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News Tipoffs - Florida Editors Newsletter for Friday February 13, 2026 ( 62 items )  

AFSOC Reinforces Critical Role of SOF Aviation in High-End Conflict
HURLBURT FIELD, Florida, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command issued the following news: * * * AFSOC reinforces critical role of SOF aviation in high-end conflict U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Craig Prather, Air Force Special Operations Command director of strategic plans, programs and requirements, reaffirmed the enduring value and necessity of special operations forces aviation as AFSOC leaders, industry partners, warfighters and leading academics converged at the 2026 Spec  more

AFSOC Strategizes on Adapting Special Air Warfare for an Evolving World
HURLBURT FIELD, Florida, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command issued the following news: * * * AFSOC strategizes on adapting special air warfare for an evolving world Air Force Special Operations Command opened the 2026 Special Air Warfare Symposium with senior leaders underscoring the command's enduring focus on people and rapid adaptability to win the future fight in a complex and ever-changing global security environment. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Mike Conley, AFSOC com  more

Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Port St. Lucie
LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Feb. 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, posted the following news release: * * * Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Port St. Lucie * Author Grace Reilly to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Book Signing at the Grand Opening at 9AM on Wednesday, February 18 th, 2026 Port St. Lucie, FL - February 12, 2026 - Barnes & Noble is thrilled to announce the opening of its new Port St. Lucie, FL bookstore o  more

Beware Social Media's Vet 'Experts'
LOGAN, Utah, Feb. 12 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Beware Social Media's Vet 'Experts' * The Facebook message is dire. "First they eat grass. Then they lick their paws. Then they slow down. Then the lumps appear. It's not four separate problems -it's one immune system screaming for help," a Facebook post by The Dog Parent's Guide reads. According to Dr. Sarah Martinez, DVM: "This is the most preventable problem I see in my practice every single week." Variat  more

BofA Community Development Banking Delivers $7.4 Billion in Financing, Creating 11,000+ Affordable Housing Units in 2025
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 12 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * BofA Community Development Banking Delivers $7.4 Billion in Financing, Creating 11,000+ Affordable Housing Units in 2025 * Stable housing is closely tied to long-term physical, mental and financial wellness for residents and the broader community. In 2025, BofA financed 39 developments, representing 3,700 housing units, with a health care   more

Buchanan, Beyer Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Better Equip Hospitals Before, During and After Natural Disasters
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan, Beyer Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Better Equip Hospitals Before, During and After Natural Disasters * "After Devastating Hurricanes Like Milton and Helene, Florida Hospitals Have Shown Extraordinary Resilience, But When Facilities Are Forced to Close or Evacuate, Lives Are Put at Risk." Legislation Strengthens Emergency Preparedness and Ensures Continuity of Care WASHINGTON -T  more

CALSTART: Finalized GHG and Endangerment Finding Rules Undermine Clean Transportation and American Competitiveness
PASADENA, California, Feb. 13 -- CALSTART, an organization that says it works with member companies to build a clean transportation industry, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Finalized GHG and Endangerment Finding Rules Undermine Clean Transportation and American Competitiveness WASHINGTON -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized rules today that significantly weaken greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards across vehicle classes and undermine the longst  more

Congressman Bean Stands for Election Integrity
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bean Stands for Election Integrity * WASHINGTON -U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7296, the SAVE America Act. This legislation builds on the original Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act by requiring states to require proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections. "One illegal vote is one to  more

Cornyn Leads GOP Colleagues in Calling on DOJ to Recoup Fraudulent Obamacare Subsidy Payments
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Leads GOP Colleagues in Calling on DOJ to Recoup Fraudulent Obamacare Subsidy Payments * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) led 14 of his Senate Republican colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Division Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate calling on the Department to investigate and pursue civil remedies to recover Obamacare subsidy payments made during   more

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Colombia-Themed Magnetic Board Games
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Name of Product: Colombia-themed Magnetic Board Games Hazard: The recalled board games violate the mandatory standard for toys because the magnetic game pieces contain loose high-powered magnets posing an ingestion hazard to children. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract each other, or other metal objects, and become lodged in the digesti  more

Critical Minerals on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48302) on Jan. 22, 2026, entitled "Critical Minerals on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf: The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's Role and Issues for Congress" by natural resources policy specialists Caitlin Keating-Bitonti and Laura B. Comay. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The first and second Trump Administrations and the Biden Administration have issued executive orders announcing U.S.   more

Department of Justice: Ring of Thieves Plead Guilty to Drug Trafficking, Bank Fraud and Mail Theft Conspiracy in Miami for $1.7M in Stolen Checks and Mail Scheme
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Ring of Thieves Plead Guilty to Drug Trafficking, Bank Fraud and Mail Theft Conspiracy in Miami for $1.7M in Stolen Checks and Mail Scheme Five defendants pleaded guilty in federal court for their roles in a sophisticated scheme involving stolen U.S. Postal Service mail keys, which are pass keys for locked mailboxes, and counterfeit checks. These defendants were part of a ring of thieves who stole c  more

Duke Energy Leverages AI to Protect Customers and Combat Scams
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 13 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy leverages AI to protect customers and combat scams * AI technology proactively scans websites, social media and paid ads to detect scams * Duke Energy is advancing its commitment to customer safety by deploying artificial intelligence (AI) to detect scams targeting energy customers. This innovative technology scans websites, social media and paid advertisements for open-source social engin  more

Farm Workers Welcome H-2A Visa Cap Legislation to Protect U.S. Wages and Jobs
KEENE, California, Feb. 12 [Category: Union] -- The United Farm Workers issued the following news release: * * * Farm Workers Welcome H-2A Visa Cap Legislation to Protect U.S. Wages and Jobs * Washington, D.C. -Today, Representative and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, Primila Jayapal (D-Wash.), alongside Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), Speaker Emerita, Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (D-Ill.), Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas), Rep. Greg Casar (D-Te  more

FAU: Study Finds Teen 'Sexting' Surge, Warns of Sextortion, Privacy Risks
BOCA RATON, Florida, Feb. 13 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Study Finds Teen 'Sexting' Surge, Warns of Sextortion, Privacy Risks Study Snapshot: A new national study by FAU and the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, finds a surge in teen "sexting," which frequently exposes adolescents to sextortion, coercion and privacy violations. Sexting involves sending or receiving sexually suggestive imag  more

FIU: Grad Students on the Front Line of Cardiac Innovation
MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 12 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Grad students on the front line of cardiac innovation Researchers across FIU are helping turn the tide on cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the United States, through early detection, advanced surgery and collaborative innovation. Working alongside seasoned investigators are many biomedical engineering graduate students. Th  more

Fla. Commissioner of Education Announces Significant Increases in Mid-Year Progress Monitoring Results
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 12 -- The Florida Department of Education issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Commissioner of Education Announces Significant Increases in Mid-Year Progress Monitoring Results Today, Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas announced that mid-year progress monitoring results on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) showed significant increases since the beginning of the year. On the FAST English Language Arts Progress Monitori  more

Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses James Buchanan in Senate District 22 Election
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 13 -- The Florida Chamber of Commerce issued the following news: * * * Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses James Buchanan in Senate District 22 Election The Florida Chamber of Commerce is once again uniting Florida's business community for good and today endorsed Representative James Buchanan in the 2026 General Election for Senate District 22. As an entrepreneur and small business owner, James understands the hard work required to grow and maintain a successful f  more

Former NYPD Official And Florida Businessman Charged With Bribery Offenses
NEW YORK, Feb. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Former NYPD Official And Florida Businessman Charged With Bribery Offenses * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), James C. Barnacle, Jr., Acting Commissioner of the New York City Department of Investigation ("DOI"), Chri  more

From flattery to debate: USF researchers training AI to mirror human reasoning
TAMPA, Florida, Feb. 12 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * From flattery to debate: USF researchers training AI to mirror human reasoning Story and multimedia by Joey Garcia, University Communications and Marketing If you've used generative artificial intelligence, you've likely noticed that the system is often in agreement, complimenting the user in its response. But human interactions aren't typically built on flattery. To help strengthen these conversatio  more

FSU achieves record 99.2% fall-to-spring student retention rate
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 12 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU achieves record 99.2% fall-to-spring student retention rate * Florida State University has retained first-year students from their fall to spring semester at a record 99.2% rate, one of the highest in the country, and a testament to the school's commitment to undergraduate student success. First-semester retention measures the number of students who stay enrolled at the university from their firs  more

Gov. DeSantis Awards More Than $8 Million Through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to Support Critical Infrastructure Investments and Expand Workforce Training
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 13 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Awards More Than $8 Million Through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to Support Critical Infrastructure Investments and Expand Workforce Training Nearly $5 million was awarded to Palm Beach State College, $2.5 million awarded to Melbourne Orlando International Airport and more than $900,000 awarded to Broward College to support Florida's aerospace and  more

Grants fund oyster restoration, 'cattlevoltaics'
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Grants fund oyster restoration, 'cattlevoltaics' * Five new projects from the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) seek to protect pollinators, restore oyster habitats, manage flood risk and support "cattlevoltaics." Cornell Atkinson has provided grants to collaborative research teams with Cornell and TNC partners for 13 years, as part of the institution's mission to brid  more

Greenberg Traurig Announces Elevations of New Shareholders, Of Counsels, and Local Partners
MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Announces Elevations of New Shareholders, Of Counsels, and Local Partners * NEW YORK - Feb. 12, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP today announced the elevation of 91 lawyers to shareholder, of counsel, and local partner. The 57 new shareholders span 23 offices and 13 primary practice areas. The 34 lawyers elevated to of counsel and local   more

Greenberg Traurig Attorneys, Practices Recognized in 2026 Chambers Global Guide
MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Attorneys, Practices Recognized in 2026 Chambers Global Guide * NEW YORK - Feb. 12, 2026 - Ninety-three attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP are recognized in the 2026 edition of the prestigious legal services directory Chambers Global Guide. The global guide also recognized the firm in 29 practice areas across 13 regions. Chambers,   more

Hilton Grand Vacations to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
ORLANDO, Florida, Feb. 13 -- Hilton Grand Vacations, a subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Hilton Grand Vacations to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) announces it will report financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025 before the financial markets open on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, followed by a teleconference at 9 a.m. (ET). Participants are encouraged to listen to t  more

House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Urges Republicans to join Democrats in Lowering Costs on American Families by Terminating Trump's Canada Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Urges Republicans to join Democrats in Lowering Costs on American Families by Terminating Trump's Canada Tariffs * Washington, D.C. -Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today delivered the following remarks, as prepared, during a debate on the House Floor in support of his Resolution terminating Trump  more

HYDE-SMITH OPPOSES BILL TO CODIFY OFFSHORE ENERGY MORATORIUM
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH OPPOSES BILL TO CODIFY OFFSHORE ENERGY MORATORIUM * Miss. Senator Says Permanent Offshore Energy Restrictions Would Limit Work to Unleash American Energy VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Explains Opposition to Pending Outer Continental Shelf Legislation. WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today registered her opposition to legislation to codify an existing mor  more

I KNOW JON HUSTED'S SECRET... AND GIRL YOU WOULDN'T BELIEVE
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 12 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * I KNOW JON HUSTED'S SECRET... AND GIRL YOU WOULDN'T BELIEVE * NEW REPORTING: Husted Voted Against Epstein Files Release After Taking $116,892 From Jeffrey Epstein Co-Conspirator Les Wexner Columbus, Ohio - New reporting reveals Senator Jon Husted has taken $116,892 from Les Wexner, the longtime friend and benefactor of pedophile and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Further, Husted even took the max  more

ICAM 2026: ASTM International Opens Call for Abstracts
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, Feb. 12 [Category: Materials Management] -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, posted the following news release: * * * ICAM 2026: ASTM International Opens Call for Abstracts * ASTM International has opened the Call for Abstracts for the 2026 ASTM International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing (ICAM   more

In brief: Co-existing with humans genetically changed bear population
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * In brief: Co-existing with humans genetically changed bear population * ALTOONA, Pa. -Critically endangered Apennine brown bears, which reside in central Italy, have significantly reduced genetic diversity compared to other bear populations around the world, according to a team that included Carolyn Mahan, professor of biology and environmental studies at Penn State Altoona. The team theo  more

International Stroke Conference 2026: Miller School of Medicine Neurologists Highlight New Stroke Guidelines and Data-Driven Innovations
MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 12 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * International Stroke Conference 2026: Miller School of Medicine Neurologists Highlight New Stroke Guidelines and Data-Driven Innovations * Summary * Neurologists from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine contributed high-impact presentations and a broad slate of abstracts spanning acute treatment, imaging-informed outcomes, systems of care and community stroke recogni  more

Jayapal Introduces Legislation to Protect Farmworkers from Exploitation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal Introduces Legislation to Protect Farmworkers from Exploitation * WASHINGTON, DC -U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, is introducing the U.S. Farmworker Protection Act, legislation to protect US farmworkers and migrant workers on the H-2A program, a temporary, agricultural guest worker program. "By  more

KU lands funding to expand center helping educators use AI, create more ed tech leaders
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Feb. 12 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU lands funding to expand center helping educators use AI, create more ed tech leaders * LAWRENCE -Researchers at the University of Kansas and University of Central Florida have received funding to continue and expand work of the Center for Innovation, Design & Digital Learning, which will help educators across the country keep up with rapidly evolving technology and create more leaders guiding the use of  more

KU student organization wins 'Big Event of the Year' at national conference
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Feb. 12 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU student organization wins 'Big Event of the Year' at national conference * LAWRENCE -The Big Event at KU, a student organization that is centered on non-need-based community service, was awarded "Big Event of the Year" during the 2026 One Big Thanks Conference at the University of Florida. The One Big Thanks Conference is an annual opportunity for students across the nation to unite and educate one an  more

Leader of Jacksonville Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 35 Years for His Role in Drive-By Shooting On I-95
TAMPA, Florida, Feb. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Leader of Jacksonville Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 35 Years for His Role in Drive-By Shooting On I-95 * Jacksonville, Florida - Nathaniel Hatcher III (30, Jacksonville) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Harvey Schlesinger to 35 years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute marijuana, cons  more

Life Out of the Box: Spears Business alumni enjoy careers, marriage as digital nomads
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 12 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Life Out of the Box: Spears Business alumni enjoy careers, marriage as digital nomads * Media Contact: Hallie Hart | Communications Coordinator | 405-744-1050 | hallie.hart@okstate.edu Jonathon and Quinn Button say hello in a virtual meeting from the 30th floor of their high-rise apartment building in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. With midnight approaching in their time zone, city lights twinkle outside  more

Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Boutique Apartment Property in Broward County
ENCINO, California, Feb. 13 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Boutique Apartment Property in Broward County PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. - 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 Casa Apartments, a boutique apartment building in Pembroke Pines, Florida, for $2,352,000. "The property has unde  more

MDC's Miami Book Fair and National Book Foundation Present An Evening With the 5 Under 35 Honorees
MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 12 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * MDC's Miami Book Fair and National Book Foundation Present An Evening With the 5 Under 35 Honorees * MIAMI (Feb. 12, 2026) - Miami Dade College's (MDC) Miami Book Fair (MBF) will once again host An Evening with the National Book Foundation's 5 Under 35 Honorees, featuring readings and conversations with four exceptional emerging fiction writers at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19, at Books & Books in Coral Gabl  more

N.J. Acting A.G. Davenport: Chief Executive Officer of Technology Company Indicted in Alleged Million-Dollar Securities Fraud Ponzi Scheme
TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 13 -- New Jersey Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Chief Executive Officer of Technology Company Indicted in Alleged Million-Dollar Securities Fraud Ponzi Scheme Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today announced that a state grand jury indicted the chief executive officer of Skyline Technologies USA LLC (Skyline) for his role in defrauding investors of more than $1 million. Skyline was a Merc  more

NFWF Announces $3 Million in Grants Through the Southeast Aquatics Fund
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * NFWF Announces $3 Million in Grants through the Southeast Aquatics Fund Eight projects will benefit freshwater species by improving water quality * The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced $3 million in grants to restore aquatic habitats to benefit native freshwater species in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee. The grants will   more

No Labels Issues Commentary: Is DHS Shutting Down?
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on Feb. 12, 2026, by senior policy analyst Peyton Lofton: * * * Is DHS Shutting Down? What Happens to TSA, FEMA, and ICE, if DHS Funding Expires Will Congress be able to avert yet another government shutdown? Most of the government is funded for the rest of the year, but one major department was left out: the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). D  more

NOAA Takes Steps to Improve Red Snapper Management in the South Atlantic
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 12 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NOAA Takes Steps to Improve Red Snapper Management in the South Atlantic * Yesterday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced a public comment period on applications for Exempted Fishing Permits (EFPs) from Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Improving access to and the management of the South Atlantic red sna  more

Penn State-Altoona: In Brief - Co-existing With Humans Genetically Changed Bear Population
ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 13 (TNSjou) -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona issued the following news: * * * In brief: Co-existing with humans genetically changed bear population Critically endangered Apennine brown bears, which reside in central Italy, have significantly reduced genetic diversity compared to other bear populations around the world, according to a team that included Carolyn Mahan, professor of biology and environmental studies at Penn State Altoona. The team theorized  more

Preview Miami Dade College's 2026 Cultural Programming at Free Open House on Feb. 27
MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 12 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * Preview Miami Dade College's 2026 Cultural Programming at Free Open House on Feb. 27 * Miami, FL - Feb. 12, 2026 - Miami Dade College 's (MDC) cultural units - Miami Film Festival, Museum of Art and Design (MOAD), Miami Book Fair, Koubek Center and Live Arts Miami - will showcase their dynamic programs during Open House Miami, a vibrant celebration of art, history, literature, and performance taking place   more

Rep. Raskin: Unhinged Bondi Refuses to Look Epstein Survivors in the Eye or Apologize For Leaking Their Identities and Private Information
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Unhinged Bondi Refuses to Look Epstein Survivors in the Eye or Apologize For Leaking Their Identities and Private Information As She Doubles Down on Grotesque Cover-Up to Protect Sexual Predators Bondi Makes Clear Her Only Clients Are Donald Trump and the Epstein Class, Not the American People * Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judici  more

Samford Students Earn Multiple Awards at Southeast Journalism Conference
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Feb. 11 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford Students Earn Multiple Awards at Southeast Journalism Conference * Samford University student media once again earned regional recognition at the Southeast Journalism Conference (SEJC), with students bringing home multiple honors from the conference's annual "Best of the South" Awards this February. Samford students accepted five awards during the competition. The top individual finish for S  more

Sen. Peters Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Target Invasive Fly Hurting Michigan Fruit Growers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Target Invasive Fly Hurting Michigan Fruit Growers Peters' SWAT Act Would Fund Mitigation and Research on Spotted Wing Drosophila Which Continue to Threaten Michigan Cherry, Blueberry, and Other Fruit Crops * U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to combat the spread of spotted wing drosophila (SWD), an invasive fly hurting fruit gr  more

Senator Moody Recognizes Florida's Oldest Living WWII Veteran's 109th Birthday
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Senator Moody Recognizes Florida's Oldest Living WWII Veteran's 109th Birthday Senator Ashley Moody today recognized Florida's oldest living World War II veteran's 109th birthday with a special address on the Senate Floor. Senator Moody honored the service of Duane Brewton, of Cantonment, Florida. From 1944 to 1945, Mr. Brewton served as a Private in the U.S. Army, stationed i  more

Shouleh Nikzad and Joseph Shepherd Elected to the National Academy of Engineering
PASADENA, California, Feb. 12 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Shouleh Nikzad and Joseph Shepherd Elected to the National Academy of Engineering * Caltech's Joseph E. Shepherd (PhD '81) and Shouleh Nikzad (PhD '90), chief technologist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), have been elected to membership in the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). The 2026 class, which includes 130 members and 28 international members, was announced on February  more

Smith elected to National Academy of Engineering
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Smith elected to National Academy of Engineering * Scott Smith, section head in the Manufacturing Science Division at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) for his national leadership in manufacturing and his contributions to improving machine tool system performance and the ma  more

Statement From Fla. Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson on Fifth DCA Decision Stopping Back-Door Effort to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 12 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Statement from Commissioner Wilton Simpson on Fifth DCA Decision Stopping Back-Door Effort to Legalize Recreational Marijuana Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson issued the following statement after the Fifth District Court of Appeals stopped a back-door attempt to legalize recreational marijuana by affirming the Florida D  more

Tampa Bay region's members of Congress secure $14 million in new funding for seven projects at USF
TAMPA, Florida, Feb. 12 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * Tampa Bay region's members of Congress secure $14 million in new funding for seven projects at USF By Althea Johnson, University Communications and Marketing The University of South Florida will receive more than $14 million in new resources as part of the federal spending package enacted in recent weeks. The funds were secured for the university as the result of the work by members of Congress who r  more

Tuberville Joins GOP Colleagues in Rectifying Fraudulent Obamacare Subsidy Payments
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Joins GOP Colleagues in Rectifying Fraudulent Obamacare Subsidy Payments * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined 14 of his GOP Senate colleagues in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Division Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate calling on the DOJ to investigate and pursue civil remedies to recover Obamacare subsidy payments made duri  more

U. S. Space Force's Space Systems Command and United Launch Alliance Successfully Launch USSF-87 Mission Aboard a Vulcan Rocket
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Space Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * U. S. Space Force's Space Systems Command and United Launch Alliance successfully launch USSF-87 mission aboard a Vulcan Rocket Summary: The U.S. Space Force and United Launch Alliance (ULA) launch team successfully launched the USSF-87 mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida using a ULA Vulcan Centaur for this National Security Space Launch program. * EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - U.S. Sp  more

U.S. Forces Depart Base in Syria during Orderly Transition
TAMPA, Florida, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Central Command issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Forces Depart Base in Syria during Orderly Transition * February 12, 2026 Release Number 20260212-01 TAMPA, Fla. - U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) completed the orderly departure of U.S. forces from al-Tanf Garrison in Syria on Feb. 11 as part of a deliberate and conditions-based transition by Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR). Established by CENTCOM in 201  more

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Statement on Trump's Latest Gift to Polluters
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Statement on Trump's Latest Gift to Polluters * TAMPA, Fla. - Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) condemned President Trump's decision to rescind the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Air Act "Endangerment Finding," which requires the EPA to protect people from pollution that drives extreme weather and its costly, dangerous impacts under the Clean Air Act. "Tru  more

UNF Takes Central Role in Research and Preservation of the Timucuan Preserve
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Feb. 12 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news: * * * UNF takes central role in research and preservation of the Timucuan Preserve University of North Florida student and faculty researchers continue to play a central role in the ongoing research and preservation of the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve. UNF has been uncovering and preserving history at the local state and national parks since 1998. Some of that work was represented recent  more

University of South Florida, Tampa General Hospital and GE HealthCare further relationship to advance next-generation surgical training and clinical innovation
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 12 [Category: Health Care] -- G.E. HealthCare posted the following news release: * * * University of South Florida, Tampa General Hospital and GE HealthCare further relationship to advance next-generation surgical training and clinical innovation * First Allia(tm) Moveo next generation image-guided therapy (IGT) solution in the state of Florida and surrounding region, and third in the world * Technology features a compact, cable-free C-arm and its patient-centric des  more

UNT Students Help Study Unique Alligator Population in DFW
DENTON, Texas, Feb. 13 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * UNT students help study unique alligator population in DFW American Alligators are among the world's oldest species, remaining virtually unchanged for millions of years. While they're often associated with the Louisiana bayou and Florida swamps, a population of alligators lives here within the Dallas-Fort Worth area -- and researchers want to know what makes them different. "This population is on  more

US District Court for the District of Delaware Issues Report and Recommendation Denying Temporary Restraining Order on Behalf of Greenberg Traurig Client Dwelling Blocks
MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * US District Court for the District of Delaware Issues Report and Recommendation Denying Temporary Restraining Order on Behalf of Greenberg Traurig Client Dwelling Blocks * WILMINGTON, Del. - Feb. 12, 2026 - A multioffice team of Greenberg Traurig, LLP litigators led by Shareholders Benjamin Schladweiler in Delaware and Gregory S. Bombard in Boston obtained a favorable r  more

Van Hollen Joins Blunt Rochester, Senate Democrats in Calling on Secretary Noem to Reverse Termination of TPS for Haiti
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Joins Blunt Rochester, Senate Democrats in Calling on Secretary Noem to Reverse Termination of TPS for Haiti * U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and over 40 members of the Senate Democratic Caucus in demanding that Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem reverse her directive to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti.   more