Sunday - August 16, 2026

News Tipoffs - Florida Editors

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RATINGS CHANGE: Crystal Ball Shifts FL-14 in Kathy Castor's' Direction
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * RATINGS CHANGE: Crystal Ball Shifts FL-14 in Kathy Castor's' Direction * Sabato's Crystal Ball shifted Florida's 14th Congressional District in Democrats' direction as Kathy Castor builds momentum to keep her district blue. The ratings come as the latest sign that Castor is in a toss-up race, keeping her seat competitive despite Republicans' attempts to rig the maps in their fav  more
A Degree Worth the Journey
JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, July 31 -- Jacksonville State University posted the following news: * * * A Degree Worth the Journey * #Alaskan student Chaz Sample trusted what he read on Reddit-and found an MBA worth traveling 4,200 miles to celebrate. By Brett Buckner When Chaz Sample decided to pursue a master's degree, he didn't start with glossy brochures, campus tours, or carefully curated university websites. "I went to Reddit," Sample said. "You can go to Rate My Professor. You can go to   more
Americans for Tax Reform: List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids John Kartch and Rachel Loren Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 93. As documented below at least 93 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts. Trump Accounts for kids were enacted   more
Coast Guard Air Station Savannah holds change-of-command ceremony
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard Air Station Savannah holds change-of-command ceremony * SAVANNAH, Ga. -Coast Guard Air Station Savannah's crew conducted a change-of-command ceremony, Friday, at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah. During the ceremony, Capt. Maegan Schwartz transferred command of Coast Guard Air Station Savannah to Cmdr. Zachary Wiest. Rear Adm. Adam A. Chamie, commander, Southeas  more
DSCC Friday Takeaways: Win the Senate, Sinking Susan, In a Mood(y) for Corruption, Paxton's Paper Trail, and Whatley's Troubling Venue
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news wrap up: * * * DSCC FRIDAY TAKEAWAYS: Win the Senate, Sinking Susan, In a Mood(y) for Corruption, Paxton's Paper Trail, and Whatley's Troubling Venue TGIF. Welcome back to Friday Takeaways from the DSCC - your weekly update from the DSCC Press Team on what you need to know across the Senate battlegrounds. There are 95 days until the midterms. DROP US A LINE: press@dscc.org. * WIN THE SENATE: This we  more
FAMU Celebrates 510 Graduates During Summer 2026 Commencement
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 1 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * FAMU Celebrates 510 Graduates During Summer 2026 Commencement * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida A&M University (FAMU) celebrated 510 candidates for graduation during its Summer Commencement Ceremony on Friday, July 31, at the Alfred Lawson Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium. The class included 416 bachelors, 72 masters, 11 Doctor of Pharmacy, n  more
FDA Permanently Debars Clinical Research Executive After Trial Fraud Conviction
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has permanently debarred Ricardo Andres Acuna from providing services to any person with an approved or pending drug product application after his federal felony conviction for conduct involving the development and approval of drug products. The order takes effect Aug. 3 following Acuna's Jan. 14, 2026, conviction in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He pleaded  more
FDA Permanently Debars Former Clinical Research Director After Fraud Conviction
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has permanently debarred Angela Anatilde Baquero from providing services to any person with an approved or pending drug product application after determining she was convicted of a federal felony involving the development and approval of drug products. The order, effective August 3, follows Baquero's January 14, 2026, conviction in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Flor  more
FIU Issues Commentary: From FIU to FIFA World Cup 2026
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 1 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following commentary on July 31, 2026, by Miranda Ghirimoldi, a graduate of master's degree in hospitality management with specialization in mega and large-scale event management: * * * From FIU to FIFA World Cup 2026 Miranda Ghirimoldi graduated with a master's degree in hospitality management with a specialization in mega and large-scale event management from FIU in  more
Florida Woman Sentenced To Two Years In Prison For Orchestrating Multimillion-Dollar Federal Student Aid Loan Forgiveness Fraud Scheme
NEW YORK, July 31 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Florida Woman Sentenced To Two Years In Prison For Orchestrating Multimillion-Dollar Federal Student Aid Loan Forgiveness Fraud Scheme * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Department of Education Office of Inspector General's Eastern Regional Office ("DOE OIG"), Jamila Davis, and Insp  more
FSU celebrates Summer Class of 2026 as speakers urge graduates to carry the unconquered spirit forward
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 31 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU celebrates Summer Class of 2026 as speakers urge graduates to carry the unconquered spirit forward * Florida State University celebrated its Summer 2026 graduating class Friday, awarding nearly 2,900 degrees during three commencement ceremonies at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. Florida State President Richard McCullough presided over the ceremonies as graduates marked the milestone with cheers  more
Harvard Graduate School of Education: Now in Its Third Decade, Data Wise Project is Innovating to Help Schools Use Evidence to Improve Learning, Address Inequities, Strengthen Collaboration
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 1 -- The Harvard Graduate School of Education issued the following news: * * * A Common Language for Improvement Now in its third decade, the Data Wise Project is innovating to help schools use evidence to improve learning, address inequities, and strengthen collaboration By Megan Maffucci When Gustavo Luna, Ed.M.'22, Ed.L.D.'25, first heard about the Data Wise approach, he was intrigued, if a bit cautious. The term "data" conjured images of massive spreadshe  more
League of Credit Unions & Affiliates and MD|DC Credit Union Association Announce Letter of Intent to Pursue Merger
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 1 -- The League of Credit Unions and Affiliates issued the following news release with the MD|DC Credit Union Association on July 31, 2026: * * * The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates and MD|DC Credit Union Association Announce Letter of Intent to Pursue Merger The Boards for The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates and the MD|DC Credit Union Association have signed a letter of intent to pursue a potential merger. This marks an important step toward combining the  more
Midterms Countdown - 99 Days and 99 Ways Republican Senate Candidates Are Deeply Flawed, Corrupt, and Out-of-Touch
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * MIDTERMS COUNTDOWN: 99 Days and 99 Ways Republican Senate Candidates Are Deeply Flawed, Corrupt, and Out-of-Touch Across the map, GOP Senate candidates are drowning in scandals, being exposed for self-dealing, called out for extreme records, and campaigning on a toxic agenda voters are rejecting - Election day is just under 100 days away, and across the map, Senate Republicans are st  more
Scripps completes acquisition of WTVQ in Lexington
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * Scripps completes acquisition of WTVQ in Lexington * Aug. 1, 2026 By Molly Miossi CINCINNATI - The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has completed its previously announced acquisition of WTVQ, the ABC affiliate in Lexington, Kentucky, from Morris Network, Inc. for $15.8 million. The acquisition creates a duopoly in Lexington with Scripps' existing NBC affiliat  more
University of Alabama at Birmingham to Repatriate Native American Human Remains, Funerary Objects
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (TNSFR) -- The University of Alabama at Birmingham will repatriate Native American human remains and associated funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act after completing an inventory that identified cultural affiliations with nine federally recognized tribes, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The inventory includes the remains of at least two Native American individuals and th  more
University of Alabama at Birmingham to Repatriate Native American Human Remains, Funerary Objects
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (TNSFR) -- The University of Alabama at Birmingham will repatriate Native American human remains and associated funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act after determining a cultural affiliation with nine federally recognized tribes, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The inventory covers the remains of at least two Native American individuals and three associated funerary objec  more
Welcoming Marie-Eve Robinson, M.D., to Shriners Children's Canada
TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 1 -- The Shriners Hospitals for Children issued the following news: * * * Welcoming Marie-Eve Robinson, M.D., to Shriners Children's Canada Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada is pleased to welcome Marie-Eve Robinson, M.D., C.M., MSc., FRCPC, a pediatric endocrinologist and clinician-scientist whose expertise will help expand care for children living with rare and complex bone conditions. Dr. Robinson joins the hospital as its first staff endocrinologist specializing   more
What They're Saying: DSCC's $40 Million 'Win The Senate' Program Puts Democrats on Offense Across an Expanded Battleground Map
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: DSCC's $40 Million 'Win The Senate' Program Puts Democrats on Offense Across an Expanded Battleground Map POLITICO: "The organizing and infrastructure investments could help counter a potential flood of GOP super PAC cash that many Democrats expect to come later in the fall" Washington Examiner: "The program, which the committee dubbed "Win the Senate," will fund   more