TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 5 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU expert available for interviews on potential Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery * In a move that could dramatically alter the entertainment industry, streaming giant Netflix announced plans Friday to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's (WBD) studio and streaming assets for $82.7 billion. The acquisition, which is still subject to approval from federal regulators, could shake up the media l  more

FORT MYERS, Florida, Dec. 6 -- Lee Health issued the following news release: * * * Chronic Disease Self-Management Program "It's All About You" Lee Health's "It's All About You," Chronic Disease Self-Management Program" a Self- Management Resource Program with the SMRC is offering two research based Chronic Disease Self-Management programs for the community. The program is designed for people 18 years of age or older with chronic health conditions to help them learn ways to better manage th  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, Dec. 5 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Location, location, location: New analysis of home sales makes economic case for resilient coastal forests * Houses in Florida nearest mangroves saw much smaller price declines after major hurricanes, Zillow sales data show December 5, 2025 By Mike Pena Press Inquiries Press Contact Mike Pena mivpena@ucsc.edu Key takeaways * Proximity to mangroves translated int  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * RATINGS CHANGE: Inside Elections Shifts FL-07 Towards Democrats As Issues Continue to Mount for Cory Mills * Today, Inside Elections announced that it is shifting its predictions for Florida's 7th Congressional District towards Democrats. This announcement follows Republicans' embarrassing underperformance in Tennessee on Tuesday, having spent $3.3 million only to underperform in   more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Dec. 4 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood Announces Winners of the 2025 Rock 'N' Roll Poker Open * RRPO 2025 Winner Kevin Nee After this month's "Rock 'N' Roll Poker Open" (RRPO) at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., it's Kevin Knee of Presto, Pa. who walks away with $605,100 after winning first place in the $3,500 World Poker Tour (WPT  more

ORLANDO, Florida, Dec. 5 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF's Fall 2025 Commencement Set for Dec. 12-13 * Leaders transforming aviation, finance, science learning and higher education will take the stage to address fall graduates during four commencement ceremonies Dec. 12-13 at Addition Financial Arena. Graduates will hear from four esteemed speakers Lance Lyttle, CEO for the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority; Joe Nunziata, CEO for Acrisure Mortgage  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Dec. 6 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news: * * * UNF's industry partnerships fuel student success and career growth The University of North Florida is experiencing a surge in industry engagement, with more companies than ever recruiting top talent on campus and collaborating on workforce development programs. From startups to Fortune 500 companies, employers are investing in long-term partnerships through mentorships, classroom collaborations  more

TAMPA, Florida, Dec. 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of South Florida issued the following news: * * * Study reveals dramatic decline in some historic sargassum populations By Dyllan Furness, College of Marine Science A new study led by researchers at the University of South Florida's College of Marine Science has found that certain populations of the seaweed sargassum have experienced a significant decline over the past decade. This was true even as an increased abundance of sargassum in the t  more