News Tipoffs - Florida Editors
11 Institutions Earn AACSB Initial Business Accreditation
TAMPA, Florida, July 21 [Category: Education] -- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business issued the following news release:
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11 Institutions Earn AACSB Initial Business Accreditation
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AACSB International (AACSB) announced today that 11 institutions have earned initial business accreditation.
Achieving Business Accreditation
Alfaisal University
Business School, Ningbo University
Faculty of Business, Dokuz Eylul University
IAE Paris-Est School of Management, U
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2 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Shortlisted for 2026 New York Legal Awards
MIAMI, Florida, July 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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2 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Shortlisted for 2026 New York Legal Awards
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NEW YORK - July 20, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Richard C. Kim and Amanda L. Rudolf have been shortlisted for the 2026 New York Legal Awards. Kim is a "Best Mentor" finalist and Rudolf is a "Most Promising Newcomer" finalist.
According to the New York Law Journal, the New Y
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Adelphi University Appoints Four Exceptional Alumni to Board of Trustees
GARDEN CITY, New York, July 22 -- Adelphi University issued the following news:
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Adelphi Appoints Four Exceptional Alumni to Board of Trustees
By Taylor Damian '14, Director for Media Relations
Adelphi University has announced the appointment of business leaders and alumni Kristopher Amplo '00, LeeAnn Black '83, Bruce A. Jones '82, PhD, and Walter P. Schmidt '84 as the newest members of the University's board of trustees.
Bringing a wealth of expertise in finance, law, higher education
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American Institute for Manufacturing Integrated Photonics Updates Membership Under Cooperative Research Act
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division published a notice that American Institute for Manufacturing Integrated Photonics updated its membership under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act, adding six organizations and removing six others.
Baylor University, Harvard's John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, the University of Southern California, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the University of Central Florida Boar
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Auburndale partnership gives Florida Poly Athletics a home base
LAKELAND, Florida, July 21 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release:
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Auburndale partnership gives Florida Poly Athletics a home base
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Florida Polytechnic University and the City of Auburndale are partnering to provide home venues for the University's newly launched athletics program.
Florida Poly will now host practices, home games and special events for several sports at Lake Myrtle Sports Complex, Auburndale Softball Complex and the Auburndale Community
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Azorra to Enter the Freighter Leasing Market With Embraer Deal
SURREY, England, July 22 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news:
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Azorra to enter the freighter leasing market with Embraer deal
By Damian Brett
Florida-based lessor Azorra is set to enter the freighter leasing market following the signing of a deal with Embraer for the conversion of up to 30 aircraft.
The agreement will see Embraer convert 20 E-190 aircraft into a freighter configuration with purchase rights for a further 10 conversions.
The order follows the successful entry in
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Balfour Beatty To Deliver New Student Housing Community at University of Florida
LONDON, England, July 22 -- Balfour Beatty, an infrastructure group, issued the following news release on July 20, 2026:
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Balfour Beatty To Deliver New Student Housing Community at University of Florida
Balfour Beatty today announced a partnership with the University of Florida (UF) to deliver a major student housing redevelopment project in Gainesville. As part of the UF's Housing & Residence Life 10-year capital plan, the project redevelops the existing Trusler, Simpson and Graham Hal
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Bipartisan Bill Co-Authored by Bilirakis to Combat Illicit Xylazine Unanimously Advances
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Bipartisan Bill Co-Authored by Bilirakis to Combat Illicit Xylazine Unanimously Advances
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) today announced that the bipartisan, bicameral Combating Illicit Xylazine Act, legislation he co authored to combat the growing threat of illicit xylazine trafficking while protecting its legitimate veterinary use, was unanimously approved by the House C
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Breast Cancer Survivors Needed for FAU Research Study
BOCA RATON, Florida, July 22 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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Breast Cancer Survivors Needed for FAU Research Study
By Gisele Galoustian
Researchers from Florida Atlantic University's Department of Exercise Science and Health Promotion and Department of Psychology within the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, are seeking breast cancer survivors to participate in a research study examining whether super
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments on July 20, 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, July 22 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 20, 2026:
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Governor Newsom announces appointments 7.20.26
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:
Rafael Acevedo, of Imperial County, has been appointed Associate Director, Region IV of the Division of Adult Institutions at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Acevedo has been the Warden at Richard Donovan State Prison since 2026
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments on July 21, 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, July 22 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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Governor Newsom announces appointments 7.21.2026
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:
Fernando Reyes, of Sacramento, has been appointed Legal Advisor at the Public Employment Relations Board. Reyes has been Senior Regional Attorney at the Public Employment Relations Board since 2025, where he was Regional Attorney from 2021 to 2025. He was
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Highlights Robust Investments in Fire Prevention and Cutting-Edge Firefighting Technology to Combat Wildfire and Save Lives
SACRAMENTO, California, July 22 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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Governor Newsom highlights robust investments in fire prevention and cutting-edge firefighting technology to combat wildfire and save lives
As Trump cuts federal wildfire programs across the nation, California is building a world-class firefighting fleet
What you need to know: California is growing its wildfire-fighting arsenal, including satellites, AI-guided drones,
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Clemson graduate student helps save drowning man off Sullivan's Island
CLEMSON, South Carolina, July 21 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson graduate student helps save drowning man off Sullivan's Island
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Clemson University graduate student Maddie Richardson was enjoying a summer beach day with her boyfriend, Christopher Miles '22, on Sullivan's Island on May 16 when a man swimming out into the ocean caught her eye.
"I noticed that he swam out decently far from his friends as they were all hanging out in knee-deep water," says Richa
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Collins College Professor Receives Best Proposal Award at International Hospitality Research Marathon
POMONA, California, July 20 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news:
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Collins College Professor Receives Best Proposal Award at International Hospitality Research Marathon
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Professor Wan Yang, the James A. Collins Distinguished Professor at The Collins College of Hospitality Management, and her research team received the Best Proposal Award of the 2026 International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (ICHRIE) Global Research Ma
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CONGRESSMAN CARLOS A. GIMENEZ JOINS SURVIVORS OF SOCIALISM ROUNDTABLE
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSMAN CARLOS A. GIMENEZ JOINS SURVIVORS OF SOCIALISM ROUNDTABLE
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WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28) joined House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) for a roundtable highlighting the dangers of socialism and reaffirming their commitment to defending freedom and American democracy.
"As someone who fled communist Cuba as a child, I know firs
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Congressman Maxwell Frost Seeks Answers Over Alleged Wage Violations Affecting Workers at EPCOT Restaurants
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release on July 20, 2026:
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Congressman Maxwell Frost Seeks Answers Over Alleged Wage Violations Affecting Workers at EPCOT Restaurants
Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10), sent a letter to the executive leadership of Delaware North requesting answers about allegations that employees at Patina Group restaurants inside Disney's EPCOT Italy Pavilion were not paid for all of the hours they worked o
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Congressman Patronis Urges Northwest Floridians to Prepare as Tropical Storm Bertha Approaches
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Patronis Urges Northwest Floridians to Prepare as Tropical Storm Bertha Approaches
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WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (FL-01) urged residents across Northwest Florida to stay vigilant and take immediate steps to prepare as Tropical Storm Bertha moves toward the Gulf Coast.
"The safety of our families is the top priority," said Congressman Patronis. "As someone who
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Congresswomen Ross, Foushee, Adams Demand Answers from Duke Energy on Trump Admin Deal to Cancel Offshore Wind Lease
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congresswomen Ross, Foushee, Adams Demand Answers from Duke Energy on Trump Admin Deal to Cancel Offshore Wind Lease
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Washington, D.C. - Today, North Carolina Congresswomen Deborah Ross (NC-02), Valerie Foushee (NC-04), and Alma Adams (NC-12) demanded answers from Duke Energy after the company accepted $129 million from the Trump administration to abandon the Carolina Long Bay offshore wind
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Conservation Groups Plan to Sue Trump Over Attempts to Eliminate Protections for Threatened Species & Favor Corporate Interests Instead of Science
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 22 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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Conservation Groups Plan to Sue Trump Over Attempts to Eliminate Protections for Threatened Species & Favor Corporate Interests Instead of Science
Rulemakings are latest in series of attacks on Endangered Species Act
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Washington, D.C. -- Conservation groups notified the Trump administration of their plans to challenge two rulemakings weakening the Endangered Species Act (ESA) that w
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Conservation Groups Plan to Sue Trump Over Attempts to Eliminate Protections for Threatened Species & Favor Corporate Interests Instead of Science
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The National Parks Conservation Association posted the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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Conservation Groups Plan to Sue Trump Over Attempts to Eliminate Protections for Threatened Species & Favor Corporate Interests Instead of Science
Conservation groups notified the Trump administration of their plans to challenge two rulemakings weakening the Endangered Species Act (ESA) that were finalized today.
One rule deprives newly listed threatened animal and pla
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Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Consortium Updates Membership Under Antitrust Act
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division published a notice announcing that the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) consortium updated its membership under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act.
The filing adds six organizations as parties to the collaborative research venture and removes nine others. No other changes were made to the consortium's planned activities. Membership remains open, and CWMD said it will continue filing
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Department of Homeland Security and State of Florida Host Joint Awards Ceremony
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release:
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Department of Homeland Security and State of Florida Host Joint Awards Ceremony
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CLERMONT, Fla. -The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the State of Florida held their inaugural Homeland Security Awards Ceremony, Wednesday.
The event recognized local, state and federal partnerships, as well as individuals nominated for their contribution during joint operations to pr
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Embraer, Azorra Sign Agreement for Purchasing Up to 30 E-Freighters
SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil, July 22 -- Embraer, a producer of commercial, military, executive and agricultural aircraft, issued the following news on July 21, 2026, with Azorra:
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Embraer and Azorra Sign Agreement for Purchasing up to 30 E-Freighters
The agreement includes 20 firm orders and 10 purchase rights
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Farnborough International Airshow - Embraer (NYSE: EMBJ / B3: EMBJ3) and Azorra announced today an agreement for purchasing 20 passenger-to-freighter conversions firm orders an
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Extremist Sydney Gruters Embraces Endorsement from Scandal-Ridden Jim Jordan
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Extremist Sydney Gruters Embraces Endorsement from Scandal-Ridden Jim Jordan
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On Friday, Sydney Gruters proudly announced she's "honored" to have the endorsement of election denier Jim Jordan.
It's a clear message that Gruters would rather stand with the most extreme and scandal-ridden politicians in Washington than the people of Florida.
REMINDER: Jordan is best known for hel
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FDA Lowers Brix Standard for Pasteurized Orange Juice
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has issued a final rule modernizing the federal standard of identity for pasteurized orange juice by lowering the minimum soluble solids requirement from 10.5 degrees to 10 degrees Brix and allowing manufacturers to use up to 15% Citrus reticulata juice or Citrus reticulata hybrid juice by volume.
The rule takes effect Aug. 19, 2026. The agency said the revisions reflect current agricul
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FIU Study Challenges Leading Explanation for Why Galaxies Stop Forming Stars
MIAMI, Florida, July 22 (TNSjou) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FIU study challenges leading explanation for why galaxies stop forming stars
By JoAnn Adkins
For decades, astronomers have cast galaxy mergers as the universe's ultimate relationship drama: two galaxies collide, chaos erupts, black holes awaken and star formation comes to a screeching halt. Upending this long-held belief, new research
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Florida Commerce Dept.: Day 2 of Business Development Leadership Mission to the United Kingdom Highlights Advances in UK-Florida Partnership
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 22 -- Florida Department of Commerce issued the following news release:
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Day 2 of Business Development Leadership Mission to the United Kingdom Highlights Advances in UK-Florida Partnership
Governor Ron DeSantis joined the Lady Mayor of London, Dame Susan Langley, for a fireside chat on Florida's insurance market and resiliency
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--On the second day of the Business Development Leadership Mission to the United Kingdom, Secretary of Commer
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Florida State University recognized among nation's best, most affordable institutions by Money Magazine
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 21 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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Florida State University recognized among nation's best, most affordable institutions by Money Magazine
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Florida State University has been named one of the nation's top universities in Money Magazine's 2026 Best Colleges in America list, earning recognition for delivering exceptional quality and value.
The distinction highlights FSU's longstanding commitment to affordable education, reflecting the u
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FSU faculty earn seven Fulbright U.S. Scholar Awards for 2026-27
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 21 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU faculty earn seven Fulbright U.S. Scholar Awards for 2026-27
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Seven faculty members from Florida State University have received Fulbright U.S. Scholar Awards for the 2026-27 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
FSU's seven scholars will travel to Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Belgium, Vietnam and India to teach, conduct research and engage with
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Greenberg Traurig Represents City of Plano on Dallas Stars Relocation
MIAMI, Florida, July 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Represents City of Plano on Dallas Stars Relocation
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DALLAS - July 21, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP is representing the City of Plano in connection with the National Hockey League's Dallas Stars relocation to and the related development of a new multipurpose indoor arena and entertainment district in Plano, Texas.
Greenberg Traurig
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Greenberg Traurig's Chinh H. Pham Presents 'Breaking into the Boardroom'
MIAMI, Florida, July 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig's Chinh H. Pham Presents 'Breaking into the Boardroom'
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BOSTON - July 20, 2026 - Chinh H. Pham, co-chair of the Venture Capital & Emerging Technology Group of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, will participate in the panel discussion "Breaking into the Boardroom" July 29, co-hosted by Asians in Biotech and the Asian Community Fund. The session,
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Greenville News: Most have never heard of aortic dissection, that's a problem
GAINESVILLE, Florida, July 21 -- The University of Florida posted the following news:
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Greenville News: Most have never heard of aortic dissection, that's a problem
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When many Americans hear the words "cardiovascular emergency," they think of a heart attack or stroke. Almost no one thinks of an aortic dissection, even though recognizing this condition quickly can mean the difference between life and death. The sudden passing of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham at age 71 on July 11 reminds us w
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Holland & Knight Continues Strategic Growth in Boston with Addition of Finance Partner Fred David
MIAMI, Florida, July 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Holland & Knight Continues Strategic Growth in Boston with Addition of Finance Partner Fred David
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BOSTON (July 21, 2026) - Holland & Knight continues its strategic growth in Boston with the addition of Fred David, previously from Akin Gump, as a partner in its Financial Services Section. Mr. David advises private credit funds, private equity sponsors and their portfo
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House Passes FDA Modernization Act 3.0, Building on Landmark Reforms Led by Congressman Buchanan
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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House Passes FDA Modernization Act 3.0, Building on Landmark Reforms Led by Congressman Buchanan
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chairman of the Health Subcommittee, celebrated House passage of the FDA Modernization Act 3.0 by unanimous consent, a bill directing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to fully implement pr
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Hundreds of Vigils Planned for Lorenzo, Johan, and All Lives Taken by ICE
WASHINGTON, July 20 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Hundreds of Vigils Planned for Lorenzo, Johan, and All Lives Taken by ICE
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Washington D.C. - On Saturday, July 25, over 135 communities (and counting) across the United States will hold vigils, protests, and demonstrations to demand justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Johan Sebastian Guerrero, and many more who have been killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Neighbors will gat
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Hunter College Anthropologist Notches Discovery of Unknown Monkey Species
NEW YORK, July 21 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news:
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Hunter College Anthropologist Notches Discovery of Unknown Monkey Species
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A Hunter College anthropologist has helped identify a previously unknown species of African monkey deep in the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo -one of the rarest discoveries in modern primatology.
Named Colobus congoensis and known locally as "Likweli," the mostly black mon
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Husted Leads Bill to Protect Americans From Footing the Bill for New Data Centers
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on July 20, 2026:
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Husted leads bill to protect Americans from footing the bill for new data centers
Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) introduced the Ratepayer Protection Act to ensure American families and small businesses aren't left paying for the energy infrastructure needed to support new data centers.
"If America wants to lead the world in AI and strengthen our national security, we have to build the energy i
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IGFA Announces the E.K. Harry Digital Archive, a Landmark Effort to Preserve the World's Sportfishing Memory
DANIA BEACH, Florida, July 22 -- The International Game Fish Association issued the following news:
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IGFA Announces the E.K. Harry Digital Archive, a Landmark Effort to Preserve the World's Sportfishing Memory
Multi-year initiative will transform the E.K. Harry Library of Fishes, the world's most comprehensive collection devoted to game fish and recreational angling, into a searchable digital platform available to researchers, anglers, and the public
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The International Game Fish Assoc
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James Donovan: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 21 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following Q&A involving James Donovan, dorothy salmon professor at the J. David Rosenberg College of Law:
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James Donovan: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A
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James Donovan, Ph.D., the Dorothy Salmon Professor at the J. David Rosenberg College of Law at the University of Kentucky, has been honored as a 2026-27 University Research Professor.
Drawing on expertise that spans law, library science and anthropology
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Jay Santos joins Cape Coral team for Synovus, now Pinnacle Financial Partners
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 21 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Jay Santos joins Cape Coral team for Synovus, now Pinnacle Financial Partners
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Strong talent strengthens service for clients in Southwest Florida
CAPE CORAL, Fla., July 21, 2026 -Pinnacle Financial Partners, which merged with Synovus Bank,
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League of Credit Unions and Affiliates Welcomes Brian Harris to the Advocacy Team
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 21 -- The League of Credit Unions and Affiliates issued the following news release:
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The League Welcomes Brian Harris to the Advocacy Team
DULUTH, GA -- The League of Credit Unions is pleased to welcome Brian Harris to the team as Senior Director of Governmental Affairs for Georgia, bringing more than a decade of experience in government affairs, legislative affairs, and political campaigns to the organization.
"I'm excited to put my knowledge to work via the
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Maja Horn Announced as Head of the Barnard Center for Research on Women
NEW YORK, July 21 -- Barnard College issued the following news:
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Maja Horn Announced as Head of the Barnard Center for Research on Women
The esteemed professor of Spanish and Latin American cultures takes the helm after two decades of involvement with BCRW.
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Professor Maja Horn has been appointed Director of the Barnard Center for Research on Women (BCRW), Provost and Dean of the Faculty Rebecca L. Walkowitz announced Friday, July 17.
In the announcement, Walkowitz commended Horn's
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Mast introduces legislation to keep infant formula safe
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Mast introduces legislation to keep infant formula safe
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Brian Mast (FL-21) today introduced legislation to establish enforceable federal safety standards for infant formula-giving the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) additional tools to hold manufacturers accountable and giving parents assurance that what they feed their newborns meet a federal standard. The b
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Mission complete: Faculty and staff move into newly renovated Winter Haven Science Building
WINTER HAVEN, Florida, July 21 -- Polk State College posted the following news:
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Mission complete: Faculty and staff move into newly renovated Winter Haven Science Building
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Built in 1966, the Polk State College Winter Haven Science Building (WSC) is celebrating 60 years with much-needed upgrades intended to benefit students for decades to come.
As faculty and staff returned to the building on Friday, July 17, it signified the project's unofficial completion. With the exception of a
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Myke Towers, Blessd, Farruko, Manuel Turizo, Eladio Carrion, FloyyMenor, Greeicy, Alleh and Rey Tony Y Helabusador "Los Titis" Lead Lineup for 2026 IHeartRadio Fiesta Latina on October 17
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 22 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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Myke Towers, Blessd, Farruko, Manuel Turizo, Eladio Carrion, FloyyMenor, Greeicy, Alleh and Rey Tony Y Helabusador "Los Titis" Lead Lineup for 2026 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina on October 17
Lin-Manuel Miranda to receive the 2026 iHeartRadio Corazon Latino Award
Tickets go on sale Tuesday, July 28 via TicketMaster.com
The 2026 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina event will broadcast across iHeartRadio L
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National Women's Law Center Issues Letter to Senate Judiciary Committee
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSletter) -- The National Women's Law Center issued the following letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 6, 2026
VIA Email
The Honorable Chuck Grassley
Chair
U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary
135 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
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The Honorable Dick Durbin
Ranking Member
U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary
711 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
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Re: Nomination of Todd Blanc
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Norlee Group Brings Integrated Construction Expertise to Polk County Projects
WASHINGTON, July 20 [Category: Real Estate] -- The Central Florida Development Council posted the following news:
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Norlee Group Brings Integrated Construction Expertise to Polk County Projects
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As Polk County continues to experience record growth, companies that can deliver complex infrastructure and construction projects efficiently have become partners in the region's success. Among them is Norlee Group, a specialized electrical, mechanical, technology systems, engineering, and under
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On First Day of Business Development Leadership Mission to the United Kingdom, Governor Ron DeSantis Opens the Florida Pavilion at the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 20 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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On First Day of Business Development Leadership Mission to the United Kingdom, Governor Ron DeSantis Opens the Florida Pavilion at the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow
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~ Highlights include the announcement of Relativity Space's expansion in Florida and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Space Florida and the United Kingdom Space Agency (UKSA) to advance inte
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Palm Beach Atlantic University: Business Faculty Member is Focused on Expanding Students' Perspectives on Global Business
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, July 22 -- Palm Beach Atlantic University issued the following news:
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New Business Faculty Member is Focused on Expanding Students' Perspectives on Global Business
Dr. Nathaniel Hill wants students to see business beyond the borders of the United States.
As assistant professor of international business at the Rinker College of Business, Dr. Hill just completed his first year at PBA. He teaches a required course for business students called Global Business, intr
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Palm Beach Atlantic University: Dr. Emily Webster is Preparing Marketers to Take on a Digital World
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, July 22 -- Palm Beach Atlantic University issued the following news:
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Dr. Emily Webster is Preparing Marketers to Take on a Digital World
Dr. Emily Webster knows the digital marketing landscape moves quickly.
It is why she works so hard to make sure her students are prepared not just to keep up with an ever-changing industry, but to do so with skill.
Dr. Webster is an assistant professor of marketing at the Rinker College of Business. She joined the departmen
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Palm Beach Atlantic University: Rinker College of Business Teacher of the Year Empowers Students to Think Beyond the Textbook
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, July 22 -- Palm Beach Atlantic University issued the following news:
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Rinker College of Business Teacher of the Year Empowers Students to Think Beyond the Textbook
In 2026, Dr. Emanuel Garcia Munoz was recognized as Teacher of the Year by the Rinker College of Business, an honor he called his greatest accomplishment of the year. Dr. Garcia Munoz is an assistant professor of economics In the Rinker College of Business. He teaches principles of microeconomics, Ame
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Parsons Accelerates Industrial Base Modernization and Advanced Manufacturing to Deliver Mission Readiness at Speed and Scale
PASADENA, California, July 21 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release:
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Parsons Accelerates Industrial Base Modernization and Advanced Manufacturing to Deliver Mission Readiness at Speed and Scale
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Key Takeaways:
* Parsons delivers integrated industrial base modernization and advanced manufacturing solutions that accelerate mission readiness across defense and infrastructure
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Physics student enriches knowledge at National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
KENNESAW, Georgia, July 21 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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Physics student enriches knowledge at National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
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Kennesaw State University physics student Matt Bonvissuto has taken what he has learned on campus to the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory in Tallahassee, Florida, on a Research Experiences for Undergraduates project funded in part by the National Science Foundation.
Bonvissuto is working on a project involvi
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Pinnacle Financial Partners adds two experienced health and benefits professionals
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 21 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Pinnacle Financial Partners adds two experienced health and benefits professionals
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 21, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners has added two experienced professionals to its Health & Benefits team. Kim Malleolo has joined th
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Pocan Reacts to State Department's Cuba Report
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Pocan Reacts to State Department's Cuba Report
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) issued the following statement after the State Department released its latest report on Cuba :
"The State Department just published a ridiculous report about the threat to America from Cuba. It may be the stupidest, most fantastical, most biased thing I've ever read from a governmental agenc
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Poynter's PolitiFact launches service providing reliable, engaging health information to consumers and news organizations
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, July 21 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release:
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Poynter's PolitiFact launches service providing reliable, engaging health information to consumers and news organizations
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St. Petersburg, Florida (July 21, 2026) -Infectious disease outbreaks. Vitamin K shots. GLP-1 side effects. Peptide promises. At a time when questions about health and medicine are receiving more attention than ever, the Pulitzer-Prize-winning fact-checke
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Redwire Opens State-of-the-Art Facility in Indiana to Accelerate Space-Enabled R&D and Manufacturing with a Focus on Next-Gen Drug Development and Human Health Breakthroughs
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, July 21 [Category: BizScience] -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, issued the following news release:
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Redwire Opens State-of-the-Art Facility in Indiana to Accelerate Space-Enabled R&D and Manufacturing with a Focus on Next-Gen Drug Development and Human Health Breakthroughs
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Jacksonville, Fla. (July 21, 2026) - Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a global leader in space and defense t
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Relevance Through Medical Adaptation: AFMEDCOM Commander Visits AFSOC Mil-civ Partnership at UAB Hospital
HURLBURT FIELD, Florida, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command issued the following news:
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Relevance through medical adaptation: AFMEDCOM commander visits AFSOC mil-civ partnership at UAB Hospital
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Special Operations Medicine is unlike any other medical field and requires lifesaving skills under immense pressure often in remote, austere and hostile environments. To ensure SOF medics are properly trained, Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) f
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Rep. Salazar Signs Discharge Petition to Advance the American Dream and Promise Act for Dreamers and TPS Recipients
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Salazar Signs Discharge Petition to Advance the American Dream and Promise Act for Dreamers and TPS Recipients
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), a co-lead of the American Dream and Promise Act, signed a discharge petition to bring the bipartisan legislation to the House floor for a vote. The American Dream and Promise Act would create earned pathways to lawful perm
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Senator Murray Grills Hegseth on State of Iran War, Refuses to Write Trump a Blank Check to Fund Iran War
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Senator Murray Grills Hegseth on State of Iran War, Refuses to Write Trump a Blank Check to Fund Iran War
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WATCH and READ : Senator Murray's opening remarks
WATCH : Senator Murray's full questioning
Washington, D.C. - Today-at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on President Trump's supplemental funding request for the Iran war, more Pentagon funding, and other requests-U.S. Senator Pa
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Seven ways the MagLab is advancing healthcare
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 21 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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Seven ways the MagLab is advancing healthcare
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Think of the biggest medical challenges of our time and you'll find researchers tackling them at the FSU-headquartered National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. The MagLab harnesses some of the most powerful magnets on Earth to unlock the secrets of human biology, peering deeper into molecular structures than ever before. Cutting-edge research on cancer, m
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Shooting for the Stars Starts in Florida - On Space Exploration Day, Senator Moody Touts Florida Dominance as Nation's Leader in American Expeditions to the Final Frontier
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 20, 2026:
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Shooting for the Stars Starts in Florida - On Space Exploration Day, Senator Moody Touts Florida Dominance as Nation's Leader in American Expeditions to the Final Frontier
On Space Exploration Day, Senator Ashley Moody is touting Florida's major role in propelling American interests into the Final Frontier. Launches on the Space Coast have increased by over 500% since 2016. S
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Southern Environmental Law Center: Dominion Acquisition by NextEra Could Cost SC Customers, Groups Warn
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 16 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release:
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Dominion acquisition by NextEra could cost SC customers, groups warn
Mega-utility could bring data center growth, hurt wallets, environment, and communities
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CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Dominion Energy South Carolina and Florida-based NextEra Energy filed an application with the South Carolina Public Service Commission yesterday seeking approval for NextEra's acquisition of Dominion
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Tallahassee State College Proposes New Fees in Line With Florida College System Peers
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 21 -- Tallahassee State College issued the following news:
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TSC Proposes New Fees in Line with Florida College System Peers
Tallahassee State College is proposing a new $30 application fee for prospective students and a new $10 administrative fee for official transcript requests. Both proposals will be considered by the TSC District Board of Trustees at its meeting on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. in the Hinson Administration Building on TSC's Main Camp
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The secret to successful sports organizations? Employees who feel safe enough to speak up
GAINESVILLE, Florida, July 21 -- The University of Florida posted the following news:
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The secret to successful sports organizations? Employees who feel safe enough to speak up
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With major sporting events like Wimbledon and the FIFA World Cup drawing global attention this summer, new findings from a University of Florida researcher highlight an often-overlooked factor behind their success: the well-being of the employees working behind the scenes.
"We found that 'psychological safety
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Trine grad Shuler helps launch risk management, benefits company
ANGOLA, Indiana, July 21 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Trine grad Shuler helps launch risk management, benefits company
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CARMEL, Ind. -A Trine University graduate has co-founded a new risk management and health employee benefits startup company with a mission to help employers strategically control costs while improving employee well-being.
Pat Shuler, a 1991 Bachelor of Science in management graduate, will serve as chief operating officer, focusing on data analytic
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UA Little Rock Professor Nitin Agarwal's AI Research Published at World's Top Artificial Intelligence Conference
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 20 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news:
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UA Little Rock Professor Nitin Agarwal's AI Research Published at World's Top Artificial Intelligence Conference
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Artificial intelligence research from Dr. Nitin Agarwal at the University of Arkansas at Little
Rock has earned international recognition after a collaborative paper was published at the 39th Annual Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS). The
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UNF receives NIH award to prepare students for innovative biomechanical pediatric research
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, July 21 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news:
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UNF receives NIH award to prepare students for innovative biomechanical pediatric research
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The University of North Florida has been awarded a nearly $800K, five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health to provide immersive research education focused on pediatric rehabilitation and assistive technology.
Dr. Gui Cesar, assistant professor of physical therapy, will lead the Proficienc
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UTampa, TPD Forge Formal Partnership to Recruit Graduates Into Police Academy
TAMPA, Florida, July 22 -- The University of Tampa issued the following news:
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UTampa, TPD Forge Formal Partnership to Recruit Graduates into Police Academy
Partnership is the first of its kind between TPD and a university in Tampa.
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The University of Tampa's long-standing relationship with the Tampa Police Department has fueled a new formal partnership that will give UTampa graduates a head start into the TPD police academy. This is the first partnership of its kind between TPD and a
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Wasserman Schultz Calls on FIU to Rescind Punishment of Student ICE Protest
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Wasserman Schultz Calls on FIU to Rescind Punishment of Student ICE Protest
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) called on Florida International University (FIU) to rescind its disciplinary actions against students who engaged in silent protest against the university's voluntary collaboration with ICE enforcement on campus.
In March, seven students eng
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Wasserman Schultz Leads Latino-Jewish Caucus, Argentina Caucus in Marking Anniversary of AMIA Jewish Center Bombing, Demanding Accountability
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Wasserman Schultz Leads Latino-Jewish Caucus, Argentina Caucus in Marking Anniversary of AMIA Jewish Center Bombing, Demanding Accountability
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), co-chair of the Congressional Latino-Jewish Caucus, was joined by fellow co-chairs, Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Chair of the House Foreign A
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Webster Supports Short-Term Government Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Webster Supports Short-Term Government Funding Bill
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Washington, D.C. - Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, released the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 9770, the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027, legislation that fully funds the federal government through December 4, 2026.
"Today, I voted to pass legislation to keep the government funded at current levels and provi
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