News Tipoffs - Florida Editors
14-Year Partnership Continues to Support Tioga County Students
ELMIRA, New York, Aug. 6 -- Elmira College issued the following news:
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14-Year Partnership Continues to Support Tioga County Students
For the 14th consecutive year, The Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation is helping Tioga County students pursue an Elmira College education, awarding a $15,000 grant that has now supported 55 students since 2013.
Among the recent students to benefit from the grant are Wyatt Blauvelt '27, a Biology major from Barton, New York, and Gabrielle Boots '29, a Bio
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30 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized on Managing Intellectual Property's 2026 'IP Stars' List
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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30 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized on Managing Intellectual Property's 2026 'IP Stars' List
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NEW YORK - Aug. 10, 2026 - Thirty attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP have been recognized in Managing Intellectual Property magazine's 2026 edition of "IP Stars." In addition, the firm earned recognition in five practice areas: Copyright & Related Righ
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Advancing Brain Research: FIU Medical Student Earns National Recognition
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 11 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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Advancing brain research: FIU medical student earns national recognition
By Brianchelis Hernandez
Third-year medical student Eric Kunz didn't always plan on becoming a doctor. But looking at the work he's doing now, it's clear he chose the right path.
At FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (FIU Medicine), Kunz has quickly built a reputati
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Akerman's Donnie M. King Named to Bloomberg Law's 40 Under 40
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 11 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Akerman's Donnie M. King Named to Bloomberg Law's 40 Under 40
Litigation Partner Donnie M. King has been named to Bloomberg Law's "They've Got Next: The 40 Under 40," the publication's annual recognition of the lawyers shaping the future of the profession. Forty attorneys are selected nationwide each year on the strength of their results for clients, their leadership, and their service beyond the courtroo
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As Millions of Florida Students Return to School, Senator Moody is Seeking Greater Protection for Children From Online Threats
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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As Millions of Florida Students Return to School, Senator Moody is Seeking Greater Protection for Children from Online Threats
As millions of Florida students head back to school, Senator Ashley Moody is fighting to protect children from online threats. Senator Moody is championing the Kids Online Safety Act, legislation that would help guard youth from harm on the internet such as online pred
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Can dry needling relieve multiple sclerosis pain? USF Health researchers are testing it
TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 11 -- The University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine issued the following news:
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Can dry needling relieve multiple sclerosis pain? USF Health researchers are testing it
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Like many patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Angela Arroyo lives with pain, especially in her legs, making it difficult to walk and get a good night's sleep.
USF Health's Amir Tabatabaei with research participant Angela Arroyo. Tabatabaei is researching the effectiveness of d
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Cleveland Clinic Launches Concierge Medicine Practice in Naples, Expanding Access to Personalized Primary Care
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Cleveland Clinic posted the following news release:
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Cleveland Clinic Launches Concierge Medicine Practice in Naples, Expanding Access to Personalized Primary Care
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Cleveland Clinic has opened its newest Concierge Medicine practice in Naples, making relationship-based, primary care available to the region's residents. This marks the sixth Florida location for Cleveland Clinic's Concierge Medicine practice, reflecting the ongoing e
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Congressional Taiwan Caucus Co-Chairs Urge Lithuanian Leaders to Continue Bold Support for Taiwan in Joint Letter
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Congressional Taiwan Caucus Co-Chairs Urge Lithuanian Leaders to Continue Bold Support for Taiwan in Joint Letter
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WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Representatives Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), Ami Bera (D-CA), Andy Barr (R-KY), and Greg Stanton (D-AZ), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus sent a joint letter to the Honorable Mindaugas Sinkevicius, Prime Minister of Lithuania; Honorable Gitanas
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Diplomatic Security Leads Investigation Resulting in Guilty Plea for Threats Against Secretary of State Rubio
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release:
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Diplomatic Security Leads Investigation Resulting in Guilty Plea for Threats Against Secretary of State Marco Rubio
A Miami man pleaded guilty last week to three counts of transmitting threats through interstate communications after posting a series of public threats on social media platform X against prominent government officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Jon Christopher Enriquez, 47,
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Dolby Laboratories Acquires FAU Video Compression Tech Portfolio
BOCA RATON, Florida, Aug. 11 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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Dolby Laboratories Acquires FAU Video Compression Tech Portfolio
Announcement Snapshot: Florida Atlantic University has announced that a video-compression technology portfolio developed through a long-standing research partnership with OP Solutions, LLC (OPS) has been acquired by Dolby Laboratories, a global leader in audio and visual technologie
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Dr. Bob Buresh Receives PSA Distinguished Poultry Industry Career Award, Sponsored by USPOULTRY
TUCKER, Georgia, Aug. 10 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release:
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Dr. Bob Buresh Receives PSA Distinguished Poultry Industry Career Award, Sponsored by USPOULTRY
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Bob Buresh, Ph.D., received the 2026 Poultry Science Association (PSA) Distinguished Poultry Industry Career Award, sponsored by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY). The honor recognizes outstanding contributions by an industry leader. As the aw
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Duke Energy Announces Equity Units Offering
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 11 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026:
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Duke Energy announces equity units offering
Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK) today announced it plans to sell 35 million equity units in a public offering. Each equity unit will be issued in a stated amount of $50 ($1.75 billion aggregate stated amount) and will initially be in the form of a corporate unit consisting of a contract to purchase Duke Energy common stock in the future an
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FAMU Acquires Historic Brickler Property, Extending Legacy of Health Care and Service
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 10 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news:
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FAMU Acquires Historic Brickler Property, Extending Legacy of Health Care and Service
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - A property where generations of Black physicians cared for Tallahassee families will begin a new chapter under Florida A&M University, continuing a legacy of health care, education and community service that stretches back nearly 70 years.
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FIU: Roads and Dams Put European Eels at Risk, Scientists Offer Strategy to Save Them
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 11 (TNSjou) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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Roads and dams put European eels at risk, scientists offer strategy to save them
By Andrea Braswell
Roads, dams and other infrastructure built to make life easier for people have unintentionally made survival harder for another form of life -- critically endangered European eels.
An international team of scientists have put forth reco
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FSU College of Fine Arts launches School of Design
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 10 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU College of Fine Arts launches School of Design
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Florida State University's College of Fine Arts is launching the School of Design at the start of the 2026-27 academic year, a move that reflects the increasingly interdisciplinary nature of the design profession.
Formerly the Department of Interior Architecture & Design, the newly designated school better reflects the breadth of design education n
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FSU researcher awarded humanities grant to make Buddhist knowledge more accessible
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 10 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU researcher awarded humanities grant to make Buddhist knowledge more accessible
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A Florida State University religious studies scholar has earned a competitive grant from one of the country's leading humanities research organizations to support the translation of two pivotal texts into English and shed light on ancient Buddhist practices and traditions.
Jimmy Yu, the Sheng Yen Professor of Chinese
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Get to know Clemson University's incoming students
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 10 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Get to know Clemson University's incoming students
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University News
Clemson University is ready to welcome approximately 5,000 first-year students to main campus after another competitive admissions cycle.
More than 66,000 first-year students applied for undergraduate admission to Clemson, including a record 11,163 from South Carolina. This is the first time Clemson has received more than 11,000 applic
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Golden State in the Spotlight: Gov. Newsom Announces Nine New TV Projects - Including Iconic Reboots, Sequels, and Star-Studded Dramas - To Launch Second Year of California's Expanded Tax Credit Program
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 11 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026:
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Golden State in the spotlight: Governor Newsom announces nine new TV projects - including iconic reboots, sequels, and star-studded dramas - to launch second year of California's expanded tax credit program
Clueless sequel and The Rockford Files reboot among awarded projects that include major productions featuring Academy Award-winning stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Viola
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Governor Gianforte Announces Montana Ranks Second for Highest Hourly Wage Growth
HELENA, Montana, Aug. 10 (TNSrep) -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release:
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Governor Gianforte Announces Montana Ranks Second for Highest Hourly Wage Growth
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Governor Greg Gianforte today announced Montana ranks second in the nation for the highest hourly wage growth according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wages Statistics (OEWS) program. From 2024 to 2025, the average hourly wages in Montana increased 4.7 percent.
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Governor Spanberger Discusses Intervention in NextEra-Dominion Merger, Highlights Focus on Energy Affordability & Protecting Jobs on FOX 5 DC
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 10 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Governor Spanberger Discusses Intervention in NextEra-Dominion Merger, Highlights Focus on Energy Affordability & Protecting Jobs on FOX 5 DC
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RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger yesterday joined FOX 5 DC's "On the Hill" to discuss her decision to intervene in the proposed $67 billion merger between Florida-based NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy -and the priorities that will
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Greenberg Traurig to Relocate to Related Ross's 15 CityPlace, Reinforcing Longstanding Commitment to West Palm Beach
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig to Relocate to Related Ross's 15 CityPlace, Reinforcing Longstanding Commitment to West Palm Beach
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Global law firm's planned move to new lifestyle Class AA tower reflects CityPlace's growing role as destination for leading professional services firms
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Aug. 10, 2026 - Greenberg Traurig, LLP and Related Ross today announced that
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Greenberg Traurig's Daniel Wadley and Alison Weinberg-Fahey Listed in Utah Business Magazine's 2026 'Legal Elite'
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig's Daniel Wadley and Alison Weinberg-Fahey Listed in Utah Business Magazine's 2026 'Legal Elite'
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SALT LAKE CITY - Aug. 10, 2026 - Daniel J. Wadley and Alison R. Weinberg-Fahey, shareholders in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Salt Lake City office, were recognized in Utah Business magazine's 2026 "Legal Elite."
This recognition honors legal p
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IGLTA Honors John Tanzella's Legacy on World LGBTQ+ Tourism Day
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, Aug. 9 [Category: Travel] -- The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association posted the following news release:
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IGLTA Honors John Tanzella's Legacy on World LGBTQ+ Tourism Day
The John Tanzella Fellowship Fund will expand leadership development initiatives
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The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and the IGLTA Foundation are marking World LGBTQ+ Tourism Day by honoring the legacy of longtime President and CEO John Tanzella (he/him) and inviting the g
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Iowa A.G. Bird, 14 Co-Signers Issue Letter to OpenAI CEO Altman
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 11 (TNSletter) -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, with 14 co-signers issued the following letter to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 3, 2026
Sam Altman
CEO
OpenAI
3180 18th Street
San Francisco, California 94110
Dear Mr. Altman:
We write in our capacities as the Attorneys General of Iowa, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas and Utah. We
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Lincoln University Alumna Elle Michelle to Keynote 2026 New Student Convocation
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 10 -- Lincoln University posted the following news:
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Lincoln University Alumna Elle Michelle to Keynote 2026 New Student Convocation
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Nationally recognized speaker, media personality and community leader Gabrielle "Elle Michelle" Williams Bland '16 will deliver the keynote address at New Student Convocation on Wednesday, Aug. 12, in Mitchell Auditorium.
Lincoln University will welcome alumna Gabrielle "Elle Michelle" Williams Bland '16 as the keynote spe
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Made in California: How Netflix Series and Films Are Keeping Los Angeles Front and Center
LOS GATOS, California, Aug. 11 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following statement:
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Made in California: How Netflix Series and Films Are Keeping Los Angeles Front and Center
Whether you're a comedy nerd, a thrill seeker, a sports fanatic or a drama lover, you've probably noticed one recurring star that keeps popping up on Netflix: Los Angeles.
Since 2018, more than 300 Netflix productions have filmed primarily in Los Angeles. In 2025 alone, over 45 productions rolled cameras
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Moving Image Artist Nicole Antebi Showcases Work at Crisp-Ellert Art Museum
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, Aug. 10 -- Flagler College posted the following news:
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Moving Image Artist Nicole Antebi Showcases Work at Crisp-Ellert Art Museum
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The Crisp-Ellert Art Museum (CEAM) and Flagler College present "Rebel Waters / Aguas Rebeldes," an exhibition featuring work by moving image artist Nicole Antebi. The exhibition will be on view from Aug. 31 to Nov. 7 at CEAM, located at 48 Sevilla St. in historic downtown St. Augustine. The public is invited to attend an opening rec
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New Op-Ed - Michigan Democrats Are In "Lockstep" And "Laser-Focused" on Defeating Mike Rogers This November
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 8 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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NEW OP-ED: Michigan Democrats Are In "Lockstep" And "Laser-Focused" on Defeating Mike Rogers This November
LANSING -- In a new op-ed for the Detroit Free Press, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel highlighted how the party is in laser-focused on a single mission this November: Defeating corrupt multimillionaire Mike Rogers, who "only fights for himself, Trump, and the corporate specia
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Rep. Frost, 6 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Gov. DeSantis, Fla. Children & Families Deputy Secretary Williams
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, with six co-signers issued the following letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, and Kathryn Williams, deputy secretary of the Florida Department of Children and Families:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 3, 2026
Kathryn Williams
Deputy Secretary
Florida Department of Children and Families
2415 North Monroe Street
Suite 400
Tallahassee, FL 32303
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The Honorable Ron Desantis
Governor
The Capitol
400 South
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Sen. Warren, 24 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Justice, State, Treasury Depts.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, 24 co-signers issued the following letter to the departments of Justice, State and Treasury:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 5, 2026
The Honorable Marco Rubio
Secretary of State
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20451
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The Honorable Scott Bessent
Secretary of the Treasury
Department of the Treasury
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20220
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The Honorable Tod
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Shaquille O'Neal's DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly to Showcase Final Group Stage Event Tomorrow Night at 8 p.m. ET on TNT & HBO Max
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 [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 to Showcase Final Group Stage Event 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 its final night of Group Stage coverage on TNT and HBO Max starting a
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The LIBRE Initiative Debuts New English-Language Season of Sabor a Freedom
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release:
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The LIBRE Initiative Debuts New English-Language Season of Sabor a Freedom
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ARLINGTON, Va. -The LIBRE Initiative today announced the relaunch of Sabor a Freedom, LIBRE's national video podcast, featuring a new English-language format, refreshed branding, and Judy Pino, LIBRE's award-winning Brand Marketing Strategist and National Spokesperson, as host.
Since 2024, Sabor a Free
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Three States Drive Over 20% of Remodeling Activity, NAHB Research Finds
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The National Association of Home Builders issued the following news release:
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Three States Drive Over 20% of Remodeling Activity, NAHB Research Finds
California, Texas and Florida continue to account for the largest shares of remodeling activity nationwide, according to first quarter results from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) State Projections of Remodeling (SPR). The SPR offers a quarterly state-by-state analysis of remodeling activity based on
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University of West Florida President Emerita Judy Bense's Book Recognized by Library of Congress
PENSACOLA, Florida, Aug. 11 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release:
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UWF President Emerita Judy Bense's book recognized by Library of Congress
UWF President Emerita and Professor Emerita of anthropology and archaeology Dr. Judith Bense's new book, "Early Spanish Florida: Unearthing the History of America's Oldest Colony," has been selected for the "Great Reads from Great Places" list for the Library o
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USS Thomas Hudner Returns to Naval Station Mayport From Deployment
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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USS Thomas Hudner Returns to Naval Station Mayport From Deployment
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The guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner returned to Naval Station Mayport, Florida, Aug. 9, concluding an almost nine-month deployment across multiple geographic theaters, including the U.S. 4th, 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations.
During the deployment, the crew demonstrated exceptional resilience and tactical proficiency across t
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Wasserman Schultz, Cleaver Convene Housing Officials, Advocates to Tackle High Housing Cost Crisis
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Wasserman Schultz, Cleaver Convene Housing Officials, Advocates to Tackle High Housing Cost Crisis
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Lauderdale Lakes, FL - Today, U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) and Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05) joined local housing advocates and public housing officials who help Floridians facing skyrocketing housing costs to discuss possible solutions and reforms the affordability problem confr
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