Seitz to Deliver Keynote Address at 6th Summit for Corporate Governance * Greenberg Traurig and the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV Co-Host LAS VEGAS - Aug. 7, 2025 - The Honorable Collins J. Seitz, Jr., Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Delaware, will be the keynote speaker at the sixth annual Summit for Corporate Governa  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * DEVELOPING: Donalds Releases Statement On Shooting At Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia * WASHINGTON - This morning, an armed suspect opened fire at Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia. According to reports, five soldiers were shot, treated on-site, and moved to a local hospital for further treatment. All five wounded soldiers are now in stable condition. The shooter was subdue  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * DIGNITY ACT 2025 SUPPORT - WHAT THEY ARE SAYING This week, the Dignity Act of 2025 (H.R. 4393) has gained significant momentum, receiving endorsements from over 30 stakeholder groups nationwide. Support now comes from a broad coalition of faith-based organizations, business associations, farmers, veterans, and immigration advocacy organizations. "The Dignity Act is a revolutionary bill that offers t  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 7 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FAMU-FSU College of Engineering professor named Royal Aeronautical Society Fellow By Bill Wellock When Farrukh Alvi stepped into the world of engineering, he didn't have a grand plan. His first direction as an undergraduate student was to pursue nuclear engineering, mostly because "it sounded so cool." But his mechanical engineering classes, especially in fluid mechanics, proved intriguing. He followed   more

BOCA RATON, Florida, Aug. 7 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * 'Virtual' Socializing Greatly Eases Isolation in Seniors with Dementia By Gisele Galoustian More than 55 million people worldwide live with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD), placing a heavy burden on families and health care. Social isolation is a major - and preventable - risk factor, linked to faster cognitive decline a  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, Aug. 7 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Could Nanotechnology Spark Elementary Students' Curiosity in Science? By Gisele Galoustian As science achievement and engagement continue to decline among elementary students nationwide, researchers from Florida Atlantic University's College of Education offer a promising path forward. By introducing nanotechnology through a multimedia-r  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, Aug. 7 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * New Study on Hope Among U.S. Youth Reveals Key to Safer Schools By Gisele Galoustian Given the current youth mental health crisis in the United States, many adolescents report experiencing low levels of hope - a longstanding concern that is even more pressing as the new school year begins. Substantial research over decades has establishe  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration is contemplating a proposal to change the standard of identity for pasteurized orange juice. This move comes in response to struggles within the citrus sector, which has been impacted by a persistent bacterial disease and severe weather, including a major hurricane. The industry's troubles have led to a decline in the average level of soluble solids, or Brix, in oranges. The proposal, whi  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 [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: * * * Fearing Legal Action by the State, School Districts in Eight Florida Counties Remove Hundreds of Books from Libraries Ahead of the New School Year * (MIAMI)--A new wave of hundreds of book bans has hit Florida school districts, with at least eight counties pulling titles from shelves, in   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- An annual report of Florida Office of Ocean Economy reveals it is a powerhouse, supporting more than 1 million jobs and contributing in excess of $73 billion to the state's output annually. Direct and indirect activities tied to the coasts--ranging from tourism, boating, and shipping, to fisheries, marine construction, and emerging sectors like blue technology--account for more than three-quarters of Florida's economic value. Coastal counties alone generate a stag  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 7 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University doctoral candidate finds new life for old novel during Fulbright in France By Clara Celedon For many writers, completing a creative work involves countless revisions or even a full rewrite. Samuel Granoff, a doctoral candidate in the Department of English at Florida State University, had set aside his unfinished World War I novel until the Fulbright U.S. Student Program gave him  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 7 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU, Andrews Foundation join forces for physician fellowship program in Northwest Florida By Patrick Crowley Florida State University is deepening its investment in advanced medical training and care in Northwest Florida through a new partnership between the FSU College of Medicine and the Andrews Research & Education Foundation. The agreement, which became effective Aug. 1, brings the Orthopedic and S  more

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Iris Escarra and G. Michelle Ferreira Named Finalists for Corporate Counsel 2025 Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards * NEW YORK - Aug. 7, 2025 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholders Iris Escarra and G. Michelle Ferreira were named finalists for Corporate Counsel 2025 Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) Awards. Escarra is a final  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Judge Hits Everglades Detention Center With Temporary Restraining Order * MIAMI-- A federal judge today sided with conservation groups and granted a temporary restraining order ordering the state of Florida and the Trump administration to stop further construction of the mass detention center in Big Cypress National Preserve known as "Alligator Alcatraz." The injunction me  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 7 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice posted the following news release: * * * Judge Hits I.C.E Everglades Detention Center with Temporary Restraining Order * Miami, FL -- A federal judge today sided with conservation groups and granted a temporary restraining order ordering the state of Florida and the Trump administration to stop further construction of the mass detention center in Big Cypress National Preserve. The injunction means that new construc  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 7 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice posted the following news release: * * * Juez Emite Restriccion Temporal Que Ordena Detener Construccion de Centro de Detencion de Everglades * Miami, FL -- Hoy, un juez federal fallo a favor de grupos conservacionistas y otorgo una orden de restriccion temporal que ordena al estado de Florida y a la administracion Trump detener la construccion del centro de detencion masivo en la Reserva Nacional Big Cypress, conoci  more

MELBOURNE, Florida, Aug. 8 -- L3Harris Technologies, a technology company, defense contractor and information technology services provider, issued the following news release: * * * L3Harris Delivers Electric Thrusters for Lunar-Orbiting Gateway REDMOND, Wash., Aug. 7, 2025 -- L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has delivered three Advanced Electric Propulsion System (AEPS) thrusters to NASA for final testing before integrating them into the Power and Propulsion Element of the lunar-orbiting Gat  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Aims to Protect Rare Southeastern Pinesnake * WASHINGTON-- The Center for Biological Diversity sued the Trump administration today for failing to protect the Florida pinesnake under the Endangered Species Act. The pinesnake lives in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Alabama. "These amazing snakes are hidden gems of the Southeast, but if they don't get Endangered  more

HURLBURT FIELD, Florida, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command issued the following news: * * * Lights out: Photos from Emerald Warrior 25.2 To meet the needs of today's strategic environment, Air Force Special Operations Command builds warfighters through deliberate training. Emerald Warrior prepares forces to operate in the most demanding conditions, providing the perfect venue to adapt and overcome tactical challenges. Held in multiple locations across Arizona and Califo  more

ENCINO, California, Aug. 8 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Facilitates Hospitality Asset Sale in Suburban Miami MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., Aug. 7, 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 the Stadium Hotel, a nine-floor, 217-room hospitality asset in Miami Gardens, Florida. The property sold for $24  more

CORAL GABLES, Florida, Aug. 8 -- The University of Miami's School of Law issued the following news: * * * Miami Law and AI Lab shortlisted in prestigious international competition By Catharine Skipp The School of Law's MiLA Lab receives international recognition for its AI-powered educational tool, ClassInsight, advancing to the finals of a global AI education competition. The University of Miami School of Law is committed to technology law and launched the Miami Law and AI (MiLA) Lab in 20  more

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 7 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Miller School Endocrinologists Pursue Comprehensive Understanding of Obesity By Joey Garcia Summary * The Miller School's Dr. Rodolfo Galindo presented a review on obesity at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology annual conference, reporting improved obesity rates over the last few years. Severe obesity is the exception. * The Miller School's Division of Endocrinology,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- MLM Biologics Inc., Gainesville, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration urging the agency to consider extending small business fee reductions to establishment registration fees. The letter argues that the cost of these fees can be a barrier for companies seeking to enter and grow in the medical device market. The organization's letter states that small businesses are key innovators in   more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 8 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Operational Medical Systems team concludes support of DOD's military health symposium in Florida During the event, OPMED experts showcased the medical solutions they are developing through partnerships and agreements with DOD and private sector organizations. By T. T. Parish, Operational Medical Systems Team members with the Operational Medical Systems Program Management Office completed their support o  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 8 -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, issued the following news release: * * * Redwire Announces Prototype Phase Award for U.S. Army Long Range Reconnaissance (LRR) Program JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (August 7, 2025) - Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a global leader in space and defense technology solutions, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Edge Autonomy, has been awarded a p  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Hosts Roundtable on Protecting the American Dream in Maitland * MAITLAND, Fla. - Today, Senator Rick Scott was joined by business and community leaders in Maitland for a roundtable on Protecting the American Dream and ensuring every family has the opportunity to get a great job, put a roof over their heads, and live their American dream. Senator Scott was proud to support making the Tru  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Introduces PROTECT the Grid Act to Target Communist China's Control of Smart Devices * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott announced the introduction of the Preventing Remote Operations by Threatening Entities on Critical Technology for the Grid (PROTECT the Grid) Act. This bill targets an alarming threat posed by high-wattage smart devices produced or controlled by foreign adv  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Joins Leaders in Jacksonville for Hurricane Season Press Conference * JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Today, Senator Rick Scott was joined by state and local leaders and law enforcement for a press conference in Jacksonville to urge Floridians to stay prepared as the 2025 Hurricane Season is underway. Prior to the start of the 2025 season, Senator Scott traveled across the state visiting Naples, M  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 8 -- The Uniformed Services University issued the following news: * * * Military Medical Research Must Evolve with the Battlefield, Says DoD Health Affairs Leader at MHSRS 2025 Dr. Stephen Ferrara Urges Agility, Innovation, and Real-World Testing to Save Lives in Future Conflicts at the 2025 Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS). By Sharon Holland The 2025 Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) kicked off this week in Kissimmee, Florida, with   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 7 (TNSjou) -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * University Health Services at FSU to amplify vaping prevention efforts with new grant By Suzan Kurdak Florida State University has had a 100% tobacco/nicotine-free policy since 2014, and with the help of a new two-year grant from Truth Initiative's Tobacco/Nicotine-Free College Program, FSU's Center for Health Advocacy & Wellness (CHAW) can amplify their prevention efforts. CHAW, which operat  more

CORAL GABLES, Florida, Aug. 8 -- The University of Miami's School of Architecture issued the following news: * * * Seven architectural internships that made an impact By Madison Brinnon Student interns reflect on a summer of hands-on learning and creative exploration. This summer, seven University of Miami School of Architecture students ventured across cities and firms, each carving out a unique path in the world of professional practice. From Atlanta to New York, Houston to Miami, their i  more

TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 8 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news: * * * University of South Florida launches groundbreaking undergraduate concentration in health care simulation The University of South Florida is launching the world's first university-based undergraduate concentration in Health Care Simulation Operations -- a rapidly growing discipline aimed at advancing patient safety and care quality using cutting-edge simulation technologies. Beginning this fall, the ne  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Webster Introduces USA Act to Strengthen American Leadership in Global Standards * Washington, D.C. -- Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, introduced the Utilize Standards for All (USA) Act, legislation to ensure that the United States continues to lead the development of standards that shape global trade, innovation, and emerging technologies. "Standards are the blueprint for how the  more