MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 27 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys, 11 Practices Recognized in Chambers Latin America Guide 2026 * NEW YORK - Aug. 21, 2025 - Twenty-seven attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig are recognized in Chambers Latin America 2026 Guide. Eleven of the firm's practice areas were also recognized. Chambers is a UK-based publisher of annual guides in several global markets  more

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 5 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Named 2025 BTI Client Service All-Stars * NEW YORK- Aug. 21, 2025 - Five attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP have been recognized as 2025 BTI Client Service All-Stars in a new report from The BTI Consulting Group. The report is based on unprompted, confidential feedback from 350 interviews with chief legal officers and gen  more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Aug. 21 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Abiaka at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood Partners with Award-Winning Chef & TV Personality Michelle Bernstein for Exclusive La Canita Pop-Up, Sept 19 - 21 * Savor the vibrant Latin flavors of La Canita during an exclusive three-day culinary experience as part of Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. Credit: Semin  more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Aug. 21 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Abiaka en Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood Se asocia con la galardonada chef y personalidad de tele Michelle Bernstein para un exclusivo pop-up de La Canita del 19 al 21 de septiembre * Disfrute de los vibrantes sabores latinos de La Canita durante una experiencia culinaria exclusiva de tres dias como parte de la celebracion del Mes de la Heren  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Aug. 22 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * Bequest from U of A alumnus to benefit math, veterinary medicine students A $2 million gift from the estate of John A. Brown will fund scholarship endowments in the College of Science and College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Arizona. Brown, a real estate developer, pilot and U.S. Army veteran, earned his master's degree in mathematics at the U of A in 1969. Brown was a Florida native  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * BREAKING: Maxwell Frost Announces Location and Timeline for New Orlando Passport Office * ORLANDO, FL -- Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) announced that the State Department has released the official location for the new Orlando passport office. The State Department has signed a lease to establish the office just north of the Orlando International Airport at 5520 Gatlin Avenue, Or  more

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Florida, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Central Command issued the following news release: * * * CENTCOM Forces Kill Senior ISIS Official in Atimah, Syria * Aug. 21, 2025 Release Number 20250821 -01 TAMPA, Fla. - U.S. Central Command forces conducted a successful raid in northern Syria on August 19, killing a senior ISIS member and key financier who planned attacks in Syria and Iraq. He had relationships throughout the ISIS network in the region, posing a direct threat to U.  more

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida, Aug. 21 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- Disney World issued the following news release: * * * EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Returns August 28 - November 22, 2025 Over 35 Global Marketplaces, Fan-Favorite Offerings, and New Flavors Await Guests at Walt Disney World  * What began as a 30-day celebration of flavors and cultures from around the world has grown into one of the most highly anticipated annual events at Walt Disney World Resort. The EPCOT Inte  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 21 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Expanded Tricare Prime Options Coming in 2026 * Active-duty family members, retirees and their eligible family members in Atlanta and Tampa, Florida, will have access to a new Tricare Prime option starting in 2026. The option "represents an innovative approach to advance access to care, enhance the patient experience, and strive for better health outcomes," Dr. Dav  more

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 22 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2025: * * * Four M-DCPS Schools Ranked Among Nation's Top 100 High Schools by U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report's annual list of the nation's best schools is out, and Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) solidifies its place of excellence with four of our high schools appearing among the Top 100 Best High Schools in the U.S. M-DCPS also leads Florida with 17 high scho  more

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Shortlisted for 4 Legal Business Awards * LONDON - Aug. 20, 2025 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has been shortlisted for four Legal Business Awards including U.S. Law Firm of the Year, Restructuring Team of the Year, Real Estate Team of the Year, and Legal Technology Team of the Year. The Legal Business Awards recognize exceptional client s  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Arrests Illegal Alien Involved in Fatal 18-Wheeler Crash Caused by Illegal Alien's Reckless Driving * Harneet Singh's brother, the driver of the 18-wheeler, was charged with three counts of vehicular homicide WASHINGTON--The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirms U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Harneet Singh, 25, an illegal alien from India, after an   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Fox News: Spencer Pratt enlists Sen. Rick Scott for federal investigation into California wildfire response * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Senator Rick Scott joined Spencer Pratt (media personality and co-host of the 'Fame Game' podcast) in the Pacific Palisades for a tour of destruction from the deadly fires in January. Senator Scott is committed to getting answers and suppo  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization, Florida, submitted a public comment letter in response to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Request for Information regarding the upcoming Surface Transportation Reauthorization (Docket No. DOT-OST-2025-0468). The organization emphasized that Miami-Dade County, noted for its rapid growth and economic diversity, faces various transportation challenges that mirror those in peer regions across the nation. In their le  more

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida, Aug. 21 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- Disney World issued the following news release: * * * New details, characters revealed for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets * The roads are rockin' and the party ain't stoppin' with Scooter, Kermit, the Electric Mayhem and more when Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets debuts in 2026 at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World Resort.  The Muppets transformation begins in the Rock 'n' Roller Coast  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSoth) -- The Florida Bureau of Radiation Control, an agreement state partner of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, has reported a loss of radioactive material from Florida A&M University, Tallahassee. The incident, documented in an event notification report, involved the improper disposal of a scintillation counter containing a Cesium-137 source. According to the report, a professor at the university requested the removal of a retired piece of equipment--a Beckman Coulter  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Odyssey Marine Exploration Inc., Tampa, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) advocating for the exploration of marine mineral resources in American Samoa. The organization emphasizes the need for a transparent, science-led approach to offshore leasing that engages local stakeholders. Odyssey highlights its commitment to responsible development of marine resources, asserting that the ocean is not merely a resource b  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 21 [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: * * * PEN America Statement on the Court's Ruling Against Key Provisions of Florida's Book Restriction Law * PEN America welcomes the Florida federal court's decision last week to strike down significant provisions of Florida's 2023 law (HB 1069), which were used to remove hundreds of books fr  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Aug. 20 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release: * * * Raymond James Financial declares quarterly dividends on common and preferred stock On August 20, 2025, the Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on shares of its common stock of $0.50 per share, payable October 15, 2025 to shareholders of record on October 1, 2025.  The Board declared a quarterly divi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Salazar Sends Letter Demanding Investigation and Action Against Companies Evading Cuba Sanctions * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent demanding an investigation into companies in South Florida that may be attempting to evade U.S. sanctions on the Cuban communist regime. "My   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 25-civ-81026; S.D. Fla. filed Aug. 20, 2025): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Stock Purse Trading LLC, Liston Associates, Inc., and Carole A. Liston, No. 25-civ-81026 (S.D. Fla. filed Aug. 20, 2025) On August 20, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged South Florida entities Stock Purse Trading LLC and Liston Associates, Inc. (together, "SPT") and their founder,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Calls for GAO Review of Nancy Pelosi's Trading History * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting a full audit and review of the stock trading history of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her immediate family throughout her time in Congress. This review is crucial to fully understanding any potential avenues for c  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Rick Scott, Katie Britt to Sec. Lutnick: As Trump Admin Continues to Combat Communist China, U.S. Must Address China's Illegal Fishing Practices * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senators Rick Scott and Katie Britt sent a letter to Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, thanking him and the Trump administration for their commitment to protecting American jobs and ensuring fair, competitive markets, whi  more

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 22 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Spanning the Gaps: Miller School Neurosensory Disorder Center Works Across Medical Specialties Summary * The Miller School's Acquired Neurosensory Disorder Research and Treatment Center specializes in neurosensory and vestibular disorders that span multiple medical specialties. * The ANDRTC takes a circular approach to its work, which ranges from basic bench science all the way to c  more

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 22 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Can Complex Aortic Surgery Be Minimally Invasive? Summary * A new study from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine compares outcomes of a minimally invasive procedure that replaces only the aortic valve with another that also includes ascending aortic or hemiarch replacement. * The goal of the study was to see whether adding ascending aorta replacement increased the risk  more

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Multiple Myeloma's Timeline Revealed Summary * Multiple myeloma initiates from DNA-damaging events that occur two to four decades before diagnosis. * This and other findings emerged from a study that uncovered the timeline of DNA damage during development of the disease, led partly by Sylvester researchers. * The results broaden the understanding of the condition and may l  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 21 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Women's Soccer Weekly Notebook, August 21-26 * KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The 2025 NAIA Women's Soccer season is here, and with 199 teams chasing glory, every match counts. This first weekly notebook breaks down key highlights to open the season--from top-25 clashes, new coaches at the helm, the preseason top 25 poll, and milestone moments. Only 48 teams  more

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida, Aug. 21 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- Disney World issued the following news release: * * * Zootopia: Better Zoogether! opens Nov. 7 at Walt Disney World Resort * Get ready to go wild as Zootopia: Better Zoogether!, a brand-new 4D show inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios films "Zootopia" and "Zootopia 2," opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park at Walt Disney World Resort on Nov. 7, 2025.  In this new 4D show at the Tree of Life Theater, familiar furr  more