Friday - March 27, 2026
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Friday March 13, 2026 ( 59 items )  

$1 Million Gift Accelerates Cancer Research at Nova Southeastern University, Bringing Royal Dames' Total Support to Nearly $7 Million
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, March 13 -- Nova Southeastern University issued the following news release: * * * $1 Million Gift Accelerates Cancer Research at Nova Southeastern University, Bringing Royal Dames' Total Support to Nearly $7 Million The Royal Dames of Cancer Research, Inc., has awarded a $1 million gift to Nova Southeastern University (NSU) to accelerate NSU's next phase of cancer research focused on developing therapies and treatments for glioblastoma, melanoma, and brain, breast, p  more

10 Medicaid Providers Facing Fraud Charges
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 12 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release: * * * 10 Medicaid Providers Facing Fraud Charges Indictments filed this month by the office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost accuse 10 Medicaid providers of stealing a combined $578,000 from the government health-care program for the needy. "In the spirit of St. Patrick, we're driving out the snakes who prey on Medicaid," Yost said. "We have zero tolerance for billing shenanigans that cheat taxpa  more

AARP Bulletin Warns Digital Fraud Crimes Are Devastating Americans
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- AARP issued the following news release: * * * AARP Bulletin Warns Digital Fraud Crimes Are Devastating Americans The March/April 2026 issue of AARP Bulletin highlights how fast evolving digital scams are overwhelming consumers and putting their financial security at serious risk. The issue provides urgent guidance to help consumers take informed steps to safeguard their money and strengthen their financial security. In this issue: How I Lost My Life Savings: A random  more

ACLU of Florida Urges Veto of Bill That Seeks to Block the Vote at the Ballot Box
MIAMI, Florida, March 13 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * ACLU of Florida Urges Veto of Bill That Seeks to Block the Vote at the Ballot Box Anti-voter legislation would impose new documentation requirements and bureaucratic hurdles that could prevent eligible Floridians from participating in elections * The Florida Legislature has passed HB 991, legislation that would burden eligible voters with new documentation req  more

ACLU of Florida Urges Veto of Proposal Expanding State Power Granted in the "Guilt by Designation" Bill After Legislative Passage
MIAMI, Florida, March 13 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida issued the following statement on March 12, 2026: * * * ACLU of Florida Urges Veto of Proposal Expanding State Power Granted in the "Guilt by Designation" Bill After Legislative Passage Legislation creates a state "domestic terrorist" designation system that could impose criminal penalties and restrict campus speech under vague and secretive standards * The Florida Legislature has passed HB 1471, legislation that woul  more

American School Counselor Association Announces 2026 RAMP Schools
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 12 -- The American School Counselor Association issued the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * American School Counselor Association Announces 2026 RAMP(R) Schools This year, 208 schools in 34 states received the Recognized ASCA Model Program(R) (RAMP(R)) designation. These schools will be honored during a special ceremony at the ASCA Annual Conference in New Orleans, La., in July for making an exemplary commitment to their school counseling program. T  more

Ancient Egyptian Art Heading to Tampa Museum
WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of State announced that objects intended for the exhibition "Mysteries of the Nile: Ancient Egypt" at the Tampa Museum of Art, Florida, are of cultural significance and that their temporary exhibition or display within the U.S. is in the national interest. The primary venue for the exhibition is the Tampa Museum of Art in Tampa, Florida. Officials indicated that additional venues or exhibitions may be determined at a later date. According to t  more

Bonnies rally in third to win opener at hockey nationals
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, March 12 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Bonnies rally in third to win opener at hockey nationals * Mar 12, 2026 MC Hammer would have been proud. St. Bonaventure (24-4-1) was clearly legit entering the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division 2 National Tournament having won 12 games in a row, and it's refusal to quit propelled the Bonnies to a 4-3 win over Florida Atlantic (15-7-1) this evening in St. Louis in the   more

Chairman Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Hearing on Protecting American Universities From Foreign Influence
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on March 12, 2026: * * * Chairman Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Hearing on Protecting American Universities from Foreign Influence U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during today's hearing on authoritarian regimes like China using fi  more

Cheney Brothers Expands Florence County Operations
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 12 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news from Cheney Brothers: * * * Cheney Brothers expands Florence County operations $42.5 million investment will create 85 new jobs * Cheney Brothers, a leading broadline food distributor, today announced it is expanding its Florence County operations with an additional $42.5 million investment that will create 85 new jobs. Headquartered in Florida, Cheney Brothers processes and distribute  more

Colgate Announces Spring 2026 Faculty Promotions
HAMILTON, New York, March 12 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Colgate Announces Spring 2026 Faculty Promotions * Colgate University has announced a series of faculty promotions following the winter meeting of the Board of Trustees. This recognition of professors' accomplishments -as both scholars and teachers -takes effect July 1, 2026. "One of the greatest pleasures of being the provost and dean of the faculty is to learn about the remarkable accomplishments of colle  more

Diaz-Balart, Chairwoman McClain Highlight Tax Relief as Families See Bigger Refunds During 2026 Tax Season
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart, Chairwoman McClain Highlight Tax Relief as Families See Bigger Refunds During 2026 Tax Season * DORAL, FL - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart, Dean of the Florida Delegation, joined House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain to host a roundtable with working moms, small business owners, and tax professionals to discuss how the Working Families Tax Cuts are delivering real rel  more

Dragonfly Mission Begins Rotorcraft Integration, Testing Stage
LAUREL, Maryland, March 12 [Category: Science] -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory posted the following news release: * * * Dragonfly Mission Begins Rotorcraft Integration, Testing Stage * Dragonfly integration and testing -the activities involved in assembling the mission's rotorcraft lander and testing it for the rigors of launch and extreme conditions of space -is officially underway in clean rooms and control rooms at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (A  more

ESPN Networks deliver most-watched men's college basketball season since 2014-15
BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Networks deliver most-watched men's college basketball season since 2014-15 * * Audience up 25% year-over-year across ESPN networks * ESPN airs 5 of the season's top 10 games and the top 33 games on cable * Big Monday posts its most-watched season on record ESPN networks delivered its most-watched men's college basketball regular season in 11 years -sinc  more

Faculty Spotlight: FSU's Celia Reddick emphasizes hope through education
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 12 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty Spotlight: FSU's Celia Reddick emphasizes hope through education * Florida State University's Celia Reddick is an embodiment of the mission of the Learning Systems Institute (LSI) - providing critical research to enhance teacher education worldwide. As an assistant professor of education and international development with a joint appointment at LSI and in the Department of Educational Leader  more

FAU Ascends to 'A' Grade on National Campus Antisemitism Report Card
BOCA RATON, Florida, March 13 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Ascends to 'A' Grade on National Campus Antisemitism Report Card By Lisa Metcalf Florida Atlantic University has risen to an "A" grade from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) on its 2026 Campus Antisemitism Report Card. ADL's Campus Antisemitism Report Card provides objective information about the current state of antisemitism on college camp  more

FAU: 'Croak' Conundrum - Parasites Complicate Love Signals in Frogs
BOCA RATON, Florida, March 13 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * The 'Croak' Conundrum: Parasites Complicate Love Signals in Frogs Study Snapshot: Across the animal kingdom, sound is more than communication - it's a signal of survival and success. Male green treefrogs use loud, repeated "honking" calls to attract mates, with females favoring lower-frequency, faster or longer calls that often signal s  more

FIU: Stress Reshapes Brain Connections and Boosts Resilience
MIAMI, Florida, March 13 (TNSjou) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Stress reshapes brain connections and boosts resilience By JoAnn Adkins Stress resilience isn't a flatline. It's a flex, according to new research from Florida International University. Marcelo Bigliassi, assistant professor of psychophysiology, and Ph.D. student Dayanne Antonio thrive in creating stressful environments. They set out  more

Fla. Secretary of State Byrd Announces the Designation of the Pan American Airways Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 13 -- Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Secretary Byrd Announces the Designation of the Pan American Airways Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced today that the Pan American Airways Historic District in Miami, Miami-Dade County, has been listed in the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places. "I am pleased to ann  more

Fordham Law Review Symposium Probes Generative AI's Constitutional Stakes
BRONX, New York, March 13 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: * * * Fordham Law Review Symposium Probes Generative AI's Constitutional Stakes By Sejla Rizvic As generative AI continues to impact all areas of the law, legal scholars are also examining its implications for constitutional law, on issues such as free speech, racial bias, and due process. The Fordham Law Review hosted a wide-ranging conversation on these topics and many others at a recent symposium, "C  more

From Censored Chatbots to Cinematic Visuals: USC Undergraduates Push the Boundaries of AI
LOS ANGELES, California, March 12 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * From Censored Chatbots to Cinematic Visuals: USC Undergraduates Push the Boundaries of AI * Artificial intelligence is reshaping nearly every corner of modern life -and at USC Viterbi School of Engineering, four undergraduates are already contributing to that transformation in meaningful ways. This year, they earned national recognition from the Computing   more

FSU College of Social Work launches new institute focused on justice and health innovation research
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 12 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU College of Social Work launches new institute focused on justice and health innovation research * The College of Social Work at Florida State University is establishing the Justice and Health Innovation Research Institute (JHI) to address disparities between the justice system and the fields of behavioral health and substance abuse care. The institute will draw from the college's legacy of schol  more

GAO Denies EEC-Lukos JV Protest Over Naval Special Warfare Support Contract
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest filed by EEC-Lukos JV LLC (ELJV), a small business based in Haines City, Florida. The legal challenge followed a decision by the U.S. Naval Special Warfare Command to award multiple contracts for operational support services to five other firms. The Navy designed the procurement to select the five highest technically rated offerors who also provided fair and reasonable pricing. Because ELJV was ranked sixth during   more

GAO Dismisses ODP Business Solutions Protest Over Navy Retail Support Contract
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a bid protest filed by ODP Business Solutions LLC, Boca Raton, Florida, regarding the terms of a General Services Administration solicitation. The contract seeks a vendor to manage retail operations and supply chain logistics for the U.S. Navy at various locations. The central issue of the protest involved a restriction in the GSA's request for quotations that prohibited vendors from offering voluntary discounts on individu  more

Greenberg Traurig Continues Strategic Growth of Private Wealth Services Practice with Shareholder Julie Sirlin Pleshivoy in Chicago
MIAMI, Florida, March 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Continues Strategic Growth of Private Wealth Services Practice with Shareholder Julie Sirlin Pleshivoy in Chicago * CHICAGO - March 12, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues to bolster its Private Wealth Services Practice with the addition of Shareholder Julie Sirlin Pleshivoy. She joins the firm's Chicago office from Taft Stettinius  more

Greenberg Traurig Mexico Shortlisted in The Legal 500 Mexico Awards 2026
MIAMI, Florida, March 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Mexico Shortlisted in The Legal 500 Mexico Awards 2026 * MEXICO CITY - March 12, 2026 - Greenberg Traurig 's Mexico City office has been shortlisted in 10 categories in The Legal 500 Awards 2026, with firm-wide recognition in key practice areas and individual nominations for attorneys. These nominations are the result of The Legal 500's market-leadi  more

Greenberg Traurig's Deandra Denton Named to The National Black Lawyers 'Top 40 Under 40'
MIAMI, Florida, March 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Deandra Denton Named to The National Black Lawyers 'Top 40 Under 40' * PHILADELPHIA - March 12, 2026 - Deandra Denton, an associate in global law firm Greenberg Traurig LLP 's Philadelphia office, was selected by The National Black Lawyers (NBL) for its annual "Top 40 Under 40" list. The award is given to attorneys who demonstrate exceptional lega  more

Gulf and Environment Groups Respond To Public Waters Sell-off To Oil Industry
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 12 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release: * * * Gulf and Environment Groups Respond To Public Waters Sell-off To Oil Industry; Amid Soaring Energy & Gas Prices, Trump Admin Draws Far Fewer Bids Than Dec. Sale New oil-and-gas leases will lock in decades of pollution; won't lower Americans' energy bills * New Orleans, LA -- Gulf and environmental groups responded to the Trump administration's latest large-scale sell-off of public waters to the oil-  more

Home equity decreases nationally to end 2025
IRVINE, California, March 12 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * Home equity decreases nationally to end 2025 * Borrower equity showed decreases across large portion of the U.S. in Q4 2025 *T he average U.S. homeowner lost approximately $8,500 in equity during the past year, but that still leaves the average borrower with about $295,000 in accumulated home equity. * Total homeowner equity for borrowers with a mortgage total  more

Jewish War Veterans National Commander Stevens Testifies Before House Veterans' Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Scott P. Stevens, national commander of the Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A., from a March 3, 2026, joint hearing with the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee entitled "Legislative Presentation of Veterans of Foreign Wars & Multi VSO: Student Veterans of America, Jewish War Veterans, Blinded Veterans Association, Fleet Reserve Association, Minority Veterans of America, National Association of County  more

Loss of U.S. KC-135 Over Iraq
TAMPA, Florida, March 12 -- The U.S. Central Command issued the following news release: * * * Loss of U.S. KC-135 Over Iraq * TAMPA, Fla. - U.S. Central Command is aware of the loss of a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft. The incident occurred in friendly airspace during Operation Epic Fury, and rescue efforts are ongoing. Two aircraft were involved in the incident. One of the aircraft went down in western Iraq, and the second landed safely. This was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire.   more

Mast renews push for all fallen servicemembers to be honored in Capitol Rotunda
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Mast renews push for all fallen servicemembers to be honored in Capitol Rotunda * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Brian Mast (FL-21) reiterated his call to allow every fallen service member to lie in state in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol and urged the passage of H.R. 3642, the Final Honors Act. Rep. Mast's renewed push comes in light of recent casualties from Operation Epic Fury,  more

McDonald Hopkins Issues Commentary: Red Flags in NIL Representation Agreements - Devil is Always in the Details
CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 12 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 11, 2026, by associate Mitchell Capp: * * * Red flags in NIL representation agreements: The devil is always in the details Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights have opened remarkable doors for both high school and college athletes, allowing them to monetize their personal brands. But with opportunity comes risk -- and one of the most underappreciated risks in the NIL space is the representati  more

MILESTONE: More Than 10,000 Bonuses of $5,000 Awarded to New Law Enforcement Recruits
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 12 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * MILESTONE: More Than 10,000 Bonuses of $5,000 Awarded to New Law Enforcement Recruits * NAPLES, Fla. -Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has reached the milestone of more than 10,000 bonuses awarded through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Program. Launched in 2022, this first-of-its-kind initiative underscores Florida's commitment to supporting Florida law e  more

Montana State to Award Honorary Doctorate to Couple Who Served University, State and Community for Decades
BOZEMAN, Montana, March 13 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State to award honorary doctorate to couple who served university, state and community for decades By Diana Setterberg, MSU News Service A couple who met and married at Montana State University and each served the institution in public-facing roles for decades will receive a joint honorary doctorate of humane letters degree from MSU during the university's spring commencement ceremony on Friday, M  more

Rep. Steube Introduces American Families First Assistance Act
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube Introduces American Families First Assistance Act * WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) introduced today the American Families First Assistance Act or AFFA Act. This bill would ensure American families -not Biden-era migrants -are prioritized in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. "American taxpayer dollars should go to struggling American f  more

Rep. Wilson Condemns Hate Following Synagogue and University Shootings
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Wilson Condemns Hate Following Synagogue and University Shootings * MIAMI GARDENS, FL - Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement in response to the tragic shootings at a synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, and at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. "In today's America, it has become normal to show hate. But this country is better tha  more

Ribonaut Therapeutics Receives 'Panelists' Choice' Award at UF Innovate Biotechnology Pitch Event
GAINESVILLE, Florida, March 13 -- The University of Florida issued the following news: * * * Ribonaut Therapeutics receives 'panelists' choice' award at UF Innovate biotechnology pitch event * UF Innovate's pitch event traveled to Jupiter for the first biotechnology-focused event, showcasing five University of Florida life sciences startups * Judges recognized Ribonaut Therapeutics, a UF company developing RNA-targeting small molecules for neurological diseases and movement disorders Andrea  more

Rogers-Backed Threats to Block the Gordie Howe Bridge Would Mean Higher Toll Prices for Michiganders
LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Rogers-Backed Threats to Block the Gordie Howe Bridge Would Mean Higher Toll Prices for Michiganders As multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers defends threats to block the Gordie Howe Bridge to the benefit of his billionaire Moroun family donors, the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority announced yesterday that the publicly-owned Gordie Howe Bridge's tolls would be "less  more

SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Florida Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Freeze, Frost and Ice
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Florida Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Freeze, Frost and Ice * WASHINGTON -The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Florida who sustained economic losses caused by freeze, frost a  more

Scaling Light: Iowa Professor Develops Laser Processing Breakthroughs
IOWA CITY, Iowa, March 13 -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Scaling light: Iowa professor develops laser processing breakthroughs A University of Iowa engineering professor's research in laser-based manufacturing technologies - aimed at improving how materials are produced for industries such as aerospace, transportation, and automotive - has recently led to five newly issued or pending U.S. patents. Over the past decade, Hongtao Ding, professo  more

Scripps Sports and Ally partner with PWHL to deliver first-ever nationally televised game in U.S.
CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * Scripps Sports and Ally partner with PWHL to deliver first-ever nationally televised game in U.S. ION to telecast New York Sirens vs. Montreal Victoire game Saturday, March 28, at 1 p.m. ET live from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit Ally is presenting sponsor of both the historic broadcast and the 'Takeover Tour' game DETROIT and CINCINNATI - Scripps Sports   more

Senator Moody Honors Florida Man Who Rescued Woman and Her Children From Sinking Vehicle
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Senator Moody Honors Florida Man Who Rescued Woman and Her Children from Sinking Vehicle Senator Ashley Moody today recognized Casey Curtis of Martin County with a Florida's Finest Award for rescuing a family from a sinking vehicle. Last month, Curtis saw a vehicle crash into a canal through his rear-view window, then jumped into action to save three children from the backse  more

Simon Wiesenthal Center: Our Hearts are with the Jewish Community of Michigan
LOS ANGELES, California, March 12 [Category: Political] -- The Simon Wiesenthal Center posted the following statement: * * * Our Hearts are with the Jewish Community of Michigan * LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (March 12, 2026) -The Simon Wiesenthal Center is closely monitoring reports of a violent incident at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, where authorities responded after a vehicle reportedly crashed into the synagogue and gunfire was reported. Our thoughts are with the congregants  more

South Florida Tax Preparer and Two Others Sentenced for Conspiring to Defraud Covid 19 Relief Program
MIAMI, Florida, March 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida posted the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * South Florida Tax Preparer and Two Others Sentenced for Conspiring to Defraud Covid 19 Relief Program The final defendant in a scheme to fraudulently obtain Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act has been sentenced in federal court. U.S. District Judge Ed Artau sentence  more

Spirit Airlines Pilots Union Elects Leadership Team
MCLEAN, Virginia, March 13 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release: * * * Spirit Airlines Pilots Union Elects Leadership Team Earlier this week, the Spirit Airlines Master Executive Council (MEC), Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), elected its officers for a two-year term starting on March 16, 2026, and ending on March 15, 2028. Capt. Ryan Muller was unanimously re-elected to his third consecutive term as MEC Chair, First Officer Doug Erickso  more

SPLC Condemns Passage of Florida Voter Suppression Law
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, March 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * SPLC Condemns Passage of Florida Voter Suppression Law * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) condemns the passage of HB 991. The law requires Florida voters -even those who have been on voter rolls for years -to show documents like an original or certified copy of their birth certificate or a valid passport if their names don't perfectly match certain   more

Stansbury, Warren, Blumenthal Press Big Tech CEOs on Trump Settlements to Now-Dissolved Library Fund
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Stansbury, Warren, Blumenthal Press Big Tech CEOs on Trump Settlements to Now-Dissolved Library Fund * ABC, Meta, X, Paramount potentially sent up to $63 million in settlements to Trump Library fund that has since been dissolved U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), along with U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), pressed ABC, Meta, X, and Par  more

Suburban Chicago Man Charged With Sending Threatening Letters to Two Federal Judges
ROCKFORD, Illinois, March 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Suburban Chicago Man Charged With Sending Threatening Letters to Two Federal Judges CHICAGO -- A suburban Chicago man has been charged in federal court with sending threatening letters to federal judges in Texas and Florida. JAMES LEBUHN, 65, of Libertyville, Ill., is charged with two counts of mailing a threatening communication, ac  more

Sunshine Genetics Act Expands Newborn Screening to Hundreds of Treatable Genetic Diseases
MIAMI, Florida, March 12 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Sunshine Genetics Act Expands Newborn Screening to Hundreds of Treatable Genetic Diseases * A new Florida pilot program co-led by the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's Dr. Pankaj Agrawal will use genomic sequencing to screen newborns for more than 750 treatable genetic conditions, enabling earlier diagnoses and life-saving interventions. For decades, babies have been  more

Top-Ranked Ambulatory Network Expanding in Suffolk County with the Opening of World-Class Imaging Center
NEW YORK, March 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Top-Ranked Ambulatory Network Expanding in Suffolk County with the Opening of World-Class Imaging Center * NYU Langone Health has expanded its top-ranked ambulatory network on the East End of Long Island with the opening of NYU Langone Radiology-Ambulatory Care Riverhead at 893 East Main Street. The new Riverhead practice  more

UCF Grad Turns Love for Orlando Into Career
ORLANDO, Florida, March 12 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Grad Turns Love for Orlando Into Career * Highlights * Home to UCF, Orlando welcomes more than 75 million visitors annually as one of the world's top tourist destinations. * Advertising-Public relations grad Andrea (Rodrigues) Sage '12 fosters Orlando's hospitable reputation as part of the team at Visit Orlando, a not-for-profit trade association that brands, markets and sells the regio  more

UNF Announces $8M Transformational Gift From Kernan Hodges Estate for Hodges Stadium Renovations
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, March 13 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news: * * * UNF announces $8M transformational gift from Kernan Hodges Estate for Hodges Stadium renovations The University of North Florida is proud to announce a generous $8 million gift from the Estate of Kernan R. Hodges in support of Hodges Stadium. The gift will be used for the renovation and upgrade of the stadium, home to the UNF soccer and track & field teams. Hodges Stadium and the Visit Jax Tra  more

University of Florida: Researchers Successfully Make Horse Embryo With IVF, a First in Florida
GAINESVILLE, Florida, March 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Florida issued the following news: * * * Researchers successfully make horse embryo with IVF, a first in Florida * Researchers successfully fertilized a horse egg using IVF for the first time in the state of Florida. * Frozen sperm, rather than fresh or chilled sperm, appears more practical for IVF. * The Florida horse industry supports about 244,200 jobs, with industries directly related to horse care contributing about $6.8 bi  more

University of Florida: Younger Stroke Survivors Face Greater Concentration, Mental Health Challenges - Especially Those Not Employed
GAINESVILLE, Florida, March 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Florida issued the following news: * * * Younger stroke survivors face greater concentration, mental health challenges - especially those not employed * Stroke rates are rising among younger adults, leading to greater interest in their recovery * In a large study, younger stroke survivors reported more difficult concentrating and more poor mental health days * Younger adults out of the workforce faced the greatest challenges Eric  more

University of Georgia: Newest Round of Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grants Announced
ATHENS, Georgia, March 13 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Newest round of Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grants announced The 2025 projects were selected out of a record 161 proposals from across the university By Olivia Randall Eleven new interdisciplinary research projects were selected for the University of Georgia's 2025 Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grant cohort and will receive boosts of up to $100,000. The seed grant program, sponsored by UGA  more

Wasserman Schultz Delivers $1 Million Federal Investment to Support Dania Beach's Wastewater System.
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz Delivers $1 Million Federal Investment to Support Dania Beach's Wastewater System. * Dania Beach, FL - This week, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) joined Dania Beach Commissioners to announce a $1 million federal investment to improve the city's wastewater system and strengthen the community's marine and boat industries. This investment will replace and mod  more

Westminster Professor Helps Continue Landmark Study on Women in College Athletics
NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, March 13 -- Westminster College issued the following news: * * * Westminster professor helps continue landmark study on women in college athletics Dr. Martha McGrath-Brown, assistant professor of sports management at Westminster College, is playing a key role in the latest update of the landmark Acosta-Carpenter Report, a longitudinal study documenting the participation and leadership of women in NCAA athletics. Originally launched in 1977 by Brooklyn College p  more

White House: Trump Effect - A Running List of New U.S. Investment in President Trump's Second Term
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The White House issued the following news on March 10, 2026: * * * TRUMP EFFECT: A Running List of New U.S. Investment in President Trump's Second Term Since President Donald J. Trump took office, his unwavering commitment to revitalizing American industry has spurred trillions of dollars of investments in U.S. manufacturing, production, and innovation -- and the list only continues to grow. Here is a non-comprehensive running list of new U.S.-based investments in Pre  more