News Tipoffs - Florida Editors
AccuWeather 2026 United States Fall Forecast
STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 [Category: BizTravel] -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, posted the following news release:
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AccuWeather 2026 United States Fall Forecast
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Increased risk of flooding rain across the southern U.S., prolonged drought and wildfire concerns in parts of the Northwest is a fall pattern driven by a strengthening El Nino.
Northwest U.S. Drought and Wildfire Risks, Plus Smoke Impacts
Elsewhere
Drought conditions will
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Akerman's Greg Limoncelli Reappointed Chair of ABA Senior Housing and Assisted Living Committee
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 12 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Akerman's Greg Limoncelli Reappointed Chair of ABA Senior Housing and Assisted Living Committee
Greg Limoncelli, co-chair of Akerman's Senior Living and Care Sector Team, has been reappointed chair of the American Bar Association's (ABA) Senior Housing and Assisted Living Committee. Greg first assumed the role in 2023 after serving as the committee's vice-chair.
The committee is part of the Residential,
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Banking Scam Stopped by AG Labrador's Consumer Protection Investigators
BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 11 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release:
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Banking Scam Stopped by AG Labrador's Consumer Protection Investigators
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BOISE, ID -Attorney General Raul Labrador announced today that investigators with his Consumer Protection Division intervened in a scam-in-progress and prevented a victim from losing $14,000 in cash to criminals in Florida.
Criminal scammers contacted the would-be victim posing as a Wells Fargo financial investiga
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Buchanan, Huffman Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Global Extinction Crisis
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Buchanan, Huffman Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Global Extinction Crisis
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"Allowing a Species to Become Extinct Is a Tragedy, and We Should Do Everything in Our Power to Prevent It From Happening."
Bill Would Support Vital Conservation Projects and the Protection of Endangered Animals
WASHINGTON -Congressman Vern Buchanan, co-chair of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, joined C
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CAIR-FL Welcomes Arrest for Alleged Planned Mass Shooting Targeting Mosque
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026:
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CAIR-FL Welcomes Arrest for Alleged Planned Mass Shooting Targeting Mosque
The Florida chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-FL), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed charges for an alleged plot to carry out a mass shooting at a mosque.
According to the Venice Gondolier, information from the
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Case Western Reserve: Brenessa Lindeman Appointed Executive Dean of Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 12 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Brenessa Lindeman appointed executive dean of Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University have appointed Brenessa Lindeman, MD, as executive dean of the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University.
As executive dean, Lindeman will lead Lerner College of Medicine's distinctive five-year physician-investigator medic
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Commission for Public Higher Education completes first accreditation site visit at Florida Polytechnic University
LAKELAND, Florida, Aug. 10 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release:
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Commission for Public Higher Education completes first accreditation site visit at Florida Polytechnic University
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The Commission for Public Higher Education (CPHE), a nascent institutional accreditor, today announced the successful completion of its inaugural site visit at Florida Polytechnic University on Aug. 5-6, marking a historic milestone for both organizations. The visit was the fir
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Crapo Joins Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Permanently Restore Biological Sex Standard
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Crapo Joins Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Permanently Restore Biological Sex Standard
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Washington, D.C.-U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined 10 of his Senate Republican colleagues to introduce the Title IX Clarification Act, which would ensure Title IX anti-discrimination requirements tied to federal education funding are based on biological sex and not "sexual orientation or gender identity."
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Defense Primer - U.S. Space Force Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12610) by defense policy analysts Jennifer DiMascio and Hannah D. Dennis.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: U.S. Space Force
The U.S. Space Force, established by Congress in 2019 (P.L. 116-92, Sec.952), is one of the six branches of the Armed Forces. According to Title 10, Section 9081, of the U.S. Code, "The Space Force shall be organized, trained, and equipped to - (1
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Delta Sigma Theta Supports Student Success at Tuskegee University With Major Professional Wardrobe Donation
TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Aug. 12 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news:
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Delta Sigma Theta Supports Student Success at Tuskegee with Major Professional Wardrobe Donation
Crystal Drake
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. donated more than 1000 articles of professional clothing to Tuskegee University's Golden Tiger Community Closet, and a gift of $5000 in scholarship support, during the organization's 50th Southern Region Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Mark A. Brown, president
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Eckerd College Marine Science Professor Earns $25,000 Grant Supporting Student Crab Research
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Aug. 11 -- Eckerd College posted the following news:
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Eckerd College Marine Science Professor Earns $25,000 Grant Supporting Student Crab Research
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Taylor Queen '26 works in Philip Gravinese, Ph.D.'s Ecophysiology Lab. Photos courtesy of Philip Gravinese, Ph.D.
"Every day I was in the lab, salty, sweaty, working with crabs. None of this was hands-off," says Maggie Crofford, a senior marine science and environmental studies major from Sandwich, Massachusetts, a
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Epson's New Projection & dvLED Offerings Receive 16 AV & Education Industry Awards
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 11 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Epson's New Projection & dvLED Offerings Receive 16 AV & Education Industry Awards
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Epson has announced it received 16 industry awards at InfoComm 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada, ISTELive 26 in Orlando, Florida, and from Spaces4Learning magazine, recognizing the company's most ambitious display portfolio to date. Honored by several leading industry award programs, the wins
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Family Gift Expands Access to Nova Southeastern University Law Education, Honors Noah A. Leopold
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, Aug. 12 -- Nova Southeastern University issued the following news release:
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Family Gift Expands Access to NSU Law Education, Honors Noah A. Leopold
Norman and Karen Leopold have made a transformational gift to the Shepard Broad College of Law at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) to expand access to legal education through a newly endowed scholarship honoring their late son, Noah Leopold.
The gift establishes the Noah A. Leopold Memorial Scholarship Endowment F
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FIU Study Validates Tool Linking Emotional Focus to Youth Anxiety
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 12 (TNSjou) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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New FIU study validates tool linking emotional focus to youth anxiety
By Michelle Marie Arean
How a child focuses when upset is far more revealing about their mental health than how they focus when calm, according to FIU psychologists.
In a new study (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10862-025-10264-2), psychology Ph.D. cand
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Florida Chamber Launches "Free Enterprise Florida" Competitiveness Campaign With Times Square Billboard
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 12 -- The Florida Chamber of Commerce issued the following news on Aug. 11, 2026:
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Florida Chamber Launches "Free Enterprise Florida" Competitiveness Campaign with Times Square Billboard
Today, the Florida Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of its Free Enterprise Florida competitiveness campaign in Times Square, New York City, bringing Florida's economic success story development and diversification approach to the heart of America's push for socialism an
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FLORIDA FEUD: Scott Singer and Dan Franzese Duke it Out in Nasty Republican Primary
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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FLORIDA FEUD: Scott Singer and Dan Franzese Duke it Out in Nasty Republican Primary
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Republicans Scott Singer and Dan Franzese are in a heated battle to prove which one of them is more out of touch with FL-25 voters. Spoiler alert: it's both of them.
New reporting from the Washington Examiner reveals that as mayor, Scott Singer wasted nearly $100,000 in taxpayer dollars to try an
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Florida Poly's student-athletes take center stage at inaugural media day
LAKELAND, Florida, Aug. 11 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release:
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Florida Poly's student-athletes take center stage at inaugural media day
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With the fall 2026 semester just days away, Florida Polytechnic University's first student-athletes donned their new uniforms, laced up their cleats and stepped into the spotlight Monday, Aug. 10, for the University's inaugural media day. The event introduced Florida Poly's men's and women's soccer and cross country t
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Former CFO Charged And Pleads Guilty To Defrauding Hedge Fund Of More Than $3 Million
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release:
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Former CFO Charged And Pleads Guilty To Defrauding Hedge Fund Of More Than $3 Million
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United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, and Inspector in Charge of the New York Division of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service ("USPIS"), Ketty Larco-Ward, announced today the filing of an Information charging THEODORE WOO, the former CFO
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Former New York City Real Estate Developer Sentenced To Four Years For Defrauding Investors
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release:
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Former New York City Real Estate Developer Sentenced To Four Years For Defrauding Investors
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United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, announced today that Joshua Schuster was sentenced to four years in prison for his role in a scheme to defraud investors in large real estate development projects located in New York City. SCH
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Frankel Responds to Trump's Dangerous Childhood Vaccine Order
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Frankel Responds to Trump's Dangerous Childhood Vaccine Order
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Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after President Trump signed an executive order overhauling the childhood vaccine schedule and pushing dangerous misinformation about lifesaving vaccines:
"Donald Trump's new executive order changing the childhood vaccine schedule against the advice of pediatric
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FSU study finds new hurricane graphic helps people identify watch areas, doesn't change risk perception
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 11 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU study finds new hurricane graphic helps people identify watch areas, doesn't change risk perception
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Hurricane warnings are only effective if people understand them.
A new study by Florida State University faculty in the School of Communication in the College of Communication and Information and the Department of Geography in the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy examined an experiment
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Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights Florida's One-of-a-Kind Facility to Advance the Future of Transportation
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 10 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights Florida's One-of-a-Kind Facility to Advance the Future of Transportation
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SunTrax AirGround will test eVTOL aircraft by end of year, support autonomous vehicle deployment across the state, and train Florida's workforce for advanced transportation technology
AUBURNDALE, Fla.-Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted SunTrax, Florida's premier, nation-leadi
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Greenberg Traurig Grows New York Real Estate Practice, Adding Leasing and Transactions Pro Brian Helweil
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Grows New York Real Estate Practice, Adding Leasing and Transactions Pro Brian Helweil
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NEW YORK - Aug. 11, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has expanded its Global Real Estate Practice with the addition of Brian Helweil as a shareholder in its New York office.
Helweil joins from Loeb & Loeb LLP, where he represented owners, developers,
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Henkel Corp. Announces a Nationwide Recall of Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip 6.76 Fl. Oz/200 Ml Due to Packaging Imperfection
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Henkel Corp. Announces a Nationwide Recall of Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip 6.76 fl. Oz/200 ml Due to Packaging Imperfection
Summary
Company Announcement Date: August 11, 2026
FDA Publish Date: August 11, 2026
Product Type: Cosmetics
Reason for Announcement: Due to Packaging Defect
Company Name: Henkel Corp
Brand Name: Schwarzkopf Profession
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Heritage Foundation Legal Policy Center Senior Fellow Smith Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses released the following written testimony by Zack Smith, senior legal fellow of courts and the constitution at the Heritage Foundation Legal Policy Center, from a July 22, 2026, hearing entitled "The Future of DEI in Law School Accreditation and the Legal Profession." DEI stands for diversity, equity and inclusion.
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The American Bar Asso
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Holland & Knight Represents Kashiv Biosciences in $1.1 Billion Sale to Amneal Pharmaceuticals Inc.
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Holland & Knight Represents Kashiv Biosciences in $1.1 Billion Sale to Amneal Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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NEW YORK (August 10, 2026) - Holland & Knight represented Kashiv Biosciences LLC, a vertically integrated biopharmaceutical company, in its $1.1 billion sale to Amneal Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: AMRX), a diversified, global biopharmaceutical leader focused on expandi
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Holland & Knight Strengthens Public Company, M&A and Korea Practices with Addition of Jean Lee in Newport Beach
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Holland & Knight Strengthens Public Company, M&A and Korea Practices with Addition of Jean Lee in Newport Beach
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (August 11, 2026) - Holland & Knight continues to expand its Corporate, M&A and Securities practice in California with the addition of Jean Lee as a partner in the Firm's Newport Beach office. A highly regarded cross-border mergers and
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Homeland Security Task Force Announces the Indictment and Arrests of Four CJNG Members for Narco-terrorism, Drug Trafficking, and Firearms Trafficking Offenses
TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Homeland Security Task Force Announces the Indictment and Arrests of Four CJNG Members for Narco-terrorism, Drug Trafficking, and Firearms Trafficking Offenses
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Tampa, FL - United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces the unsealing of an indictment charging:
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Offenses
Maximum Penalties
Edgar Alejandro Lopez Velasco
(44, Mexico)
Conspiracy t
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Kilpatrick Continues Patent Litigation Team Growth
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Kilpatrick Continues Patent Litigation Team Growth
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Prominent Partner Jonah Mitchell Joins in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (August 11) - Kilpatrick announced today the addition of Jonah Mitchell to the Firm as a Partner on the Patent Litigation Team. Mr. Mitchell joins the San Francisco office from Reed Smith, reuniting with patent litigators Seth Herr
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Local Guest Hits Over $1.1 Million Jackpot on Dragon Link Slot Machine at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood
HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Aug. 10 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news:
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Local Guest Hits Over $1.1 Million Jackpot on Dragon Link Slot Machine at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood
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A local guest hit a jackpot worth more than $1.1 million while playing a Dragon Link(tm) slot machine by Aristocrat Gaming(tm) on Sunday, Aug. 9 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood.
The guest won a total of $1,143,913.90 with a
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Middle District of Florida Agencies Receive $3.5 Million to Improve Safety
TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Middle District of Florida Agencies Receive $3.5 Million to Improve Safety
The Bureau of Justice Assistance, a component under the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs, awarded almost $290 million to support state, local, and tribal governments in criminal justice activities to keep American communities safe. More than $3.5 million of this amount
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Nadia Ovchinsky, MD, Appointed Chair of Pediatrics at NYU Langone Health
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release:
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Nadia Ovchinsky, MD, Appointed Chair of Pediatrics at NYU Langone Health
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NYU Langone Health has appointed Nadia Ovchinsky, MD, an internationally recognized pediatric hepatologist, as the Pat and John Rosenwald Professor of Pediatrics and chair of the Department of Pediatrics at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
Dr. Ovchin
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NEXCITE Prepares Future Cancer Researchers Through Hands-On Training
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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NEXCITE Prepares Future Cancer Researchers Through Hands-On Training
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At Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, NEXCITE gives undergraduate students hands-on cancer research experience, mentorship and a clearer path toward careers in science, medicine and patient care.
For many undergraduate students, cancer research is something they read about in textbooks. At Sylvester Comprehen
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NJIT Hosts National Conversation on AI and the Future of First-Year Engineering
NEWARK, New Jersey, Aug. 12 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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NJIT Hosts National Conversation on AI and the Future of First-Year Engineering
Engineering educators and students from institutions across the country gathered at New Jersey Institute of Technology for the 2026 First-Year Engineering Experience Conference, examining how universities can prepare beginning engineers for a profession -- and an educational environment -- being reshaped by artif
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NUWC Division Newport hosts 75 college students, 10 midshipmen for summer internships
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news:
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NUWC Division Newport hosts 75 college students, 10 midshipmen for summer internships
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In developing the next generation of U.S. Navy scientists and engineers, the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport hosted 85 college students across several summer internship programs, providing an introduction to submarine technology through hands-on activity.
"We want to use this as
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Rep. Steube Introduces Dollar-for-Dollar Deficit Reduction Act to Force Congress to Cut Spending Before Raising the Debt Limit
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Steube Introduces Dollar-for-Dollar Deficit Reduction Act to Force Congress to Cut Spending Before Raising the Debt Limit
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WASHINGTON-U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) introduced the Dollar-for-Dollar Deficit Reduction Act, legislation requiring any increase or suspension of the debt limit to be matched by equal or greater spending reductions over the current year and the following 10
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Reserve Component Duty Statuses - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49056) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Reserve Component Duty Statuses: Background and Issues for Congress" by defense policy analyst Nicholas M. Munves.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Reserve Components (RCs) of the Armed Forces (the Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, and Coast Guard Reserve) largely consist of per
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SEC Charges Company and Its CEO in Alleged $425 Million Ponzi Scheme
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release:
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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Goliath Ventures, Inc. and Christopher A. Delgado, No. 26-cv-01741 (M.D. Fla. filed Aug. 11, 2026)
On August 11, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed charges against Goliath Ventures, Inc. and its founder and CEO, Christopher A. Delgado, for raising at least $425 million from over 1,300 investors through an alleged multi-year Ponzi sc
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Sen. Peters Issues Dear Colleague Letter on Opposition to Contempt Resolution Against Fauci
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following Dear Colleague letter to Members of Congress:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 5, 2026
Dear Colleague:
I am writing to urge you to oppose the contempt resolution scheduled for a Committee vote this week. A Committee vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in criminal contempt of Congress will not provide the Committee wit
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Sens. Cassidy, Sanders Issue Letter to Acting A.G. Blanche
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, and Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 6, 2026
The Honorable Todd Blanche
Acting Attorney General of the United States
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20530
Dear Acting Attorney General Blanche:
We write
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Southwest Airlines Celebrates One Year of Getaways by Southwest with New Destinations and a "Spa Weekend"-Inspired Experience
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 11 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Southwest Airlines posted the following news release:
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Southwest Airlines Celebrates One Year of Getaways by Southwest with New Destinations and a "Spa Weekend"-Inspired Experience
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Getaways by Southwest(r), Southwest's in-house vacation package product, launched in 2025 to help Customers turn travel inspiration into easy-to-book getaways with the flexibility, value, and Hospitality they know from Southwest.
To celebrate the first ann
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Space Launch Delta 45 partners with Florida National Guard to strengthen hazmat response
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 10 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news:
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Space Launch Delta 45 partners with Florida National Guard to strengthen hazmat response
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PATRICK SPAPATRICK SPACE FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) -Space Launch Delta 45 emergency management personnel partnered with the Florida Army National Guard's 44th Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team during a multiday training exercise July 28 at Patrick Space Force Base and July 30 at Kennedy Space Center, markin
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Student Research Projects Take Center Stage at Embry Riddle Summer Symposium
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Aug. 12 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news:
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Student Research Projects Take Center Stage at Embry Riddle Summer Symposium
Author: Melanie Stawicki Azam
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University student Graeme Grainger conducted research this summer on a saliva-based test to detect radiation-induced lung injury -- a test that could potentially be used for astronauts exposed to space radiation.
Working on the project with Dr. Amber Paul,
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Tennessee Healthcare Management to Pay $200,000 in EEOC Race, National Origin and Age Discrimination Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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Tennessee Healthcare Management to Pay $200,000 in EEOC Race, National Origin and Age Discrimination Lawsuit
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Nashville provider of graduate medical education settles federal suit denying promotion for physician
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Healthcare Management, Inc. (THM), a provider of administrative, purchasing, technology and human resources services to health care communities,
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Thirteen Jacksonville Gang Members and Associates Indicted for Racketeering and Drug Trafficking Conspiracy, Murder-For-Hire, and Retaliation Against a Witness
TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Thirteen Jacksonville Gang Members and Associates Indicted for Racketeering and Drug Trafficking Conspiracy, Murder-For-Hire, and Retaliation Against a Witness
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Jacksonville, Florida - United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces the unsealing of an indictment charging 13 individuals-all alleged members and associates of the Slime gang-with crimes inclu
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Tulane Law Faculty and Fellows Showcase Scholarship at SEALS Annual Conference
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 11 -- Tulane University Law School posted the following news:
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Tulane Law Faculty and Fellows Showcase Scholarship at SEALS Annual Conference
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Tulane Law School faculty and fellows made a strong showing at the 2026 Southeastern Association of Law Schools (SEALS) Annual Conference in Amelia Island, Florida, contributing to discussions on topics ranging from criminal law and voting rights to legal education and social justice.
A highlight
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Twelve Akerman Partners Named to Benchmark Litigation's 40 & Under List
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 12 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Twelve Akerman Partners Named to Benchmark Litigation's 40 & Under List
Twelve Akerman partners have been named to Benchmark Litigation's 40 & Under list, an annual ranking that recognizes the nation's most promising litigation talent through a rigorous, merit-based selection process. The 2026 class reflects the firm's continued strength in litigation, with six partners newly named to the ranking.
The 20
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Twelve U.S. Health Systems and Aidoc Unite to Confront America's Diagnostic Capacity Crisis
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 12 -- Sutter Health issued the following news release:
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Twelve U.S. Health Systems and Aidoc Unite to Confront America's Diagnostic Capacity Crisis
As demand for diagnostic answers outpaces the physicians available to deliver them, health systems are collaborating with Aidoc on a shared goal: helping patients receive a safe, accurate diagnosis sooner
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NEW YORK -- Twelve U.S. health systems have formed the Diagnostic AI Consortium with Aidoc to harness diag
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UNF hosts Jacksonville's first American-German business roundtable, advancing Florida-Germany partnership
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 10 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news:
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UNF hosts Jacksonville's first American-German business roundtable, advancing Florida-Germany partnership
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The University of North Florida's Coggin College of Business and the Consulate General of Germany in Miami convened Jacksonville's first American-German Business Roundtable on Thursday, bringing together business executives, public officials, academics and community leaders to strengthen
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University of Miami Miller School of Medicine: New AI Engine Powers the Next Generation of Cancer Discovery
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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A New AI Engine Powers the Next Generation of Cancer Discovery
Summary
* The NIH awarded the University of Miami a $762,427 grant to acquire a powerful new AI computing platform.
* Yan Guo, Ph.D., secured the award and will lead implementation of the new system.
* The platform will accelerate AI-driven cancer research, precision medicine and scientific discovery across the universi
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University of South Florida: Can dry needling relieve multiple sclerosis pain? USF Health researchers are testing it
TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 11 -- The University of South Florida posted 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.
The Tampa resident was diagnosed with MS a little more than a year ago. Her neurologist told her about an ongoing USF study exploring a new method
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University of South Florida: New hurricane recovery technology being tested on Florida roads during peak season
TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 11 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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New hurricane recovery technology being tested on Florida roads during peak season
As Florida enters the peak of hurricane season, Sarasota County transportation engineer Wafa Mahmoud is prepared for a worst-case scenario. For the past decade, she has joined teams driving county roads after hurricanes, documenting flooded streets, damaged traffic signals and other hazards to determine where help is nee
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University of Washington School of Medicine: Healthcare Workers Reflect on COVID-19 Stigma
SEATTLE, Washington, Aug. 12 -- The University of Washington School of Medicine posted the following news release:
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Healthcare workers reflect on COVID-19 stigma
Frontline clinicians said that fear, burnout and public messaging influenced their feelings of blame and inadequacy during the pandemic.
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A qualitative study of clinicians' COVID-19 experiences suggest that health-related stigma is not static and can change as scientific knowledge, public health policies and social attitudes
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USF researchers develop AI system that predicts ACL injuries before they happen
TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 11 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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USF researchers develop AI system that predicts ACL injuries before they happen
As a sophomore wide receiver who had just joined the USF football team, Jaden Alexis didn't expect a routine play to turn into a career-defining moment.
During preseason football camp, Alexis had just sprinted up the sideline after catching a pass when a split-second collision changed everything.
He could see his teamma
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USF researchers develop AI system that predicts ACL injuries before they happen
TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 11 -- The University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine posted the following news:
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USF researchers develop AI system that predicts ACL injuries before they happen
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By Anna Mayor, University Communications and Marketing and USF Health
As a sophomore wide receiver who had just joined the USF football team, Jaden Alexis didn't expect a routine play to turn into a career-defining moment.
USF Bulls football wide reciever Jaden Alexis [Photo by USF Athletic
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VCOM-Carolinas Student Earns National Global Health Scholar of the Year Honor
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news:
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VCOM-Carolinas Student Earns National Global Health Scholar of the Year Honor
By James Nichols
Just months after being named VCOM-Carolinas' Global Health Scholar, Robert Blake Eysler has received more recognition for his work in global health.
Eysler, member of the Class of 2027, has now been named the 2026 Global Health Scholar of the Year by the American Association of Col
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VU Celebrates 40 Years Of Military Education Program Supporting Service Members Worldwide
VINCENNES, Indiana, Aug. 12 -- Vincennes University issued the following news:
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VU CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF MILITARY EDUCATION PROGRAM SUPPORTING SERVICE MEMBERS WORLDWIDE
Vincennes University proudly celebrates the 40th anniversary of its Military Education Program (MEP), which has provided flexible education to service members and their families around the globe for four decades.
Launched in 1986, the program responds to the unique needs of military learners, supporting over 225,000 stu
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