WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- The American Land Title Association issued the following news release: * * * ALTA, ILTA Applaud Idaho AG on Consumer Exploitation Lawsuit The American Land Title Association (ALTA), AARP and the Idaho Land Title Association (ILTA) applaud Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador for his efforts to combat unfair and deceptive practices in the Idaho real estate market. Labrador secured a settlement from Florida-based real estate brokerage MV Realty and certain affiliates that   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Appropriators, Lawmakers Investigate Religious Persecution of Nigerians with Joint Briefing * Washington, D.C. - House Appropriations Vice Chair and National Security Subcommittee Chairman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL)alongside Appropriators Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-AL) and Rep. Riley Moore (R-WV)led a joint briefing with the House Foreign Affairs Committee to discuss the escalating violence and targe  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, vice chair of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2025: * * * Appropriators, Lawmakers Investigate Religious Persecution of Nigerians with Joint Briefing House Appropriations Vice Chair and National Security Subcommittee Chairman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL)--alongside Appropriators Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-AL) and Rep. Riley Moore (R-WV)--led a joint briefing with the House Foreign Affairs Commit  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- The Barry University School of Law Environmental and Earth Law Clinic, Orlando, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the Fish and Wildlife Service urging for the finalization of a proposed rule to list the Southern Hognose Snake as a threatened species. This proposed action comes in response to the ongoing decline in this species' population, with the clinic emphasizing its vital role in the longleaf pine ecosystem. The Environmental and Earth Law Clinic ackno  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bilirakis & Frankel Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Student Veteran Success * Today, Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12) and Lois Frankel (D-FL-22) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to authorize funding for Student Veteran Success Centers at colleges and universities nationwide, helping student Veterans transition from military to academic life. "I have personally visited many s  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Legislation Led by Bilirakis and Colleagues to Help Develop Cures for Pediatric Cancer Passes House * Washington, DC- Last night, the United States House of Representatives unanimously passed the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids A Chance Act, a landmark bill to accelerate pediatric cancer treatments and expand access to life-saving therapies for children battling rare diseases. Congressman Mic  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Dec. 3 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news: * * * Breaking Records, Building Dreams: UNF's Year of Impact and Innovation University of North Florida faculty and staff have spent the last few years strengthening partnerships across campus and within the community, while enhancing the student experience. Those efforts culminated in a historic year of growth and achievement at UNF, marked by record enrollment, unprecedented fundraising and ground  more

MIAMI, Florida, Dec. 2 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Bridging Minds and Machines * Summary * The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) focus area research retreat brought together leading scientists, clinicians, engineers and trainees to advance the future of neurotechnology. * Brain-computer interface science is an interdisciplinary field that connects neuroscience, engineering and clinica  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Patronis Issues a Letter to the United States Coast Guard to Address the Safety of Destin's East Pass * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Patronis issues a letter to the United States Coast Guard to address the safety and security of the Destin East Pass. The lights on markers Three and Four in Destin's East Pass have been broken since 2021 in the sole inlet that connects the Gulf   more

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida, Dec. 3 -- The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations issued the following news: * * * Crash Course Series Promotes Religious Literacy in a Changing America In his 1966 book, Religion in Secular Society, British sociologist Bryan Wilson predicted the that "displacement of religious views by secular ones" within industrialized societies, would produce thoroughly secular societies. Yet findings from the 2023-24 Religious Landscape Study (https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/  more

ORLANDO, Florida, Dec. 2 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Deborah Beidel Named Big 12 Conference's 2025 Faculty of the Year from UCF * Pioneering UCF RESTORES Director Deborah Beidel of the College of Sciences is UCF's 2025 Big 12 Faculty of the Year Award recipient. The annual honor highlights exceptional researchers, innovators and difference makers at each of the athletic conference's 16 universities. Beidel founded UCF RESTORES as a clinical researc  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: * * * Drug Smuggler Thomas E and the Service's first "Use of Disabling Fire" since Prohibition * A little after mid-morning on October 8, 1980, the 82-foot cutter Point Francis departed Base Miami Beach, Florida, and began a 70 nautical mile run to the south toward Cay Sal Bank. Although Point Francis normally operated out of Sandy Hook, New Jersey, the 82-footer had been temporarily deploye  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 2 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Briefs November 2025 * Florida State University's distinguished faculty are central to the mission of the university. Faculty excellence in scholarship, research, and creative activity is critical to the quality of student learning and makes a difference in the lives of others. Throughout the year, honors and recognitions are awarded to individual faculty and staff members across cam  more

LAKELAND, Florida, Dec. 3 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * Florida Poly and Skyway launch strategic high-tech alliance A pioneering new partnership between Florida Polytechnic University and The Skyway Organization, LLC aims to spark powerful developments in advanced manufacturing, materials science, aerospace and workforce development. Leaders from both organizations signed a memorandum of understanding to formalize the partnership at Florida Poly's  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 2 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida Rep. McClure, Coach Hamilton to speak at FSU's fall commencement on Dec. 12 * Florida State University will hold fall commencement ceremonies Friday, Dec. 12. The Honorable Lawrence McClure of the Florida House of Representatives and retired FSU Head Men's Basketball Coach J. Leonard Hamilton will address graduates. This fall, FSU will award 2,982 degrees: 1,946 bachelor's degrees, 811 master'  more

MIAMI, Florida, Dec. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Hat Trick of Client Service Awards and Grand Slam of Nominations for Greenberg Traurig London * LONDON - Dec. 2, 2025 - Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's London office has won a hat trick of legal awards, culminating in the award for Best Client Service Initiative at The Lawyer European Awards on Nov. 27 in London. The winning team was led by International Arbitration Shareholde  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Dec. 3 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus issued the following news: * * * Lifetime award for ethics education given to USF psychology professor By Matthew Cimitile, University Communications and Marketing The American Psychological Association (APA) Ethics Committee has recognized USF Psychology Professor Tiffany Chenneville with the 2025 Lifetime Award for Accomplishments in Ethics Education. The annual award is given to a psychologist who has  more

MIAMI, Florida, Dec. 2 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Miller School of Medicine's AI Chatbot Toolkit Gains National Recognition by AAMC * Summary * An AI Chatbot toolkit developed by three University of Miami Miller School of Medicine students is being featured in the Association of American Medical College's (AAMC) Advancing AI Across Academic Medicine Resource Collection. * The resource helps medical students leverage generative   more

TAMPA, Florida, Dec. 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Non-Profit Organization Defrauded Of Over $700,000 In Foreign Assistance * Tampa, Florida - United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces the return of an indictment charging Roseval Supreme (55, Valley Stream, NY) with seven counts of wire fraud. If convicted, Supreme faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison per count. The indictment also not  more

TAMPA, Florida, Dec. 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Palmetto Man Sentenced To Over 17 Years In Federal Prison For Distributing Fentanyl While On Supervised Release * Tampa, Florida - U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle has sentenced Traveous Anderson (39, Palmetto) to 17 years and 6 months in federal prison for conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl. Anderson pl  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Dec. 2 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release: * * * Raymond James announces full redemption of its Series B preferred stock and related depositary shares * ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - On December 2, 2025, Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) announced that, on January 2, 2026, it will redeem all 80,500 outstanding shares of its 6.375% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Series B Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, par  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Castor Blasts House GOP's Loophole-Ridden Child Safety Bills * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement on House Republicans' weakened child online safety legislation: "Children and teenagers deserve safe online spaces that are free from manipulation and harm. Last Congress, I was proud to co-lead bipartisan KOSA and COPPA 2.0 bills in the House  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Luna Introduces Discharge Petition to Ban Insider Trading by Members of Congress * Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Representative Anna Paulina Luna filed a discharge petition to bring bipartisan legislation banning stock trading by Members of Congress directly to the House floor, an action reflecting overwhelming public support and growing frustration with political delays. " Across the coun  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Frankel, Bilirakis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Student Veteran Success * Today, Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL-22) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to authorize funding for Student Veteran Success Centers at colleges and universities nationwide, helping student Veterans transition from military to academic life. "As the mother of a U.S. Marine   more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Dec. 2 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * The Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida 'Holiday Slay Ride' is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Dec. 9 * The Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida (GMCSF) is lighting up the stage with "Holiday Slay Ride," an unforgettable night of music, humor, and holiday sparkle at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollyw  more

MIAMI, Florida, Dec. 3 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Three FIU Fulbright Specialists share expertise across the globe By Birgitta Rausch-Montoto Fulbright Specialist awards offer short-term opportunities (2-6 weeks) for U.S. faculty and professionals to contribute their expertise to project-based exchanges worldwide. This fall, three Panthers served as Fulbright Specialists, advancing research, te  more

ORLANDO, Florida, Dec. 2 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Becomes First Florida University to Earn Accreditation by Higher Learning Commission * UCF is proud to have earned initial accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission, becoming the first institution in the State University System to earn accreditation from the nation's largest institutional accreditor. This milestone underscores UCF's growing national reputation, commitment to academic exce  more

ORLANDO, Florida, Dec. 2 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Researcher Creates Novel Sensors for Smartphone-Based Health Monitoring * Professor Debashis Chanda (right), working with researchers including physics doctoral student Mahdi Soudi (left), created a smartphone-based biosensor to improve infectious disease detection. The platform provides a faster, more affordable option for communities with limited access to traditional diagnostics. Early dia  more

ORLANDO, Florida, Dec. 2 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Study Explores Formation of Spider-Like Features on Jupiter's Moon Europa and Potential for Life * From Europa to other icy moons, scientists are studying how surface features form and what they might reveal about the potential for life. In a new study published in The Planetary Science Journal, researchers from UCF, NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL) and other institutions explored a unique, sp  more

GAINESVILLE, Florida, Dec. 3 -- The University of Florida issued the following news: * * * The bacteria that won't wake up: NASA discovers new bacteria "playing dead" By Emily Hinds New research conducted on a NASA-discovered bacterium shows the microbe is capable of entering an extreme dormant state, essentially "playing dead" to survive in some of the cleanest environments on Earth. The finding could potentially reshape how scientists think about microbial survival on spacecraft and the   more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Dec. 3 (TNSrep) -- The University of North Florida issued the following news: * * * 2025 River Report shows complex picture of health for the Lower St. Johns River Basin The 2025 St. Johns River Report (https://sjrr.domains.unf.edu/) is now available, jointly produced by an interdisciplinary team of scientists from University of North Florida (UNF), Jacksonville University (JU) and Penn State Berks. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the conditions in the L  more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Dec. 3 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Victory! Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours Drops Dog-Sledding Excursions After PETA Plea After hearing evidence from PETA that dogs in the dog-sledding industry spend the majority of their lives isolated and chained outside in all weather extremes when they aren't being forced to pull sleds of tourists or run in races that claim some of their lives, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has   more