Monday - July 13, 2026

News Tipoffs - Florida Editors

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ACC Network to highlight all 18 ACC programs with dedicated school takeovers, June 24-July 14
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ACC Network to highlight all 18 ACC programs with dedicated school takeovers, June 24-July 14 * ACC Network School Takeovers returns this summer with 18 days of programming dedicated to each Atlantic Coast Conference member institution, June 24-July 14. The 24-hour ACCN takeovers will showcase some of the most noteworthy moments and best games of the 2025-26 academic s  more
American Action Forum Issues Commentary: Mega-Merger Proposed to Power Data Center Alley
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The American Action Forum issued the following commentary on June 23, 2026, by Competition Policy Director Fred Ashton: * * * Mega-merger Proposed to Power Data Center Alley Executive Summary * On May 18, NextEra Energy agreed to acquire Dominion Energy in a roughly $67-billion deal, poised to create the world's largest regulated electric utility by market capitalization. * The agreement comes amid an unprecedented surge in power demand from artificial intelligence da  more
American Farm Bureau Federation: Cost of Fourth of July Cookout Reflects Inflation Increase
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 24 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: * * * Cost of Fourth of July Cookout Reflects Inflation Increase Families celebrating the Fourth of July holiday with a cookout will find that prices at the grocery store closely reflect inflation increases over the last year. An Independence Day cookout will cost $73.82 for 10 guests this year, according to the 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation annual marketbasket survey. This is up $2  more
Anti-Muslim Speaker Did Not Attend 'Issues, Etc.' Conference at Concordia University Following CAIR-Chicago's, Community Partner's Advocacy
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * Anti-Muslim Speaker Did Not Attend 'Issues, Etc.' Conference at Concordia University Following CAIR-Chicago's, Community Partner's Advocacy The Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, is pleased that notorious Islamophobe Robert Spencer did not speak at Concordia Universit  more
B-Roll, Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul, Buffalo Bills and Erie County Announce Completion of New $2.1 Billion Highmark Stadium
ALBANY, New York, June 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * B-Roll, Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul, Buffalo Bills and Erie County Announce Completion of New $2.1 Billion Highmark Stadium * Governor Kathy Hochul, the Buffalo Bills and Erie County today celebrated the official completion of the new $2.1 billion Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park. The massive public-private partnership marks the largest construction project in West  more
BLS Issues Report on State Employment and Unemployment May 2026
WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - June 23, 2026 (18 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were lower in May in 6 states, higher in 2 states, and stable in 42 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Sixteen states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 6 states had decreases, and 28 states and the District had little change. The nati  more
California's Plastics Act Prompts Lawsuit Over Economic Impacts and State Sovereignty
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 23 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * California's Plastics Act Prompts Lawsuit Over Economic Impacts and State Sovereignty * Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a coalition of 16 state attorneys general and the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) in challenging California's Plastics Act to defend the interests of consumers and producers across the United States. The lawsuit intends to   more
CFTC Chairman Selig Issues Remarks at American Cotton Shippers Association Annual Convention
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following remarks on June 23, 2026, by Chairman Michael S. Selig at the American Cotton Shippers Association Annual Convention: * * * Good morning and thank you for that kind introduction. It is an honor to be with the men and women who provide our country and the world with clothes, textiles, and medical supplies from American grown cotton. As is customary, I must note that the views I share today are my own as Chairm  more
Cleveland Clinic Pledges $25M to Greater Cleveland Food Bank
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Cleveland Clinic posted the following news release: * * * Cleveland Clinic Pledges $25M to Greater Cleveland Food Bank * Cleveland Clinic is reinforcing its commitment to addressing food insecurity with a $25 million pledge to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. The funding includes $5 million to support the opening of a new Community Resource Center (CRC) on Cleveland's West Side, in addition to the Food Bank's CRC on South Waterloo Road.  more
Congressman Gabe Evans Introduces Bipartisan Bill Protecting Americans from Paying for Data Center Development
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gabe Evans Introduces Bipartisan Bill Protecting Americans from Paying for Data Center Development * WASHINGTON -Congressman Gabe Evans and Congresswoman Kathy Castor introduced the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act to ensure American families are not left footing the bill for the grid upgrades and increased energy generation required to develop new data centers. The Ratepayer Protect  more
Cornell: Schaffer elected dean of faculty
ITHACA, New York, June 23 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Schaffer elected dean of faculty * Cornell's faculty members have elected Chris Schaffer, the Meinig Family Professor of Engineering in the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering, dean of faculty. He will begin his three-year term on July 1. Schaffer will replace Eve De Rosa, the Mibs Martin Follett Professor in Human Ecology in Cornell Human Ecology, who has served as faculty dean since 2021. "It has been   more
Diaz-Balart Testifies at Rules on FY27 National Security and Department of State Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart Testifies at Rules on FY27 National Security and Department of State Funding Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Appropriations National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee Chairman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL-26) testified before the House Committee on Rules in support of H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropr  more
Federal Reserve Bank of New York Head of Domestic & International Markets Chung Issues Remarks at 5th Conference on International Roles of the U.S. Dollar
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following remarks on June 22, 2026, by head of domestic and international markets Lisa Chung at the 5th Conference on the International Roles of the U.S. Dollar: * * * Evolving Market Structure and the Desk's Role As prepared for delivery Introduction Thank you. It's wonderful to be here today. I've had the opportunity to be in the audience at this conference since it began in 2022, and it has been fascinating to watch t  more
FIU Researchers Reveal How Altered Images Can Bypass AI Safeguards
MIAMI, Florida, June 24 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FIU researchers reveal how altered images can bypass AI safeguards By Brian Zimmerman It may look like a picture of a panda bear to you, but to your business's AI agent, it can act like a skeleton key, bypassing safety safeguards and potentially causing the model to generate harmful, misleading or policy-violating outputs. That risk is the foc  more
Fla. Secretary of State Byrd Designates Main Street Marianna as Florida Main Street Program of the Month
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 24 -- Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd issued the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * Secretary Byrd Designates Main Street Marianna as Florida Main Street Program of the Month Today, Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced that Main Street Marianna, located in Jackson County, has been designated the June 2026 Florida Main Street Program of the Month. "Main Street Marianna has been an exemplary Florida Main Street community for over thirty years." sai  more
Florida Chamber Endorses Byron Donalds as Florida's Next Governor
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 24 -- The Florida Chamber of Commerce issued the following news on June 23, 2026: * * * Florida Chamber Endorses Byron Donalds as Florida's Next Governor Today, the Florida Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Byron Donalds as Florida's next governor during a press conference held in Tampa. In addition to providing remarks at the press conference, Florida Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mark Wilson released the following quote in support of Congre  more
Florida Poly alumni lead Florida in post-graduation earnings, new data shows
LAKELAND, Florida, June 23 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release: * * * Florida Poly alumni lead Florida in post-graduation earnings, new data shows * Florida Polytechnic University graduates earn the highest salaries among alumni from Florida's public universities five years after graduation, according to a recent analysis by the Tampa Bay Business Journal based on new Florida Department of Education data. The publication reported that Florida Poly alumni ear  more
Florida Space Research Consortium Names UCF's Alain Berinstain as Director
ORLANDO, Florida, June 23 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Florida Space Research Consortium Names UCF's Alain Berinstain as Director * Alain Berinstain, an internationally recognized leader in space research and business, has been named director of the Florida Space Research Consortium, a statewide partnership designed to align Florida's universities around research, innovation and workforce development. Berinstain, director of the Florida Space Instit  more
Florida State University expert explains how World Cup fans are reshaping America's image
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 23 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University expert explains how World Cup fans are reshaping America's image * Viral social media content from international visitors attending the FIFA World Cup is showing how everyday interactions across the United States can become a form of citizen diplomacy that may help reshape global perceptions of the country. Whether it's fans from Japan marveling at Texas barbecue, Scotland's   more
Former Government Officials and Public Interest Organizations - Trump Immunity Order Unlawful
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, posted the following news release on June 22, 2026: * * * Former Government Officials and Public Interest Organizations: Trump Immunity Order Unlawful Friend-of-the-Court Brief Addresses Legal Flaws in Acting Attorney General Order - Miami - A coalition of former government officials and two public interest o  more
FSU College of Music announces 2026-27 Concert Season featuring more than 30 performances
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 23 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU College of Music announces 2026-27 Concert Season featuring more than 30 performances * Florida State University's College of Music 2026-27 University Musical Associates (UMA) Concert Season will feature more than 30 performances that showcase the breadth of the college's nationally recognized programs in orchestral, choral, band, opera and jazz music. The season, which runs from September throug  more
Ga. A.G. Carr Challenges California's Plastics Acts Over State Sovereignty and Economic Impacts
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 24 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on June 22, 2026: * * * Carr Challenges California's Plastics Acts Over State Sovereignty and Economic Impacts Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a 17-state coalition and the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) in challenging California's Plastics Act to defend the interests of producers and consumers nationwide. California's law, formally known as the Plastic Pollution Pr  more
Graduates from Polk County Institutions of Higher Education Enhance Talent Pipeline
WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: Real Estate] -- The Central Florida Development Council posted the following news: * * * Graduates from Polk County Institutions of Higher Education Enhance Talent Pipeline * Many graduates will remain in Polk County to begin their careers, continue their education, or join local employers. As talent remains one of the most important factors for companies considering expansion or relocation, Polk County's higher education institutions continue to play a vital r  more
Greenberg Traurig Accelerates London Real Estate Growth, Adding Patrick Williams and Freya Dear
MIAMI, Florida, June 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Accelerates London Real Estate Growth, Adding Patrick Williams and Freya Dear * LONDON - June 22, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has continued the strategic expansion of its Real Estate Practice with the addition of Patrick Williams and Freya Dear as shareholders in the firm's London office. Williams joined the firm from Fried Frank on  more
Greenberg Traurig Advised Investment Banks on the Sale of BNP Paribas Bank Polska Shares by EBRD
MIAMI, Florida, June 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Advised Investment Banks on the Sale of BNP Paribas Bank Polska Shares by EBRD * WARSAW - 23 June 2026 - Greenberg Traurig advised UniCredit Bank GmbH, Milan Branch and Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank Polski S.A. Oddzial - Biuro Maklerskie w Warszawie in connection with the sale by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) of shares  more
Greenberg Traurig Advises Expansion, Balnord, and Tech Horizons on ATMOS Space Cargo's Series A Financing Round
MIAMI, Florida, June 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Advises Expansion, Balnord, and Tech Horizons on ATMOS Space Cargo's Series A Financing Round * BERLIN and FRANKFURT - June 23, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig advised investors Expansion, Balnord, and Tech Horizons on ATMOS Space Cargo's (ATMOS) Series A financing round, raising a total of EUR25.7 million. The financing round was co-led by   more
Holland & Knight Adds Maritime Transportation Policy Partner Lucy Marvin in Washington, D.C.
MIAMI, Florida, June 24 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Adds Maritime Transportation Policy Partner Lucy Marvin in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Holland & Knight continues to bolster its Federal Government Affairs Practice with the addition of Partner Lucy Marvin in Washington, D.C. She joins Holland & Knight from the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA), where she served as vice president of government affairs. She   more
Holland & Knight Continues Strategic Growth in Boston With Addition of Partner Monica Kwok
MIAMI, Florida, June 24 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Continues Strategic Growth in Boston with Addition of Partner Monica Kwok BOSTON - Holland & Knight continues its strategic growth in Boston with the addition from Goodwin of nationally recognized search fund Partner Monica Kwok. The addition of Ms. Kwok follows recent Boston-based arrivals, including Corporate, M&A and Securities Partner David Powers and Partner Katherine Bake  more
Joint Base Andrews awarded the 2026 CINC IEA
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * Joint Base Andrews awarded the 2026 CINC IEA JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. (AFNS) - Joint Base Andrews added a historic new accolade to its mantle: Department of the Air Force winner of the 2026 Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence. This honor represents the pinnacle of effective base management across the Department of War, recognizing the top installation from each military service for exceptional   more
Justice Antitrust Division Announces Membership Changes in Canton Foundation
WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced membership updates within the Canton Foundation (previously known as the Global Synchronizer Foundation), New York. On April 7, 2026, the organization filed written notifications simultaneously with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. These administrative updates fall under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, which limits the recovery of potential antitrust pl  more
Justice Antitrust Division Announces Membership Changes In Open Mobile Alliance
WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced membership updates regarding the Open Mobile Alliance, San Diego, California. On March 5, 2026, the organization filed written notifications simultaneously with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. These filings were completed under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, which protects participants by limiting the financial recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to actu  more
Justice Antitrust Division Updates 1EdTech Consortium Membership Following Joint Venture Changes
WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced changes to the membership of 1EdTech Consortium Inc., Burlington, Massachusetts. On Jan. 21, 2026, the technology venture filed written notices simultaneously with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. The filings fall under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, which protects members by limiting antitrust liabilities to actual damages under specified conditions.   more
Leading with Loyalty: Alumnus Michael Andres '87 Gives Back On and Off the Court
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, June 23 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * Leading with Loyalty: Alumnus Michael Andres '87 Gives Back On and Off the Court * And yet, alumnus Michael B. Andres '87 did just that. Having played for the Flagler Men's Basketball team from '83-'85, he desired to be an Assistant Coach for Flagler's basketball program because of his love of the game and the College. Even before moving back to St. Augustine and gratuitously giving his time to the Men's Ba  more
Massachusetts Man Charged in $5 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme as Part of National Health Care Fraud Takedown
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Massachusetts Man Charged in $5 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme as Part of National Health Care Fraud Takedown * BOSTON - A Stoughton, Mass., man has been charged in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud Medicare of over $5 million by submitting claims for durable medical equipment (DME) that was medically unnecessary and tainted by kickbacks. The   more
Md. A.G. Brown Condemns Unprecedented Misuse of Legal System in Trump vs. IRS
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 24 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Condemns Unprecedented Misuse of Legal System in Trump v. IRS Litigation and Manufactured "Settlement" Agreement Designed to Create a Tax-Payer Funded Windfall for President Trump and His Family - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. District Court for the Sout  more
Nine charged in SDTX as part of national health care fraud takedown
HOUSTON, Texas, June 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Nine charged in SDTX as part of national health care fraud takedown * HOUSTON - Several people in and around the Houston area as well as a Nevada woman have been indicted in various schemes including illegal drug diversion and attempts to defraud Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE which involve a total of over $1 billion in alleged fraud, announced Acting U.S. At  more
Optometrist Wood Joins UAMS Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 24 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Optometrist Ryan Wood, O.D., Joins UAMS Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute Ryan Wood, O.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences' (UAMS) Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute as an optometrist and assistant professor of ophthalmology. Wood's primary clinical focus is specialty contact lens care with expertise in scleral lenses for patients with con  more
People avoid loss, regret rather than rely on 'risk-return' financial strategy
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * People avoid loss, regret rather than rely on 'risk-return' financial strategy * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -People make financial choices to avoid losing money or experiencing regret, rather than simply balancing expected monetary returns with their tolerance for financial risk, according to a new study led by Lisa Posey, associate professor of risk management in the Penn State Smeal College o  more
Personalizing Electrical Stimulation Therapy Improves Outcomes for Spinal Cord Injury Patients
MIAMI, Florida, June 23 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Personalizing Electrical Stimulation Therapy Improves Outcomes for Spinal Cord Injury Patients * A new international grant will help University of Miami researchers identify biomarkers to optimize transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation and improve recovery for patients with chronic spinal cord injuries. The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis is a leader in transcutaneous spinal cord s  more
PETA Statement Re Florida's New Sloth Import Requirements
NORFOLK, Virginia, June 24 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * PETA Statement re Florida's New Sloth Import Requirements Orlando, Fla. - Following the deaths of reportedly 57 sloths linked to the now-defunct Sloth World Orlando--many of whom perished in an unheated warehouse within days of arriving from Guyana--the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has changed the type of import permit required for sloths, which will gi  more
Pinnacle Financial Partners Names Shane White Senior Manager of Residential Construction Lending
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 24 -- 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 Shane White senior manager of residential construction lending BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Pinnacle Financial Partners has added Shane White as senior manager of residential construction lending for the firm. He will be based at the Shades Creek office   more
Pinnacle Wins Silver in 2026 Best Places to Work in Athens-Limestone County
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 24 -- 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 wins Silver in 2026 Best Places to Work in Athens-Limestone County Pinnacle Financial Partners received the silver award at the Best Place to Work awards, hosted by the Athens/Limestone County Chamber of Commerce. This is the first year the firm's Athens team became eli  more
Poynter's MediaWise to expand youth media literacy education with $750,000 grant from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, June 23 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release: * * * Poynter's MediaWise to expand youth media literacy education with $750,000 grant from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation * ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, (June 23, 2026) - Young people today are navigating a media environment unlike any generation before them. Non-stop news, disinformation and AI-generated content make it harder than ever to know what to trust. Educators face growing pr  more
Recently published books highlight the wealth of faculty research at Eckerd
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, June 23 -- Eckerd College posted the following news: * * * Recently published books highlight the wealth of faculty research at Eckerd * Johnston spent more than a decade co-authoring the book, which examines what Western and Southern history looks like through the eyes of a wide range of contemporary and historical sources by Native American women. Having produced two prior publications focused on the Cherokee Nation, this latest tome, " Living Indigenous Feminism:   more
Reps. Taylor and Steube Introduce the GHOSTRUCK Act
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Taylor and Steube Introduce the GHOSTRUCK Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Dave Taylor (OH-02) and Greg Stuebe (FL-17) introduced the Guarding Hours-of-Service Oversight and Stopping Tampering by Remote Unofficial Carrier Keeper Act, otherwise known as the GHOSTRUCK Act. This bill would close a dangerous loophole allowing foreign-based dispatchers to manipulate Electronic Logging Device (E  more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Joins Lawsuit Challenging California Act
PIERRE, South Dakota, June 24 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins Lawsuit Challenging California Act South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 16 other Attorneys General in a lawsuit intended to protect the interests of producers and consumers. The coalition's lawsuit challenges California's Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packing Producer Responsibility Act. The California law p  more
Savoring the Secrets of Longevity: Flagler Students Explore Greece Through Food, Culture, and Community
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, June 23 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * Savoring the Secrets of Longevity: Flagler Students Explore Greece Through Food, Culture, and Community * The study abroad experience combined ancient history, cultural immersion, environmental exploration, and culinary traditions as students traveled from Athens to the island of Ikaria, one of the world's renowned "Blue Zones" where residents are known for exceptional longevity and healthy aging. Participa  more
Senator Moody Introduces Stop Child Care Scams Act to Crack Down on Fraud in Federal Child Care Programs
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Moody Introduces Stop Child Care Scams Act to Crack Down on Fraud in Federal Child Care Programs Senator Ashley Moody introduced the Stop Child Care Scams Act, legislation that would create new program integrity provisions for the Child Care and Development Block Grant. The bill would require the Administration for Children and Families, within the Department of Health and Human Servic  more
Shriners Hospitals for Children: Restoring Function, Rebuilding Confidence
TAMPA, Florida, June 24 -- The Shriners Hospitals for Children issued the following news: * * * Restoring Function, Rebuilding Confidence A Shriners Children's Boston Plastic, Reconstructive and Laser Surgery Spotlight - The pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgery team at Shriners Children's Boston is trusted among families to provide long-term, life-changing results. Whether a child requires reconstructive surgical care because of a congenital condition or traumatic injury, specialist  more
Single-family rent growth steadies as Midwest leads and Sun Belt softens
IRVINE, California, June 22 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * Single-family rent growth steadies as Midwest leads and Sun Belt softens * National rent growth slowed annually but remains consistent with seasonal patterns. * U.S. single-family rent prices increased 1.4% year over year in April 2026. * Cities in the Midwest and Northeast saw the largest annual rent growth. * Rent growth is uneven across income tiers, as  more
Skanska Completes Renovation at University of Central Florida's Rosen College of Hospitality Management in Orlando, Florida
NEW YORK, June 24 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska Completes Renovation at University of Central Florida's Rosen College of Hospitality Management in Orlando, Florida The 77,600-square-foot renovation creates modern classrooms, teaching labs and collaborative spaces that will enhance academic experience for both students and faculty - Orlando, FL - Skanska, a leading development and construction firm, today announced the co  more
Spain's Consul Visits University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Spotlighting Global Impact of Research
MIAMI, Florida, June 23 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Spain's Consul Visits University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Spotlighting Global Impact of Research * Her Excellency Belen Alfaro's visit to the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine highlights the global influence of Spanish researchers and the power of international scientific collaboration. Her Excellency Belen Alfaro, General Consul of Spain in Miami, visited th  more
Tallahassee State College Launches AI-Powered Virtual Assistant to Support Students Around the Clock
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 24 -- Tallahassee State College issued the following news: * * * Tallahassee State College Launches AI-Powered Virtual Assistant to Support Students Around the Clock Tallahassee State College (TSC) has launched Ava, an artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistant designed to help students quickly access information, complete common tasks, and connect with College resources anytime, day or night. Available through Student Central, the College's centralized stud  more
TEGNA CEO Patrick Paolini Taps Seasoned Industry Leaders for Top Roles
TYSONS, Virginia, June 24 -- TEGNA Inc., a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * TEGNA CEO Patrick Paolini Taps Seasoned Industry Leaders for Top Roles McLean, Va. - TEGNA Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) CEO Patrick Paolini today announced four leadership appointments, naming industry veterans to expanded roles across the business. "Each of these individuals has a proven record of measurable results built on experience, strong   more
The Case Against Paul LePage
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Case Against Paul LePage * "Paul LePage spent years pushing an unpopular agenda of ripping away Mainers' health care, raising costs on working families, and selling out to corporate special interests before abandoning Maine for Florida the second he could. Now, he's asking Mainers for a promotion so he can do the same in Washington. Voters know Matt Dunlap has spent his career   more
thINK Ahead 2026 to Unite Canon Production Inkjet Leaders
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 23 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * thINK Ahead 2026 to Unite Canon Production Inkjet Leaders * thINK, an independent community of Canon production inkjet customers, has announced the return of thINK Ahead 2026, taking place July 13-15, 2026, at The Boca Raton in Boca Raton, Florida. Now in its 12th year, thINK Ahead has become one of the print industry's premier inkjet user events, bringing together Cano  more
U.S. News Unveils Inaugural 2026-2027 Best Conference Cities and Best Conference Hotels
WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release: * * * U.S. News Unveils Inaugural 2026-2027 Best Conference Cities and Best Conference Hotels * Washington, D.C. - U.S. News & World Report, publisher of Best Hotels, Best Vacations, Best Cruise Lines and Best Travel Rewards Programs, today announced its inaugural 2026-2027 Best Conference Cities and Best Conference Hotels rankings, identifyin  more
Uncovering Sex-Specific Immune Differences in Glioblastoma
MIAMI, Florida, June 23 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Uncovering Sex-Specific Immune Differences in Glioblastoma * Summary * A new preclinical study uncovers sex differences in how the immune system may respond to the brain cancer glioblastoma. * In females, the cancer is driven by interactions between the neurotransmitter GABA and a specific type of immune cell. * There may be new drug targets in this interaction that could lead to   more
UNF Legislative Scholars Program gives students a launchpad for careers in public service
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 23 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF Legislative Scholars Program gives students a launchpad for careers in public service * During Florida's 2026 legislative session, University of North Florida senior Audrey McGrath spent her days at the Capitol, gaining firsthand experience in the policymaking process that has always interested her. Her years in leadership roles on UNF's campus and learning from faculty helped prepare her  more
University of Arkansas: Apparel Merchandising's Cho Receives ITAA Teaching Excellence Award
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, June 24 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Apparel Merchandising's Cho Receives ITAA Teaching Excellence Award Apparel merchandising and product development professor Eunjoo Cho has been named winner of the 2026 Teaching Excellence Award given annually by the International Textile & Apparel Association and was also named a Career Connector by the U of A Office of Career Connections. As a Teaching Academy Fellow, Cho holds the highest distin  more
University of Southern Mississippi Finds Choctaw, Seminole Ties to Human Remains
WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSFR) -- The University of Southern Mississippi has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and determined they are culturally affiliated with five tribal nations, according to a notice published by the National Park Service. The remains consist of a cranium and mandible that were given to the university in 2015 by a community member. The only provenance information indicated the ancestor was recovered from a mound near Millry in Washington County, Alabama.  more
Venable Honors Attorneys With the Benjamin R. Civiletti Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Award
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Venable Honors Attorneys with the Benjamin R. Civiletti Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Award Venable LLP has announced this year's Benjamin R. Civiletti Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Awards. The award was presented to three individuals who demonstrated an outstanding commitment to pro bono service last year. Additionally, a cross-practice team of four attorneys was highlighted for their unwavering dedication to a  more
VHB Earns ACEC of FL Outstanding Project Award for US 17-92 PD&E Study
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, June 26 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * VHB Earns ACEC of FL Outstanding Project Award for US 17-92 PD&E Study * The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Florida recently honored the US 17-92 Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Corridor Study with the 2026 Outstanding PD&E/Planning   more
Wildlife Society: Miami's Coyotes Chow Down on Iguana Popsicles
BETHESDA, Maryland, June 23 (TNSjou) -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * Miami's coyotes chow down on iguana popsicles Despite their reputation for having an appetite for roadrunners, coyotes aren't strictly bird-eaters--they're not even carnivores. These clever and resourceful canids will take advantage of nearly any food that comes their way. New research out of southern Florida shows that coyotes in Miami-Dade County have a divers  more
With $1 million donation, Sung honors the memory of late husband
BUFFALO, New York, June 23 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * With $1 million donation, Sung honors the memory of late husband * The late John J. Sung with his wife Janet H. Sung, MD. By Dirk Hoffman BUFFALO, N.Y. - A new $1 million gift from philanthropist Janet H. Sung, MD, to the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo is honoring the memory of her late husband, John J. Sung, and c  more