| News Tipoffs - Florida Editors Newsletter for Saturday February 14, 2026 ( 58 items ) |
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'Inheriting the Revolution: The Modern Legacy of 1776' at FAU
BOCA RATON, Florida, Feb. 14 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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'Inheriting the Revolution: The Modern Legacy of 1776' at FAU
By Polly Burks
Florida Atlantic University's Department of History in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters presents "Inheriting the Revolution: The Modern Legacy of 1776," on Thursday, March 19 at 4 p.m. at the Lifelong Learning Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton ca
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2026 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America for a Romantic Proposal List Is Announced
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Historic Hotels of America issued the following news release:
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The 2026 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America for a Romantic Proposal List Is Announced
Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing and celebrating historic hotels, is pleased to announce The 2026 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America for a Romantic Proposal List. This selection of 25 authentic historic destinations celebrates the places where
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American Nurses Association Announces 2026 National Award Winners
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 13 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Nurses Association issued the following news release:
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American Nurses Association Announces 2026 National Award Winners
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15 nurses will be honored in Washington D.C. for their unwavering commitment, exemplary practice, and notable achievements
SILVER SPRING, MD - Today the American Nurses Association (ANA) announced the recipients of the prestigious 2026 ANA National Awards, which recognize outstanding nurses and n
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Americans for Tax Reform: 50+ Free Market Groups, Advocates Oppose Codification of Most-Favored-Nation Drug Pricing
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary on Feb. 12, 2026:
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50+ Free Market Groups, Advocates Oppose Codification of Most-Favored-Nation Drug Pricing
Isabelle Marchese
Today, Americans for Tax Reform, with 52 other free market groups and advocates, released a coalition letter urging members of Congress to oppose the codification of most-favored-nation (MFN) drug pricing.
The letter argues that, in addition to doing nothing to address foreign free
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Ascension Q2 FY26 Financial Results Show $333M Net Income Improvement Year Over Year as Operational Momentum Continues
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release:
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Ascension Q2 FY26 Financial Results Show $333M Net Income Improvement Year Over Year as Operational Momentum Continues
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Reporting a net income of $608 million, Ascension today announced strong financial results through Q2 FY26, which concluded on December 31, 2025. This performance demonstrates continued success in increasing operational efficiency, broad
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ASU Endowment Reaches $1.7 Billion, Earns Top 100 National Ranking
TEMPE, Arizona, Feb. 14 -- Arizona State University issued the following news:
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ASU endowment reaches $1.7 billion, earns top 100 national ranking
By Michelle Stermole
Arizona State University's endowment reached $1.7 billion in assets at the end of fiscal year 2025, placing it on the industry's top 100 list of U.S. higher education endowments by asset size, according to newly released data.
The endowment, managed by the ASU Foundation for a New American University, finished the fisca
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Atomic Vision: UCF Researchers Create New AI Model for Molecular Analysis
ORLANDO, Florida, Feb. 13 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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Atomic Vision: UCF Researchers Create New AI Model for Molecular Analysis
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At the UCF Institute of Artificial Intelligence (IAI), researchers have developed MolVision, a new artificial intelligence (AI) vision language (VLM) model capable of accurately viewing a molecule's structure. The project was launched from a bold idea, to make AI models learn scientific principles the same way students do.
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Attorney General Hilgers Urges USDOJ to Investigate 150 Climate Groups Using Foreign Funding to Influence U.S. Energy Policy
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 13 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Hilgers Urges USDOJ to Investigate 150 Climate Groups Using Foreign Funding to Influence U.S. Energy Policy
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Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined a coalition of 19 Attorneys General requesting that the U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) investigate over 150 U.S.-based climate activist groups taking money from foreign entities to influence domestic energy po
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BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, South Region January 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, South Region January 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - Feb. 13, 2026
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Regional prices rose 0.3 percent in January, up 1.9 percent over the year
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region increased 0.3 percent in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.4 per
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BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater January 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater January 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - Feb. 13, 2026
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Area prices rose 0.5 percent over the two months, up 2.3 percent over the year
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater increased 0.5 percent from November to January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Reg
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Buchanan Hosted Annual Valentines for Veterans Program, Delivers Nearly 7,000 Cards to Local Veterans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Buchanan Hosted Annual Valentines for Veterans Program, Delivers Nearly 7,000 Cards to Local Veterans
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"At Its Heart, This Program Is About Honoring the Service and Sacrifice of the Men and Women Who Answered Our Nation's Call to Service."
A Community-Wide Effort to Thank Those Who Served
BRADENTON, Fla. - Congressman Vern Buchanan hosted his annual Valentines for Veterans program, partnering
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Chairman Rick Scott to Convene Hearing on FDA Regulatory Processes, Rare Disease Treatment Delays, and Opportunities to Improve Patient Access to Innovation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026:
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Chairman Rick Scott to Convene Hearing on FDA Regulatory Processes, Rare Disease Treatment Delays, and Opportunities to Improve Patient Access to Innovation
On Thursday, February 26, Chairman Rick Scott of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging will convene a hearing entitled "From Regulator to Roadblock: How FDA Bureaucracy Stifle
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Congressman Cory Mills Introduces HILTON Act to Prohibit Federal Contracts with Entities that Discriminate Against Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Cory Mills, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cory Mills Introduces HILTON Act to Prohibit Federal Contracts with Entities that Discriminate Against Law Enforcement
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WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Cory Mills (FL-07) today introduced the Halting Inappropriate Limits Targeting Officers Now Act (HILTON Act), legislation that prohibits federal agencies from entering into contracts with entities that discriminate against federal law enforc
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Consumer Choice Center: Report Ranks Nicotine Pouch Access Across the U.S.
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 10 (TNSrpt) -- The Consumer Choice Center, an independent, non-partisan consumer advocacy group that promotes policies fit for growth, lifestyle choice and technological innovation through research and educational outreach, issued the following news release:
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New Report Ranks Nicotine Pouch Access Across the U.S.
CONSUMERS SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO SMOKING ALTERNATIVES
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Consumer Choice Center has released its first Nicotine Pouch Accessibi
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Delta Employees Celebrate Profit Sharing Worldwide
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 14 -- Delta Air Lines issued the following news:
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Delta employees celebrate profit sharing worldwide
Delta's annual Valentine's Day payout totals $1.3 billion, providing employees an average of four weeks pay. The program has paid more than $11 billion in profits to employees since 2015.
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Delta will pay its employees $1.3 billion today in profit sharing for 2025, representing 8.9% of their eligible annual earnings, or more than four weeks of extra pay on average
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Department of Justice: Colombian Transnational Robbery Crew Member Pleads Guilty to $5 Million Dollar Organized Jewelry Theft Ring in Miami
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
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Colombian Transnational Robbery Crew Member Pleads Guilty to $5 Million Dollar Organized Jewelry Theft Ring in Miami
The last member of a transnational Colombian robbery crew in Miami pleaded guilty yesterday for his role in a series of robberies of and thefts from jewelry couriers that targeted high-end retailers and resulted in losses exceeding $5 million dollars. Defendant Leroy Ortega, also know
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Disney Cruise Line Sets Sail for a Blockbuster Summer 2027 With a New Ship in Europe, New Destinations and Returning Fan Favorite Themed Cruises
ORLANDO, Florida, Feb. 10 -- The Disney Cruise Lines issued the following news release:
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Disney Cruise Line Sets Sail for a Blockbuster Summer 2027 with a New Ship in Europe, New Destinations and Returning Fan Favorite Themed Cruises
Disney Cruise Line is charting a season of unforgettable family vacations around the world with an exciting lineup of summer 2027 itineraries that span Europe, the Caribbean and beyond. From enchanting European escapes to tropical Caribbean adventures, these
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Durbin, Senate Democrats Sound Alarm On Dramatic Increase In Deaths In Immigration Detention
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026:
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Durbin, Senate Democrats Sound Alarm On Dramatic Increase In Deaths In Immigration Detention
In letter to Noem and Lyons, Senate Democrats cite 30+ deaths since the start of the Trump Administration with concern over continued expansion of immigration detention
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Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking M
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ESPN's women's and men's college basketball are on pace for their best seasons in more than a decade
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN's women's and men's college basketball are on pace for their best seasons in more than a decade
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* Women's college basketball viewership up 33% year over year, on pace for best season in 17 years
* Men's college basketball viewership up 25%, pacing for best season in 11 years
* ESPN networks account for nine of the top 20 women's games and 10 of the top 20
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FAA Amends Airspace Designations for Miami Executive Airport, Florida
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule to modify Class D and Class E airspace surrounding Miami Executive Airport, Florida. This action seeks to improve the safety and management of instrument flight rules operations in the region.
The amendment modifies Class D and Class E2 airspace from the surface up to 2,500 feet MSL within a 4.3-mile radius of the airport. It also adjusts Class E5 airspace by updating the LAY
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FAA Proposes Land Release at Southwest Florida International Airport
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration is evaluating a request from the Lee County Port Authority to release 1.08 acres of federally obligated airport property at the Southwest Florida International Airport, Fort Myers, Florida. This land, acquired through federal financial assistance via Airport Improvement Program grants, is no longer required for aeronautical purposes.
The property is located on Treeline Avenue South and currently
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Federal Maritime Commission Receives Complaint Against Flador Global Logistics, NTG Air & Ocean
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Maritime Commission received a complaint from Gator Fabrication Technology LLC, Ormond Beach, Florida, alleging violations of the Shipping Act by two transportation intermediaries.
The filing names the following companies as respondents:
* Flador Global Logistics (also known as Flador Global Uluslararasi Tasimacilik Loj.Distic Ltd.Sti), Izmir, Turkiye.
* NTG Air & Ocean LLC, Square, New York.
The complainant, a shipper based in Port Orange, Florida,
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First biennial Environmental Law Symposium will discuss issues and intersections of environmental law
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Feb. 13 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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First biennial Environmental Law Symposium will discuss issues and intersections of environmental law
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LAWRENCE -From the 1960s through the 1980s, Congress and the states established environmental, natural resources and energy laws largely on a medium-by-medium, resource-by-resource, sovereign-by-sovereign and/or place-by-place basis. A new scholarly event at the University of Kansas School of Law will co
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Fla. Education Dept.: Florida Strengthens Civics Education Through the Capitol Complex Professional Learning Event
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 13 -- The Florida Department of Education issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026:
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Florida Strengthens Civics Education through the Capitol Complex Professional Learning Event
To further strengthen Florida's nation-leading civics education efforts, the Florida Department of Education hosted 50 social studies teachers from across the state at the Capitol Complex Professional Learning Event. This three-day event provided participants with an in-depth
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Food & Water Watch: FL Advocates Urge Sen. Passidomo to Support Affordable Energy
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 [Category: Science] -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026:
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FL Advocates Urge Sen. Passidomo to Support Affordable Energy
"This Valentine's Day, instead of chocolates, we'd love the gift of affordable energy"
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Naples, FL -- Today, affordable energy advocates and impacted residents organized by Food & Water Watch gathered outside of the Collier County Government building, before heading to Senator Kathleen Passidomo's office.
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Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale Reimagines Valentine's Day as a Month-Long Celebration for Couples
TORONTO, Ontario, Feb. 13 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release:
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Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale Reimagines Valentine's Day as a Month-Long Celebration for Couples
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This February, Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale transforms Valentine's Day into a month-long celebration of love on the water, inviting couples to bask in sunshine, sea breezes, and thoughtfully curated experiences at one of the most so
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From Nashville to New York: A Vanderbilt love story turns historic
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 13 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release:
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From Nashville to New York: A Vanderbilt love story turns historic
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Vanderbilt is viewed as a launching point in many ways; it's a place where careers take off, friendships flourish, talents and passions are discovered, new experiences are welcomed, and campus traditions create lasting memories. For Dani Klafter and Sam Blum, Vanderbilt is all of that and more: It's where their paths crossed, set
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Gabby Giffords remembers Parkland, eight years later
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 [Category: Political] -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, posted the following news release:
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Gabby Giffords remembers Parkland, eight years later
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GIFFORDS, the national gun violence prevention organization led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, released the following statement honoring the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, which took place nearly eight years ago in Parkland, Florida. Sevent
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Greenberg Traurig Represents Joint Lead Managers on US$500 Million Issuance Under Binghatti Holding Limited's US$1.5 Billion Sukuk Programme
MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Represents Joint Lead Managers on US$500 Million Issuance Under Binghatti Holding Limited's US$1.5 Billion Sukuk Programme
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Feb. 13, 2026 - A team from global law firm Greenberg Traurig acted for the joint lead managers on Binghatti Holding Limited's (Binghatti) Sukuk issuance of US$500 million Trust Certificates due in 2
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How a Topical Therapy May Improve Erectile Function in Young Men with Diabetes
MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 13 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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How a Topical Therapy May Improve Erectile Function in Young Men with Diabetes
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* Erectile dysfunction (ED) is becoming increasingly common among men under 40, especially those living with type 2 diabetes.
* A pilot study from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine led by Sonjia Kenya, Ph.D., and Manuel Molina, M.D., is testing a non-prescription topical the
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Hughes Lecture Series Welcomes Award-Winning Writer Maggie Smith to West Liberty University
WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, Feb. 14 -- West Liberty University issued the following news:
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Hughes Lecture Series Welcomes Award-Winning Writer Maggie Smith to West Liberty University
West Liberty University will welcome award-winning writer and poet Maggie Smith as the 2026 Hughes Lecturer on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Smith will deliver the Hughes Lecture at 4:00 p.m. in Kelly Theater. The event is free and open to the public.
Smith is the New York Times best-selling author of the memoi
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Lethal Kinetic Strike, Feb. 13, 2026
DORAL, Florida, Feb. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Southern Command issued the following news release:
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Lethal Kinetic Strike, Feb. 13, 2026
On Feb. 13, at the direction of the commander of U.S. Southern Command, Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations.
Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Caribbean and was engaged i
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Marcus & Millichap Facilitates $40 Million Hospitality Asset Sale in Baton Rouge
ENCINO, California, Feb. 14 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release:
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Marcus & Millichap Facilitates $40 Million Hospitality Asset Sale in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the $40.5 million sale of the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center, a 291-room hotel in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
"This was a complex,
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Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Google Partner to Provide Free, AI-Powered SAT Prep to All High School Students
MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 14 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026:
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Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Google Partner to Provide Free, AI-Powered SAT Prep to All High School Students
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) is proud to announce a continued landmark collaboration with Google to provide all district high school students with free access to full-length SAT practice exams through Google Gemini.
"Our goal is to ensure that ever
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Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers Doubles Down, Shills for Billionaire Donors' Plan to Block the Gordie Howe Bridge
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026:
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Mike Rogers Doubles Down, Shills for Billionaire Donors' Plan to Block the Gordie Howe Bridge
This morning, multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers stood in lockstep with his billionaire Moroun family donors, once again voicing support for their plan to block the Gordie Howe Bridge from opening.
On WJR this morning, Rogers said he "saw a lot of people running around wi
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Mich. Democratic Party: One Month Later, Mike Rogers Still Hasn't Denounced Trump's Call to "Let China Come In" to the U.S. Auto Market
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 14 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026:
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One Month Later, Mike Rogers STILL Hasn't Denounced Trump's Call to "Let China Come In" to the U.S. Auto Market
One month ago, multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers was sitting front row when Trump told Detroit automakers they should "let China come in" to the United States. One month later, Rogers still hasn't denounced Trump's call to hand China the keys to the U.S.
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Mich. Democratic Party: Throwback Thursday - Revolving Door Rogers Spent a Decade Cashing in on His DC Connections, Saw "Explosion of Immense Wealth"
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026:
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: Revolving Door Rogers Spent a Decade Cashing in on His DC Connections, Saw "Explosion of Immense Wealth"
Two years ago today, Business Insider reported how multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers "made good on his quest to get rich" after leaving Congress and spent the past decade "pass[ing] through the revolving door." As a reminder, here's how Revo
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Nine Medicaid Providers, One Client Facing Fraud Charges
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 13 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release:
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Nine Medicaid Providers, One Client Facing Fraud Charges
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(COLUMBUS, Ohio) -Indictments filed this month by the office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost accuse nine Medicaid providers and one recipient of stealing a combined $478,000 from the government health-care program for the needy.
"This February, remember: Love may be blind, but our investigators see just fine," Yost said. "If you f
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Patronis Applauds the Passage of the SAVE America Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Patronis Applauds the Passage of the SAVE America Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Congressman Jimmy Patronis today applauds the passage of the SAVE America Act, which will add Voter ID requirements for voting in federal elections and proof-of-citizenship requirements for voter registration. Congressman Patronis voted in favor of the SAVE America Act.Click here (link is external) or above to watch the cl
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Rep. Donalds Hosts Dedication Ceremony of the Frederick Douglass Press Gallery
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Donalds Hosts Dedication Ceremony of the Frederick Douglass Press Gallery
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WASHINGTON - Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL), in collaboration with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), hosted a dedication ceremony for the formal designation of the Frederick Douglass Press Gallery in the U.S. Capitol Building.
Congressman Byron Donalds, Speaker Mike Johnson, and Congressman Burgess Owens (R-UT) gave rem
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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
MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida posted the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026:
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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.
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Saint Leo University Signs MOU With University of Guyana to Expand Academic, Research Collaboration
SAINT LEO, Florida, Feb. 13 -- Saint Leo University issued the following news:
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Saint Leo University Signs MOU with University of Guyana to Expand Academic, Research Collaboration
Agreement advances global engagement, strengthening ties between Florida and the Caribbean
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Saint Leo University has signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Guyana to expand opportunities for students, enhance faculty collaboration, and develop workforce-aligned acade
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Saint Leo University, Albertus Magnus High School Announce Strategic Catholic Education Partnership
SAINT LEO, Florida, Feb. 14 -- Saint Leo University issued the following news:
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Saint Leo University, Albertus Magnus High School Announce Strategic Catholic Education Partnership
New collaboration strengthens college pathways rooted in faith, values, and student success
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Saint Leo University and Albertus Magnus High School have announced a new strategic Catholic education partnership designed to strengthen academic pathways, deepen mission alignment, and expand student-centered oppor
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio Discusses Shift In Global Geopolitics Ahead Of Munich Security Conference
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following transcript of a news conference on Feb. 12, 2026, by Secretary Marco Rubio regarding his departure for the Munich Security Conference and the changing landscape of international relations:
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio Remarks to the Press
SECRETARY RUBIO: We've got to be quick, guys.
QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, what's your message going to be in Munich?
SECRETARY RUBIO: Well, you've got to wait till Saturday. Right,
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Sen. Rick Scott Honors Victims of Tragic Shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Ahead of Anniversary
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Rick Scott Honors Victims of Tragic Shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Ahead of Anniversary
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, ahead of the eighth anniversary of the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, Senator Rick Scott and Senator Ashley Moody announced the introduction of their commemorative resolution honoring the 17 innocent lives lost on Febr
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Senator Moody Calls on DOJ to Recoup Fraudulent Obamacare Subsidy Payments
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026:
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Senator Moody Calls on DOJ to Recoup Fraudulent Obamacare Subsidy Payments
Senator Ashley Moody, along with Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and 13 other Republican colleagues is 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 p
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Subcommittee on Public Lands Receives Testimony on Public Lands Bills
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026:
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Subcommittee Receives Testimony on Public Lands Bills
Today, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining received testimony on several bills focused on public lands management, grazing policy, wildfire mitigation, mineral development, and conservation across the West.
The Subcommitt
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Tampa Bay Region's Members of Congress Secure $14 Million in New Funding for Seven Projects at USF
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Feb. 14 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus issued the following news:
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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 wor
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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48413) on Feb. 5, 2026, entitled "Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Block Grant: A Primer" by social policy specialist Gene Falk.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant provides federal grants to the 50 states, District of Columbia, and territories (collectively, "states"), as well as Indian tribes. TANF helps fund state-r
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Trump Says Climate Change Doesn't Endanger Public Health--Evidence Shows It Does
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 13 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news:
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Trump Says Climate Change Doesn't Endanger Public Health--Evidence Shows It Does
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Trump Says Climate Change Doesn't Endanger Public Health-Evidence Shows It Does.
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Trump Says Climate Change Doesn't Endanger Public Health-Evidence Shows It Does
Following the Trump administration's decision to rescind the 2009 landmark finding that became the legal basis for federal c
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Two Aviation Cybersecurity Leaders Honored at Embry-Riddle Symposium
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Feb. 13 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news:
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Two Aviation Cybersecurity Leaders Honored at Embry-Riddle Symposium
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has honored Siobvan Nyikos and Marty Reynolds for their achievements in strengthening cyber resilience in the aviation and aerospace sectors.
Nyikos and Reynolds were each recognized with an Aerospace Cybersecurity Excellence Leadership Award, or ACE Award, at the 2026 Aviation an
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U.S. Forces Complete Mission in Syria to Transfer ISIS Detainees to Iraq
TAMPA, Florida, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Central Command issued the following news release:
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U.S. Forces Complete Mission in Syria to Transfer ISIS Detainees to Iraq
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TAMPA, Fla. - U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) completed a transfer mission following a nighttime flight from northeastern Syria to Iraq on Feb. 12 to help ensure ISIS detainees remain secure in detention facilities.
The 23-day transfer mission began on Jan. 21 and resulted in U.S. forces successfully transporting more than 5,
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University of Alabama-Birmingham Completes Inventory of Human Remains, Funerary Objects Associated With Potentially 5 Native American Tribes
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSFR) -- The University of Alabama Birmingham campus completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects associated with potentially five Native American tribes.
The inventory identifies human remains representing at least five individuals of Native American ancestry. The 101 associated funerary objects include 46 lithic flakes, 19 undecorated pottery sherds, 11 miscellaneous stones, and various other items such as chert fragments, wood, charcoal, and p
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Warren, Duckworth, Quigley, 40+ Lawmakers Sound Alarm on Trump's Immigration Agenda Hurting Families' Child Care Access, Raising Costs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Duckworth, Quigley, 40+ Lawmakers Sound Alarm on Trump's Immigration Agenda Hurting Families' Child Care Access, Raising Costs
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Trump's admin making it harder for families to find and afford child care while slashing funding for child care in states
"The Trump Administration's policies risk eliminating a significant number of trained caregivers from an already strained system, r
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Wash. State Health Dept.: State Disciplines Health Care Providers
OLYMPIA, Washington, Feb. 14 -- The Washington State Department of Health issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026:
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State disciplines health care providers
The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges against the following health care providers in our state.
The department's Health Systems Quality Assurance Division works with boards, commissions, and advisory committees to set licensing standards for more than 80 health care p
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Wasserman Schultz, Blumenthal Reintroduce Jaime's Law to Combat Gun Violence
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Wasserman Schultz, Blumenthal Reintroduce Jaime's Law to Combat Gun Violence
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Washington DC - Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) announced the reintroduction of Jaime's Law, a commonsense bicameral piece of legislation that would require instant background checks to prevent criminals from illegally purchasing ammunition.
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WKU Forensics earns top spot at 2026 Kentucky Forensics Association
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Feb. 13 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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WKU Forensics earns top spot at 2026 Kentucky Forensics Association
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WKU Forensics team members competed at the Kentucky Forensics Association tournament. Back row (from left): Elizabeth Allen, Tess Segal, Ameya Puranik, Jade Ismail, Somtoo Nkurumeh, Victory Okoroji, Aly Johnson, Chase Shockley, JaKayla Brown, Josh St. Peter, Nik Schintgen; middle row (from left): Sophie Todaro, Fade Akinbayo, A
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WOW.DHS.GOV: ICE Arrests Criminal Illegal Alien Pedophiles, Violent Assailants, and Drug Traffickers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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WOW.DHS.GOV: ICE Arrests Criminal Illegal Alien Pedophiles, Violent Assailants, and Drug Traffickers
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While activist judges and sanctuary politicians RELEASE criminal illegal aliens into our communities, our officers are risking their lives to remove criminals from our neighborhoods
WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of more criminal
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