WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- America's Health Insurance Plans posted the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * 'Grim Picture': Consumers Face 'Dire Financial Consequences' If Congress Fails to Extend the Health Care Tax Credits With less than two weeks until open enrollment begins, news reports throughout the nation continue to underscore the urgent need for Congress to extend the enhanced premium tax credits that have made comprehensive, high-quality health care coverage affordable for 22  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2025: * * * Chairman Mast on Russian Oil Sanctions Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement in response to new sanctions against major Russian oil companies announced by President Trump. "Not only is Putin's daily choice not peace or reconciliation, it is instead bombing kindergartens. A nation buyi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Real Estate] -- The Central Florida Development Council posted the following news: * * * City of Lake Wales Plans, Manages Growth, and Preserves History While Serving Residents * "We have always been the Crown Jewel, but now others are experiencing our secret sauce," said City Manager James Slaton. Slaton has worked in various roles since joining city government in 2005. One of the big projects in the works is the redevelopment of the Walesbuilt Hotel in down  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 24 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Collaborative Collision: FSU researchers focus on improving the lives of children and youth By Molly Creel Children and youth -- the Floridians of the future -- were the focus of a recent Florida State University event that united faculty around shared interests for interdisciplinary research. The FSU Office of Research Development (ORD) hosted the recent Collaborative Collision seminar as part of F  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN CARLOS GIMENEZ INAUGURATES HIS BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM * MIAMI, FL - Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez joined federal, state, and local officials to inaugurate the new state-of-the-art Miami-Dade County Metro Express Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System. Congressman Gimenez originally approved and launched the project during his tenure as Mayor of Miami-Dade County. The BRT is the firs  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 24 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Discovery Days: Five FSU-affiliated startups with innovative, impactful ideas compete for $85,000 at third annual FSU Discovery Challenge By Jenny Ralph Florida State University-affiliated startup companies took to the stage "Shark Tank"-style at the third annual Discovery Challenge event, pitching their cutting-edge businesses and walking away with a combined $85,000 in new funding. Discovery Challe  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's Second Most-Viewed Regular Season Game of New NHL Deal Excluding Opening Night and Stadium Series * * Tuesday's Doubleheader Averaged 594K Viewers, +46% vs. Last Year's Full NHL on ESPN Average * Through Seven Games, NHL on ESPN is Averaging 638K Viewers, +34% vs. Comparable Point Last Season The 2025-26 NHL season on ESPN continued Tuesday with the Florid  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Evergen, Alachua, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce expressing concerns about the potential consequences of proposed tariffs on imports of personal protective equipment and medical devices. The company emphasizes that such tariffs could negatively impact patient care, healthcare costs, and the resilience of the medical device supply chain. In its letter, Evergen highlights the crucial role it plays in supplying innovative al  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, Oct. 24 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Establishes Professorship in Jain Studies By Polly Burks The Department of Philosophy in Florida Atlantic University's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters recently announced the establishment of the Bhagavan Sambhavnath Endowed Professorship in Jain Studies. This is part of a broader effort to support ongoing teaching, research an  more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 24 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Why we love a good Halloween scare By Rosanna Castro Why do so many of us love a good scare -- from haunted houses and horror movies to roller coasters that make our hearts race? According to FIU psychology researcher Matthew Sutherland, the answer lies deep in the brain, where our alarm, control and reward systems work together to turn fear in  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Florida: Health Officials Move To Revoke Medical Cannabis Access for Those With Certain Drug Convictions * Tallahassee, FL: Health officials are actively identifying and revoking patients' access to state-authorized medical cannabis products, as required by legislation signed into law earlier this year. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legis  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 24 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Four FSU faculty to conduct research abroad through Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program By Kelsey Klopfenstein, Clara Celedon and Kaia Kittleson Four faculty members from Florida State University have been selected to receive a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for the 2025-2026 academic year by the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Their work will take them to Ireland, Taiw  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Franklin Refuses Pay While Americans Are Held Hostage * Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) today announced he will refuse to receive congressional compensation while our troops, federal workers and countless families continue to bear the consequences of a political shutdown. "While my team and I continue serving our constituents throughout this ordeal, I will not accept pay when our troops, fede  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 24 (TNSjou) -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU marine biologist advances sea turtle conservation strategies by locating highest risk areas for boat strikes By Kendall Cooper A Florida State University marine biologist is enhancing conservation efforts by identifying the areas on the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf coasts that expose protected marine turtles to the highest risk of being struck by vessels. Professor of Oceanography and Environm  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 24 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU physicist elected American Physical Society Fellow By Kendall Cooper A Florida State University physicist has been designated a Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS) in honor of his cutting-edge contributions to the fundamental understanding of the universe. Professor of Physics Fernando Febres Cordero was recognized by APS for his work in high-energy theoretical physics, which has helped  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 24 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Real Estate TRENDS Conference offers 'great insights and energy' By Pete Reinwald Before he launched into a presentation that focused on the company behind New York City's Hudson Yards -- the largest private real estate development project in U.S. history -- real estate development executive Mike Gilbane applauded officials from the Florida State University College of Business and FSU Real Estate   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * Huffman Denounces Trump's Effort to Hand Over U.S. Coasts to Big Oil Amid Shutdown Today, Natural Resources Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) issued the following statement following reporting that the Trump administration is advancing plans to open nearly all federal waters along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts and s  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Buchanan Slams Democrat Shutdown, Calls to Withhold Congressional Pay on ABC 7 News * Cosponsors Bill to Prevent Congress From Receiving Pay During Government Shutdowns Watch Congressman Buchanan's full interview here. WASHINGTON Last night, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, joined ABC 7 News to discuss Senate Democrats' failure to reopen the  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 24 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * Enrollment Management Team Leads Retention Conversation at National Conference Staff from Idaho State University's Division of Enrollment Management recently co-facilitated two workshops at the national EAB CONNECTED25 Conference in Orlando, Florida, highlighting the impactful work ISU is doing to advance student success and retention through ISU Navigate. The workshop, "Turning Data into Action with Campaig  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Responds After Florida Politician Calls Him a "Foreign Occupier" in Racist Attack Following Anti-Indian Remarks * SCHAUMBURG, IL - After Florida politician Chandler Langevinwho recently called for the mass deportation of Indian Americans attacked Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi's name and heritage, calling him a "foreign occupier" in response to the Congressman's earlier conde  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Lincare, Clearwater, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) regarding the ongoing Section 232 National Security Investigation into imports of personal protective equipment, medical consumables, and medical devices. The company has expressed its role in providing essential home care services and highlighted the implications of potential tariffs on medical equipment that could directly affect millions of Medicare beneficia  more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 24 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * Mafia-Linked NBA Betting Scandal Prompts PETA 'Wiseguys' Video in Miami: Whack Cruelty to Animals! Following the arrest of Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier in an investigation related to a Mafia-backed sports gambling and poker scheme, a PETA video series featuring some more mindful mobsters is headed to Miami airways. PETA plans to run the Quentin Tarantino-inspired s  more

ENCINO, California, Oct. 24 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of Newly Built Pollo Campero in Tampa TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 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 a newly built 2,500-square-foot Pollo Campero in Tampa, Florida, for $3,060,344. The store opened in March 2025. "TMG   more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 24 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Miller School of Medicine Students Bridge a Critical Health Literacy Gap with Innovation * Four Miller School students have developed an AI-driven health education platform designed to make medical information personal, accessible and engaging. * The students who worked on the app are children of U.S. immigrants who saw how people for whom English is not their native language can str  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Oct. 23 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release: * * * Poynter, Press Forward Central Appalachia create program for local news funders * The Poynter Institute, a global leader in journalism, and Press Forward Central Appalachia are pleased to announce the launch of a peer-focused course for funders of local news in six states in the Central Appalachia region.  The effort will bring funders of local news organizations together to  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * Senator Moody Calls on Senate Democrats to Reopen the Government and Fund our Military, Federal Law Enforcement, and Get to Work for the American People Senator Ashley Moody is calling on Senate Democrats to pass the bipartisan clean continuing resolution and reopen the government. On Day 23 of the Schumer Shutdown, Senator Moody delivered remarks on the Senate Floor calling o  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sri Trang USA Inc., Tampa, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security regarding the ongoing Section 232 national security investigation into imports of personal protective equipment, medical consumables, and medical equipment, including devices. The company highlights the critical role of foreign supply chains in meeting U.S. demand for essential medical products. Founded in 2004, Sri Trang USA emphasi  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, issued the following news release: * * * The Wall Street Journal Announces Launch of WSJ Invest Live * Global gathering of investing leaders to convene in West Palm Beach in WSJ's first conference dedicated to the investing community NEW YORK, NY [October 23, 2025] - The Wall Street Journal announced today the launch of WSJ Invest Live, a first-of-its-kind, high-impact, editorially led event d  more

CORAL GABLES, Florida, Oct. 24 -- The University of Miami issued the following news: * * * Taking student learning to new heights Across the University of Miami, faculty members like Daniel Serravite, a kinesiology lecturer, are bringing virtual and augmented reality tools into their classes to offer students a cutting-edge learning experience. * Before this semester, University of Miami junior Andrew Spradley had never experienced virtual reality (VR), but he was very familiar with studyin  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz Spotlights Trump's Cuts to Social Security Disability Benefits * Plantation, FL. - Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) joined Social Security Disability recipients and advocates to sound the alarm about Trump's proposed cuts to Social Security and highlight what they mean for seniors, retirees, and people living with disabilities. Watch the full press co  more