Monday - July 13, 2026

News Tipoffs - Florida Editors

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$9.5 million gift boosts UF efforts to protect cattle from disease-carrying pests
GAINESVILLE, Florida, June 11 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * $9.5 million gift boosts UF efforts to protect cattle from disease-carrying pests * The University of Florida announced a $9.5 million estate gift establishing the Carrie W. Earls Mosquito and Pest Eradication in Beef Cattle Fund, supporting work across UF's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM). Researchers will focus on improving pest contro  more
2026-2027 candidates for national office
ERLANGER, Kentucky, June 11 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * 2026-2027 candidates for national office * The following information is intended to inform membership about the announced candidates for national office. It doesn't constitute an official endorsement of approval by DAV National Headquarters of any candidate to the exclusion of others who may stand for election. DAV members may announce their candidacy at any time, up to and  more
A Defining First: The University of Miami's Inaugural International Vascular Congress
MIAMI, Florida, June 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * A Defining First: The University of Miami's Inaugural International Vascular Congress * The inaugural International Vascular Congress under the University of Miami banner convened global experts to highlight evidence-driven care, emerging technologies and the future of venous disease treatment. The 24th International Vascular Congress (IVC) marked a pivotal moment for the University  more
A Long Shadow: Mapping Mesothelioma's Uneven Decline Across the United States
MIAMI, Florida, June 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * A Long Shadow: Mapping Mesothelioma's Uneven Decline Across the United States * Summary * Mesothelioma rates have declined nationally, but the number of people affected continues to rise due to population aging and long disease latency. * Progress has been uneven, with a growing burden among women and persistent hot spots in several high-risk states. * Survival has not meani  more
Advancing stem cell research and building the next generation of biologists
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Advancing stem cell research and building the next generation of biologists * As an undergraduate at Florida International University, Giselle Valdes tackled rigorous studies in the school's Honors College while simultaneously caring for family members with medical needs. "I think that the choice to pursue any field in the space of biology and medical research was entirely shaped  more
Attorney General Alan Wilson touts securing critical funding for ICE and CBP
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 11 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson touts securing critical funding for ICE and CBP * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson recently joined a 22-state coalition in a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune in support of the immediate passage of the Secure America Act. On Wednesday, President Trump signed the $70 billion legislation. The Secure Am  more
Bilirakis Praises Significant Progress in Advancing Major Richard Star Act
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bilirakis Praises Significant Progress in Advancing Major Richard Star Act * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), who currently serves as Advisor to the House Speaker on Veterans Affairs issues and is the lead House sponsor of the Major Richard Star Act, today praised the inclusion of the legislation into a newly filed, comprehensive and fully-funded Veterans priority and is expe  more
Bridging the Homeownership Gap in Wisconsin's Northwoods
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 12 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news: * * * Bridging the Homeownership Gap in Wisconsin's Northwoods * In Michigan's Western Upper Peninsula and Wisconsin's Northwoods region, the path to homeownership presents a unique challenge. While homes may be affordable, the local economy doesn't always provide wages to match, and much of the rental stock has been converted to vacation prope  more
Casten, Salazar Introduce Bill to Protect Seniors from Crypto ATM Scams
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten, Salazar Introduce Bill to Protect Seniors from Crypto ATM Scams * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (D-IL-06) and Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27) introduced the Stop Crypto ATM Scams Act, bipartisan legislation to provide strong protections for potential fraud victims, require that crypto ATM companies comply with robust anti-money laundering and anti-fraud measures, and help  more
Castor, Thompson Introduce Bill to Safeguard Consumers Against Predatory Timeshare Practices
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Castor, Thompson Introduce Bill to Safeguard Consumers Against Predatory Timeshare Practices * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor (D-FL) and Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA) introduced the bipartisan Timeshare Transparency Act. This legislation increases accountability and transparency in the timeshare industry, protecting consumers from misleading contracts, hidden fees, and vague exit opt  more
Congress Doubles Down on the Fight Against IUU Fishing
NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, June 11 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance posted the following news release: * * * Congress Doubles Down on the Fight Against IUU Fishing Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing undercuts the U.S. market with cheap seafood, depressing prices, and squeezing out the operators who follow the rules. Combating IUU fishing remains a high priority for U.S. commercial fishermen, environmental groups, human rights advocates, and Congress.   more
Congressional Court Watcher - Circuit Splits From May 2026 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11439) by deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia and legislative attorney Peter J. Benson: * * * Congressional Court Watcher: Circuit Splits from May 2026 The U.S. Courts of Appeals for the thirteen "circuits" issue thousands of precedential decisions each year. Because relatively few of these decisions are ultimately reviewed by the Supreme Court, the U.S. Courts   more
Congressman Patronis Advances Legislation to Crack Down on Fraud
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Patronis Advances Legislation to Crack Down on Fraud * WASHINGTON, D.C.- This week, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) voted to advance a package of legislation aimed at rooting out fraud, strengthening accountability, and protecting hardworking taxpayers from government waste and abuse. "The American people are sick and tired of watching Washington waste their hard-earned tax dollars  more
Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences: Dead Organisms Have a Lasting Ecological Legacy
BOULDER, Colorado, June 11 (TNSjou) -- The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences issued the following news on June 10, 2026: * * * Dead organisms have a lasting ecological legacy New research shows foundation species have an afterlife - Trees, grasses, corals, and oysters are foundational to the structure of an ecosystem while they are alive. But new CIRES-led research shows that when they die -- due to extreme events like storms, wildfires, or marine heatwaves -- the  more
Cornell Atkinson awards drive progress in tech, ag, sustainability
ITHACA, New York, June 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell Atkinson awards drive progress in tech, ag, sustainability * Over the last 20 years as the climate has warmed, extreme wildfires have doubled in frequency, carrying air pollution and smog across continents. Now, Cornell researchers are investigating whether wildfire smoke may also be carrying chronic wasting disease - the neurological illness, caused by misfolded proteins called prions, that afflicts mem  more
DeSoto County Drug Dealer Sentenced to Federal Prison
TAMPA, Florida, June 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * DeSoto County Drug Dealer Sentenced to Federal Prison * Fort Myers, Florida - Donald Carl Woods (42, Arcadia) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell to 13 years and 4 months in federal prison for possessing a controlled substance with intent to distribute, possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon, and possessing a firearm  more
Don't let the 'summer slide' slow down learning; experts share fun options to fuel young minds
GAINESVILLE, Florida, June 11 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * Don't let the 'summer slide' slow down learning; experts share fun options to fuel young minds * Summer break has arrived for kids. A time for fun, freedom and family vacation. It can also be a time when academic skills fade away. With nearly 3 million students enrolled in Florida public schools, University of Florida experts at the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) say keeping y  more
Donalds Introduces the Tax Dollar Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Donalds Introduces the Tax Dollar Accountability Act * WASHINGTON - Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced the "Tax Dollar Accountability Act" to protect hard-earned taxpayer dollars by requiring local and state governments to open their financial books to federal auditors or face a total freeze of their federal funds. Introduced as the 26th piece of legislation by Congressman Donalds in  more
Eleventh Circuit Addresses Duties of Loyalty Owed Between Joint Venturers in Case Involving Public-Private Partnership Design-Build Megaproject
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Eleventh Circuit Addresses Duties of Loyalty Owed Between Joint Venturers in Case Involving Public-Private Partnership Design-Build Megaproject * Key Points * The Eleventh Circuit held that Skanska USA Civil Southeast Inc. did not breach its fiduciary duty of loyalty under the Florida Revised Uniform Partnership Act. * The Eleventh Circuit found no actionable conflict   more
Equus and Ontario Teachers' Acquire an Industrial Portfolio in Richmond, VA
TORONTO, Canada, June 11 -- Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Equus and Ontario Teachers' Acquire an Industrial Portfolio in Richmond, VA Richmond, Virginia - Equus Capital Partners, Ltd. ("Equus") and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan ("Ontario Teachers'") announced today that they have completed the acquisition of Ashton Logistics Park, a two-building 523,407 square foot Class A industrial portfolio located in Chesterfield County, Virginia  more
Everytown, Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Mark 10 Years Since Pulse Nightclub Shooting
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown, Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Mark 10 Years Since Pulse Nightclub Shooting * ORLANDO, Fla. - Today, ahead of the 10-year mark of the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida, where 49 people were shot and killed and more than 50 others wounded, the Florida chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun S  more
Federal Register: EPA Issues Final Action Withdrawing Failure-to-Submit Findings for State Emissions Plans
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is partially withdrawing two final actions finding that 13 States and/or local air pollution control agencies failed to submit State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions to address the Agency's 2015 findings of substantial inadequacy and "SIP call" for provisions applying to excess emissions during periods of startup, shutdown, and malfunction (SSM). The partial withdrawal affects six air pollution control agencies. Wit  more
Firms with independent board members are more willing to challenge risky CEO pay structures, says new research
GUILFORD, England, June 11 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Firms with independent board members are more willing to challenge risky CEO pay structures, says new research * Independent directors may be far more effective at controlling executive pay than critics claim, according to new research from the University of Surrey. Researchers found that companies with more independent board members move faster to correct risky CEO compensation structures. Prof  more
FIS Takes Two WatersTechnology Asia Awards, Validating Cloud-Native Approach to Capital Markets
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 12 -- FIS, a financial technology company, issued the following news release: * * * FIS Takes Two WatersTechnology Asia Awards, Validating Cloud-Native Approach to Capital Markets * FIS has been named a winner in two categories at the 2026 WatersTechnology Asia Awards, its third consecutive year of recognition from the program. * FIS Post Trade Processing Platform won Best Back-Office Platform, recognized for its cloud-native architecture and ability to support ca  more
Five students chosen to represent Clemson at ACC Meeting of the Minds
CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 11 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Five students chosen to represent Clemson at ACC Meeting of the Minds * Creative Inquiry Five Clemson students from a variety of disciplines were chosen to represent the University at the 20 th annual ACC Meeting of the Minds Undergraduate Research Conference this spring at Florida State University. The conference, which is sponsored by the ACC Academic Consortium, celebrates undergraduate research and   more
Florida Chamber of Commerce Announces First Round of Legislative Endorsements
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 12 -- The Florida Chamber of Commerce issued the following news on June 11, 2026: * * * Florida Chamber of Commerce Announces First Round of Legislative Endorsements Bipartisan list of over 80 current and former legislators informed by performance on the Chamber's annual Legislative Report Card - The Florida Chamber of Commerce is again uniting Florida's business community to help make Florida more competitive and today endorsed a bipartisan list of over eighty cu  more
Florida State University Early Head Start marks 30 years of supporting Gadsden County families
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 11 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University Early Head Start marks 30 years of supporting Gadsden County families * For first-time mother Jemisa Lamb, the weekly home visits from Florida State University's Early Head Start program provided something she was missing: guidance. Having lost her own mother years earlier, Lamb was looking for support as she learned how to care for her child. "As a first-time mom in 2014 I  more
Florida State University names Jonathan Fozard vice president for Information Technology Services
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 11 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University names Jonathan Fozard vice president for Information Technology Services * Florida State University has appointed Jonathan Fozard as vice president for Information Technology Services (ITS). Since joining Florida State University in 2020, Fozard has played a key role in advancing the university's technology strategy. He brings more than 26 years of experience leading technolo  more
Florida Supreme Court Clears Path for Illegal Gerrymandering; Voting Rights Groups Sound Alarm
WASHINGTON, June 10 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * Florida Supreme Court Clears Path for Illegal Gerrymandering; Voting Rights Groups Sound Alarm * June 10, 2026 MEDIA CONTACTS: Advancement Project: mediadesk@advancementproject.org Chyna Fields, cfields@naacpnet.org Florida State Conference of the NAACP, Dream Defenders, The Black Collective, Florida Rising Together, Advancement Project, and Community Justice Project File Amicus Brief   more
Forging the future: 2026 Guardian Arena qualifiers kick off Aug. 3
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 11 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * Forging the future: 2026 Guardian Arena qualifiers kick off Aug. 3 The ultimate test of readiness and resilience has a new name. This year, the U.S. Space Force is launching the Guardian Arena Qualifiers (formerly known as regionals). Running from Aug. 3 through Aug. 21, the qualifiers will bring together Guardians, Airmen and civilian partners to test their capabilities, build camaraderie and cultivate a co  more
FOX WEATHER NAMES JAKE KASITZ AS FIFTH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release: * * * FOX WEATHER NAMES JAKE KASITZ AS FIFTH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY * NEW YORK - June 11, 2026 - FOX Weather, FOX News Media's free ad-supported streaming television ("FAST") weather service, in partnership with Mississippi State University (MSU), has named Jake Kasitz as the fifth recipient of its annual scholarship program,  more
FSU therapist examines the evolving roles of fathers
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 11 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU therapist examines the evolving roles of fathers * As Father's Day approaches on June 21, a Florida State University licensed marriage and family therapist is examining how cultural and societal changes have reshaped modern fatherhood. Long viewed as the "helper" or "secondary parent" in raising children, fathers are increasingly taking on a more central role in family caregiving. According to a   more
FSU to host premier global entrepreneurship conference
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 11 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU to host premier global entrepreneurship conference * Florida State University and the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship (JMC) will welcome entrepreneurship educators, center directors, researchers, startup ecosystem builders and innovation leaders from around the world for the 2026 Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC) Conference Oct. 15-17 in Tallahassee. The conference marks   more
Gabby Giffords honors lives lost in Pulse shooting 10 years later
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Political] -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, posted the following news release: * * * Gabby Giffords honors lives lost in Pulse shooting 10 years later * Orlando, Fla. -Today, GIFFORDS, the national gun violence prevention organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, released the following statement marking 10 years since the shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Forty-nine people were kille  more
Greenberg Traurig Expands Private Equity Capabilities, Adding Neal Loughery, Curt Ostosh in Chicago
MIAMI, Florida, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Expands Private Equity Capabilities, Adding Neal Loughery, Curt Ostosh in Chicago * CHICAGO - June 11, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues the strategic growth of its Private Equity Practice with the addition of Shareholders Cornelius "Neal" Loughery and Curt Ostosh in the firm's Chicago office. Loughery represents private equity   more
Greenberg Traurig's Anthony Bagnuola Named to 2026 Long Island Press Power List
MIAMI, Florida, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Anthony Bagnuola Named to 2026 Long Island Press Power List * GARDEN CITY, N.Y. - June 11, 2026 - Anthony Bagnuola, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Long Island Litigation Practice, has been named to the 2026 Long Island Press Power List. According to the publication, the Power List recognizes "the business leaders, civic   more
Hilton Grand Vacations Completes $300 Million Term Note Securitization
ORLANDO, Florida, June 12 -- Hilton Grand Vacations, a subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Hilton Grand Vacations Completes $300 Million Term Note Securitization Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV), the premier vacation ownership and experiences company, announces today the completion of a $300 million securitization of timeshare loans through Hilton Grand Vacations Trust 2026-2 ("HGVT"). Four classes of Notes were issued by the Trust,   more
Interior Dept. Fish & Wildlife Service Seeks Public Comment on Florida Sand Skink Permit Application
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service has announced receipt of an application for an incidental take permit tied to a proposed mixed-use development. Lake County Development Partners LLC, Coral Springs, Florida, operating as Casa del Rosa, is seeking authorization under the Endangered Species Act for activities that could affect the federally listed threatened sand skink during construction of a multi-phase residential and commercial project  more
Karch named inaugural Barbara Burton and Reuben M. Morriss III Professor
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 11 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Karch named inaugural Barbara Burton and Reuben M. Morriss III Professor * Celeste M. Karch, a national leader in the study of the genetic and cellular basis of Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, has been installed as the inaugural Barbara Burton and Reuben M. Morriss III Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.  more
KFF: Maine Homelessness Falls, But More Than 2,600 People Still Without Stable Housing
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Maine recorded 2,695 people experiencing homelessness according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data compiled by KFF show that while the state's homeless population declined from the previous year, thousands of residents continue to experience housing instability, with the vast majority relying on shelters, transitional housing, and emergency accommodation rather than living unsheltered.   more
KFF: New Mexico Sees Growing Homelessness Challenge as Unsheltered Population Remains High
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- New Mexico is facing a homelessness challenge according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data complied by KFF show that the state continues to struggle with both sheltered and unsheltered homelessness, reflecting broader national trends but with distinctive local characteristics. According to New Mexico's 2024 count, approximately 4,649 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night.  more
KFF: North Carolina Homelessness Surges as Sheltered and Unsheltered Populations Reach Record Levels
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- North Carolina experienced a sharp rise in homelessness in 2024, with the latest Point-in-Time count showing 11,626 people experiencing homelessness on a single January night, up from 9,754 in 2023. The increase of 1,872 people represents a 19% year-over-year jump, closely matching the national increase of 18%. The KFF data, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, indicate that homelessness in North  more
KFF: U.S. Homelessness Data Climbs Sharply as Unsheltered Population Remains a Major Challenge
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The number of people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. reached a record level in the latest Point-in-Time count, according to data compiled by the health policy organization KFF. The figures, collected during the last 10 days of January, provide a one-night snapshot of homelessness across all states. The table, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, shows that an estimated 771,480 people were e  more
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation & Management Act - Issues for the 119th Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13210) by natural resources policy analyst Anthony R. Marshak: * * * The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA): Issues for the 119th Congress The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, as amended (MSA; 16 U.S.C. Sec.1801 et seq.), is the primary law authorizing the conservation and management of U.S. federal marine fisheries (i.e., th  more
MDC Celebrates Graduation of Inaugural UAV Dual Enrollment Cohort
MIAMI, Florida, June 11 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * MDC Celebrates Graduation of Inaugural UAV Dual Enrollment Cohort * Miami, Fla., June 11, 2026 -Miami Dade College 's (MDC) Homestead Campus celebrated the completion of its first Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Dual Enrollment Cohort on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the Eig-Watson School of Aviation. The event marked a significant milestone in workforce education and aviation innovation as drone technology c  more
Miami Dade College Foundation Inducts New Alumni Hall of Fame Class and Announces Board Leadership
MIAMI, Florida, June 11 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * Miami Dade College Foundation Inducts New Alumni Hall of Fame Class and Announces Board Leadership * Annual Celebration Raises More Than $1 Million for Student Scholarships MIAMI, FL -June 11, 2026 - The Miami Dade College (MDC) Foundation (MDCF) welcomed alumni, community leaders, donors, supporters and new board members to the Loews Coral Gables Hotel on June 5 for its annual Alumni Hall of Fame Induct  more
Miami Film Festival's Cuban Cinema Series Presents Two Gems of Independent Cuban Filmmaking
MIAMI, Florida, June 11 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * Miami Film Festival's Cuban Cinema Series Presents Two Gems of Independent Cuban Filmmaking * Miami, June 11, 2026 - The Cuban Cinema Series, presented by Miami Dade College 's (MDC) Miami Film Festival, will present two essential films from the independent movement led by young Cuban filmmakers under some of the most challenging circumstances of repression and censorship: La teoria cubana de la sociedad p  more
Moore, Bonamici, Frost, Grijalva, and Pocan Introduce Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Moore, Bonamici, Frost, Grijalva, and Pocan Introduce Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026 * Today, Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07), and Mark Pocan (WI-02) are introducing legislation to repeal the national federal tax credit voucher scheme included in the Republicans' so-called Big, Beautiful Bill. Voucher  more
Moore, Bonamici, Frost, Grijalva, and Pocan Introduce Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Moore, Bonamici, Frost, Grijalva, and Pocan Introduce Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026 * Today, Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07), and Mark Pocan (WI-02) are introducing legislation to repeal the national federal tax credit voucher scheme included in the Republicans' so-called Big, Beautiful Bill. Voucher sc  more
Nurse Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Tampering with and Stealing Controlled Substances at Tampa Bay Area Hospital
TAMPA, Florida, June 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Nurse Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Tampering with and Stealing Controlled Substances at Tampa Bay Area Hospital * Tampa, FL - Lauren Hornbuckle (37, Seminole) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Mary S. Scriven to two years in federal prison for tampering with a consumer product. Hornbuckle pleaded guilty on August 6, 2025. United States Attorne  more
Oregon's Education Equation: Global trends drive insurance calculations
SALEM, Oregon, June 11 [Category: Education] -- The Oregon School Boards Association posted the following news: * * * Oregon's Education Equation: Global trends drive insurance calculations * The ripple effects of insurance mean a hurricane in Florida or a legal change in California can show up in Oregon school budget discussions this time of year. Property and liability insurance is a significant line item in schools' budgets, but much of the expense is driven by events outside a district'  more
Pinnacle Financial Partners Names David Merzazada Office Leader for New Leesburg Location
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 12 -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, issued the following news release: * * * Pinnacle Financial Partners names David Merzazada office leader for new Leesburg location Veteran banker to lead firm's newest office in Northern Virginia - Pinnacle Financial Partners has named David Merzazada office leader for its new Leesburg office, further expanding the f  more
Redesigned fire gear offers potentially more cooling, less toxicity
ITHACA, New York, June 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Redesigned fire gear offers potentially more cooling, less toxicity * A Cornell researcher's bold new redesign of firefighter gear - which hasn't significantly changed in decades - is more versatile and better adapted to their actual work, only a small fraction of which involves actually fighting structure fires. Heeju Terry Park, the Vincent V.C. Woo Professor in the Department of Human Centered Design in the  more
Rep. Frankel Joins Legislation to Protect Jewish Community, Counter Antisemitism
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Frankel Joins Legislation to Protect Jewish Community, Counter Antisemitism * Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) joined 29 of her colleagues in the House of Representatives in introducing the bipartisan Jewish American Security Act to strengthen Federal efforts to counter antisemitism in the United States and protect the Jewish community. "As antisemitism continues to rise and threats  more
Salazar, Casten Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Seniors from Financial Fraud and Crypto ATM Scams
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Salazar, Casten Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Seniors from Financial Fraud and Crypto ATM Scams * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27) and Sean Casten (D-IL-06) introduced the Stop Crypto ATM Scams Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen consumer protections, combat fraud, and help ensure that criminals using cryptocurrency ATMs to target seniors an  more
SDSU joins MIT as theme winner at NASA contest
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 11 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * SDSU joins MIT as theme winner at NASA contest * Lined up against some big-name competition, a young group of South Dakota State University engineering students won its category in a prestigious NASA student competition. SDSU was one of three finalists selected to compete in the Lunar Sample Return Concept category. The students were tasked with developing a concept to extract and return to  more
Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Bill to Double Civil Penalties for Illegal Aliens
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Bill to Double Civil Penalties for Illegal Aliens * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Rick Scott today introduced the Illegal Immigration Cost Recovery Act, a bill to double civil financial penalties for illegal aliens who enter, or attempt to enter, the United States. While these penalties were signed into law nearly 40 years ago, President Trump is the first-and only-president to  more
SENS. ALSOBROOKS, WARNOCK LEAD COLLEAGUES IN EFFORT TO PROTECT JOBS AND SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED BUSINESSES
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * ALSOBROOKS, WARNOCK LEAD COLLEAGUES IN EFFORT TO PROTECT JOBS AND SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED BUSINESSES In October, the Department of Transportation implemented an Interim Final Rule (IFR) that has sidelined more than 50,000 high-performing small businesses and approximately 500,000 workers as construction costs and labor shortages mount - Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Rank  more
Summer accidents happen; here's how to save a tooth
GAINESVILLE, Florida, June 11 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * Summer accidents happen; here's how to save a tooth * A knocked-out tooth may not have to be lost forever. Dentists at the UF College of Dentistry (UFCD) say the first 30 minutes after a dental injury can determine whether a permanent tooth can be saved - a critical piece of information for families as children spend more time playing sports and outdoors during the summer. Chipped, broken and knoc  more
Thomas Best, M.D., Ph.D., Earns ACSM Honor Award for Transforming Sports Injury Recovery
MIAMI, Florida, June 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Thomas Best, M.D., Ph.D., Earns ACSM Honor Award for Transforming Sports Injury Recovery * From an influential study that reshaped hamstring injury treatment to decades of mentorship and innovation, Dr. Thomas Best's career continues to influence sports medicine worldwide. When Thomas Best, M.D., Ph.D., reflects on receiving the American College of Sports Medicine's (ACSM) highest h  more
Thompson, Castor Introduce Legislation to Safeguard Consumers Against Predatory Timeshare Tactics
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson, Castor Introduce Legislation to Safeguard Consumers Against Predatory Timeshare Tactics * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA) and Kathy Castor (D-FL) introduced the bipartisan Timeshare Transparency Act. This legislation increases accountability and transparency in the timeshare industry, protecting consumers from misleading contracts, hidden fe  more
Thompson, Soto Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster WIC Families' Access to Nutritious Juice
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson, Soto Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster WIC Families' Access to Nutritious Juice * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA) and Darren Soto (D-FL) introduced two bills: the Juice for Healthy Families Act and the Juice Access Improvement Act. These bills would increase families' access to juice via the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program f  more
Toyota Celebrates Latino Fans' Unwavering Passion with Soccer Campaign Rooted in Endurance
PLANO, Texas, June 11 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Celebrates Latino Fans' Unwavering Passion with Soccer Campaign Rooted in Endurance * PLANO, Texas (June 11, 2026) -This summer, Toyota is spotlighting the unwavering passion of Latino soccer fans with the launch of "Endurance Is Our Game," a culturally driven campaign that celebrates belief, resilience, and the refusal to give up. Inspired by the insight that Latino futbol f  more
Trump's EPA Chief Will Not Protect Communities and Environment from Data Center Pollution
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Trump's EPA Chief Will Not Protect Communities and Environment from Data Center Pollution * WASHINGTON -At an event hosted by Politico, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin today told an audience he would not push for nationwide environmental requirements or recommendations to protect communities from data center development. Saying that data centers were being pain  more
Two Miller School Trailblazers Retire After Nearly 100 Years of Combined Service
MIAMI, Florida, June 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Two Miller School Trailblazers Retire After Nearly 100 Years of Combined Service * Dr. Patricia Byers and Dr. David Roth retired from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, concluding nearly a century of combined service marked by groundbreaking advances in trauma care, surgical nutrition and transplant nephrology. Nearly five decades ago, Patricia Byers, M.D., and David  more
UAPB Hosts 2026 1890 Center of Excellence Student Success and Workforce Development Symposium
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, June 11 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Hosts 2026 1890 Center of Excellence Student Success and Workforce Development Symposium * The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences (SAFHS) hosted the 2026 1890 Center of Excellence Student Success and Workforce Development Symposium from May 17-20 in the STEM Building. The four-day event brought together students, faculty, admi  more
UMSL optometry alum and U.S. Navy captain Dr. Kyle Dohm named first aerospace optometry fellow at NASA
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 11 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * UMSL optometry alum and U.S. Navy captain Dr. Kyle Dohm named first aerospace optometry fellow at NASA * Dr. Kyle Dohm is a 2006 graduate of UMSL's College of Optometry who has served in the Navy for the past 20 years. Later this year, he will begin a two-year fellowship in aerospace optometry at NASA. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Kyle Dohm) Like much of the rest of the country, Dr. Kyle   more
USF Brewing Arts Program Enhances Career Training Access to Veterans
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, June 12 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus issued the following news: * * * USF Brewing Arts program enhances career training access to veterans By Matthew Cimitile, University Communications and Marketing Veterans have shown a keen interest in the brewing arts for years, with many opening their own breweries or becoming head brewers at establishments in Tampa Bay and across Florida. Now for the first time, eligible students may be able to use V  more
Webster Votes To Pass Commonsense Reforms To Combat Fraud, Protect Taxpayer Dollars
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Webster Votes To Pass Commonsense Reforms To Combat Fraud, Protect Taxpayer Dollars * Washington, D.C. - Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, voted to pass a series of measures this week aimed at strengthening oversight of federal programs, preventing fraudulent payments, and protecting taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud, and abuse. "I am committed to rooting our waste, fraud, and abu  more
Wyoming Wells Fargo Bank Branch Employees Latest Group to Win Freedom from Unwanted CWA Union Bosses
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, June 11 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Wyoming Wells Fargo Bank Branch Employees Latest Group to Win Freedom from Unwanted CWA Union Bosses * Once CWA union officials' attempt to block election failed, union once again conceded defeat rather than contest decertification election Casper, WY (June 11, 2026) - Employees at a Wells Fargo branch in Casper have successfully regained their independence from Co  more