News Tipoffs - Florida Editors
2 Graduating Student-Veterans Share Their Courage to Begin Again
ORLANDO, Florida, July 31 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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2 Graduating Student-Veterans Share Their Courage to Begin Again
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* U.S. Army veterans Alexandria Marcellus and Mason Miles successfully transitioned from military service to college, leveraging UCF's veteran support and experiential learning opportunities to launch careers before graduation.
* Hands-on industry experiences, including the Lockheed Martin College Work Experience Pr
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2026 APTA Awards, Hall of Fame Winners Announced
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The American Public Transportation Association issued the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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2026 APTA Awards, Hall of Fame Winners Announced
Top Organizations and Leaders Recognized for Outstanding Leadership and Innovations
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The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) today honored 12 organizations and leaders with awards for their vision, leadership, and commitment to public transportation. The association also inducted four new members into t
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AACSB Recognizes 38 Schools Extending Business Accreditation and 7 Schools Extending Accounting Accreditation
TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 7 [Category: Education] -- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business issued the following news release:
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AACSB Recognizes 38 Schools Extending Business Accreditation and 7 Schools Extending Accounting Accreditation
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AACSB International (AACSB) announced today that 38 institutions have extended their business accreditation and seven have extended their accounting accreditation.
AACSB now has 1,085 accredited institutions in 71 countries and territo
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ADC Urges Federal Court to Reject Miami Beach Officials' Attempt to Dismiss First Amendment Retaliation Case
WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: Sociological] -- The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee issued the following news release:
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ADC Urges Federal Court to Reject Miami Beach Officials' Attempt to Dismiss First Amendment Retaliation Case
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The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) filed an opposition to a joint motion to a motion to dismiss brought by the City of Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner, Commissioner David Suarez and Police Chief Wayne Jones, on behalf of Miami Be
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Akerman Expands Franchise and Licensing Sector Team With Addition of Partner Eleanor Vaida Gerhards
MIAMI, Florida, July 28 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Akerman Expands Franchise and Licensing Sector Team with Addition of Partner Eleanor Vaida Gerhards
Akerman today announced the addition of Eleanor Vaida Gerhards as a partner in its Franchise and Licensing Sector Team. Eleanor, who is affiliated with the firm's New York office, further strengthens Akerman's nationally recognized platform advising franchisors and other consumer-facing businesses on domest
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Akerman Represents Diamond Chemical in Acquisition of WeChem
MIAMI, Florida, July 27 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Akerman Represents Diamond Chemical in Acquisition of WeChem
Akerman represented Diamond Chemical Company, LLC, a portfolio company of private equity firm Graycliff Partners, in its acquisition of WeChem, Inc., a specialty chemical manufacturer headquartered in Harahan, La.
Established in 1972, WeChem produces a broad range of cleaning products, including cleaners, degreasers, disinfectants, sanitizers,
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Akerman Represents HEICO Corporation in $1.2 Billion Senior Notes Offering
MIAMI, Florida, July 27 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Akerman Represents HEICO Corporation in $1.2 Billion Senior Notes Offering
Akerman represented HEICO Corporation (NYSE: HEI.A and NYSE: HEI) in closing an offering of $550 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.950% Senior Notes due 2031 and $650 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.400% Senior Notes due 2036.
The proceeds will reduce borrowings under HEICO's $2.2 billion revolving credit agree
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Anna Paulina Luna's Vote to Cut Medicaid and Medicare Will Cost Her Seat
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Anna Paulina Luna's Vote to Cut Medicaid and Medicare Will Cost Her Seat
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Today marks the 61st anniversary of the life-saving programs Luna voted to cut
On this day in 1965, Medicaid and Medicare were signed into law, two programs that have helped millions of Floridians live longer, healthier lives by delivering quality, affordable health care to generations of Tampa families ov
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Attorney General Griffin Calls on FCC to Crack Down on Robocalls and Strengthen Federal Rules
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 31 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Calls on FCC to Crack Down on Robocalls and Strengthen Federal Rules
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#Griffin: 'I am committed to doing everything in my power to stem the tide of fraudulent calls and texts in Arkansas'
LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after he joined 49 other attorneys general in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FC
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces California Will Raise Statewide Minimum Wage
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 1 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 31, 2026:
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Governor Newsom announces California will raise statewide minimum wage
What you need to know: California's statewide minimum wage will increase to $17.40 an hour on January 1, 2027 -- nearly two-and-a-half times the federal minimum wage, which Donald Trump and Republicans continue to leave frozen at $7.25 an hour.
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Governor Gavin Newsom today announced California's s
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California fire season has been quiet. A heat wave could change that fast
MERCED, California, July 30 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news:
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California fire season has been quiet. A heat wave could change that fast
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Editor's note: This story is republished from the Spring/Summer 2026 issue of UC Merced Magazine.
Dr. Garima Handa's journey from an undergraduate at UC Merced to a physician specializing in interventional cardiology at Dignity Health in the Central Valley was a full circle one.
"Leaving home to gain skills is power
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Center for European Policy Analysis Posts Commentary: West Must Confront China's Biotech Offensive
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on July 31, 2026, by Samantha Hoffman, president, CEO and co-founder of Arclight Labs:
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The West Must Confront China's Biotech Offensive
Western engagement with Chinese biotech is accelerating. It's dangerous.
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Chinese biotech companies have dramatically expanded out-licensing deals with global drugmakers, granting rights to their drugs nearly tenfold over the past four years, from $13.9 bill
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Ceres Urges SEC to Withdraw Proposal to Rescind Climate Disclosure Rules
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 30 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and global sustainability challenges, posted the following news release:
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Ceres Urges SEC to Withdraw Proposal to Rescind Climate Disclosure Rules
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BOSTON-Ceres today submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) opposing the agency's proposal to rescind its landmar
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Chairman Rick Scott, Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand Unveil AI Report, Highlight Opportunities and Risks for Older Americans
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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Chairman Rick Scott, Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand Unveil AI Report, Highlight Opportunities and Risks for Older Americans
Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott, Chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand released a new report, Artificial Intelligence & Older Americans: Confronting New Threats
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CitiesSpeak Podcast Features Mayor Toby Barker on How Proposed Federal Grant Changes Could Impact Local Governments
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release:
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CitiesSpeak Podcast Features Mayor Toby Barker on How Proposed Federal Grant Changes Could Impact Local Governments
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -A new episode of the CitiesSpeak podcast from the National League of Cities (NLC) features features Mayor Toby Barker (Hattiesburg, Miss.), NLC Board of Directors member, in conversation with Dante Moreno, Finance, Admini
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Equipping Medical Outreach in Bangladesh, Supporting Venezuela Earthquake Recovery, and More
SANTA BARBARA, California, July 31 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news:
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Equipping Medical Outreach in Bangladesh, Supporting Venezuela Earthquake Recovery, and More
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Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 612 shipments of requested medical aid to 47 U.S. states and territories and 23 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 9.6 million defined daily doses of medication.
Medications and supplies shipped this week included diabetes treatments
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Face of Defense: Marine Caps Full-Circle Journey With Instructor of Year Honor
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Face of Defense: Marine Caps Full-Circle Journey With Instructor of Year Honor
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Marine Corps Sgt. Kade Prentice walked into a Portland, Oregon, recruiting office looking for a fresh start. Six years later, he stands at the head of a classroom at Naval Air Station North Island, California, in the same schoolhouse where he trained as a young Marine. Today, he teaches the next generation of technicians who keep
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FAMU Celebrates Florida's Decade as the Nation's No. 1 State for Higher Education
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 30 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news:
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FAMU Celebrates Florida's Decade as the Nation's No. 1 State for Higher Education
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State University System launches Florida 10 for 10, a statewide scholarship initiative for undergraduate students
Florida A&M University (FAMU) joins the State University System of Florida (System) in celebrating a decade of excellence as Florida is once again rank
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FAMU MADE: Amaiya Brown Finds Purpose and Community at FAMU
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 31 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news:
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FAMU MADE: Amaiya Brown Finds Purpose and Community at FAMU
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When Amaiya Brown arrived at Florida A&M University, she was searching for a new experience. Instead, she also discovered a community that challenged her to grow personally, professionally and academically.
"I chose FAMU because it was the only public HBCU in Florida, and I knew I wante
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Federal Register: Geological Survey Issues Information Collection Notice on Turtle Distribution Database
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey issued the following information collection:
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is proposing to renew an information collection.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
In accordance with the PRA of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), we provide the public and other Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on new, proposed, revis
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: H-2A Farmworker Rates Are Here - What Agricultural Employers Need to Know
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 1 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 31, 2026:
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New H-2A Farmworker Rates Are Here: What Agricultural Employers Need to Know
H-2A agricultural employers have been awaiting the Department of Labor's publication of the new H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs), and eager to hear how soon they would be required to update rates. Federal officials just released a public inspection copy of the new rates, which is set to be published in
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Florida Atlantic University Awarded Federal Grant to Lead National Accreditation Innovation
BOCA RATON, Florida, Aug. 1 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAU Awarded Federal Grant to Lead National Accreditation Innovation
Grant Snapshot: Florida Atlantic University has been awarded a $957,200 Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) Special Projects grant from the U.S. Department of Education to develop a national framework that will help colleges and universities navigate transi
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Four of the Nation's Largest Latino Organizations Unite to Launch Unprecedented 2026 Voter Education and Mobilization Effort
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Sociological] -- UnidosUS posted the following news release:
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Four of the Nation's Largest Latino Organizations Unite to Launch Unprecedented 2026 Voter Education and Mobilization Effort
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WASHINGTON -Today, four of the most influential Latino civic organizations in the country announced the 2026 Latino Civic Engagement Coalition -a landmark, nonpartisan partnership to educate and mobilize the fastest-growing segment of the American electorate from now thr
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FSU geologists discover North, South American mammals mingled before continental connection
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 30 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU geologists discover North, South American mammals mingled before continental connection
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Florida State University researchers are part of an international team whose work reveals that North and South American mammals interacted before the Panamanian land bridge formed about 3 million years ago.
Professor of Geology and Environmental Science Yang Wang and geology doctoral student Chance Hannold ar
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Funding Florida Legal Aid: Gonzalez Takes Office as President
MAITLAND, Florida, July 28 -- Funding Florida Legal Aid (formerly the Florida Bar Foundation) issued the following news release:
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Gonzalez takes office as president
Hollywood attorney Maria C. Gonzalez took office as the president of FFLA on July 1, 2026. FFLA is a statewide charitable organization committed to expanding access to the civil justice system for Floridians of limited means through strategic grantmaking, support for legal aid providers and courts, and the development of inno
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Georgia Public Policy Foundation Issues Commentary: Milton Friedman Was Right About School Choice
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 30 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following commentary by Director of Communications Athan Clark:
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Milton Friedman Was Right About School Choice
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July 31 marks 114 years since the birth of Milton Friedman, the University of Chicago economist whose ideas reshaped monetary policy, helped end the military draft and earned him the Nobel Prize in economics. Yet for all those achievements, the idea likely to touch the most American lives is one he s
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Greenberg Traurig Advises Nomad Foods on EUR280 Million Revolving Credit Facility, EUR800 Million High-Yield Notes Offering
MIAMI, Florida, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Advises Nomad Foods on EUR280 Million Revolving Credit Facility, EUR800 Million High-Yield Notes Offering
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LONDON - July 30, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP advised Nomad Foods (NYSE: NOMD), Europe's leading frozen food company, on a comprehensive financing transaction, including a EUR280 million revolving credit facility (RCF) and an EU
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Greenberg Traurig Advises Zabka Group and CVC Capital Partners on the Sale of Zabka Group to Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.
MIAMI, Florida, July 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Advises Zabka Group and CVC Capital Partners on the Sale of Zabka Group to Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.
The transaction represents the largest acquisition in Alimentation Couche-Tard's history, with a total equity value of approximately USD 8.6 billion.
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WARSAW - 31 July 2026 - Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. ("Couche-Tard") (TSX: ATD), a global leade
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Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized in Lexology Index: Competition 2026
MIAMI, Florida, July 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized in Lexology Index: Competition 2026
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NEW YORK - July 31, 2026 - Three attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Antitrust & Competition Practice were recognized in the 2026 Lexology Index: Competition.
Shareholders Miguel Flores Bernes in the firm's Mexico office and Robert Gago in the Warsaw office were recognized
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Greenberg Traurig Represents Madison River Capital Partners in Connection with Investment in Pro-Max
MIAMI, Florida, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Represents Madison River Capital Partners in Connection with Investment in Pro-Max
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NEW YORK- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Madison River Capital (MRC) in connection with its investment in Pro-Max Restoration & Paint Corp. (Pro-Max).
Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, Pro-Max is a leading provider of structural
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Holland & Knight Advises SkyKnight Capital on Partnership with Apex Infusion
MIAMI, Florida, July 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Holland & Knight Advises SkyKnight Capital on Partnership with Apex Infusion
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MIAMI (July 31, 2026) - Holland & Knight represented SkyKnight Capital L.P. in its strategic partnership with Apex Infusion, a leading omnichannel infusion services provider. Apex's clinician-led management team will retain a significant ownership stake and continue to lead the business. The
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HTM researcher Slevitch wins top paper award at ICHRIE Global Conference for research on menu design
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 30 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business posted the following news:
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HTM researcher Slevitch wins top paper award at ICHRIE Global Conference for research on menu design
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Dr. Lisa Slevitch, an associate professor in Oklahoma State University's School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, was part of a team that took home top research honors at the 2026 Global Conference for the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Edu
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Identity Theft Ring, Including Former Bank Employee, Charged With Posing As Bank Customers And Stealing Over $1.6 Million
NEW YORK, July 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release:
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Identity Theft Ring, Including Former Bank Employee, Charged With Posing As Bank Customers And Stealing Over $1.6 Million
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United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, and Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), James C. Barnacle, Jr., announced today the arrests
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Kirkland Advises Blue Sea Capital on Oversubscribed Continuation Vehicle for One Physics
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kirkland Advises Blue Sea Capital on Oversubscribed Continuation Vehicle for One Physics
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Kirkland & Ellis advised Blue Sea Capital on the closing of its first continuation vehicle to extend its successful partnership with One Physics LLC, the leading provider of comprehensive outsourced medical physics services in North America.
The oversubscribed transaction wa
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Latest Advances in Lung Cancer Surgery: Q&A with Professor Villamizar
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 1 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following Q&A on July 31, 2026, involving Nestor Villamizar, professor in the DeWitt Daughtry Family Department of Surgery and a surgeon at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center:
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The Latest Advances in Lung Cancer Surgery: Q and A with Dr. Nestor Villamizar
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The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center thoracic surgeon discusses how robotic and minimally invasive lung cancer surgeries are helping patie
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Meeting the needs of cancer survivors and caregivers, UF co-hosts summer community events throughout Florida
GAINESVILLE, Florida, July 30 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Florida posted the following news:
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Meeting the needs of cancer survivors and caregivers, UF co-hosts summer community events throughout Florida
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Navigating cancer survivorship can sometimes feel like driving in a new city without GPS. The major surgery is over, but what cream do you use to reduce burning? Who do you turn to for support when you transition to primary care?
Cancer caregivers, too, can feel like they are wingi
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Naval Research Lab Tracking Station Steers Space Operations, 70 Years of Eyes in the Skies
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news:
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Naval Research Lab Tracking Station Steers Space Operations, 70 Years of Eyes in the Skies
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WASHINGTON - In early 1956, in a remote corner of Southern Maryland, the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) began constructing the facility that would help define the American Space Age. From tracking the world's first satellite, Sputnik I, to serving as today's complex mission operations hub, NRL's Blossom P
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One Year Since Launching, Michael Whatley's Candidacy Defined by Lies, Self-Enrichment & Spiking Costs For Families
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 31 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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One Year Since Launching, Michael Whatley's Candidacy Defined by Lies, Self-Enrichment & Spiking Costs For Families
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One year since DC insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley announced his run for Senate, North Carolina families have seen all they need to: Whatley is a lying, self-enriching, out-of-touch DC insider who backs policies that are sending prices skyrocketing.
Whatley i
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President Trump & Transportation Secretary Duffy Host Vets at White House to Promote New Freedom Haulers Campaign, Put More American Patriots Behind the Wheel of Big Rigs
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release:
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President Trump & Transportation Secretary Duffy Host Vets at White House to Promote New Freedom Haulers Campaign, Put More American Patriots Behind the Wheel of Big Rigs
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Trump Admin expanded eligible pool of Vets for expedited licenses, announced seven new states will join Even Exchange Program, and touted new hiring commitment from major carrier
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Se
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Purcell to serve as Assistant Provost for Undergraduate Excellence and Student Success
EVANSVILLE, Indiana, July 31 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release:
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Purcell to serve as Assistant Provost for Undergraduate Excellence and Student Success
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Dr. Kenny Purcell has been named Assistant Provost for Undergraduate Excellence and Student Success at the University of Southern Indiana, effective Saturday, August 1. He will report to Dr. Shelly Blunt, Provost.
In this role, Purcell will assist the Provost in implementing institution-wide initi
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Rachel Guettler Joins California Lutheran University as Vice President for Growth and Advancement
THOUSAND OAKS, California, July 30 -- California Lutheran University posted the following news:
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Rachel Guettler Joins California Lutheran University as Vice President for Growth and Advancement
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For over 20 years, Rachel Guettler, EdD, has built her career in philanthropy, student enrollment and leadership coaching. She will bring this expertise to her new position as the vice president for growth and advancement at California Lutheran University. Guettler will start Aug. 17 as the se
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Redwire Corporation to Report Second Quarter 2026 Results on August 5, 2026
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, July 30 [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 Corporation to Report Second Quarter 2026 Results on August 5, 2026
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (July 30, 2026) - Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW; "Redwire" or "the Company") today announced that it will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, after marke
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Rep. Luna Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Require Clear Gluten Labeling
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Luna Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Require Clear Gluten Labeling
On Thursday, Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13) introduced the bipartisan Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act of 2026, legislation that would amend the FDA's major food allergen labeling requirements to include barley, rye, and oats alongside wheat, closing a gap in federal law that leaves
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Rob McCabe to remain Pinnacle director and chief banking officer through 2027
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 30 [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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Rob McCabe to remain Pinnacle director and chief banking officer through 2027
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Founder will continue current roles before moving into consulting position
NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 30, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners (NYSE: PNFP) announced to
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Sen. Rick Scott, Rep. Ben Cline Push to End Overregulation and Cut Red Tape for Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Rick Scott, Rep. Ben Cline Push to End Overregulation and Cut Red Tape for Small Businesses
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WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott announced the introduction of the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act to make it easier for Americans to open small businesses.
Regulations cost the U.S. economy more than $2 trillion annually, and they especially hurt small businesses.
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Senator Moody Fights to Bring Our Schools Back to Basics, Introduces PLEDGE Act to Instill Patriotism and the Pledge of Allegiance in D.C. Schools
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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Senator Moody Fights to Bring Our Schools Back to Basics, Introduces PLEDGE Act to Instill Patriotism and the Pledge of Allegiance in D.C. Schools
Senator Ashley Moody is fighting back against the anti-American indoctrination in schools. Currently, there are schools in Washington, D.C., the nation's capital, that do not display our flag or set aside time for students to recite
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Sinclair Names Gary Mertins Vice President and General Manager of WCHS and WVAH in Charleston, West Virginia
COCKEYSVILLE, Maryland, July 27 -- Sinclair, a media company and a provider of local news and sports, issued the following news release:
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Sinclair Names Gary Mertins Vice President and General Manager of WCHS and WVAH in Charleston, West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Sinclair today announced the appointment of Gary Mertins as Vice President and General Manager of WCHS (ABC) and WVAH in Charleston, West Virginia.
Mertins most recently served as General Sales Manager for Sinclair's WTWC (N
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Staff Spotlight: Through dedication and attention to detail, Leo Eastman cares for Brown's campus
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 30 -- Brown University posted the following news:
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Staff Spotlight: Through dedication and attention to detail, Leo Eastman cares for Brown's campus
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In 33 years as a custodian at Brown University, Leo Eastman guesses he has worked in just about every building on campus -and he knows for sure that he has made countless connections with the generations of people who have learned, taught, studied and moved through those spaces.
In his chief role as custodi
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The Long Blue Line: Smilax--the Coast Guard's "Queen of the Fleet"!
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news:
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The Long Blue Line: Smilax--the Coast Guard's "Queen of the Fleet"!
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The USCGC Smilax (WLIC 315) celebrated its 80th anniversary in November 2024. Commissioned in 1944, not long after the D-Day landings at Normandy, Smilax is the oldest active Coast Guard cutter and more than 25 years older than the Navy's oldest actively deployed ship.
The 1944 side launch of Smilax in Dubuque, Iow
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Third Public Safety Project Breaks Ground in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Florida, Aug. 1 -- The city of Gainesville issued the following news release:
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Third public safety project breaks ground in Gainesville
For the third time in as many months, the City of Gainesville has broken ground on a public safety facility. The latest project is the Southwest Public Safety Center, a hurricane-hardened complex under construction near Archer Road and Interstate 75. The center will include a fire station with four engine bays, a dedicated Public Works wareh
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Two Additional Ophthalmology Practices Agree to Pay $2.3M to Resolve Allegations of Fraudulent Claims to Medicare and Medicaid for Cranial Ultrasounds
TAMPA, Florida, July 31 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Two Additional Ophthalmology Practices Agree to Pay $2.3M to Resolve Allegations of Fraudulent Claims to Medicare and Medicaid for Cranial Ultrasounds
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New York ophthalmology practices Mark D. Fromer, P.C. doing business as Fromer Eye Centers and Floral Park Ophthalmology P.C. have agreed to pay a total of $2.3 million to resolve alleged violations of the Fa
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U.S., U.K. Air Forces Conduct Fighter Weapons Certification During Exercise Combat Archer
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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U.S., U.K. Air Forces Conduct Fighter Weapons Certification During Exercise Combat Archer
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After two weeks of high-end, tactical air and missile training, Exercise Combat Archer U.K. 26 concluded July 24, with the combat certification of the U.S. Air Force's 492nd and 493rd Fighter Squadrons stationed at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England.
Led by U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, alongside Ro
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UNF celebrates Summer 2026 Commencement
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, July 31 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news:
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UNF celebrates Summer 2026 Commencement
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Today, the University of North Florida celebrates 1,092 students earning their degrees during the Summer 2026 commencement ceremonies at the UNF Arena.
Graduates range in age from 20 to 65, they come from 14 countries, 35% are the first generation in their families to attend college, many have 4.0 GPA's and 166 are connected to the military. Degrees a
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University of West Florida Hosts America at 250 Symposium on Civic Republicanism, Economic Freedom and Dynamic Citizenship
PENSACOLA, Florida, Aug. 1 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release:
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UWF hosts America at 250 symposium on civic republicanism, economic freedom and dynamic citizenship
The University of West Florida's Academy of American Civic Republicanism, in collaboration with Florida International University's Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom, will host America at 250: Civic Republicanism, Economic Freedom a
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US Department of Labor awards $5.6M to serve eligible individuals in Florida communities impacted by Spirit Airlines closure
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release:
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US Department of Labor awards $5.6M to serve eligible individuals in Florida communities impacted by Spirit Airlines closure
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WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $5.6 million to the Florida Department of Commerce to support employment and training services for eligible individuals in communities impacted by the closure of Spirit Airlines.
The abrupt closure of Sp
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USF names new dean for the Office of Graduate Studies
TAMPA, Florida, July 30 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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USF names new dean for the Office of Graduate Studies
By Tara Centeno, Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President
The University of South Florida announced the appointment of Derek Wildman as the new dean of the Office of Graduate Studies, bringing to the role a deep commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, mentorship and student success
Wildman is an internationally recogni
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What They Are Saying: Election Security Comes Before August Recess
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 31, 2026:
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What They Are Saying: Election Security Comes Before August Recess
Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) is urging the Senate to cancel its August recess and remain in session until Congress passes the SAVE America Act. Senator Banks was among the first Republican Senators to support President Trump's call for lawmakers to stay in Washington until the election integrity legislation is passed.
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