| News Tipoffs - Florida Editors Newsletter for Thursday May 07, 2026 ( 57 items ) |
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$4.8 Million Dollar Grant to Help Increase Number of School Psychologists in Team Duval
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, May 6 -- Duval County Public Schools issued the following news:
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$4.8 million dollar grant to help increase number of school psychologists in Team Duval
From evaluating students for disabilities to assisting schools with mental health and crisis intervention, Team Duval school psychologists like Delaney Rust take pride in providing a wide range of critical services to students and schools.
"We are fierce advocates every single day," said Rust. "It is our duty and
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'GothFerrari' Sentenced to 78 Months in Prison for Role in Massive Cryptocurrency Heist
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release:
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'GothFerrari' Sentenced to 78 Months in Prison for Role in Massive Cryptocurrency Heist
Marlon Ferro, 20, of Santa Ana, California, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 78 months in prison in connection with his role in a sprawling social engineering conspiracy that stole well over $250 million in cryptocurrency from victims across the United States, announced U.
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30 Individuals Charged in Global Insider Trading Scheme Netting Tens of Millions in Illicit Profits
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release:
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Thirty Individuals Charged in Global Insider Trading Scheme Netting Tens of Millions in Illicit Profits
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BOSTON - Charges were unsealed today against 30 defendants in connection with a large-scale, decade-long insider trading scheme that netted tens of millions of dollars in illicit profits. The defendants, who include corporate attorneys and other finan
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ABC Attendees Take Their Manufacturing Story to Capitol Hill
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 6 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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ABC Attendees Take Their Manufacturing Story to Capitol Hill
Recreational boating industry leaders will spend the day on Capitol Hill today as part of the American Boating Congress (ABC), meeting with congressional staff to advance policies that protect access to America's waterways, strengthen infrastructure, and keep U.S. marine manufacturing globally compe
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Alabama Removes ABA Accreditation from Bar Exam Requirement
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 6 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Alabama Removes ABA Accreditation from Bar Exam Requirement
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Alabama has joined Texas and Florida in removing the American Bar Association (ABA)-accredited law school graduation requirement for bar exam eligibility, part of a broader push to reduce the ABA's influence over lawyer licensing.
Reuters reports that the move stems from an ongoing conflict between the AB
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Attorney General Alan Wilson defends religious liberty at U.S. Supreme Court
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 6 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson defends religious liberty at U.S. Supreme Court
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that he has joined a 20-state coalition to ask the U.S. Supreme Court, led by Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman, to clear the way for a Northern Kentucky church to build an outdoor shrine on its property. In the Kentucky-led brief, the states urge the nat
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BLS Issues Report on State Employment and Unemployment March 2026
WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - May 6, 2026 (18 pages)
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Unemployment rates were little changed in March in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Fourteen states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 2 states had decreases, and 34 states and the District had little change. The national unemployment rate, 4.3 pe
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BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Business Employment Dynamics in Florida Third Quarter 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Florida Third Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - May 6, 2026
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From June 2025 to September 2025, gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in Florida were 528,715, while gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 520,491, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissi
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BLS: Unemployment Rates Higher in 236 Metro Areas Over the Year Ended February 2026
WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on May 6, 2026, from Economics Daily:
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Unemployment rates higher in 236 metro areas over the year ended February 2026
Unemployment rates were higher in February 2026 than a year earlier in 236 of the 387 metropolitan areas, lower in 110 areas, and unchanged in 41 areas.
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Chart: Over-the-year change in unemployment rates for metropolitan areas, February 2026, not sea
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces $1B in Private Investment Generated Through California Competes Tax Credits, Driving Business Expansion in Key Industry Sectors
SACRAMENTO, California, May 7 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026:
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Governor Newsom announces $1B in private investment generated through California Competes Tax Credits, driving business expansion in key industry sectors
What you need to know: As part of the California Jobs First initiative, the state is awarding California Competes Tax Credits to 17 companies to support business expansion across aerospace & defense, high-tech, clean econ
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Colombian National Pleads Guilty to Charges Related to Adopting the Identity of a U.S. Citizen to Obtain a U.S. Passport and to Vote in an Election
TAMPA, Florida, May 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Colombian National Pleads Guilty to Charges Related to Adopting the Identity of a U.S. Citizen to Obtain a U.S. Passport and to Vote in an Election
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Jacksonville, Florida - Carlos Felipe Jaramillo Grajales (55, Jacksonville) has pleaded guilty to making false statements in an application for a U.S. passport, aggravated identity theft, falsely claiming that a S
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Colorado School of Mines launches $7M research center to evaluate PFAS destruction technologies
GOLDEN, Colorado, May 6 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news:
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Colorado School of Mines launches $7M research center to evaluate PFAS destruction technologies
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Water and soil impacted by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) is one of today's most pressing environmental challenges, impacting rural, suburban and urban communities across the globe.
But how to remediate these "forever" chemicals without just moving the problem from one place to another is an open
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Construction Jobs Increase In 33 States And D.C. Between March 2025 And March 2026; 31 States And D.C. Add Jobs In March
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 6 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release:
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Construction Jobs Increase In 33 States And D.C. Between March 2025 And March 2026; 31 States And D.C. Add Jobs In March
Texas and Missouri Top Lists of 12-Month Gains, While California and Alaska Have Worst Job Losses; Ohio and Delaware Lead Monthly Gainers; Nevada Has Largest Monthly Decline
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Construction employment increased in 33 states and the Dis
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CPKC, CSX Upgrade Southeast Mexico Express With Dedicated Train, Faster Transit Times
CALGARY, Alberta, May 7 -- The Canadian Pacific Kansas City issued the following news release:
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CPKC, CSX upgrade Southeast Mexico Express with dedicated train, faster transit times
Calgary, Alberta and Jacksonville, Florida - Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX:CP) (NYSE:CP) (CPKC) and CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:CSX) (CSX ) today announced upgrades to the Southeast Mexico Express (SMX) premium service featuring faster transit times with more origin and destination options for customers looki
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CrowdStrike Advances Ecosystem Engagement Into a Real-Time Growth Engine With New Mobile App
AUSTIN, Texas, May 7 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on May 6, 2026:
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CrowdStrike Advances Ecosystem Engagement into a Real-Time Growth Engine with New Mobile App
The Jet mobile app delivers deal origination, closure, rewards, and enablement in a single experience - making it easier and faster to grow with CrowdStrike
AUSTIN, Texas and MIAMI, Florida - Amer
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DISH Wireless LLC to Pay More than $17M to Resolve False Claims Act and Administrative Allegations Related to FCC's Broadband Benefits Programs
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release:
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DISH Wireless LLC to Pay More than $17M to Resolve False Claims Act and Administrative Allegations Related to FCC's Broadband Benefits Programs
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WASHINGTON -DISH Wireless LLC (DISH), located in Englewood, Colorado, has agreed to pay $17,280,240 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act (FCA), common law, and the Communications Act of 1934 relating to
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DNA analyses uncover what is hiding under the cap plaguing the white button mushroom industry
GAINESVILLE, Florida, May 5 -- The University of Florida posted the following news:
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DNA analyses uncover what is hiding under the cap plaguing the white button mushroom industry
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A University of Florida study has made a key discovery in understanding a disease that for over a century has plagued the white button mushroom -a nutrient-dense vegetable that is valued for its versatility and health benefits.
As an economically important specialty crop, it is often highlighted as a practi
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Dow Honored With Six Wins in the 2026 Edison Awards
MIDLAND, Michigan, May 7 -- Dow, a materials science company that says it serves customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications, issued the following news release:
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Dow honored with six wins in the 2026 Edison Awards
* Dow innovations received one gold, three silver, and two bronze Edison Awards in 2026
* Winning six Edison Awards in 2026 marks the ninth consecutive year Dow has received more Edison Awards than any other company
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Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment: Introducing Ecotech, Nature's Innovation Accelerator
DURHAM, North Carolina, May 7 -- Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment issued the following news:
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Introducing Ecotech, Nature's Innovation Accelerator
The field unites principles in biology, engineering and earth sciences to develop scalable solutions to urgent environmental, social and economic challenges.
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An international research team has developed a roadmap for an emerging field of technology called ecotech, which draws inspiration from nature to create scalable sol
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FAU Lab Schools Recognized by Discovery Education
BOCA RATON, Florida, May 7 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAU Lab Schools Recognized by Discovery Education
By Jonathan Fraysure
A.D. Henderson University School and Florida Atlantic University High School - together known as FAU Lab Schools - are among just six schools nationwide to be selected as "School of the Year" as part of the 2026 Discovery Education Awards.
The FAU Lab Schools were honored for
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FAU Researcher Earns NSF CAREER Award for Air, Water Purification
BOCA RATON, Florida, May 7 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAU Researcher Earns NSF CAREER Award for Air, Water Purification
Award Snapshot: As concerns about air and water pollution continue to grow, scientists are working to improve materials that can capture harmful contaminants before they impact human health and the environment. A key class of these materials - amine-functionalized sorbents - are wide
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Finding the Heart of Medicine: Amit Chakrabarti's Path to Human-Centered Care
MIAMI, Florida, May 6 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Finding the Heart of Medicine: Amit Chakrabarti's Path to Human-Centered Care
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From childhood moments with cancer patients to cardiology and public health research at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Amit Chakrabarti is building a career rooted in service, systems thinking and human connection.
When Amit Chakrabarti was 3 or 4 years old, he wandered up to a microph
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Five Eckerd College Alumni Earn Prestigious National Science Foundation Fellowships
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, May 7 -- Eckerd College issued the following news:
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Five Eckerd College alumni earn prestigious National Science Foundation fellowships
While many people prefer eating oysters--on the half shell with mignonette, dressed up Rockefeller-style, or fried with lemon wedges and tartar sauce--AJ Gross '23 much prefers studying them.
A graduate student at the University of South Florida's College of Marine Science, Gross is researching how pollutants like pesticides and
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Florida A&M University Announces Dr. Robert Nobles II as SVP for Health Science Enterprise
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 7 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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Florida A&M University Announces Dr. Robert Nobles II as SVP for Health Science Enterprise
By Alonda Thomas
Florida A&M University (FAMU) announces the appointment of alumnus Robert E. Nobles, II, DrPH, MPH, as the new Senior Vice President for Health Sciences Enterprise and Research Innovation. He will report to Executive Vice President for Health S
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Florida Poly Reaches Housing Capacity as Record Growth Drives Need for Strategic Investment
LAKELAND, Florida, May 7 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release:
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Florida Poly reaches housing capacity as record growth drives need for strategic investment
Florida Polytechnic University has reached on-campus housing capacity for the upcoming academic year, reflecting continued strong demand and record student interest. As a result, students are being placed on a housing waitlist while the University evaluates immediate and long-term solutions to support it
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Future forecaster: FSU student awarded NOAA Hollings Scholarship to improve machine learning-based weather forecasts
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 6 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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Future forecaster: FSU student awarded NOAA Hollings Scholarship to improve machine learning-based weather forecasts
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For as long as he can remember, Florida State University sophomore and Presidential Scholar James "LJ" Dunphy has had a fascination with weather and a knack for data-driven science. Now, those interests have led him to be named a recipient of one of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric A
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Ga. A.G. Carr Backs Federal Complaint Against Maryland School District's Secret 'Gender Transition' Policies
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on May 6, 2026:
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Carr Backs Federal Complaint Against Maryland School District's Secret "Gender Transition" Policies
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr and 19 other attorneys general have sent a letter to the U.S. Departments of Justice and Education in support of a complaint against Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) in Rockville, Maryland, alleging that the district pushed students to
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Greenberg Traurig Launches Consumer Protection Insights Blog
MIAMI, Florida, May 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Launches Consumer Protection Insights Blog
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ATLANTA - May 6, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has launched a new legal blog focused on consumer protection law, policy, and enforcement activity. The firm's Consumer Protection Insights examines regulatory developments and enforcement trends flowing from the Consumer Financial Protection Burea
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Housing Innovation Studio Brings Pratt Students to Miami
BROOKLYN, New York, May 6 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news:
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Housing Innovation Studio Brings Pratt Students to Miami
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Much as the Cross Bronx Expressway transformed the South Bronx, Interstate I-95 bisected and upended Miami's Overtown neighborhood in the 1950s, reflecting the car-centric model of urban development favored at the time. As Pratt Undergraduate Architecture stu
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Ian Cohen Wins WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Championship for $656,200
HOLLYWOOD, Florida, May 5 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news:
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Ian Cohen Wins WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Championship for $656,200
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The WPT(r) Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Championship concluded Wednesday, April 30 and it was Ian Cohen who claimed the title. Cohen secured the lion's share of the $4.5 million prize pool, earning $656,200 for first place. In addition to the cash prize, Cohen
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IGFA Introduces the Master Angler Program, a New Lifetime Achievement Initiative for Anglers Worldwide
DANIA BEACH, Florida, May 7 -- The International Game Fish Association issued the following news on May 6, 2026:
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IGFA Introduces the Master Angler Program, a New Lifetime Achievement Initiative for Anglers Worldwide
New tiered recognition framework honors total lifetime accomplishments
across IGFA World Records, Slams, and Trophy Fish Clubs
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The International Game Fish Association (IGFA), the world's leading authority on world records, angling rules, and game fish conservation, to
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In Case You Missed It... Sen. Rick Scott Joins Coinbase Crypto Panel in Miami with House Whip Tom Emmer
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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In Case You Missed It... Sen. Rick Scott Joins Coinbase Crypto Panel in Miami with House Whip Tom Emmer
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MIAMI, Fla. - Yesterday, Senator Rick Scott participated in a Solana Policy Institute panel on the future of American cryptocurrency. U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), House Majority Whip, joined Senator Scott as a panelist.
The conversation centered around legislation to ban a Central Bank Digital Cu
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Jose Vicente Zapata Named New Leader of Holland & Knight in Bogota
MIAMI, Florida, May 4 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Jose Vicente Zapata Named New Leader of Holland & Knight in Bogota
BOGOTA - Holland & Knight has named Jose Vicente Zapata executive partner of its Bogota office. Mr. Zapata will oversee the day-to-day management of the office while continuing to manage his leading energy practice, which focuses on corporate, contractual and commercial matters, with a strong focus on spin-offs and mergers and acq
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Judge orders civil forfeiture of $1.7M Brownsville mansion tied to drug proceeds
HOUSTON, Texas, May 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release:
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Judge orders civil forfeiture of $1.7M Brownsville mansion tied to drug proceeds
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BROWNSVILLE, Texas - A home acquired with drug proceeds and used to launder money has been civilly fortified to the United States, announced Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck.
Authorities identified a major cocaine supplier allegedly linked to multiple cartels. The forfeitur
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Justice Dept.: DISH Wireless LLC to Pay More Than $17M to Resolve False Claims Act and Administrative Allegations Related to FCC's Broadband Benefits Programs
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on May 6, 2026:
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DISH Wireless LLC to Pay More than $17M to Resolve False Claims Act and Administrative Allegations Related to FCC's Broadband Benefits Programs
DISH Wireless LLC (DISH), located in Englewood, Colorado, has agreed to pay $17,280,240 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act (FCA), common law, and the Communications Act of 1934 relating to claims to the Federal Communic
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Lee Health Hospitals Continue "Straight A" Streak in The Leapfrog Group's Spring 2026 Hospital Safety Grade Reporting Period
FORT MYERS, Florida, May 7 -- Lee Health issued the following news release:
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Lee Health Hospitals Continue "Straight A" Streak in The Leapfrog Group's Spring 2026 Hospital Safety Grade Reporting Period
The Leapfrog Group has released its Spring 2026 Hospital Safety Grades, awarding "A" grades to Cape Coral Hospital, HealthPark Medical Center and Lee Memorial Hospital. Gulf Coast Medical Center received a strong "B" in the latest ratings.
This marks the 17th consecutive reporting period
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Menzies Aviation to Pay $55,000 in EEOC Religious Discrimination Lawsuit Over Sabbath Scheduling Request
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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Menzies Aviation to Pay $55,000 in EEOC Religious Discrimination Lawsuit Over Sabbath Scheduling Request
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Aviation services company settles federal suit alleging it failed to accommodate employee's sincerely held religious beliefs
MIAMI - Menzies Aviation (USA), Inc., a nationwide aviation logistics services provider, will pay $55,000 and implement significant policy and training refo
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MFIA Clinic's Brief in Drake Defamation Appeal Draws Widespread Media Attention
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 6 -- Yale Law School posted the following news:
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MFIA Clinic's Brief in Drake Defamation Appeal Draws Widespread Media Attention
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A Yale Law School amici brief in Aubrey Drake Graham's appeal of the dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against UMG Recordings, Inc. has drawn attention from The New York Times 4, Billboard 5, Digital Music News 6, MSN 7, and the media law podcast SLANDERTOWN 8.
The brief, filed by the Media Freedom & Information Access ("MFI
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More of America's Truck and Bus Fleets Powered by Advanced Diesel Engines Than Ever Before
FREDERICK, Maryland, May 7 (TNSrep) -- The Engine Technology Forum issued the following news release:
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More of America's Truck and Bus Fleets Powered by Advanced Diesel Engines Than Ever Before
More than two-thirds of all commercial diesel trucks and buses are now powered by the latest generation of advanced diesel technology
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Diesel, gasoline, natural gas, and propane continue to be the primary fuel and technology choices for America's commercial trucks, transit, and school buses,
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New College of Florida to Receive Historic Donation of Berlin Wall Segments, Honoring Freedom, Defeating Communism, and Advancing Civil Discourse
SARASOTA, Florida, May 7 -- The New College of Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news:
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New College of Florida to Receive Historic Donation of Berlin Wall Segments, Honoring Freedom, Defeating Communism, and Advancing Civil Discourse
New College of Florida announced the significant donation of segments of the Berlin Wall, one of the most consequential physical symbols of oppression and division in modern history. The generous donation made
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Next Elite Sports Physical Therapists
ORLANDO, Florida, May 6 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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The Next Elite Sports Physical Therapists
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Alvaro Zapata and Tsianna Barnwell have never feared the highest level of competition. They crave it. Growing up, soccer, track and football lit internal fires that burn to this day, which helps explain how they made it into an exclusive cohort: the UCF and Orlando Health sports physical therapy residency. With just two residents accepted each year, Zapata
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NRL Innovation Day for Industry Connects Researchers and Industry to Accelerate Naval Technology Transition
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news:
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NRL Innovation Day for Industry Connects Researchers and Industry to Accelerate Naval Technology Transition
The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) welcomed industry leaders, small businesses and technology partners to its 2026 Innovation Day for Industry, April 28. The event brought together government researchers and private-sector innovators to explore collaboration opportunities and accelerate the tr
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NYU Langone Hospitals Earn 12th Consecutive Top Safety Rating From Independent Healthcare Watchdog
NEW YORK, May 6 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release:
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NYU Langone Hospitals Earn 12th Consecutive Top Safety Rating From Independent Healthcare Watchdog
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N YU Langone Health hospitals continued a six-year streak of top national recognition for patient safety and quality, joining just 1 percent of hospitals nationwide to receive 12 consecutive A grades from the Leapfrog Group, a
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Pa. State Sens. Pennycuick, Miller Introduce Measure to Require Insurance Coverage for Fertility Preservation for Women Undergoing Cancer Treatment
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 7 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release:
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Senators Pennycuick, Miller Introduce Measure to Require Insurance Coverage for Fertility Preservation for Women Undergoing Cancer Treatment
Pennsylvania Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Pennsylvania Senator Nick Miller (D-16) announced the introduction of legislation to require insurance coverage in Pennsylvania for standard fertility preservation services for cancer patients wh
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Ranking Member Markey Spotlights How Trump's Reckless Policies are Skyrocketing Health Care Costs for Small Businesses, Families
WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSrep) -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026:
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Ranking Member Markey Spotlights How Trump's Reckless Policies are Skyrocketing Health Care Costs for Small Businesses, Families
New data shows Trump's unaffordable policies are exacerbating the nationwide health care crisis
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Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today spotlighted new da
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Sabato's Crystal Ball Moves EIGHT Districts in Democrats' Favor
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Sabato's Crystal Ball Moves EIGHT Districts in Democrats' Favor
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With less than six months to go until the midterms, the House battlefield continues to move in Democrats' direction, as it becomes increasingly clear that Democrats will take back the majority.
New ratings changes from Sabato's Crystal Ball moves eight races, outside of Florida's blatantly illegal gerrymander, in Dem
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Samantha Rivera joins ESPN as host
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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Samantha Rivera joins ESPN as host
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Samantha Rivera joins ESPN on a multiyear agreement, bringing her bilingual reporting and anchoring experience to ESPN Deportes, and ESPN's English and Spanish-language digital platforms. She will serve as host and contribute with reporting, storytelling and appearances focused on some of the biggest stories in sports. She will also c
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Scripps Sports readies to tip off 2026 WNBA season on ION
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release:
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Scripps Sports readies to tip off 2026 WNBA season on ION
ION's 50-game regular season slate - the most for any single network - tips off May 8
Zena Keita named new studio host; analysts Autumn Johnson and Meghan McKeown return
ATLANTA - Scripps Sports and ION, the premier home of women's sports, today unveiled their broadcast plans for the 2026 Women's Nation
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Senate Special Committee on Aging Sets May 13 Hearing on Supporting Families in Sandwich Generation
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Caught in the Middle: Supporting Families in the Sandwich Generation" at 3:30 p.m. on May 13, 2026, at G-50 Dirksen Senate Office Building:
Members
* Chairman Rick Scott (Republican-Florida)
* Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand (Democrat-New York)
Witnesses
* Karla Radka, CEO, Senior Resource Alliance, Orlando, FL
* Meghan Maher, MPH, End-of-Life Doula & Sandwich Generation Ca
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Senator Moody Thanks Service Members and Veterans for Their Service During National Military Appreciation Month
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Senator Moody Thanks Service Members and Veterans for Their Service During National Military Appreciation Month
TAMPA, Fla.--Senator Ashley Moody thanks service members and veterans for protecting the U.S. in a special video message for National Military Appreciation Month.
"It's National Military Appreciation Month, and I want to take a moment to recognize the brave men and women who serve ou
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SOUTHCOM, SPACECOM Highlight Vital Role of Space in Western Hemisphere Security
PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colorado, May 6 -- The U.S. Space Command issued the following news:
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SOUTHCOM, SPACECOM Highlight Vital Role of Space in Western Hemisphere Security
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DORAL, Fla. - Two top U.S. military generals highlighted the vital role of space capabilities in enabling U.S. and partner nation efforts to address shared threats in the Western Hemisphere during their opening remarks at the Space Conference of the Americas.
The commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)
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State Department Issues Public Schedule for May 7, 2026
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for May 7, 2026:
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SECRETARY MARCO RUBIO
Secretary Rubio is on travel to Italy and the Holy See from May 6-8, 2026.
11:30 a.m. LOCAL Secretary Rubio meets with Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City, the Holy See.
(CLOSED PRESS COVERAGE)
12:15 p.m. LOCAL Secretary Rubio meets with Holy See Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin in Vatican City, the Holy See.
(CLOSED PRESS COVERAGE)
DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE
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State Dept.: Reaffirming the U.S. Commitment to Humanitarian Assistance in Our Hemisphere
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release on May 6, 2026:
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Reaffirming the United States' Commitment to Humanitarian Assistance in our Hemisphere
Today, the U.S. Department of State reaffirmed its commitment to increasing preparedness and leading the Western Hemisphere in response to hurricanes and other natural disasters. Building on the United States' rapid response to Hurricane Melissa in 2025, the Department will engage in greater coordination w
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Two Orlando Residents Sentenced for $148 Million Construction Payroll Scheme that Defrauded the IRS and Workers' Compensation Insurers
TAMPA, Florida, May 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Two Orlando Residents Sentenced for $148 Million Construction Payroll Scheme that Defrauded the IRS and Workers' Compensation Insurers
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Jacksonville, Florida - Rene Mauricio Escobar (55) and Juana Nelida Escobar (36), residents of Orlando, have been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Wendy W. Berger for conspiracy to commit tax fraud and conspiracy to commit wir
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UHealth's Qalsody Clinic Provides Cutting-Edge Care for ALS Patients
MIAMI, Florida, May 6 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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UHealth's Qalsody Clinic Provides Cutting-Edge Care for ALS Patients
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Summary
* The University of Miami's Qalsody Clinic is one of six specialty clinics at the ALS Center tailored to meet the needs of patients with Lou Gehrig's disease.
* The Qalsody Clinic has become one of the nation's top clinics for patients with SOD1 ALS.
* Tofersen is helping some ALS patients regain ab
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University of Mississippi: Rich Gentry Named Dean of School of Business Administration
OXFORD, Mississippi, May 7 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news:
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Rich Gentry Named Dean of School of Business Administration
Entrepreneurship and innovation leader to guide school's next chapter
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The University of Mississippi named Rich Gentry the next dean of its School of Business Administration, pending approval by the board of trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning.
Gentry joined the university in 2010 and serves as professor of management, chair
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UWF Center for Cybersecurity and AI Earns National Recognition for Outstanding Contributions to the Field
PENSACOLA, Florida, May 7 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release:
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UWF Center for Cybersecurity and AI earns national recognition for outstanding contributions to the field
The University of West Florida placed third in the 2025 CAE-CD Community Outreach Award Competition, which is given by the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Community to a CAE-Cyber Defense designated institu
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