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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Tuesday November 11, 2025 ( 34 items )  

Airbus Ships Fourth European Service Module for Artemis IV
BLAGNAC, France, Nov. 11 -- Airbus, an aeronautics and space company, issued the following news release: * * * Airbus ships fourth European Service Module for Artemis IV The fourth European Service Module (ESM-4) is ready to leave Airbus' facilities in Bremen, Germany, and be shipped to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA. On arrival it will be tested and integrated with the Orion Crew Module ready for the next stage of NASA's Artemis programme. Built by Airbus under contract to the   more

Alumni Q&A: Spears Business graduate Johnson eyes Olympics after setting mile record
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 10 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Alumni Q&A: Spears Business graduate Johnson eyes Olympics after setting mile record * Media Contact: Hallie Hart | Communications Coordinator | 405-744-1050 | hallie.hart@okstate.edu A Spears School of Business alumna holds the American women's record for running the fastest mile. Sinclaire Johnson earned her bachelor's degree in economics in spring 2020 from Oklahoma State University, where she   more

ASC Z80 Fall Meeting Strengthens Collaboration in Advancing Optical Standards
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 10 [Category: Health Care] -- The Vision Council posted the following news release: * * * ASC Z80 Fall Meeting Strengthens Collaboration in Advancing Optical Standards * Alexandria, VA - November 10, 2025 - Last month, professionals throughout the optical community convened in Clearwater, Florida, for the Accredited Standards Committee for Ophthalmic Optics, ASC Z80 fall meeting. The Vision Council, leading trade association for the optical industry, has served as   more

Chairman Mast on Meeting With Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 10, 2025: * * * Chairman Mast on Meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement after meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa: "Last evening, the new Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and I broke bread. We had a long and serious conversation about how to build  more

Federal Jury Finds Two Men Guilty Of Contract Killing Of 17-Year-Old High School Student To Prevent Her Testimony In Court
TAMPA, Florida, Nov. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Federal Jury Finds Two Men Guilty Of Contract Killing Of 17-Year-Old High School Student To Prevent Her Testimony In Court * Tampa, Florida-United States Attorney announces that after a little more than two weeks of trial, a federal jury returned a verdict finding Lenard White (37), a/k/a "Len," "Mike Williams," and "Stick," and Sheldon Robinson (22), a/k/a "  more

FIU: Cruising Into the Future - Luxury Travel Leader to Spearhead Cruise Industry Programming
MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 11 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Cruising into the future: Luxury travel leader to spearhead cruise industry programming Larry Pimentel has been appointed the first executive-in-residence for international cruise curriculum development, highlighting the importance of maritime hospitality education Business & Entrepreneurship By Ivonne Yee-Amor Miami is the cruise capital of   more

Florida Employers Gain Competitive Edge as USF Expands Federally Funded Cybersecurity Program
TAMPA, Florida, Nov. 11 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news: * * * Florida employers gain competitive edge as USF expands federally funded cybersecurity program By Tina Meketa, University Communications and Marketing A USF program designed to meet the critical shortage of cybersecurity professionals is now providing measurable benefits to businesses and government organizations across Florida. Due to its success, the university is nearly doubling enrollment, offering  more

Florida State University expert available for interviews on the importance of media literacy
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 10 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University expert available for interviews on the importance of media literacy * Combating misinformation and disinformation has become an everyday challenge. Developing the skills to evaluate and manage these false claims is necessary now more than ever. As artificial intelligence plays a prominent role in consumed content, it is becoming more difficult to spot false, misleading and bi  more

From Laboratory Innovation to Cancer Care, USF-born Technology Offering Pet Owners Hope
TAMPA, Florida, Nov. 11 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news: * * * From laboratory innovation to cancer care, USF-born technology offering pet owners hope By John Dudley, University Communications and Marketing A Tampa Bay-based innovation backed by more than three decades of federally funded university research is poised to change how cancer drugs are delivered -- using electricity and gentle heat instead of invasive procedures or high-dose chemotherapy. The technol  more

FSU College of Music graduate student earns euphonium position with United States Navy Band
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 10 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU College of Music graduate student earns euphonium position with United States Navy Band * A Florida State University College of Music graduate student has been selected for a euphonium position with the United States Navy Band, one of the nation's most prestigious military ensembles. Cayden Miller, a second-year Master of Music student in music performance and a graduate teaching assistant in the  more

FSU honors first-generation student veterans during First-Gen Week and Veterans Day
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 10 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU honors first-generation student veterans during First-Gen Week and Veterans Day * Florida State University is recognizing first-generation student veteran college students as part of Veterans Day, Nov. 11, and First-Generation College Celebration Week, a nationwide event that FSU is celebrating through Nov.12. "Our veteran students bring a remarkable depth of experience and resilience to Florida   more

Greenberg Traurig Shortlisted for 3 British Legal Awards
MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Shortlisted for 3 British Legal Awards * LONDON - Nov. 10, 2025 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has been shortlisted for three British Legal Awards, including International Law Firm of the Year, Restructuring Team of the Year, and Outstanding Collaboration. Hosted by Law.com International, the British Legal Awards celebrate excellence, innov  more

Groundbreaking Date for Jacksonville Florida Temple
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 10 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * Groundbreaking Date for Jacksonville Florida Temple Locations announced for temples in Idaho and Nigeria Jacksonville Florida Temple The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the groundbreaking date for the Jacksonville Florida Temple. Groundbreaking services will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Elder Massimo De Feo,   more

How Florida State University is reimagining learning through global partnerships
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 10 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * How Florida State University is reimagining learning through global partnerships * This story appears in the spring 2025 issue of The Torch Magazine and is part of Florida State University's Celebration of International Education How do communities define education beyond the walls of a classroom? Researchers at Florida State University's Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sc  more

James Madison Institute Advocates for Unified AI Regulations
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- The James Madison Institute, a nonpartisan think tank based in Tallahassee, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) urging swift action to address regulatory fragmentation in artificial intelligence (AI). The organization highlights the challenges arising from a patchwork of state-level AI regulations that threaten American technological leadership. In its letter, the James Madison Institute describes a sur  more

M-DCPS Breaks Ground on First Net-Zero Energy School at Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary
MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 11 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release on Nov. 10, 2025: * * * M-DCPS Breaks Ground on First Net-Zero Energy School at Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony at Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary School to celebrate the start of a $34.1 million project that will replace the current school and become the District's first Net-Zero Energy School. "This scho  more

MDC Opens Excellence Center for Educator Learning (ExCEL)
MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 11 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release: * * * MDC Opens Excellence Center for Educator Learning (ExCEL) New hub at Padron Campus empowers teachers to innovate, collaborate and lead in the age of AI * Miami Dade College (MDC) has announced the opening of the Excellence Center for Educator Learning (ExCEL) at Padron Campus, a dynamic new space designed to inspire current and future educators through innovation, technology integration, and professional   more

Miami Dade College Signs MOU With Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Court and Comptroller
MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 11 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release: * * * Miami Dade College Signs MOU with Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Court and Comptroller Miami Dade College (MDC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Court and Comptroller to create paid internships for MDC students, providing real-world experience in the area of government administration. The agreement was signed during a ceremony held at MDC's Wolfson Campus on  more

Nemours Children's Health Launches Nation's First Pediatric Advanced Care at Home
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Nov. 10 -- Nemours Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Nemours Children's Health Launches Nation's First Pediatric Advanced Care at Home * Nemours Children's Health is redefining the future of pediatric medicine with the launch of Advanced Care at Home the nation's first pediatric at-home care program designed by a freestanding children's hospital. This groundbreaking model combines cutting-edge technology and 24/7 clinical access with personalized, com  more

New AACSB Podcast Tackles Big Questions in Business Education
TAMPA, Florida, Nov. 10 [Category: Education] -- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business issued the following news release: * * * New AACSB Podcast Tackles Big Questions in Business Education * AACSB International (AACSB) has launched AACSB Pulse, a new podcast series that brings together influential voices from academia and industry to discuss the forces shaping business education. Hosted by AACSB's chief thought leadership officer, Eileen McAuliffe, AACSB Pulse examines  more

Patent Attorney Tells OSTP Current Patent System is Struggling with Accelerating AI Advancements
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Damian Porcari, an experienced patent attorney from Hallandale Beach, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). In his correspondence, Porcari highlights significant concerns regarding the current U.S. Patent System and its adaptability to the accelerating advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). Porcari, a former executive at Ford Motor Company, emphasizes that the United States is falling behind global com  more

Rep. Frankel Statement on Republican Health Care Crisis
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Frankel Statement on Republican Health Care Crisis * "Let me be clear. I do not support the legislation being pushed by the Republican-controlled Senate that would leave millions of Americans without access to affordable health care and pile even more pressure on already-stretched family budgets," said Rep. Frankel. "I will continue to stand with like-minded colleagues in the House and Senate t  more

Rep. Frankel Statement Urging Trump to Release Overdue WPS Report
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Frankel Statement Urging Trump to Release Overdue WPS Report * "In 2017, President Trump signed the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Act into law with broad bipartisan support, reaffirming America's leadership in advancing women's participation, protection, and empowerment worldwide. The law requires the Administration to submit regular reports to Congress detailing how it is carrying out this   more

Sen. Rick Scott and Colleagues Request AG Bondi Unseal Grand Jury Documents from Biden DOJ's Unlawful Arctic Frost Probe
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott and Colleagues Request AG Bondi Unseal Grand Jury Documents from Biden DOJ's Unlawful Arctic Frost Probe * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Marsha Blackburn and several of their colleagues in a letter to Attorney General (AG) Pam Bondi requesting that she unseal any relevant grand jury materials from the Biden Department of Justice's (DOJ) Arctic Frost witch   more

Senate Special Committee on Aging Sets Nov. 13 Hearing on Forgotten After Flames - Stories From Palisades Fire
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following information for a field hearing entitled "Forgotten After the Flames: Stories from the Palisades Fire" at 9 a.m. on Nov. 13, 2025, at Pacific Palisades, California: Members * Chairman Rick Scott (Republican-Florida) * Ron Johnson (Republican-Wisconsin) Witnesses * Tom Doran, Palisades Fire Survivor, Pacific Palisades, CA * David Schwarz, Chairman, Pacific Palisades Community Council Rebuild Committee, Palisad  more

Statement From L3Harris Chair and CEO Chris Kubasik on the Secretary of War's "Arsenal of Freedom"
MELBOURNE, Florida, Nov. 7 -- L3Harris Technologies, a technology company, defense contractor and information technology services provider, posted the following statement from Chair and CEO Chris Kubasik: * * * A Statement from L3Harris Chair and CEO Chris Kubasik on the Secretary of War's "Arsenal of Freedom" The time for change is now. As the Trusted Disruptor and the first company to make acquisition reform recommendations to the DOGE, L3Harris stands firmly aligned with Secretary Hegseth'  more

UM Miller School of Medicine: Future of Cancer Care - TRACC Program Funding Renewed
MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Future of Cancer Care: TRACC Program Funding Renewed Summary * Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center's Training to Reduce Burden Across the Cancer Control Continuum (TRACC) program is a postdoctoral fellowship designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders in cancer prevention and control. * The program equips early-career scientists with the tools to investigate and address t  more

UM Miller School of Medicine: In Sight - Bascom Palmer Spinoff Celebrates 1 Million Eyes Tested
MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * In Sight: Bascom Palmer Spinoff Celebrates 1 Million Eyes Tested Summary * Bascom Palmer Eye Institute ophthalmologist Dr. Mohamed Abou Shousha's wearable platform has now tested over one million eyes. * The device is a portable, FDA-registered wearable that digitizes and automates multiple eye exams traditionally performed with bulky, manual equipment. * The device leverages artif  more

UM Miller School of Medicine: Our New Look - Award-Winning Magazine Undergoes a Digital Transformation
MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Our New Look: Award-Winning Magazine Undergoes a Digital Transformation University of Miami Medicine magazine is brighter, bolder and easier to navigate after undergoing a digital refresh. By Robert Benchley With the Fall 2025 issue (https://magazine.med.miami.edu/?_gl=1*cw8hzt*_ga*MTc3NDQxNDU5Ny4xNzYxMjEyMjc2*_ga_JCW15RZR91*czE3NjI4NjY2MTIkbzEzJGcxJHQxNzYyODY2NjI1JGo0NyRsMCRoMA..)  more

University of South Florida: How Gut Health and Food Can Transform Diabetes Management and Prevent Disease
TAMPA, Florida, Nov. 11 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news: * * * How gut health and food can transform diabetes management and prevent disease By Tina Meketa, University Communications and Marketing When his mother was diagnosed with diabetes, Hariom Yadav wanted to find better ways to manage the disease beyond traditional medication. "We had no clue how to really control her diabetes," said Yadav, professor in the USF Health Department of Neurosurgery, Brain and  more

USF Professor and Son Team Up to Integrate Artificial Intelligence Into Cancer Research
TAMPA, Florida, Nov. 11 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news: * * * USF professor and son team up to integrate artificial intelligence into cancer research By Cassidy Delamarter, University Communications and Marketing For more than three decades, USF Distinguished University Professor Dmitry Goldgof in the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing has been at the forefront of artificial intelligence research. His son, Dr. Gregory Goldgof  more

Veteran-led Mission: Meet the Service Members Powering USF's Landmark Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Research
TAMPA, Florida, Nov. 11 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news: * * * Veteran-led mission: Meet the service members powering USF's landmark hyperbaric oxygen therapy research By Cody R. Hawley, PhD Members of the U.S. military put their bodies and minds in harm's way to protect the country and its freedom. When their tours of duty end, many come home with physical injuries. Others return with invisible scars: the lingering effects of traumatic brain injury and post-trau  more

Wasserman Schultz: Democrats Will Not Give Up Our Fight
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz: Democrats Will Not Give Up Our Fight * Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schutlz (FL-25) released the following statement: "House Democrats are fighting to secure bipartisan legislation to fund our government and prevent an unfolding health care coverage calamity that will financially crush tens of millions. The Senate proposed bill critically fails to extend the A  more

World Athletics Cross Country Championships Tallahassee 26 Unveils Official Medal Design
ANTOINE-IER, Monaco, Nov. 10 -- The World Athletics, formerly the International Association of Athletics Federations, issued the following news release: * * * World Athletics Cross Country Championships Tallahassee 26 unveils official medal design The World Athletics Cross Country Championships Tallahassee 26 (WXC Tallahassee 26) is proud to unveil the official medal design for the highly anticipated event, taking place in just two months, on 10 January 2026. A bold and symbolic creation de  more