MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 8 -- The COPD Foundation issued the following news release: * * * 20 states officially recognize November as COPD Awareness Month In a joint advocacy effort between the COPD Foundation and the COPD Action Alliance, 20 states have officially recognized November as COPD Awareness Month. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) comprises several conditions, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema, and can be caused by genetics and irritants like smoke or pollution. T  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Availity LLC, Jacksonville, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) urging regulatory reform to advance artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in healthcare. The letter addresses barriers that limit the adoption of AI solutions, emphasizing the need for clearer guidelines and federal coordination. In its letter, Availity expressed support for OSTP's initiative to modernize regulations to support the developmen  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-FL Announces Weekend Events for National Days of Action Demanding Release of 16-Year-Old U.S. Citizen Mohammed Ibrahim Held by Israel * The Florida chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Florida), the state's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organizations, today announced details of this weekend's local events as part of the Nation  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-Florida Urges Immediate U.S. Intervention to Stop Blackmail of Mohamed Ibrahim by Israeli Officials and Secure His Release * CAIR and diverse coalition of Muslim civil rights and advocacy groups also release sections of Mohammed Ibrahim's Sworn Statement Describing Torture and Starvation in Israeli Military Prison (TAMPA, FL, 11/7/2025) - The Florida chapte  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * CASTOR ANNOUNCES LOCAL VETERAN NONPROFITS GET A BOOST AHEAD OF VETERANS DAY * Ahead of Veterans Day, U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (FL-14) announced two St. Petersburg nonprofits were awarded federal grants to hire and retain veteran case managers. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul South received two awards totaling $1,699,928 for 4 case managers and Boley Centers, Inc. received $340,433.00 for 1  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * CASTOR CELEBRATES THE POWERFUL LEGACY OF SPEAKER EMERITA PELOSI * U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement regarding Speaker Emerita Pelosi's upcoming retirement: "Speaker Emerita Pelosi will go down in history as the most effective Speaker of the House in history. I know, because I had a front row seat to her leadership, service and accomplishments over the past ei  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Maxwell Frost Statement on FAA Flight Reductions Amid GOP Government Shutdown * Orlando International Airport Among 40 Airports Facing Daily Flight Reductions ORLANDO, FL Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement following news that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will reduce an estimated 4,000 to 5,000 flights daily at 40 airports nationwide, in  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Wilson, Superintendent Dr. Jose Dotres Celebrate the Groundbreaking of the Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary School as the First Net Zero Energy School in Miami-Dade County Public Schools * Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), Miami-Dade Superintendent Dr. Jose Dotres, and the staff of Dr. Frederica S. Wilson / Skyway Elementary celebrated the groundbreaking to transfo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 [Category: Real Estate] -- The Central Florida Development Council posted the following news: * * * Create. Craft. Connect. * We are looking for a visual storyteller ready to make an impact through design and social media strategy. The Graphic Design & Social Media Associate plays a key role in shaping and sharing theCentral Florida Development Council's (CFDC) visual identity and digital presence. Help shape how the CFDC tells the story of growth across Polk County and   more

MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Delaware Today Magazine Honors 12 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys in 2025 Top Lawyers Edition * WILMINGTON, Del. - Nov. 7, 2025 - Twelve attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Delaware office are recognized in the 2025 edition of Delaware Today 's Top Lawyers list. The Greenberg Traurig attorneys honored and their respective practice areas include: * A  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, Nov. 8 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Discovery to Display: FAU Unveils the 'Art of Science' Winners Competition Snapshot: Florida Atlantic University's "Art of Science" competition celebrates the creativity and visual beauty of scientific research, inviting faculty, students and staff to showcase their work through photography and video. The competition highlights how science and art  more

WACO, Texas, Nov. 7 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Florida State's Richie Leonard IV Leads with Service, and Purpose * On this episode, Florida State offensive lineman Richie Leonard IV shares how he's using football to create positive change in his community. A proud member of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, Leonard's story is one of compassion, leadership, and faith in action. A Leader On and Off the Field As a stand  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 7 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Claude Pepper Center and AARP Florida unite caregivers, leaders through inaugural Florida Caregiving Summit * More than 4.4 million adults in Florida are family caregivers PDF Document External Link who primarily provide unpaid and unsupported care to older parents, spouses and other relatives. As Florida's population ages, with one in five residents expected to be 65 or older by 2030, caregivers an  more

MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Lawyers Speak at ACC Foundation's Good Lawyers to Great Lawyers Professional Development Retreat * NEW YORK - Nov. 7, 2025 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig LLP sponsored the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Foundation's Good Lawyers to Great Lawyers Professional Development Retreat in Carlsbad, Calif., from Nov. 3-5. A team of Greenberg Traurig  more

MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Entertainment & Media Practice Congratulates Clients Recognized with 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards Nominations * ATLANTA - Nov. 7, 2025 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Entertainment & Media Practice congratulates its clients on their nominations for the upcoming 68 th Annual GRAMMY Awards, to be presented Feb. 2, 2026. "We are continually ins  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Buchanan Discusses the Future of Alzheimer's Policy in Axios Interview * Previewed Bipartisan Blood Biomarkers Legislation WASHINGTON Yesterday, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chair of the Health Subcommittee, joined Axios Live 's The Future of Alzheimer's Care event for an interview with Peter Sullivan, Health Policy Reporter for Axios. B  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Congresswoman Frederica Wilson Writes Op-ed Calling out Republican Hypocrisy and Describing the Impacts of the Big, Ugly Law * Miami, Fla.Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) wrote an op-ed in the Miami Herald calling out the recent Republican hypocrisy during the government shutdown and describing the impacts of the 'Big, Ugly Law,' signed into law on July 4, 2025. (link is external)  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott on Fox News: If Dems Want to Shut Down Government, Why Should They Get a Paycheck? * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, Senator Rick Scott joined Fox & Friends as Democrats continue to hold Americans hostage by refusing to open up government. During the interview, Senator Scott blasted Democrats for dragging out the Schumer Shutdown, now the longest in re  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The Insurance Marketing Coalition (IMC), Winter Garden, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) advocating for regulatory reforms aimed at facilitating the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in Medicare and Medicaid processes. IMC represents over sixty companies within the insurance sector, emphasizing a commitment to consumer protection and the promotion of best practices in insurance marketing and services  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska to build Lake Weir Middle School Replacement in Ocala, Florida OCALA, FL - Skanska, a leading construction firm, has signed a $62 million contract with Marion County Public Schools to build a replacement for Lake Weir Middle School in Ocala, Florida. Located on a 30-acre greenfield site at 685 Oak Road, the three-story, 156,000-square-foot campus will accommodate over 1,400 st  more

MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 8 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Sylvester's My Wellness Check Uses Artificial Intelligence to Transform Cancer Care By adding artificial intelligence to the My Wellness Check platform, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center is reshaping how it supports patients--by listening to them. By Joey Garcia Three years after Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center launched My Wellness Check, the platform is now entering its ne  more

TAMPA, Florida, Nov. 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Tampa Man Federally Charged For Threatening To Injure And Kill A Federal Official And His Family Member United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces the unsealing of a criminal complaint charging Robert Logan Shoecraft, III (35, Tampa) with interstate communication of a threat to injure and kill. If convicted, Shoecraft faces a maximum penalty of five year  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Nov. 8 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news: * * * UNF mechanical engineering major and U.S. Navy veteran named UNF Student Veteran of the Year U.S. Navy veteran Nick Cochran, a senior studying mechanical engineering, has been named the University of North Florida's 2025 Student Veteran of the Year, recognizing his exceptional academic achievements, leadership and service. Cochran, a Jacksonville native, served in the U.S. Navy from 2014 to 202  more

TAMPA, Florida, Nov. 8 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news: * * * USF releases new renderings of Fletcher District as project receives state-level approval By Althea Johnson, University Communications and Marketing The University of South Florida today released four new renderings of the Fletcher District, the university's planned mixed-use destination featuring student and multifamily housing, restaurants, retail, a hotel and conference center, an academic research   more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Nov. 7 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * We Them One's is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, May 17, 2026 * We Them One's is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Nov. 14, at 10 a.m. and start at $81.50. Tickets are available at www.myHRL.com. Doors open one hour bef  more