News Tipoffs - Florida Editors
AARP The Magazine: LeVar Burton Reflects on Finding Inspiration From Fred Rogers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- AARP issued the following news release:
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AARP The Magazine: LeVar Burton Reflects on Finding Inspiration from Fred Rogers; Tips on How to Avoid Romance Scams; and What You Need to Know About Retiring Abroad
The new issue examines the relationships, choices, and experiences that define life today for older Americans.
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The August/September 2026 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM) delivers exclusive conversations with visionaries, compelling reporting on money and rela
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Anna Paulina Luna Supports Raising Prescription Drug Costs on Florida Seniors
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Anna Paulina Luna Supports Raising Prescription Drug Costs on Florida Seniors
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Roughly 25 million seniors will pay more for their prescription drug costs after the Trump Administration ended a Medicare Part D program offsetting premium costs for older Americans, and Anna Paulina Luna is silent.
For seniors living on fixed incomes, the higher monthly premiums will be a painful blo
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Ariz. House Republicans Call on Governor Hobbs to Join Federal Anti-Fraud Data-Sharing Partnership
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 4 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release:
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House Republicans Call on Governor Hobbs to Join Federal Anti-Fraud Data-Sharing Partnership
Six states have already agreed to help federal investigators uncover fraud
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Arizona House Majority Leader Michael Carbone and State Representative Selina Bliss, Chairman of the House Health and Human Services Committee, today called on Governor Katie Hobbs to act immediately to bring Arizona into a ne
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 280,000 Eggs for New York City Families
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 280,000 Eggs for New York City Families
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August 3, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 280,000 eggs to City Harvest in Brooklyn as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's Egg Ranch (Hickman's) for years o
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Attorney General McCuskey leads coalition to keep a critical gas pipeline open
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 3 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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Attorney General McCuskey leads coalition to keep a critical gas pipeline open
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West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading a coalition of 18 states in an amicus brief filed in Enbridge Energy v. Gretchen Whitmer, to keep a critical gas pipeline open.
The Enbridge Line 5 pipeline starts and ends in Canada and carries more than 20 million gallons of light
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Bradley Adds Intellectual Property Attorney Matthew J. Parker to Huntsville Office
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Aug. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Bradley Adds Intellectual Property Attorney Matthew J. Parker to Huntsville Office
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Bradley has added Matthew J. Parker as counsel in the firm's Intellectual Property Practice Group in the Huntsville office, expanding the firm's intellectual property and technology capabilities in one of the Southeast's fastest-growing cities.
"Matt has extensive experience advising clients
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Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Reflects on the Passing of Former House Committee on Appropriations Chairwoman, Congresswoman Kay Granger
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Reflects on the Passing of Former House Committee on Appropriations Chairwoman, Congresswoman Kay Granger
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MIAMI, FL - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26) issued the following statement reflecting on the passing of former House Committee on Appropriations Chairwoman, Congresswoman Kay Granger.
"I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my dear friend and fo
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Enroll tuition-free in Polk State's Computer Numeric Control Production Specialist Program
WINTER HAVEN, Florida, Aug. 3 -- Polk State College posted the following news:
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Enroll tuition-free in Polk State's Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Production Specialist Program
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Students can now complete Polk State College's Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Production Specialist Program at no cost, thanks to a sponsorship provided by Polk State College and the State of Florida, Department of Commerce, and a generous grant from the Gene Haas Foundation, which together cover the full cost
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FAMU Adds Forbes Top 5 Ranking to Growing List of National Accolades
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 3 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news:
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FAMU Adds Forbes Top 5 Ranking to Growing List of National Accolades
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Florida A&M University (FAMU) has been recognized as the No. 2 public historically Black college or university (HBCU) in the nation in Forbes' inaugural 2026 America's Top HBCUs ranking, a distinction that underscores the University's continued commitment to academic excellence,
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FAMU's Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative Receives National Award for Youth Vaping Prevention Program
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 3 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news:
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FAMU's Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI) Receives National Award for Youth Vaping Prevention Program
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Honor presented during the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association's (NDASA) 2026 Annual Conference and Trade Show
Florida A&M University's Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI) received a na
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FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers create artificial intelligence tool to manage modern power grid
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 3 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers create artificial intelligence tool to manage modern power grid
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A new artificial intelligence tool developed by researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and Florida State University's Center for Advanced Power Systems could help make electric grids more reliable and reduce operating costs. The system improves forecasts of electricity demand and ren
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Florida Appeals Court Reverses Medical Marijuana Ruling and Sides With Employer - 5 Steps to Take Now
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Florida Appeals Court Reverses Medical Marijuana Ruling and Sides with Employer: 5 Steps to Take Now
Florida employers can breathe a little easier now that a state appeals court just shut down a paramedic's off-duty medical marijuana accommodation claim. The July 29 decision ruled that an employer was not required to make an exception to its drug-free workplace policy for medical marij
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FIU: Alumnus Named Early Heart Researcher of the Year
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 4 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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Alumnus named early heart researcher of the year
By Gisela Maria Valencia
One person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease. Heart problems plague thousands of people, including children: about 40,000 babies are born each year with congenital heart defects.
These numbers are staggering. Billions of lives are impacted around the world
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Fla. Secretary of State Cord Byrd Reminds Floridians of Early Voting Options
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 4 -- Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Secretary of State Cord Byrd Reminds Floridians of Early Voting Options
Deadline to Request Vote-By-Mail Ballot is Thursday
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Today, Secretary of State Cord Byrd issued the following statement regarding early voting prior to Florida's upcoming Primary Election on Tuesday, August 18th.
"Registered Florida voters have the option to cast their ballot at a designated ea
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Florida Atlantic University High No. 1 in Florida Across Every Reportable Assessment
BOCA RATON, Florida, Aug. 4 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAU High No. 1 in Florida Across Every Reportable Assessment
By Joshua Glanzer
Florida Atlantic University High School is No. 1 in Florida in every statewide assessment category for which the school had reportable results, marking the first time FAU High has swept the top reported assessments in a single year.
On the 9th Grade FAST English Langu
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Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Ashley Moody for U.S. Senate
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 4 -- The Florida Chamber of Commerce issued the following news on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Ashley Moody for U.S. Senate
Today, the Florida Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Ashley Moody to remain as Florida's United States Senator.
"The Florida Chamber of Commerce fully endorses Ashley Moody to continue championing Florida by serving as Florida's United States Senator," said Florida Chamber of Commerce President and CE
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Florida's Model for Conservative Governance with Chief Deputy Attorney General Ryan Newman
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release:
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Florida's Model for Conservative Governance with Chief Deputy Attorney General Ryan Newman
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On this week's episode of "The Arena," Chief Deputy Attorney General of Florida Ryan Newman joins AFL President Gene Hamilton to discuss Florida's legal battles, the birthright citizenship question, immigration issues, and his path from West Point to the U.S. Departme
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FSU College of Music launches Center for Music Leadership and Community Engagement, names director
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 3 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU College of Music launches Center for Music Leadership and Community Engagement, names director
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The Florida State University College of Music has launched the Center for Music Leadership and Community Engagement and named Blaire Koerner as its inaugural director.
The new center will prepare students for a range of music careers while expanding partnerships with arts organizations and community pa
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Geisel School of Medicine Welcomes Jennifer Hunt as Its New Dean
DARTMOUTH, New Hampshire, Aug. 3 -- The Dartmouth College School of Medicine (Geisel) posted the following news:
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Geisel School of Medicine Welcomes Jennifer Hunt as Its New Dean
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Dartmouth's Geisel School of Medicine is celebrating a milestone this week as Jennifer Hunt officially begins her tenure as dean.
Hunt, the first woman to lead the school in its 229-year history, began connecting with the Geisel community before her official start date. On July 27, the first day of orientati
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Greenberg Traurig Advises Logicor on EUR532 Million Pan-European Logistics Portfolio Sale to EQT
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Advises Logicor on EUR532 Million Pan-European Logistics Portfolio Sale to EQT
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BERLIN - Aug. 3, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig advised Logicor, a leading owner, manager, and developer of European logistics real estate, on the sale of a pan-European logistics portfolio to EQT for EUR532 million.
The portfolio comprises 14 logistics assets ac
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Hamilton School continues rapid growth with new faculty hires
GAINESVILLE, Florida, Aug. 3 -- The University of Florida posted the following news:
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Hamilton School continues rapid growth with new faculty hires
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The University of Florida's Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education is proud to announce 21 faculty additions for the 2026-27 academic year, including 14 newly hired professors, one visiting professor, one professor of practice, two lecturers, and three previously announced professors who are arriving on campus this year.
The ap
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Holland & Knight Advises Basalt Infrastructure Partners in Acquisition of Mr. Bult's, Inc.
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Holland & Knight Advises Basalt Infrastructure Partners in Acquisition of Mr. Bult's, Inc.
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ATLANTA (August 3, 2026) - Holland & Knight advised Basalt Infrastructure Partners LLP in its acquisition of Mr. Bult's, Inc. (MBI), the largest third-party provider of outsourced municipal solid waste transportation and transfer station management services in North America. The
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Holland & Knight Advises Centaur U.S. Investment Holdings in $191.2 Million Sale of Panther National
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Holland & Knight Advises Centaur U.S. Investment Holdings in $191.2 Million Sale of Panther National
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MIAMI (August 3, 2026) - Holland & Knight served as co-counsel to D2 Law Group P.L. in D2 Law Group's representation of Centaur U.S. Investment Holdings in the $191.2 million sale of Panther National to an affiliate of Ohana Real Estate Investors. The transaction inclu
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Husch Blackwell Adds Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Team in Southeast
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Husch Blackwell Adds Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Team in Southeast
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National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that Benjamin Perry and Lauren Watson joined the firm as partners as members of the Data Privacy & Cybersecurity practice, which Perry will co-lead. Joining them is associate Evan Yahng.
Perry, who is based in Nashville, has built a natio
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ICCFA University 2026 Concludes Another Transformative Year of Professional Education
STERLING, Virginia, Aug. 3 [Category: Facilities Management] -- The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association issued the following news release:
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ICCFA University 2026 Concludes Another Transformative Year of Professional Education
The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA) proudly concluded another successful ICCFA University, held July 17-22, 2026, at the Emory Conference Center Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. Recognized as one of the deathcare pro
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Congressman Patronis: Anthony Fauci is a Coward
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Congressman Patronis: Anthony Fauci is a Coward
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Congressman Jimmy Patronis, Fox News Live
August 2, 2026
FULL LINK HERETo view the clip click here....
"Look, there were definitely financial impacts to the states based on the bad policies that Fauci put out. I think the guy was a coward when it came to shutting down businesses. He had plenty to say when it came to separat
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Justice Department Files Record 25 Denaturalization Cases Against Naturalized Criminals Including Attempted Murderers, Spousal Abusers, and Child Sex Offenders
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Justice Department Files Record 25 Denaturalization Cases Against Naturalized Criminals Including Attempted Murderers, Spousal Abusers, and Child Sex Offenders
25 complaints filed since July 20, 2026, mark largest denaturalization effort ever
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The Department of Justice announced today that it filed denaturalization actions in various U.S. district courts against 25 individuals accu
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Medicare Advantage Provider Complete Health to Pay $14,100,000 to Settle False Claims Act Suit
TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Medicare Advantage Provider Complete Health to Pay $14,100,000 to Settle False Claims Act Suit
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Complete Health Partners Holdings, headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, has agreed to pay $14,100,000, to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by causing the submission of false diagnosis codes in order to increase payments that they recei
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Nemours Children's Health Appoints Patrice Harris, MD, MA as Executive Vice President and Chief Health Impact Officer
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 3 -- Nemours Foundation posted the following news release:
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Nemours Children's Health Appoints Patrice Harris, MD, MA as Executive Vice President and Chief Health Impact Officer
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (August 3, 2026) - Nemours Children's Health announced today the appointment of Patrice Harris, MD, MA, as Executive Vice President and Chief Health Impact Officer (CHIO).
As CHIO, Dr. Harris will ensure the integration of Whole Child Health across all facets of
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Palm Beach Atlantic University: You Use AI More Than You Think. Here's Why That Matters
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Aug. 4 -- Palm Beach Atlantic University issued the following news:
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You use AI more than you think. Here's why that matters
"Technology opens up a world of possibilities. Tech innovations also reflect our God-given creativity. But like anything made by people, technology can also be used to spread misinformation, erode trust, and hurt others. In this article, Associate Professor of Computer Science Dr. Michael Kolta at Palm Beach Atlantic University considers h
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Senator Moody Brings No Tax on Tips and No Tax on Overtime Home to Local Florida Restaurant Chain
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Senator Moody Brings No Tax on Tips and No Tax on Overtime Home to Local Florida Restaurant Chain
ORLANDO, Fla.-- Senator Ashley Moody is continuing to celebrate one year of No Tax on Tips for Florida's service industry workers. Senator Moody recently visited Beth's Burger Bar in Edgewood, where she met with the owner, restaurant employees, and customers to discuss the real impa
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Sens. Schiff, Whitehouse Introduce Measure to Strike Down Trump's Gutting of Endangered Species Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Schiff, Whitehouse Introduce Measure to Strike Down Trump's Gutting of Endangered Species Act
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) are pushing back against the new final rule from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that deletes the definition of "harm" in the rules impleme
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Shaquille O'Neal's DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly - the World's First Professional Dunk League - Continues with Week 3 Tomorrow Night at 8 p.m. ET on TNT & HBO Max
NEW YORK, Aug. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release:
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Shaquille O'Neal's DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly - the World's First Professional Dunk League - Continues with Week 3 Tomorrow Night at 8 p.m. ET on TNT & HBO Max
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Shaquille O'Neal, Authentic Brands Group and TNT Sports' DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly, in partnership with Credit One Bank, will continue tomorrow night with live coverage of Week 3 on TNT and HB
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Staten Island Museum to Repatriate Native American Remains to Miccosukee, Seminole Tribes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSFR) -- The Staten Island Institute of Arts and Sciences, New York, has completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), determining that human remains and associated funerary objects are culturally affiliated with the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians, Seminole Tribe of Florida and the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service.
The inventory includes
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Trump Administration's Fake Crackdown Leaves Most 'Gas Station Heroin' on the Shelves
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 [Category: Political] (TNSrpt) -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Trump Administration's Fake Crackdown Leaves Most 'Gas Station Heroin' on the Shelves
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Instead of cracking down on Kratom, the Trump administration has left dangerous kratom products on store shelves and even promoted them, according to a report released today by Public Citizen. Tonics and powders made from kratom, a plant native to Southeast Asia, have become widely available in the
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UF study finds kratom-derived products are frequently mislabeled
GAINESVILLE, Florida, Aug. 3 -- The University of Florida posted the following news:
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UF study finds kratom-derived products are frequently mislabeled
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What's listed on a kratom product label may not tell the full story. Researchers in the University of Florida College of Pharmacy have found that commercially available kratom products, including many kratom-derived products, contain chemical compositions that differ from their labels, highlighting gaps in product transparency and the n
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UNF team selected by NASA to conduct solar eclipse research in Spain
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 3 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news:
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UNF team selected by NASA to conduct solar eclipse research in Spain
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A team of University of North Florida students and faculty will travel to Burgos, Spain, this week to collect scientific data during the solar eclipse as part of a NASA-supported research initiative.
NASA's Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project (NASA-NEBP) selected and funded the UNF team as one of only three universities t
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University of Cincinnati: Debate Continues Over the Classic Learning Test
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 4 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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A debate continues over the Classic Learning Test
UC education professors weigh in with USA Today
By Cedric Ricks, 260-415-8554, cedric.ricks@uc.edu
An up-and-coming college admissions exam known as the Classic Learning Test is gaining in popularity, but its adoption isn't without debate. About half a dozen states have recognized or accepted the test for admissions at public universities.
Pentagon chi
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University of Nebraska: Silversten to Lead UComm Following National Search
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 4 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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Silversten to lead UComm following national search
Scott Silversten, a communications and marketing leader with nearly three decades of professional experience, has been named the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's chief communication and marketing officer.
The appointment was announced Aug. 3 by Interim Chancellor Katherine S. Ankerson. Silversten, who previously served as associate vice president for com
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University of West Florida Exceeds $100 Million Here for Good Capital Campaign Goal
PENSACOLA, Florida, Aug. 3 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release:
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UWF exceeds $100 million Here for Good capital campaign goal
The University of West Florida's Here for Good capital campaign has officially concluded, surpassing $100 million in philanthropic support and engaging more than 33,000 donors to advance the University's four key priorities of people, programs, place and community.
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Veteran Corporate and Legal Services Attorney David Jargiello Joins Holland & Knight in San Francisco
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Veteran Corporate and Legal Services Attorney David Jargiello Joins Holland & Knight in San Francisco
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SAN FRANCISCO (August 3, 2026) - Holland & Knight is continuing the strategic growth of its Corporate, M&A and Securities Section nationwide with the addition of David Jargiello as a partner in San Francisco. Mr. Jargiello advises law firms, legal services businesses,
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VHB Welcomes Will Hawthorne as Florida Director of Transportation Engineering
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Aug. 3 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news:
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VHB Welcomes Will Hawthorne as Florida Director of Transportation Engineering
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VHB welcomes Will Hawthorne, PE, MBA, as Florida Director of Transportation Engineering, expanding and strengthening our transportation planning, engineering, and technology practices.
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WIU Alumni Council Adds Six New Members
MACOMB, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
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WIU Alumni Council Adds Six New Members
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MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - Six new dedicated Western Illinois University graduates began their terms on the WIU Alumni Council on July 1.
Larry Ferrere `81, Phyllis McCluskey-Titus `79 `81, Matt O'Kray `04, Dr. Shawn Shianna `80, Michael Shonrock `79 `81, and Phil Weiss `98 `17 were selected by the WIU Alumni Council membership committee and were officially i
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