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. 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

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

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

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. 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

MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 21 -- Miami International Airport issued the following news on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * MIA launches the largest single deployment of automated passport screening in the U.S. Initiative brings automated and more secure border processing to one of the U.S.'s busiest international gateways * As North American airports race to modernize border processing, Miami International Airport (MIA) this month introduced U.S. Customs and Border (CBP) Protection's Enhanced Passenger Proce  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 -- Florida Department of Commerce issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * State of Florida and Minister of Economic Affairs of Baden-Wurttemberg Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut Sign Memorandum of Understanding Between the State of Florida and the State of Baden-Wurttemberg This Memorandum of Understanding establishes a practical framework for cooperation across key sectors including aerospace and aviation, manufacturing, life sciences and advanced tech  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