LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 20 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * 5,500 toxic sites in U.S. at risk of flooding because of sea level rise, UCLA Fielding-led research shows Key takeaways * Researchers found that if heat-trapping pollution grows unchecked, rising sea levels will flood a wide range of sites. * The types of sites that will flood include facilities handling sewage, toxic waste, oil and gas and other industrial pollutants, posing seriou  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bilirakis Champions Bill to Provide Certainty for Medicare Patients * Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Raul Ruiz (CA-25), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), and Ami Bera (CA-06) introduced bipartisan legislation, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act, to protect seniors' access to care by ensuring Medicare keeps pace with rising health care costs. The bill  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan Blasts BOEM Offshore Drilling Plan, Demands Florida's Coasts Remain Off-Limits * "For Floridians, this is simple: no drilling off our beaches." WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, co-chair of the Florida delegation, issued the following statement in response to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's (BOEM) 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Draft Proposed  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan, Wasserman Schultz, 32 Members Demand Answers From Shein Over Childlike Sex Doll Sales * Lead Bipartisan Letter Expressing Concern, Seeking Information WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan and Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) led a letter cosigned by 32 members of Congress to Shein CEO Yangtian (Chris) Xu demanding answers regarding whether Shein's site was used to  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Carnival Corp. and PLC, Miami, Florida, celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Amber Cove Cruise Center in the Dominican Republic marking a decade of community partnership and progress in the Puerto Plata region. Carnival reported that the center, which opened in 2015, successfully re-established the country's north coast as a top cruise destination after more than thirty years without regular ship visits. The company recognized long-standing partners during an event at t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Castor, Fitzpatrick, Wasserman Schultz Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access to Lung Cancer Screenings Today, during Lung Cancer Awareness Month, U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor (D-FL), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) reintroduced the bipartisan Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act, a bill that will help lower health care costs for families while expanding  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Florida, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Chairman Bilirakis Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Hearing on Time, Travel, and Tourism Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, delivered the following opening statement at today's he  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * CHAIRMAN CARLOS GIMENEZ HOLDS HEARING TO EXAMINE THREATS POSED TO SUBSEA CABLES * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Chairman Carlos A. Gimenez (R-FL) of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security alongside Chairman Any Ogles (R-TN) of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection held a joint hearing to examine how our foreign adversaries are threat  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Chairman Rick Scott, Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand Send Letter to VA Secretary on Protecting Veterans' Pharmaceutical Supply Chains Today, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand sent a letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins inquiring abo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- CMSW USA LLC, Miami, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury outlining its proposals for the implementation of the GENIUS Act. The letter emphasizes the organization's commitment to fostering innovation within the regulatory framework while simultaneously addressing existing legal and regulatory challenges. In the letter, CMSW expressed gratitude for the opportunity to contribute to the discussion regarding the GENIUS Act, ass  more

TAMPA, Florida, Nov. 21 -- The Shriners Hospitals for Children issued the following news: * * * Confidence in Motion: Highlighting Patients' Power Through Physical Therapy Shriners Children's Boston is spotlighting our physical therapy team to highlight the important contributions they make to patient care. * Movement turns into meaningful moments by physical therapists at Shriners Children's Boston, as staff help children heal by connecting with each patient through their favorite activiti  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Patronis & Florida Members Raise Concerns Over Gulf of America Oil Drilling * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis issued the following letter alongside lawmakers Rep. Neal Dunn, Rep. Mike Haridopolos, Rep. Daniel Webster, Rep. Vern Buchanan, Rep. Laurel Lee, Rep. Scott Franklin and Rep. Byron Donalds to President Donald J. Trump regarding the upcoming Big Beautiful Gu  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Nov. 21 -- Eckerd College issued the following news: * * * Eckerd College Community Farm gets new tractor and composting partnership By Izzy Wild Merl '28 The hum of the Eckerd College Community Farm sounds a little different this semester. With less shoveling and more engine rumble, thanks to their new Mahindra tractor, students can trade pitchforks for power--allowing the farm to find new, efficient ways to increase productivity. "We had a tractor, but it was a wa  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Nov. 21 -- Eckerd College issued the following news: * * * Eckerd College senior uses her on-campus presentation as springboard to international conference in South Africa Hanna Kobs had made this presentation before at the 2024 Eckerd College Research Symposium. By Tom Zucco A senior political science student from Cairo, Egypt, Hanna had explored the topic of cultural genocide in China. Her focus had been that while cultural genocide is something easily brushed asi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $7 Billion in Newly Available WIFIA Funding and Five New WIFIA Loan Approvals * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $6.5 billion in Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) funding available for water systems, with an additional $550 million available to states. Interested entities can apply for this funding through a rolling ap  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, Nov. 21 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Poll Shows Workers Redefining Success Beyond Titles and Raises By Amber Bonefont According to a new survey from a management professor at Florida Atlantic University, most workers are no longer measuring career success by promotions, challenging previously held assumptions about how people define success in their careers. Workers ranked fina  more

TAMPA, Florida, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Federal Inmate Indicted For Possession Of Methamphetamine With The Intent To Distribute * Ocala, Florida - United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces the arrest of Billy Boortz (43, Duval County, TX) for one count of possession of 5 grams or more of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute and one count of possession of contraband by a federal pri  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 21 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Fla. 'Theocrats' want all public school teachers to recite "so help me God" FFRF Action Fund's "Theocrats of the Week" are two Florida legislators who want every teacher in the state to recite "so help me God" as  more

MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 21 (TNSjou) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Some holiday gifts can backfire - leading to hurt feelings, bad reviews Business & Entrepreneurship By Michelle Lopez New research from FIU Business shows that well-intended presents like weight-loss teas or gym memberships can unintentionally send the wrong message - and ultimately trigger negative online reviews that hurt brands.   more

MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 21 (TNSjou) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * New study reveals gaps in bomb-sniffing dog training, resources By Michelle Marie Arean Fifty-six dog and handler teams. Three locations. Two days of searches and testing. All to explore whether the required standards for bomb-sniffing dogs works. The research, recently published in Frontiers, reveals results that raise questions -- mo  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 20 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida Center for Reading Research at FSU launches database to advance children's literacy research * Parents, teachers and students looking for a little bit of extra help on building elementary-level reading skills will now have some extra help from a new online resource launched by researchers at the Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR). FCRR, based at Florida State University, has launched   more

LAKELAND, Florida, Nov. 21 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * Florida Poly fuels $952 million in annual economic impact Florida Polytechnic University is fueling Florida's economy with more than $952 million in annual economic activity, according to a new study by distinguished economist Dr. Rick Harper. The analysis shows the University contributes over $523 million each year to the state's gross domestic product (GDP), including more than $117 million  more

MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Entertainment & Media Practice Congratulates 2025 CMA Award-Winning Clients * ATLANTA - Nov. 20, 2025 - Greenberg Traurig, LLP ' s Entertainment & Media Practice congratulates its clients who were recognized at the 59th annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, held Nov. 19. The annual event celebrates the biggest stars and most promising new ta  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Buchanan Chairs Hearing on Modernizing Care Coordination to Prevent and Treat Chronic Disease * Highlights Benefits of Shifting to Value-Based Care Model, Importance of Preventive Care WASHINGTON Yesterday, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chair of the Health Subcommittee, lead a Health Subcommittee hearing on how modernizing coordinated ca  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (TNSFR) -- JUUL Labs Inc., San Francisco, California, and VMR Products LLC, Miami, Florida, have filed a complaint with the International Trade Commission alleging violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The filing centers on the importation into the U.S., the sale for importation and the sale within the U.S. after importation of vaporizer devices, cartridges and components. The complainants request that ITC issue a limited exclusion order, cease and desist ord  more

MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 21 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following Q&A with Jay Skyler, professor in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism: * * * Dr. Jay Skyler's 50 Years of Diabetes Research at the Miller School of Medicine By Joey Garcia Fifty years in any profession is a milestone. For Jay Skyler, M.D., professor in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, it is one he is p  more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Nov. 20 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Kings Of Leon is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, April 17, 2026 * Kings Of Leon is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Friday, April 17, 2026, at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Nov. 21, at 10 a.m. and start at $65. Fans can access the venue presale Thursday, Nov. 20 at 10 a.  more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Nov. 20 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Legends Of The Old School X 10-year anniversary is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Friday, March 13, 2026, at 8 p.m. * Legends Of The Old School X 10-year anniversary is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Friday, March 13, 2026, at 8 p.m. Tickets go on s  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Mississippi Businessman Pleads Guilty to $19M Health Care Fraud Conspiracy * A Mississippi businessman pleaded guilty today to participating in a scheme to defraud Medicare by paying kickbacks for fraudulent doctors' orders and then using those orders to bill the government insurer over $19 million through seven different durable medical equipment (DME) supply companies. According to court docume  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Stu Alderoty, president of the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA), Miami, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury emphasizing the importance of consumer protection and clarity as the agency implements the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act, known as the GENIUS Act. The NCA, a nonprofit organization focused on educating the public about cryptocurrency, highlights that stablecoins are bec  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Nov. 20 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Opening Florida, California Coasts to Drilling Ignores Public Opinion, Threatens Wildlife * WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 20, 2025) The Department of the Interior's plan to open the Gulf Coast of Florida and California coast to offshore drilling runs contrary to not only public opinion, but also what is best for the states' wildlife, water, and way of life. "Flori  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Introduces the "No Surrogacy for Sex Offenders Act" * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Representative Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13) introduced the "No Surrogacy for Sex Offenders Act," critical legislation amending federal law to prohibit convicted sex offenders from using surrogacy arrangements to obtain parental rights over children. The bill closes a dangerous loophole that   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Webster Reintroduces the Helping Everyone Access Long Term Healthcare (HEALTH) Act * Washington, D.C. Today, Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, reintroduced the Helping Everyone Access Long Term Healthcare (HEALTH) Act with Congressman Greg Steube (R-FL). This bill will provide a tax deduction to healthcare providers for pro-bono health services to low-income individuals and fami  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Steube and Webster Introduce HEALTH Act * WASHINGTON U.S. Representatives Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Daniel Webster (R-Fla.) introduced today the Helping Everyone Access Long Term Healthcare (HEALTH) Act. This bill would establish a tax deduction for physicians that provide charity care to CHIP and Medicaid-eligible patients. "We are blessed to live in a country with thousands of doctors and  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. John Rutherford, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rutherford Introduces Bipartisan Fisheries Data Modernization and Accuracy Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Wednesday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) introduced H.R. 5699, the Fisheries and Data Modernization and Accuracy Act of 2025, to better meet regional and state fishing needs, empower state management of recreational fisheries data programs, increase data transparency, and expand f  more

TAMPA, Florida, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Sarasota Man Indicted For Perpetrating An Investment Fraud Scheme In Southwest Florida * Fort Myers, Florida - United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces the unsealing of an indictment charging Brent Adam Seaman (51, Sarasota) with five counts of wire fraud, four counts of money laundering, and two counts of making a false tax return. If convicted, Sea  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Bill to Fix Obamacare and Drive Down Health Care Costs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott announced his new bill, the More Affordable Care Act, to fix Obamacare and drive down costs for the American people with simple fixes that will help families get the health care that fits their needs, instill transparency in the system, and ensure support to Americans is sen  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release : * * * Senator Moody Introduces 'Halo Act' to Shield Federal Officers from Those Who Seek to Threaten & Harass Them on Duty Following reports of violence and harassment against federal officers trying to do their jobs, Senator Ashley Moody announced the introduction of her Halo Act to protect them when conducting official duties. Senator Ashley Moody said, "As the wife of a law enforcement officer  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Senator Moody Presents Florida's Finest Award on U.S. Senate Floor to Officer Who Saved Family from Burning Vehicle Today, Senator Ashley Moody addressed the U.S. Senate and presented a Florida's Finest award to Riviera Beach Police Officer Andrew Hinds. In October, Officer Hinds quickly responded to a vehicle fire outside of a residence, waking the family inside and saving th  more

TAMPA, Florida, Nov. 21 -- The Shriners Hospitals for Children issued the following commentary on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Seeing Scoliosis Differently: Preventing, Innovating and Transforming Lives By Jean A. Ouellet, M.D., FRCSC, orthopedic surgeon, Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada In honor of Scoliosis Awareness Month, I want to share an important truth: Scoliosis may not be preventable, but early detection can often prevent surgery. This isn't just a hopeful message - it's a reality th  more

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Nov. 21 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Harris, DeSimone earn Best Paper Award for credibility study Faculty members Heather Harris, MFA, and Kimberly DeSimone, Ph.D., received the Best Paper Award in the Education Track at the Academy of Business Research Conference held Oct. 29-31 in Marathon, Florida. Their paper, "Credibility in the Classroom: Student Perspectives and the Scholar-Creator Model," was selected through a pee  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 21 -- The James Madison Institute issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Statement From the James Madison Institute on the District Court Ruling in FTC v. Meta Yesterday, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruled in favor of Meta Platforms, Inc., concluding the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) antitrust trial. The Court's decision rejected the claim that Meta holds monopoly power, explicitly recognizing that the "personal social n  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Laura J. Hutton, student at the Stetson University College of Law, Gulfport, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) opposing a proposed rule that would expand biometric data collection to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and lawful permanent residents petitioning for non-citizen family members. The law student contended that this expansion of government surveillance represents a fundamental shift in the immigration sys  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Florida, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Subcommittee on CMT Holds Hearing on Time, Travel, and Tourism Today, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, led a hearing titled Daylight and Destinations: Examining Time, Travel, and Tourism. "Travel and tourism are vital engine  more

MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 21 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Pairs Scientific and Clinical Excellence to Improve the Lives of Pediatric Cancer Patients Summary * Scientists across Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center continue to lead the way toward an even brighter future for children with cancer. * Dr. Julio Barredo noted the expansion of the pediatric bone marrow transplant program, the introduction of  more

TAMPA, Florida, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Tampa Man Sentenced To Six Years In Federal Prison For Distributing Cocaine And Methamphetamine * Tampa, Florida - U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber today sentenced Torrey Taylor (45, Tampa) to six years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute and distribution of cocaine and 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Taylor pleaded guilty on August 28, 20  more

TAMPA, Florida, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Citizens and Chinese Nationals Arrested for Exporting Artificial Intelligence Technology to China * Two U.S. citizens and two nationals of the People's Republic of China (PRC)all residing in the United Stateshave been charged with a conspiracy to illegally export cutting-edge NVIDIA Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), which have artificial intelligence (AI  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Announces Over $38M in Funding for Public Transit Across Tampa Bay Area * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) announced two grant awards totaling $38,617,390 from the U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) Federal Transit Authority (FTA), with funds appropriated by Congress, to improve mobility and transit options throughout the Tampa Bay area. "Tam  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairwoman Maria Salazar Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on the Fight for Free Elections in Honduras Today, House Foreign Affairs Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairwoman Maria Salazar delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing titled "Democracy in Peril: the Figh  more