Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida
31 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys, 15 Practices Recognized in Chambers Latin America 2027 Guide
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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31 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys, 15 Practices Recognized in Chambers Latin America 2027 Guide
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NEW YORK - Thirty-one attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig are recognized in the Chambers Latin America 2027 Guide. Fifteen of the firm's practice areas were also recognized.
Chambers is a U.K.-based publisher of annual guides in several global markets and one of
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6 standout U.S. hotels for a long weekend -- each offering a complimentary third night for eligible Amex Card Members
NEW YORK, Aug. 20 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release:
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6 standout U.S. hotels for a long weekend -- each offering a complimentary third night for eligible Amex Card Members
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This special offer is available at Fine Hotels + Resorts(r) or The Hotel Collection properties across the U.S. booked through Amex Travel(tm)
The only thing better than a weekend getaway at a luxe resort? Extending your vacation for an extra night.
Platinum Car
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America First Legal Files Brief Challenging Judge Kathleen Williams' Unprecedented and Unlawful Sanctions Against President Trump's Attorneys, Including Former AFL Vice President, Dan Epstein
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release:
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America First Legal Files Brief Challenging Judge Kathleen Williams' Unprecedented and Unlawful Sanctions Against President Trump's Attorneys, Including Former AFL Vice President, Dan Epstein
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Today, America First Legal (AFL) filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit supporting the emergency motion to stay the extraordinary
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Aramark Expands NCAA Presence Through New Partnerships With Florida State University and Texas State University Ahead of 2026 Season
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release:
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Aramark Expands NCAA Presence through New Partnerships with Florida State University and Texas State University Ahead of 2026 Season
Growth Across NCAA Athletics Highlights Aramark's Integrated Approach to Game-Day Hospitality, Culinary Innovation, and Student-Athlete Nutrition
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As the 2026 NCAA season opens, Aramark h
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes, Bipartisan Coalition Secure $700 Million Google Settlement Over App Store Monopoly
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 20 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Mayes, Bipartisan Coalition Secure $700 Million Google Settlement Over App Store Monopoly
A federal court this week approved a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives relief to consumers
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Ascension St. Vincent's Expands Cardiology Access in St. Johns County with Addition of Dr. Barry Kusnick
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release:
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Ascension St. Vincent's Expands Cardiology Access in St. Johns County with Addition of Dr. Barry Kusnick
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Ascension St. Vincent's is expanding access to cardiovascular care in one of Northeast Florida's fastest-growing communities, welcoming cardiologist Dr. Barry Kusnick to its St. Johns County cardiology practice.
Dr. Kusnick, a long-standing presence
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Bilirakis, Soto, Velazquez, Reschenthaler, Kelly and Hernandez File Bill to Honor Baseball Legend Roberto Clemente at U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Bilirakis, Soto, Velazquez, Reschenthaler, Kelly and Hernandez File Bill to Honor Baseball Legend Roberto Clemente at U.S. Capitol
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Earlier today, U.S. Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Darren Soto (D-FL), Nydia Velazquez (D-NY), Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), Mike Kelly (R-PA), and Resident Commissioner Pablo Jose Hernandez (D-PR) introduced bipartisan legislation to authoriz
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Can Advanced Mapping Improve AFib Ablation? The EMPIRE-AF Study
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 19 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Can Advanced Mapping Improve AFib Ablation? The EMPIRE-AF Study
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University of Miami Miller School of Medicine researchers are testing whether an advanced heart-mapping technology can identify the electrical signals driving persistent atrial fibrillation and improve catheter ablation outcomes.
For patients living with persistent atrial fibrillation (AFib), catheter ablation can be
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Chambers Latin America Recognizes 36 Holland & Knight Attorneys in 2027 Guide
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Chambers Latin America Recognizes 36 Holland & Knight Attorneys in 2027 Guide
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MIAMI (August 20, 2026) - Holland & Knight has been recognized with 36 individual attorney rankings in the 2027 edition of Chambers Latin America. The rankings span several practice areas in the guide's Latin America-wide, Mexico, Colombia and Cuba sections.
The following attorneys were ra
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CitiesSpeak Offers Local Leaders a Guide to Making the Most of Congressional August Recess
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release:
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CitiesSpeak Offers Local Leaders a Guide to Making the Most of Congressional August Recess
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New episode highlights how local leaders can strengthen relationships with Congress and advocate for community priorities while lawmakers are home
WASHINGTON, D.C. -A new episode of the National League of Cities' (NLC) CitiesSpeak podcast offers local leaders pra
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Comptroller of the Currency Announces Enforcement Actions for August 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026:
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OCC Announces Enforcement Actions for August 2026
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released the termination of a bank enforcement action.
The OCC terminates enforcement actions when a bank has demonstrated compliance with all articles of an enforcement action; or when the OCC determines that articles deemed "no
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Connecticut College: Students Create Marketable AI Solutions for Real-world Problems
NEW LONDON, Connecticut, Aug. 21 -- Connecticut College issued the following news:
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Students create marketable AI solutions for real-world problems
Liam Boukris '28, Cole Craffey '29 and Mikey Magyar '28, three Connecticut College students in the Entrepreneurship, Social Innovation, Value and Change Pathway, spent eight weeks this summer exploring the possibilities and problems of artificial intelligence (AI) through the Interdisciplinary Summer Bridges Program at Colby College in Waterv
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Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: Republican Corruption Creates Major Midterm Liabilities for GOP Senate Candidates
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026:
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Republican Corruption Creates Major Midterm Liabilities for GOP Senate Candidates
With less than three months until the midterm elections, new reporting highlights how Democratic candidates are taking on corruption, which is "shaping up to be a major campaign battlefront."
Across the country, voters are expressing anger and concern about "the elite and the wealthy...
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Director of FSU's Claude Pepper Center elected to Gerontological Society of America board
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 19 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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Director of FSU's Claude Pepper Center elected to Gerontological Society of America board
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Dawn C. Carr, director of Florida State University's Claude Pepper Center and Mildred and Claude Pepper Professor of Sociology in the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, has been elected to the board of directors of the Gerontological Society of America (GSA), one of the world's largest interdisciplina
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Duke Energy Florida Builds Student Interest in Energy Careers Through Youth Energy Academy
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 21 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy Florida builds student interest in energy careers through Youth Energy Academy
* Job openings within the energy sector projected to increase, creating a gap in the workforce
* More than 200 students participated in this year's events, increasing their interest in utility careers
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Duke Energy Florida and more than 20 neighboring utilities, education institutions and
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EFSC Golf Coach Jamie Howell Named to 2026 GCAA Hall of Fame
COCOA, Florida, Aug. 20 -- Eastern Florida State College posted the following news release:
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EFSC Golf Coach Jamie Howell Named to 2026 GCAA Hall of Fame
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Eastern Florida State College golf coach Jamie Howell has been named to the Golf Coaches Association of America's 2026 Hall of Fame class.
Howell joins Auburn University head coach Nick Clinard, former Northwestern University head coach Pat Goss, and University of New Mexico head coach Jake Harrington in this year's class. The group
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Ernst Presents Squeal Award to the Shady Bunch, Families Who Make Fraud a Family Affair
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Ernst Presents Squeal Award to the Shady Bunch, Families Who Make Fraud a Family Affair
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) announced her August Squeal Award recipient: fraudster families who make a living scamming hardworking Americans.
Ernst is exposing 15 families who collectively stole $50 million taxpayer dollars and has introduced the No Cash for Cohabitating Kins of Crooks Act
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FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers design magnetically levitated quantum bit
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 20 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers design magnetically levitated quantum bit
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Researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and the Florida State University-headquartered National High Magnetic Field Laboratory have designed new quantum computing architecture that uses magnetic levitation to smooth over design flaws in the intricate bits necessary to run a quantum computer.
Quantum bits
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FAU's Ali A. Danesh Named Distinguished Fellow by Audiology Academy
BOCA RATON, Florida, Aug. 21 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAU's Ali A. Danesh Named Distinguished Fellow by Audiology Academy
By Gisele Galoustian
Florida Atlantic University's Ali A. Danesh, Ph.D., has been named a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (AAA), one of the highest professional honors in the field of audiology. The national recognition honors academy members who have m
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FDA Recall Notice: Optimal Balance Pharmacy Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Lots of Compounded Glutathione 200 Mg/mL Multi-Dose Vials Due to Elevated Endotoxin Levels
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Optimal Balance Pharmacy Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Lots of Compounded Glutathione 200 mg/mL Multi-Dose Vials Due to Elevated Endotoxin Levels
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Company Announcement Date: August 19, 2026
FDA Publish Date: August 20, 2026
Product Type: Drugs
Reason for Announcement: Elevated Endotoxin level
Company Name: Optimal Balance Ph
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Federal Register: Interior Dept. National Park Service Notice Involving National Register of Historic Places Nominations in 16 States
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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The National Park Service is soliciting electronic comments on the significance of properties nominated before August 8, 2026, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places.
Comments are due on September 4, 2026, according to a Federal Register notice.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The properties listed in this notice a
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Flood monitoring system expands from research tool to critical community resource
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Aug. 19 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus posted the following news:
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Flood monitoring system expands from research tool to critical community resource
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By Arielle Stevenson, University Communications & Marketing
When heavy rain starts covering roads, Barnali Dixon wants residents to know where there is flooding before they get there.
She calls the idea, "WAZE for flooding."
"We have created WAZE for flooding, because this system all
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Florida State University welcomes Class of 2030 as new academic year begins
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 19 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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Florida State University welcomes Class of 2030 as new academic year begins
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Florida State University will welcome its latest incoming class of nearly 6,000 first-year students this fall as the new academic year begins Monday, Aug. 24.
The Class of 2030 arrives as Florida State celebrates its 175th anniversary and builds on momentum in student success, entrepreneurship, research and FSU Health, FSU's
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FSU School of Dance brings discovery to the stage with 2026-27 'Unbound' season
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 20 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU School of Dance brings discovery to the stage with 2026-27 'Unbound' season
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The Florida State University School of Dance will bring new choreography, creative research and artistic collaboration to the stage during its 2026-27 production season, "Unbound."
The season features performances and special events that showcase the range of creative work and inquiry taking place across the School of D
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Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy Research Professor of Practice Schneider Testifies Before Senate Budget Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Senate Budget Committee released the following testimony by Andy Schneider, research professor of the practice at the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy and the Center for Children and Families, from an Aug. 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Medicaid: The Reality":
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Good morning, Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member Merkley, and members of the Committee.
My name is Andy Schneider and I am a Research Professor of the Practice at the Georgetown University
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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $60 Million in Cancer Innovation Awards and Opens $70 Million Application Cycle
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 19 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $60 Million in Cancer Innovation Awards and Opens $70 Million Application Cycle
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ORLANDO, Fla.-Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced $60 million in awards through the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Florida Cancer Innovation Fund and opened the application cycle for Fiscal Year 2026-27, with $70 million available for new awards, a $10 million increase over last year.
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Greenberg Traurig Advised EPP on the EUR 106 Million Refinancing of Four M1 Shopping Centres in Poland
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Advised EPP on the EUR 106 Million Refinancing of Four M1 Shopping Centres in Poland
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WARSAW - 20 August 2026 - Greenberg Traurig advised EPP in connection with the EUR 106 million refinancing of four M1 shopping centres located in Bytom, Czestochowa, Poznan and Radom.
The financing was provided in equal parts by Absa Corporate and Investment Banking
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Greenberg Traurig Represents NVI in Barracuda Specialty Services Acquisition
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Represents NVI in Barracuda Specialty Services Acquisition
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NEW YORK - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented NVI, LLC, a portfolio company of GenNx360 Capital Partners, in connection with its acquisition of Barracuda Specialty Services, LLC, a provider of inspection and rope access services in the Gulf Coast region.
NVI, based in Gray, L
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Greenberg Traurig Shortlisted for 5 IFLR Middle East Awards 2026
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Shortlisted for 5 IFLR Middle East Awards 2026
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig has been shortlisted for five 2026 IFLR Middle East Awards. The awards ceremony will be held Oct. 8 at the Address Sky View Hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Greenberg Traurig is shortlisted in the following categories:
* Debt &
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Greenberg Traurig's Jaret L. Davis and Antonio Pena Recognized in Inaugural 2026 Miami Titan 100 Awards
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig's Jaret L. Davis and Antonio Pena Recognized in Inaugural 2026 Miami Titan 100 Awards
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MIAMI - Aug. 19, 2026 - Greenberg Traurig, P.A. Senior Vice President and Miami Co-Managing Shareholder Jaret L. Davis and Latin America Practice Co-Chair Antonio Pena have been selected for the 2026 Miami Titan 100 Awards' inaugural class.
The Titan 100 recognizes
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HGV Announces New Share Repurchase Plan
ORLANDO, Florida, Aug. 21 -- Hilton Grand Vacations, a subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide, issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026:
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HGV Announces New Share Repurchase Plan
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) ("HGV" or "the Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a two-year share repurchase plan authorizing the Company to repurchase up to an aggregate of $600 million of its outstanding shares of common stock.
The new repurchase plan will commence onc
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Holland & Knight Represents TRS Services in Its Sale to Allied Power Group
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Holland & Knight Represents TRS Services in Its Sale to Allied Power Group
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NEW YORK (August 20, 2026) - Holland & Knight represented TRS Services, a portfolio company of Battle Investment Group, in its sale to Allied Power Group (APG), a leading independent service provider for power generation equipment supporting a broad range of gas and steam turbines and generato
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Holland and Knight Advises Bladex on 125 Million Syndicated Loan
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Holland and Knight Advises Bladex on 125 Million Syndicated Loan
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NEW YORK (August 20, 2026) - Holland & Knight advised Bladex Inc., (Bladex) as sole lead arranger and bookrunner on a $125 million syndicated loan granted to Southern Energy S.A. (SESA).
The development of this project represents a milestone for Argentina's energy matrix by facilitating the monetizatio
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ICYMI: Mike Rogers Exposed for Serving Corporate Special Interests, Getting Rich on the Backs of Michiganders
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026:
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ICYMI: Mike Rogers Exposed for Serving Corporate Special Interests, Getting Rich on the Backs of Michiganders
At a Wednesday press conference in Detroit, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Michigan leaders joined the Michigan Democratic Party to call out Mike Rogers for being "[one of] the most corrupt candidates for U.S. Senate in recent memory," after he passed through the revolving doo
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Lee Health Expands Healthcare Access in Eastern Lee County With New Outpatient Center at The Forum
FORT MYERS, Florida, Aug. 21 -- Lee Health issued the following news release:
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Lee Health Expands Healthcare Access in Eastern Lee County with New Outpatient Center at The Forum
Residents of eastern Lee County will soon have greater access to healthcare services closer to home with Lee Health at The Forum. Scheduled to open next year off State Road 82, the facility will offer primary care, Lee Convenient Care, and on-site laboratory services, creating a convenient healthcare destination
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Lincoln Alumna Elle Michelle '16 Welcomes Class of 2030 at New Student Convocation
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 20 -- Lincoln University posted the following news:
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Lincoln Alumna Elle Michelle '16 Welcomes Class of 2030 at New Student Convocation
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Lincoln University alumna and author Gabrielle "Elle Michelle" Williams Bland '16 encouraged new students to build meaningful relationships and embrace their potential during the University's 2026 New Student Convocation.
Lincoln University of Missouri alumna Gabrielle "Elle Michelle" Williams Bland '16 returned to her
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Lung Cancer May Develop Differently in Younger Adults
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 19 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Lung Cancer May Develop Differently in Younger Adults
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A study of more than 14,000 patients found that younger adults with non-small cell lung cancer are more likely to carry genetic alterations linked to targeted therapies, while older adults show distinct molecular and immune characteristics that may influence treatment decisions.
A large, international study suggests lung cancer
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Meet the Incoming Class of Fall 2026
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- Millersville University posted the following news:
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Meet the Incoming Class of Fall 2026
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With classes starting on Monday, Aug. 24, the campus is buzzing with the sights and sounds of over 1,000 new undergraduate students pushing carts and unpacking cars as they file into their new home away from home: Millersville University. To get to know the new kids on campus, take a look at some of the data on the incoming class for Fall 2026.
#UNDERGRADUAT
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Michael Scott Discusses Florida Expansion and AI-Driven Billing in Law360 Q&A
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Nutter, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Michael Scott Discusses Florida Expansion and AI-Driven Billing in Law360 Q&A
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In a Law360 Q&A, "Nutter Leader Eyes Fla. Growth, AI-Driven Billing Shift," Michael Scott, Nutter's co-managing partner, discussed the firm's continued growth following its expansion in New York City, California, and Hawaii, as well as its adoption of artificial intelligence. Michael noted that
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Michles & Booth Makes Significant Commitment to UWF Athletics, Becomes Official Law Firm of UWF Athletics
PENSACOLA, Florida, Aug. 20 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release:
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Michles & Booth makes significant commitment to UWF Athletics, becomes Official Law Firm of UWF Athletics
Yesterday, the University of West Florida announced a very significant commitment from Michles & Booth that will support Argonaut Athletics as UWF begins its transition to NCAA Division I competition. As part of the partnership,
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More Than 850 Holland & Knight Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for 2027
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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More Than 850 Holland & Knight Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for 2027
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MIAMI (August 20, 2026) - Holland & Knight is pleased to announce that 852 of the Firm's attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America guide for 2027. Among those attorneys, 36 were named as "Lawyers of the Year." In addition, 251 att
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New World Screwworm - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49124) on August 11, 2026, entitled "New World Screwworm: Background and Issues for Congress" by agricultural policy analysts Eleni G. Bickell and Christine Whitt.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The New World screwworm (NWS; Cochliomyia hominivorax) is a parasitic fly whose larvae infest warm-blooded animals, including livestock, wildlife, pets, birds, and humans. Female flies lay eggs in
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Newmark Arranges Sale of Wynwood Jungle, a Landmark Retail Destination in Miami's Wynwood Arts District
NEW YORK, Aug. 21 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release:
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Newmark Arranges Sale of Wynwood Jungle, a Landmark Retail Destination in Miami's Wynwood Arts District
Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale of Wynwood Jungle, a 38,946-square-foot retail property located in the heart of Miami's internationally recognized Wynwood Arts District.
Senior Managing Director
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Photonics Industry Seeks NAICS Classification to Better Reflect Its Growing Economic Impact
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Photonics has been around since the 1960's, leading to significant advancements in multiple industries that include semiconductors, medical sciences, diagnostics and telecommunications.
In Arizona, New York, Florida, Colorado and other states, hundreds of companies engaged in photonics research, develop and advance the t
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Pinnacle Financial Partners invests $2 million to support affordable housing in Jacksonville
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 20 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Pinnacle Financial Partners invests $2 million to support affordable housing in Jacksonville
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New investment strengthens community development and expands access to capital
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 20, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners has
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Polk State Career Services announces events for Fall 2026 Semester
WINTER HAVEN, Florida, Aug. 20 -- Polk State College posted the following news:
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Polk State Career Services announces events for Fall 2026 Semester
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Polk State College's Career Services Department will host events on the Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses during the Fall 2026 Semester aimed to help students bolster resumes and make contact with employers and universities.
Students will have the chance to learn about opportunities with one of the world's most recognizable brands on Sep
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Sen. Rick Scott Calls on Congress to Pass Bills to Cut Red Tape, Help Small Businesses Thrive
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Rick Scott Calls on Congress to Pass Bills to Cut Red Tape, Help Small Businesses Thrive
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NAPLES, Fla. - U.S. Senator Rick Scott is calling on Congress to pass a series of bills that will cut red tape and make it easier for Floridians to open small businesses. While Democrat Socialists are kneecapping the American Dream, Senator Scott is calling for Congress to unshackle workers and entrepreneur
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Shades of Green Hosts Annual BOSS Training Forum
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Army Installation Management Command issued the following news:
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Shades of Green hosts annual BOSS Training Forum
By Steve Warns, IMCOM Public and Congressional Affairs
ORLANDO, Fla. - At Shades of Green, beneath Florida palms and the easy distraction of a resort setting, the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Training Forum gathered approximately 160 attendees from IMCOM directorates around the world.
From the opening moments, leaders mad
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Southern Environmental Law Center, 6 Organizations Issue Letter to N.C. National Forest Supervisor Melonas, Grandfather District Ranger Larson
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 21 (TNSletter) -- Southern Environmental Law Center issued the following letter with six organizations to North Carolina National Forest Supervisor James Melonas and Grandfather District Ranger Nick Larson.
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 13, 2026
James Melonas
Forest Supervisor
National Forests in North Carolina
160 Zillicoa St., Suite A
Asheville, NC 28801
james.melonas@usda.gov
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Nick Larson
District Ranger
Grandfather Ranger District
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Students Make Waves on Florida Marine Science Cruise
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Aug. 20 -- Stockton University posted the following news:
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Students Make Waves on Florida Marine Science Cruise
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Galloway, N.J. - Dylan Meier spent four years working on a fishing boat out of Point Pleasant. Tatiana Anderson served nine years aboard a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier. Both Stockton University students have always been fascinated by the ocean but wanted to know more about what lies beneath.
"The ultimate dream is to do anything with cephalopods, you kno
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Study Points to Broader Stem Cell Donor Options for Blood Cancer Patients
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 20 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Study Points to Broader Stem Cell Donor Options for Blood Cancer Patients
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Summary
* New findings from the ACCESS clinical trial suggest that carefully selected stem cell donors with greater genetic mismatches may still provide encouraging outcomes for patients with blood cancers.
* The research builds on years of work showing that post-transplant cyclophosphamide can safely broad
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Treasury Sanctions Major Ecuador-Based Cocaine Network Linked to Violent Gangs and Mexican Cartels
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026:
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Treasury Sanctions Major Ecuador-Based Cocaine Network Linked to Violent Gangs and Mexican Cartels
Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated 15 Ecuador-based targets and identified as blocked property 10 vessels involved in covertly shipping thousands of kilograms of cocaine each month from South America to Mexico, destined
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U.S. Secret Service Miami Field Office Operation Heat Check Nets 13 Illegal Skimming Devices, Prevents Estimated $13.5 Million in Fraud Losses
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secret Service issued the following news release:
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U.S. Secret Service Miami Field Office Operation Heat Check Nets 13 Illegal Skimming Devices, Prevents Estimated $13.5 Million in Fraud Losses
MIAMI - The U.S. Secret Service Miami Field Office, working with the Hialeah and Homestead police departments, prevented an estimated $13.5 million in potential fraud losses this week as part of Operation Heat Check, an outreach opera
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UCF Ranks No. 1 Business Incubator in Florida by Time Magazine
ORLANDO, Florida, Aug. 19 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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UCF Ranks No. 1 Business Incubator in Florida by Time Magazine
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After helping generate thousands of jobs, significant investment in companies and hundreds of millions of dollars of economic impact in Central Florida, the UCF Business Incubation Program has earned national recognition as one of the country's top business incubators.
Yesterday, Time magazine released its inaugural listing of Ameri
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UNF recognized among Money's Best Colleges in America for 2026
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 20 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news:
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UNF recognized among Money's Best Colleges in America for 2026
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The University of North Florida has been recognized as one of America's Best Colleges 2026 by Money magazine, earning a four-star rating in the publication's latest college rankings.
Money's annual Best Colleges list provides families and prospective students with a practical guide to comparing colleges based on affordability, ed
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Variety: Hollywood's Push for Federal Film Tax Credit Could Help Boost Production in All States
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Entertainment Industry] -- The Motion Picture Association posted the following news:
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Variety: Hollywood's Push for Federal Film Tax Credit Could Help Boost Production in All States
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In the David Mamet satire "State and Main," a film crew creates havoc when it descends on a small town in Vermont. In real life, Hollywood almost never comes to Vermont, one of 11 states without a production tax incentive. In fact, "State and Main" was filmed in Massachusetts
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Washington and Lee Welcomes New Fixed-Term Faculty, Fellows and Assistant Coaches
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news:
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W&L Welcomes New Fixed-Term Faculty, Fellows and Assistant Coaches
Twenty-eight new faculty and staff members are joining the university this year.
By Brian Laubscher
Washington and Lee University has welcomed 28 fixed-term faculty members, fellows and coaches to new positions across the College, the Williams School and the Law School this fall.
These new additions are:
* Emma Aldrich '22, Visit
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WCC pays tribute to Rev. Neville George Callam
GENEVA, Switzerland, Aug. 20 [Category: Religion] -- The World Council of Churches posted the following news:
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WCC pays tribute to Rev. Neville George Callam
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World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay expressed deep sorrow at the passing of Rev. Neville George Callam, honouring his life and ministry as a pastor, church leader, ecumenist, and servant of the wider Christian community.
A retired minister of the Jamaica Baptist Union, member of the execu
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