GAINESVILLE, Florida, Dec. 10 -- The city of Gainesville issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2025: * * * Community Gun Violence Prevention Alliance Unveils New Strategic Plan The Community Gun Violence Prevention Alliance, a partnership of the City of Gainesville, Alachua County and Santa Fe College, last night presented its first countywide strategic plan to guide long-term efforts to reduce gun violence and strengthen community well-being. The presentation capped months of intervie  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

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

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

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

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

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