Wednesday - February 25, 2026
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Wednesday February 25, 2026 ( 57 items )  

Airbnb Community Fund donates nearly $10M to 130+ nonprofits globally
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 24 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * Airbnb Community Fund donates nearly $10M to 130+ nonprofits globally * Airbnb is pleased to announce the latest recipients of the Airbnb Community Fund, which include more than 130 organizations making a difference in 25 countries across the globe. Launched in 2020, the Airbnb Community Fund is a $100 million initiative designed to support local communities and   more

As Arbitration Drive Up Healthcare Costs, Diverse Stakeholders Call for Stronger Federal Oversight
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The ERISA Industry Committee issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * As Arbitration Drive Up Healthcare Costs, Diverse Stakeholders Call for Stronger Federal Oversight The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) along with more than 60 groups representing employers, labor, patients, and consumers today urged The U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury (the Tri-Departments) to take immediate action to address severe and negative conse  more

ASCE Recognizes 2026 New Faces of Civil Engineering: College | ASCE
RESTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Society of Civil Engineers issued the following news release: * * * ASCE Recognizes 2026 New Faces of Civil Engineering: College | ASCE * RESTON, Va. -The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has announced the 2026 New Faces of Civil Engineering in the Collegiate category. The New Faces of Civil Engineering program highlights and celebrates up-and-coming civil engineering students' academic and profe  more

Big Stage for Voco Hotels by IHG: Brand's Largest Americas Hotel Opens in Times Square
WINDSOR, England, Feb. 25 -- voco hotels, a brand of the InterContinental Hotels Group, issued the following news release: * * * A Big Stage for voco hotels by IHG: The Brand's Largest Americas Hotel Opens in Times Square voco Times Square - Broadway debuts as one of the last new-build hotels approved and the only hotel rooftop with unobstructed, panoramic views within New York's iconic district * ATLANTA - voco hotels, IHG Hotels & Resorts' fastest-growing premium brand which celebrated th  more

BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Florida Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- Florida Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - Feb. 24, 2026 * * * Florida had 427,000 job openings in December 2025, compared to 434,000 openings in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the job openings rate in Florida was 4.1 percent in December, unchanged from the previous  more

Cash-Starved and Censored, America's Student Press is in Crisis
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- The Student Press Law Center issued the following news: * * * Cash-starved and censored, America's student press is in crisis By Barbara Allen for the Student Press Report Editor's note: The Student Press Report is a national news desk covering student media and journalism education in higher ed. It is supported by lead partners the Student Press Law Center and Flytedesk, with secondary support from the Associated Collegiate Press, the Association of Universit  more

Cedarville Repeats as Ohio Forensics State Champion
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Cedarville Repeats as Ohio Forensics State Champion * by Rich Stratton, Assistant Director of Public Relations Cedarville University's forensics team won the Ohio Forensics Association State Championship, capturing the overall speech and debate titles for the second straight year. The tournament was held Feb. 20-21 at Cedarville University. "It's a huge win for our students and a testament to how hard the  more

DHS Calls Out Sanctuary Governor Spanberger for Banning Work with ICE Law Enforcement Ahead of Her Response to President Trump's State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Calls Out Sanctuary Governor Spanberger for Banning Work with ICE Law Enforcement Ahead of Her Response to President Trump's State of the Union Address * These sanctuary policies that release criminals from jails directly back into American neighborhoods play Russian Roulette with American lives WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following state  more

DLA CIO discusses logistics, where AI potential meets reality
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news: * * * DLA CIO discusses logistics, where AI potential meets reality * NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. - The Defense Logistics Agency's chief information officer cautioned that successfully integrating artificial intelligence requires more than just finding a use case and deploying a new tool. It demands a significant investment in the workforce and a shift in organizational culture. "Not every p  more

Elite Treats Recalls Single Lot of Chicken Chips Due to Salmonella Contamination
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Elite Treats LLC Recalls Single Lot of Chicken Chips Due to Salmonella Contamination Summary Company Announcement Date: February 24, 2026 FDA Publish Date: February 24, 2026 Product Type: Animal & Veterinary Food & Beverages Pet Food Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: May be contaminated with Salmonella Company Name: Elite Treats, LLC.   more

Embraer Redefines the Private Flight Experience With New Praetor 600E and Praetor 500E
SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil, Feb. 25 -- Embraer, a producer of commercial, military, executive and agricultural aircraft, issued the following news on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Embraer Redefines the Private Flight Experience with New Praetor 600E and Praetor 500E * Both aircraft introduce a completely reimagined cabin, featuring all-new seating, an advanced Cabin Management System (CMS), and next-generation technology that elevates comfort and connectivity--setting a new benchmark in their respect  more

ESPN's men's college basketball week tips off with four Top-25 showdowns and College GameDay in Gainesville
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's men's college basketball week tips off with four Top-25 showdowns and College GameDay in Gainesville * * Saturday slate highlighted by four matchups of ranked teams * College GameDay live from Gainesville ahead of No. 20 Arkansas at defending national champion and No. 7 Florida ESPN's industry-leading men's college basketball coverage rolls on with six con  more

Faculty Spotlight: Christian Hubicki's path from robots to reality TV
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 24 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty Spotlight: Christian Hubicki's path from robots to reality TV * From the robotics lab to island shores, Christian Hubicki bridges two worlds between futuristic professor and fan favorite on one of America's longest-running reality shows. Hubicki, part of the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering faculty, operates out of the Aero-Propulsion, Mechatronics, and Energy Center at Innovation Park. He run  more

FAU Business Named Among Top U.S. Business Schools
BOCA RATON, Florida, Feb. 25 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Business Named Among Top U.S. Business Schools By Amber Bonefont Florida Atlantic University's College of Business was named among the top business schools in the country, ranked at No. 64 for MBA programs, according to Fortune. FAU's College of Business also is ranked No. 30 among public universities and No. 2 among Florida universities, r  more

FAU: Marine Plastic Pollution Alters Octopus Predator-Prey Encounters
BOCA RATON, Florida, Feb. 25 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Marine Plastic Pollution Alters Octopus Predator-Prey Encounters Study Snapshot: Plastics release thousands of chemicals into the ocean - including oleamide, an industrial lubricant, which is also naturally produced by many organisms. By mimicking natural signals, plastic-derived oleamide may quietly alter how marine life senses food and  more

First Lady Melania Trump's State of the Union Guests Reflect Her Impact on Education, Tech, and the Foster Community
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The White House issued the following news on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * First Lady Melania Trump's State of the Union Guests Reflect Her Impact on Education, Tech, and the Foster Community Sierra Burns, a participant in the Melania Trump Foster Youth to Independence Program, and Everest Nevraumont, a 11-year-old Alpha School student, AI-advocate, and TedX speaker, joined First Lady Melania Trump in the First Lady's Box for the 2026 State of the Union. Together, they represent  more

FIU: AI May Boost Productivity - But It Can Hurt a Creator's Reputation, Research Finds
MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 24 (TNSjou) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * AI may boost productivity -- but it can hurt a creator's reputation, new research finds By Michelle Lopez New research from FIU's College of Business suggests that how creative work is made may matter just as much as the final product, especially when artificial intelligence is involved. Generative AI is now commonly used in creative   more

Florida Auditor General: Department of Financial Services - Florida Accounting Information Resource Subsystem (FLAIR) and Selected Information Technology General Controls - Information Technology Operational Audit
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-101) on February 18, 2026, entitled "Department of Financial Services - Florida Accounting Information Resource Subsystem (FLAIR) and Selected Information Technology General Controls - Information Technology Operational Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY This operational audit of the Department of Financial Services (Department) focused on the Florida Accounting Information Re  more

Florida Auditor General: DeSoto County District School Board - Operational Audit
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-103) on February 18, 2026, entitled "DeSoto County District School Board - Operational Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY This operational audit of the DeSoto County School District (District) focused on selected District processes and administrative activities and included a follow-up on findings noted in our report No. 2023-021. Our operational audit disclosed the following:  more

Florida Auditor General: Lee County District School Board - Operational Audit
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-100) on February 17, 2026, entitled "Lee County District School Board - Operational Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY This operational audit of the Lee County School District (District) focused on selected District processes and administrative activities and included a follow-up on findings noted in our report No. 2023-195. Our operational audit disclosed the following: Find  more

Florida Auditor General: Levy County District School Board - Financial and Federal Single Audit
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-102) on February 18, 2026, entitled "Levy County District School Board - Financial and Federal Single Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of the Levy County District School Board (District) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed financial re  more

Florida Auditor General: South Florida State College - Financial Audit
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-099) on February 17, 2026, entitled "South Florida State College - Financial Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of South Florida State College (a component unit of the State of Florida) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribe  more

For Richard Merchant, Cultural Understanding Multiplies Care
SYRACUSE, New York, Feb. 24 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release: * * * For Richard Merchant, Cultural Understanding Multiplies Care * Curiosity led Richard Merchant '27 to enroll in an anthropology course when he was an undergraduate student at Michigan State University. Up until that point, Merchant had focused his energies on medical school. However, the Norfolk, New York native found that he loved the study of human societies and cultures. ("It just fits the way my brain  more

FSU auditing scholar ranks among world's most prolific researchers
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 24 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU auditing scholar ranks among world's most prolific researchers * Florida State University accounting professor Nate Newton ranks No. 8 worldwide for the volume of archival audit research published over the past six years, placing him among the most prolific scholars in his field, according to Brigham Young University's newly released 2025 accounting research rankings. Newton, the Homer Black Asso  more

FSU's College of Social Work unveils the newly expanded Maryland Building, dedicated to supporting Florida's families
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 24 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU's College of Social Work unveils the newly expanded Maryland Building, dedicated to supporting Florida's families * PHOTO GALLERY Florida State University is transforming the future of clinical training and community support with the grand opening of the newly expanded Maryland Building. This state-of-the-art renovation marks a collaborative milestone for the FSU College of Social Work, serving  more

Ga. A.G. Carr Leads 19-State Coalition to Preserve Access to Critical Crime-Fighting Tool
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 25 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Carr Leads 19-State Coalition to Preserve Access to Critical Crime-Fighting Tool Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is leading a 19-state coalition in fighting to preserve access to automatic license-plate readers (ALPR) - a critical law enforcement tool that has helped to solve murders, kidnappings, and armed robberies. "The evidence is clear - automatic license-plate   more

Game-changer for hypertension: Pensacola patient finds relief with new procedure at Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Game-changer for hypertension: Pensacola patient finds relief with new procedure at Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola * 66-year-old Kathy Simmons has struggled with high blood pressure since her mid-40s. Despite efforts with multiple medications, diet, and exercise, her blood pressure was dangerously high, contributing to coronary artery disease, a heart at  more

Goliath Ventures CEO Arrested for Wire Fraud and Money Laundering
TAMPA, Florida, Feb. 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Goliath Ventures CEO Arrested for Wire Fraud and Money Laundering * Orlando, Florida - Christopher Alexander Delgado (34, Apopka) has been arrested on a criminal complaint charging him with wire fraud and money laundering. If convicted on all counts, Delgado faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in federal prison. United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made th  more

Greenberg Traurig, Two Attorneys Recognized in WIPR's USA Trade Secrets Rankings 2025
MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig, Two Attorneys Recognized in WIPR's USA Trade Secrets Rankings 2025 * BOSTON - Jan. 27, 2026 - Greenberg Traurig, LLP attorneys Gregory S. Bombard and Jordan D. Grotzinger have been recognized on the World Intellectual Property Review's (WIPR) USA Trade Secrets Rankings 2025 list, and Greenberg Traurig also was included as a Recommended Firm. The WIP  more

Higher Education Leaders Discuss National Trends at FIU
MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 24 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Higher education leaders discuss national trends at FIU Under Secretary of Education Nicholas Kent, State University System of Florida Chancellor Ray Rodrigues and national higher education expert Jeff Selingo spoke about ROI and student success during a conversation on campus Campus & Community By Gisela Maria Valencia The affordability of c  more

Jax State Holocaust Remembrance to Promote Education, Reflection, and Community Dialogue
JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, Feb. 25 -- Jacksonville State University issued the following news: * * * Jax State Holocaust Remembrance to Promote Education, Reflection, and Community Dialogue By Brett Buckner For more than four decades, Jacksonville State University has gathered students, educators, and community members to remember one of history's darkest chapters -- and to ensure its lessons are not forgotten. Since 1982, Jax State's Annual Holocaust Remembrance has stood as one of the longest  more

Mercer simulation devices aim to fill need in rural medical training
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 24 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer simulation devices aim to fill need in rural medical training * A Mercer University team hopes to bridge a gap in medical training in rural Georgia and beyond with two new low-cost simulation devices. Led by Dr. Yahya Acar, faculty and students in the School of Medicine and School of Engineering have developed cricothyrotomy and chest tube trainers, which are now being tested and used by medical residents   more

Morgan Stanley Capital Partners Acquires Security 101
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Morgan Stanley Capital Partners Acquires Security 101 Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP), the middle market private equity buyout team within Morgan Stanley Investment Management, announced today the acquisition of Security 101, a leading provider of commercial security integration services. Headquartered in West Palm B  more

No Labels Issues Commentary: State of the Split
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on Feb. 24, 2026, by senior policy analyst Peyton Lofton: * * * State of the Split How State of the Union Boycotts, Outbursts, and Responses Have Changed Over Time * The State of the Union was once a moment of national unity. A president lays out an agenda. Members of Congress sit in the same room. The country watches together. Not anymore. This yea  more

Purdue expands lifelong learning portfolio to 50 free online courses for alumni
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 24 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue expands lifelong learning portfolio to 50 free online courses for alumni * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -With workforce demands rapidly shifting, Purdue University is supporting its alumni through an expanding array of free online professional development and continuing education courses designed to strengthen the critical skills required by today's economy. Announced at the annual President's Cou  more

Ranking Member Maxine Waters, Rep. Al Green Lead Democrats in Urging Chair Hill to Launch Immediate Committee Investigation Into Insider Trading and Market Manipulation Tied to Trump Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters and Rep. Al Green Lead Democrats in Urging Chair Hill to Launch Immediate Committee Investigation into Insider Trading and Market Manipulation Tied to Trump Tariffs Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, and Congressman Al Green (D  more

Rep. Cammack Co-Sponsors 'Riley Gaines Act' to Protect Women's Sports
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cammack Co-Sponsors 'Riley Gaines Act' to Protect Women's Sports * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Kat Cammack joined Congressman John McGuire to protect Women's Sports from radical transgender ideology by co-sponsoring H.R. 7368, the Riley Gaines Act. "Women's sports are for women. Period," said Rep. Cammack. "Forcing female athletes to compete against biological males is unfair, unsaf  more

Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar Announces Rosa Maria Paya as State of the Union Guest
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar Announces Rosa Maria Paya as State of the Union Guest * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) announced that Rosa Maria Paya will join her as her guest to the 2026 State of the Union. Rosa Maria Paya is a Cuban human rights leader and the daughter of the late democracy advocate Oswaldo Paya, who was killed after years of peacefully challeng  more

Rep. Wilson Announces Decision Not to Attend the 2026 State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Wilson Announces Decision Not to Attend the 2026 State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement announcing that she will not attend the President's upcoming State of the Union address. "The State of the Union is meant to outline a vision that uplifts every community. I do not believe that is what we will hear  more

Research in 60 Seconds: Using Smart Tiny Bubbles to Treat Heart Disease
ORLANDO, Florida, Feb. 24 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Research in 60 Seconds: Using Smart Tiny Bubbles to Treat Heart Disease * Whether it's solving the world's biggest problems or investigating the potential of novel discoveries, researchers at UCF are on the edge of scientific breakthroughs that aim to make an impact. Through the Research in 60 Seconds series, student and faculty researchers condense their complex studies into bite-sized summaries   more

Rising From an F to a B+ in ACTA's Annual Ratings, New College of Florida's Core Curriculum Drives Dramatic Academic Turnaround
SARASOTA, Florida, Feb. 25 -- The New College of Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news: * * * Rising from an F to a B+ in ACTA's Annual Ratings, New College of Florida's New Core Curriculum Drives Dramatic Academic Turnaround The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) annually assesses core curricula at over 1,100 U.S. colleges and universities as part of our What Will They Learn? project. Each school is assigned a letter grade based on  more

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood Announces Mumford & Sons 'Prizefighter Tour' Performance on Aug. 6
HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Feb. 23 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Mumford & Sons 'Mumford & Sons - Prizefighter Tour' is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Aug. 6 * Editor's Note: Download high-res images here. Mumford & Sons "Mumford & Sons - Prizefighter Tour" is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Thursday, Aug. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Medium Build to  more

SimBoost to Provide Simulation-Based Learning Technology to NSU
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, Feb. 25 -- Nova Southeastern University issued the following news release: * * * SimBoost to provide Simulation-Based Learning Technology to NSU SimBoost, an advanced audiovisual (AV) and simulation management platform, today announces the deployment of its technology at Nova Southeastern University (NSU). The system is another tool to help prepare NSU students in healthcare fields for their eventual roles in the workforce, using simulation-based training. "We're pr  more

Skanska Completes Florida Second District Court of Appeal Courthouse in St. Petersburg
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Skanska completes Florida Second District Court of Appeal Courthouse in St. Petersburg ST. PETERSBURG, FL - Skanska, a leading construction and development firm, today announced the completion of the new $59 million Florida Second District Court of Appeal Courthouse in downtown St. Petersburg. The three-story, 51,708-square-foot courthouse will serve as the permanent  more

Texas A&M University College of Engineering: Student Leader Strengthens Global Connections in Ceramics
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 25 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Student leader strengthens global connections in ceramics A Texas A&M materials science student is helping shape the future of the ceramics profession by expanding global engagement, supporting student leadership and advancing accessibility within the American Ceramic Society. By Leon Contreras, College of Engineering Milos Dujovic, a doctoral student in the materials science  more

The Mind to Move Mountains
ORLANDO, Florida, Feb. 24 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * The Mind to Move Mountains * Highlights * Computer science alum and competitive powerlifter Ilkin Isler '22MS '25PhD often chooses growth over comfort, pushing herself to be and do. This mentality led her to leave her home country, Turkey, to pursue AI studies at UCF. * Now a senior AI engineer at Universal Creative, she helps improve safety for park guests. * While a student, Isler worke  more

The Story of the Century: Harold Katz's 100 Year Legacy
STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 24 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * The Story of the Century: Harold Katz's 100 Year Legacy * Growing up in Bridgeport, Connecticut, with his older brother and parents, Katz worked at a local drug store as a soda jerk in high school. While mastering the skill of making banana split sundaes for customers at the soda fountain, he developed an interest in medical problems. Growing up during the Great Depression, Katz received advice fro  more

Topping Out Ceremony Marks Investment in Future of Submarine Readiness
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Navy Installations Command issued the following news: * * * Topping Out Ceremony Marks Investment in Future of Submarine Readiness * A topping out ceremony was held Jan. 29 to mark a major milestone in the construction of a new facility for the Nuclear Regional Maintenance Department (NRMD) at Naval Submarine Base (NSB) Kings Bay, Georgia. A topping out ceremony was held Jan. 29 to mark a major milestone in the construction of a new facility for the Nuclear Regio  more

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Joined by Tampa Small Business Owner Who Faces Crushing Cost Increase for Health Coverage for State of the Union
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Joined by Tampa Small Business Owner Who Faces Crushing Cost Increase for Health Coverage for State of the Union * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) announced that Tampa small business owner Linda Misner will join her as her guest to President Trump's State of the Union address to highlight how Republicans in Congress and the Trump Administration are driving up heal  more

U.S. Shrimpers Respond to the Supreme Court Ruling on Tariffs
NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, Feb. 21 -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Shrimpers Respond to the Supreme Court Ruling on Tariffs Southern Shrimp Alliance urges swift implementation of alternative tariff authorities * The Southern Shrimp Alliance (SSA), representing the U.S. shrimp industry, welcomes the Trump Administration's rapid pursuit of alternative tariff mechanisms following the Supreme Court's disappointing ruling against tariffs imposed under  more

UCF Computer Science Professor Named Fellow of Preeminent Computing Organization
ORLANDO, Florida, Feb. 24 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Computer Science Professor Named Fellow of Preeminent Computing Organization * After decades of pushing the boundaries of how computers think, Pegasus Professor Yan Solihin of the Department of Computer Science has earned the highest professional distinction in computer architecture. The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) has named Solihin to its 2025 class of fellows -a distinction a  more

UFW Demands H2A Visa Cap Following Latest Forced Labor and Human Trafficking Incident in H2A Guestworker Program
KEENE, California, Feb. 24 [Category: Union] -- The United Farm Workers issued the following news release: * * * UFW Demands H2A Visa Cap Following Latest Forced Labor and Human Trafficking Incident in H2A Guestworker Program * Keene, CA -This week, the U.S. Department of Justice announced an indictment against a farm labor contractor for trafficking Mexican farm workers to Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia and subjecting them to forced labor via the H2A agricultural guest worker program  more

UNF Students Safeguard Campus While Launching Cybersecurity Careers
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Feb. 25 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news: * * * UNF students safeguard campus while launching cybersecurity careers After getting to work early, grabbing a fresh cup of coffee and logging into the system, Alex Ramudo's dashboard lights up with alerts. More than 839 threats flagged for review. Over 10.7 million connection attempts blocked in just four hours. Each alert represents a potential breach, a phishing attempt or suspicious activit  more

University of Florida: Breaking AI on Purpose - How Researchers are Helping Make Artificial Intelligence Safer
GAINESVILLE, Florida, Feb. 19 -- The University of Florida issued the following news: * * * Breaking AI on purpose: How researchers are helping make artificial intelligence safer Harrem Monkhorst Nullspace steering. Red teaming. Jailbreaking the matrix. A paper written by University of Florida Computer & Information Science & Engineering, or CISE, Professor Sumit Kumar Jha, Ph.D., contains so many science fiction terms, you'd be forgiven for thinking it's a Hollywood script. But Jha's wo  more

University of Florida: From Physics to Farming - One Animal Scientist's Path to Innovative Dairy Calf Welfare Research
GAINESVILLE, Florida, Feb. 19 -- The University of Florida issued the following news: * * * From physics to farming: one animal scientist's path to innovative dairy calf welfare research * UF/IFAS animal welfare scientist Emily Miller-Cushon advances dairy calf welfare research by integrating data science and animal behavior, producing evidence-based strategies that improve calf health, social behavior and long-term milk production outcomes. * Miller-Cushon's career path -- from physics to   more

USS Preble Conducts Change of Command Ceremony
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * USS Preble Conducts Change of Command Ceremony YOKOSUKA, Japan -Cmdr. Andrew Vann relieved Cmdr. Paul Archer as commanding officer of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) during a change of command ceremony at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Feb. 20, 2026. "To the incredible crew of USS Preble, it is with a profound sense of humility and purpose that I take command  more

Webster: The Great American Comeback is Underway
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Webster: The Great American Comeback is Underway * Washington, D.C. - Ahead of President Donald J. Trump's State of the Union address, Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, released the following statement highlighting the historic progress made. "As our nation prepares to celebrate its 250 th anniversary, President Trump will deliver a State of the Union address that meets this histor  more