Sunday - August 16, 2026

News Tipoffs - Florida Editors

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Akerman Represents Alliance Mobile in Three Acquisitions Expanding Its AT&T Retail Network
MIAMI, Florida, July 14 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Akerman Represents Alliance Mobile in Three Acquisitions Expanding Its AT&T Retail Network Akerman represented Alliance Mobile Inc., one of AT&T's largest and fastest-growing authorized retail partners with 380 locations across 26 states, in three acquisitions that further expand its national retail footprint. The Akerman team representing Alliance Mobile was led by Kenneth G. Alberstadt, Partner, Corpor  more
CUMU Announces Lexi Velte as New Communications and Member Engagement Coordinator
TOWSON, Maryland, July 16 -- The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities posted the following news: * * * CUMU Announces Lexi Velte as New Communications and Member Engagement Coordinator The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) is pleased to welcome Lexi Velte, M.A. as communications and member engagement coordinator. In this role, Lexi will help elevate the visibility of CUMU and our 120+ member campuses while providing support for engagement across the internati  more
Earthjustice: With Two New Rulemakings, Trump Administration Attempts to Further Weaken Endangered Species Act
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 18 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on July 17, 2026: * * * With Two New Rulemakings, Trump Administration Attempts to Further Weaken Endangered Species Act Rules eliminate protections for threatened wildlife and prioritize "economic interests" over critical habitat - Washington, D.C. -- The Trump administration today announced it finalized two rulemakings in an attempt to weaken the Endangered Species Act (ESA), putting imperiled wildlife a  more
Meet the 2026 Cancer Nation Leadership Academy Ambassadors
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 15 -- Cancer Nation (formerly the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship) issued the following statement: * * * Meet the 2026 Cancer Nation Leadership Academy Ambassadors We are proud to welcome the 2026 Cancer Nation Leadership Academy cohort. Following a competitive application process, 12 survivors, caregivers, and health care professionals from across the country have been selected to serve as Cancer Nation Ambassadors. The Cancer Nation Leadership Acade  more
NLN Names First Annual Awards for Program of Excellence in Research-Focused Doctorate in Nursing Education
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The National League for Nursing issued the following news release: * * * NLN Names First Annual Awards for Program of Excellence in Research-Focused Doctorate in Nursing Education Winning Programs Will Be Honored During 2026 NLN Education Summit in Washington, DC, September 23-25 - The National League for Nursing proudly announces the selection of five doctoral programs in nursing education as the inaugural winners of the NLN Program of Excellence for Research-Focused  more
Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa Completes Resort-Wide Transformation
IRVING, Texas, July 14 -- Omni Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa Completes Resort-Wide Transformation Comprehensive renovation reimagines resort through the lens of the Island's history, culture and natural beauty - Amelia Island, Fla. - Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa today announced the completion of its more than $40 million resort-wide transformation, unveiling a fully reimagined oceanfront destination that blends coastal luxury   more
Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Announces 2026 Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant Recipient
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 13 -- The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (formerly the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals) issued the following news release: * * * Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Announces 2026 Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant Recipient City of Ocala Recreation & Parks to expand water safety education and swim lesson programs - The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2026 Dr  more
Record 22 University of Delaware Students, Alumni Earn Prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships
DOVER, Delaware, July 15 -- The University of Delaware issued the following research news: * * * Launching research careers A record 22 UD students, alumni earn prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships - The National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellows Program's (GRFP) 2026 Class of Fellows includes 22 University of Delaware students and alumni -- a record number of recipients for a single year. UD's previous record-high was 19, in 2022. Since 2  more
University of Miami Nursing School: Can AI Help Asthma Patients Breathe Easier?
CORAL GABLES, Florida, July 15 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Miami's School of Nursing and Health Studies issued the following news: * * * Can AI help asthma patients breathe easier? Novel nurse-led clinical trial at University of Miami is using artificial intelligence-enabled "social robots" to teach kids with asthma to prevent attacks. - If robots can deliver food or play soccer, why not deploy them to help manage chronic illness? That's a question nurse scientist Cynthia Foronda, Ph.D.,  more