WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * BREAKING: CAIR, CAIR-Florida Tell Ron DeSantis 'See You in Court' After Unconstitutional and Defamatory 'Israel First Political Stunt' * The Florida chapter and national headquarters of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced they plan to file a lawsuit against Florida Go  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * BREAKING: CAIR-Florida to Hold Noon Press Conferences Announcing Legal Action Against Gov. DeSantis Over Unconstitutional Israel First Political Stunt * Later today, the Florida chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations-Florida (CAIR-FL), the state's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, will hold noon press conferences to announce a fo  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan, DeLauro Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ban Mink Farming in the U.S. * "Mink Farms are Inhumane, Unsafe and Unnecessary" Legislation Would End Inhumane Mink Farming and Prevent Emerging Disease Threats from Spreading WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Co-Chair of the Animal Protection Caucus, and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) introduced the MINKS are Superspreaders Act,   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Sends Letter to Florida Gov. DeSantis Debunking 'Defamatory Claims,' Confirming Planned Lawsuit * The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today sent a formal letter to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis that debunks the defamatory claims made in his unconstitutional executive order targe  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2025: * * * Chairman Rick Scott Joins Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand on National Strategy for Combating Scams Act to Protect America's Aging Community from Fraud and Scams Today, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Rick Scott joined Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand to introduce the National Strategy for Combating Scams Act to addres  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN CARLOS GIMENEZ ARRIVES IN OSLO TO HONOR NOBEL LAUREATE MARIA CORINA MACHADO * OSLO, NORWAY Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (R-FL) arrived in Oslo, Norway, as a personal guest ahead of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony honoring Venezuelan freedom fighter Maria Corina Machado. Maria Corina Machado was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize on October 10, 2025, in recognition of her c  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Cory Mills, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cory Mills Introduces Bill to Expand Opportunities for Employee-Owned Businesses in Department of War Contracting * Washington, D.C. Congressman Cory Mills (FL-07) today introduced the Empowering Small-Business Ownership Participation (ESOP) Act, legislation that expands access for employee-owned businesses to compete for critical Department of War contracts. The Department of War (DO  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Patronis Supports the Recognition of Carbon Monoxide Action and Awareness Month * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) introduce a bipartisan resolution, H.Res.934, Supporting the recognition of November 2025 as Carbon Monoxide Action and Awareness Month. Carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless, and tasteless gas that can cause s  more

TAMPA, Florida, Dec. 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Day Care In Plant City Settles Claim To Improve Access To Day Care Services For Children With Disabilities * Tampa, Florida - United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces that the United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida has reached an agreement with Autumn Leaf Academy, Inc., a day care center in Plant City, Florida that provide  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of War (formerly the U.S. Department of Defense) published the unclassified text of an arms sales notification for a proposed foreign military sale valued at an estimated total of $52.8 million to India. The principal contractors will be Sparton Corp., De Leon Springs, Florida, or Undersea Sensor Systems Inc., Columbia City, Indiana, or a combination of both. This notification relates to the proposed issuance of a Letter of Offer for AN/SSQ-53  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 10 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAMU Leaders Address Finances, Academic Priorities and Alumni Recognition at Dec. 4 Board Meeting By Rachel James-Terry Florida A&M University administrators delivered clear-eyed financial updates, enrollment and academic progress reports, and mission-centered student and alumni spotlights during the FAMU Board of Trustees Meeting held Thursday, De  more

PLANO, Texas, Dec. 9 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * First Liberty Institute Attorney Tapped to Lead Florida Civil Rights Bureau under Governor Ron DeSantis * Plano, TX First Liberty Institute today announced that Senior Counsel Keisha Russell has been selected to lead the Florida Commission on Human Rights beginning later this month. The Commiss  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 [Category: Real Estate] -- The Central Florida Development Council posted the following news: * * * Florida Poly and Skyway Forge Strategic Alliance to Advance High-Tech Innovation * Based on reporting from a Florida Polytechnic University press release (Dec. 2, 2025) Florida's high-tech ecosystem is accelerating once again in the Central Florida Innovation District. A newly established partnership between Florida Polytechnic University and The Skyway Organization, LLC w  more

RESTON, Virginia, Dec. 9 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Society of Civil Engineers issued the following news release: * * * Florida's Infrastructure Improves to a 'C+' Grade | ASCE * TALLAHASEE, Fla. - The Florida Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released the 2025 Report Card for Florida's Infrastructure today, assigning 16 categories of infrastructure a cumulative grade of 'C+', an improvement from the section's 2021 report and one-notc  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 9 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU among top 10 for study abroad in latest Open Doors Report * With a rich history of supporting learning and scholarship in programs around the world, Florida State University has earned top rankings in multiple categories in a new report from the Institute of International Education (IIE). FSU is ranked No. 1 among public universities and No. 4 overall for long-term study abroad enrollments in the   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 9 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU's Opening Nights in Class connects world-class artists with Leon County Schools * Florida State University's Opening Nights in Class program is inspiring students across Leon County with unforgettable arts experiences. By bringing world-class performers into classrooms, the initiative sparks creativity, curiosity, and an appreciation for the arts among young learners, all at no cost to schools or fa  more

MIAMI, Florida, Dec. 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Recognized in IFLR1000 2025 Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates Rankings * RIYADH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Dec. 13, 2025 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig has been listed across multiple firm and individual categories in the IFLR1000 2025's Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates rankings. IFLR1000 recognizes top law fir  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Dec. 10 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus issued the following news: * * * How USF researchers are using AI to detect signs of CEO depression through voice By Sofia Garcia Vargas TAMPA -- A new study co-written by University of South Florida accounting assistant professor Sung-Yuan (Mark) Cheng introduces a novel way to identify signs of emotional strain among corporate leaders -- not through surveys or interviews, but through the sound of thei  more

ENCINO, California, Dec. 10 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Closes Two-Property Multifamily Sale in Southeastern Florida HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Dec. 9, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Hollywood Square and Islander Apartments, two multifamily assets totaling 197 units in Hollywood, Florida.   more

MIAMI, Florida, Dec. 9 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Miller School of Medicine Online M.P.H. Student's Research Gains National Recognition * Medical and research assistant Julieta Benitez chose the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's Online M.P.H. program to take the next step in her public health journey. As a medical and research assistant at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Julieta Benitez already had a clear passion for c  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Dec. 9 -- Nemours Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Nemours Children's Health Expands Pediatric Primary Care Access to Sebastian, Florida * ORLANDO, Fla. (Dec. 9, 2025) - Nemours Children's Health has expanded its clinical care services into Sebastian, Florida, with a new primary care clinic. Nemours Children's Health, Sebastian, brings the health system's nationally recognized care into the community, giving patients and families access to its contin  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Dec. 9 -- Nemours Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Nemours Children's Health Opens Lisa Dean Moseley Foundation Institute for Cancer and Blood Disorders Outpatient Services and Day Hospital * WILMINGTON, Del. (December 9, 2025) - Nemours Children's Health today opened the Lisa Dean Moseley Foundation Institute for Cancer and Blood Disorders (Moseley Foundation Institute) Outpatient Services and Day Hospital, a state-of-the-art facility that will prov  more

ITASCA, Illinois, Dec. 10 -- The American Supply Association issued the following news release: * * * NETWORK Attendees Help Raise More Than $20,000 For Operation Rise and Conquer NETWORK2025 attendees in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida last month helped longtime ASA partner Operation Rise & Conquer meet its $10,000 donor match that was issued at the association's national conference. Development Director Allison Butcher reported more than $20,000 was raised for The Adaptive Sports Center's Operatio  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- NextEra Energy Transmission, Juno Beach, Florida, and Exelon, Chicago, Illinois, have been recommended by the regional grid operator, PJM Interconnection, to develop a critical, large-scale energy infrastructure project as part of its 2025 Regional Transmission Expansion Plan. The project involves building an approximately 220-mile, 765-kilovolt (kV) high voltage transmission line intended to bolster energy security, reliability, and affordability for communities across Pe  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Salazar Sends Letter Urging Speaker Johnson to Continue Funding for Teaching Health Centers * WASHINGTON, D.C. Last week, Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) led a letter urging Speaker Mike Johnson to support a multi-year reauthorization of the Teaching Health Centers Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) program. These centers train young doctors and dentists who serve communities in Miami and ac  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Relief Still Available to Florida Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Florida of the Jan. 5 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by drought and excessive he  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Relief Still Available to Small Florida Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by the Drought * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Florida of the Dec. 22 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by the drought o  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Calls for Passage of Resolution Denouncing Socialism: It's the Antithesis of the American Dream * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott spoke on the Senate floor calling for the unanimous passage of his resolution condemning socialism as a failed ideology and the antithesis of the American Dream. Senator Scott's resolution serves as a clear warning that socialism has only ever le  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Moody Urging DHS to Locate New Coast Guard Training Facility in Florida Senator Ashley Moody is fighting to bring a new U.S. Coast Guard training facility to the Sunshine State, adding to Florida's military presence, and strengthening the nation's security. In a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Senator Moody outlines the many benefits to locating the fac  more

MIAMI, Florida, Dec. 9 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Seven Miller School of Medicine Doctors Elected to American Pediatric Society * University of Miami Miller School of Medicine pediatricians comprise almost 10% of the incoming member class of the esteemed organization dedicated to excellence in pediatrics. University of Miami Miller School of Medicine physicians comprise seven of the 92 new members of The American Pediatric Society   more

MIAMI, Florida, Dec. 8 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Study Connects Agent Orange Exposure to Earlier and More Severe Cases of Myelodysplastic Syndrome * Summary * A new study shows that people exposed to Agent Orange face a higher risk of developing myelodysplastic syndrome, tend to develop it earlier and often have more a more aggressive version of the disease. * Until now, studies had not clearly shown a link between Agent Orang  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Three Ascension hospitals in Florida recognized among U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals for Maternity Care in 2026 * U.S. News & World Report has named Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast, Ascension St. Vincent's Southside and Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County as 2026 High Performing hospitals for Maternity Care - the highest award a hospital can  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 9 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Twisting Spins: Florida State University researchers explore chemical boundaries to create new magnetic material * Florida State University researchers have created a new crystalline material with unusual magnetic patterns that could be used for breakthroughs in data storage and quantum technologies. In a study published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, the research team showed that wh  more

ORLANDO, Florida, Dec. 9 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Graduates Prove to Be STEM Talent Real-World Needs * Michael Bassett wants to use his UCF engineering and medical training to create better surgical instruments. Melissa Deinys is a graduating Knight who is helping save Florida's mangroves. The two are among 6,000 undergraduate, master's and Ph.D. students who will graduate from UCF Dec. 12-13. Bassett and Deinys, both Florida natives, cred  more

ORLANDO, Florida, Dec. 9 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Women's Club Honors 3 Graduate Students with Prestigious Sheila B. Somerville Scholarship * Financial support is often the cornerstone of academic success, and for many students, scholarships open the door to higher education. Beyond easing financial stress, these awards provide recognition, motivation, and a sense of belonging, allowing students to focus on their academic and professional grow  more