Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida
'More Aircraft, Faster': FRCE New River Line Delivers V-22s on Time, Every Time
PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command posted the following news release:
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'More aircraft, faster': FRCE New River line delivers V-22s on time, every time
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C.--A small team of aircraft maintenance professionals at the Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) detachment on board Marine Corps Air Station New River is making a tangible difference on flightline readiness for the V-22 squadrons stationed there.
Since 2014, th
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149th Civil Engineer Squadron engineers train for deployment, increase readiness
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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149th Civil Engineer Squadron engineers train for deployment, increase readiness
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CAMP MURRAY, Washington - Airmen with the Texas Air National Guard's 149th Civil Engineer Squadron of the 149th Fighter Wing, based at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, recently participated in a National Guard Bureau deployment for training at Camp Murray, Washington.
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19 State Attorneys General Support BLM's Proposed Waste Prevention Rule Revisions to Limit Federal Overreach and Clarify Jurisdiction
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Director Steven Pierce
Bureau of Land Management
Attention: RIN #1004-AF33
1849 C St. NW, Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
https://www.regulations.gov
RE:
Comments of North Dakota and Eighteen Other States on BLM's Proposed Rule,
Royalty for Oil and Gas From Onshore Federal and Indian Leases, 91 Fed.R
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AAKP Urges CMS to Reconsider Payment Policies and Protect Patient Access to Kidney Care Innovations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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August 24, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244-8010
RE: CMS-1846-P - Medicare Program; CY 2027 Changes to the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System, Acute Kidney
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Aaron Marterer named associate vice provost for Graduate Education
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 26 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news:
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Aaron Marterer named associate vice provost for Graduate Education
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The University of South Carolina has appointed Aaron C. Marterer as associate vice provost for Graduate Education effective Sept 1.
Marterer has more than 20 years of experience in higher education administration and has served the University of South Carolina in a variety of leadership roles. He has served as University
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Akerman's Mishell Parreno Taylor Named President-Elect of Hispanic National Bar Association
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 27 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Akerman's Mishell Parreno Taylor Named President-Elect of Hispanic National Bar Association
Akerman Labor and Employment Partner Mishell Parreno Taylor has been named President-Elect of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA), the national organization representing the interests of Hispanic attorneys, judges, law professors, law students, and other legal professionals across the United States.
Mishe
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Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: Washington Judge Puts Thumb on the Scale in Income Tax Repeal Campaign
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary by Sean Rowen:
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Washington Judge Puts Thumb on the Scale in Income Tax Repeal Campaign
Washington voters will decide this November whether to repeal Democrats' new 9.9% income tax. But state officials apparently do not want voters to make that decision without a government-written warning about the consequences of repeal.
Initiative 645 would repeal Washington's new 9.9% tax on individual and household wage
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Americans for Tax Reform: 45 Examples of Good News Arising From Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch:
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45 Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 provides full business expensing for American businesses.
In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill:
IPS Packaging
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Americans for Tax Reform: List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
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List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
By John Kartch and Rachel Loren
Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 95.
As documented below at least 95 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts.
Trump Accounts for kids were enact
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Anthropology Doctoral Student Laura Haynes Earns 2026-27 Fulbright-National Geographic Award
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 26 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Anthropology Doctoral Student Laura Haynes Earns 2026-27 Fulbright-National Geographic Award
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Laura Haynes, a doctoral student in the Department of Anthropology in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, has been selected as a 2026-27 Fulbright-National Geographic grantee, earning an opportunity to conduct dissertation research on primate microbiomes in Uganda.
Haynes is one of five r
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Armed Bank Robber Indicted in Orlando
TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Armed Bank Robber Indicted in Orlando
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Orlando, Florida - Kelean Lerod Cobb (38, Orlando) has been charged by indictment with bank robbery, brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a violent crime, and possessing a firearm as a prohibited person. If convicted of all counts, Cobb faces a minimum of 7 years, up to life, in federal prison. United States Attorney
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 270,000 Eggs for Capital Region Families
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 270,000 Eggs for Capital Region Families
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August 26, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 270,000 eggs to Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York in Latham as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's E
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Attorney General Tong Appeals Ghost Gun Court Decision
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 26 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Appeals Ghost Gun Court Decision
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(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today is appealing a state court decision that misconstrued and misapplied the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act to award no civil penalties in the state case against Florida-based ghost gun dealer Indie Guns.
On October 1, 2019, Connecticut banned the
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Auspitz and Weiss to Present "Lien to Green" at Associated General Contractors of America
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Auspitz and Weiss to Present "Lien to Green" at Associated General Contractors of America
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Taft attorneys Zachary Auspitz and Ryan Weiss will present From Lien to Green: Navigating Florida's Lien and Bond Laws at the Associated General Contractors of America Florida East Coast Chapter on Wednesday, Sept. 2, in West Palm Beach, Florida.
This lunch-and-learn offers a practical overv
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CAHIR Solutions Urge CMS to Establish Clear Path for Reimbursement of AI and Digital Diagnostics
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CAHIR Solutions
Tampa, Florida
August 24, 2026
Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1850-P
Mail Stop C4-26-05
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
Re
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CAIR Welcomes Girl Scouts Response to 'Manufactured Outrage' Over Muslim Badges
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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CAIR Welcomes Girl Scouts Response to 'Manufactured Outrage' Over Muslim Badges
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed Girls Scouts response to "manufactured outrage" over Muslim badges and condemned those who are "using Muslim youth as fodder for sensationalism, clickbait, and t
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CAIR-MI Launches Safety Toolkit for Mosques and Islamic Schools in Wake of Rising Anti-Muslim Bigotry
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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CAIR-MI Launches Safety Toolkit for Mosques and Islamic Schools in Wake of Rising Anti-Muslim Bigotry
The Michigan chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced the launch of a new safety toolkit for mosques and Islamic schools. This toolkit is being released
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Awards $48.5 Million to Drive Economic Growth and Advance Innovation Across the State, Supporting the Creation of 20,000 New Jobs
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Governor Newsom awards $48.5 million to drive economic growth and advance innovation across the state, supporting the creation of 20,000 new jobs
What you need to know: California is investing $48.5 million through the California Jobs First Regional Investment Initiative to support 18 projects across eight economic regions. The investments are expected to support the c
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Calif. Nations Indian Gaming Association Urges CFTC and SEC to Clarify That Sports Betting and Gaming Contracts Are Excluded From Derivatives Regulation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20581
Vanessa A. Countryman
Secretary
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20549
Submitted via the Federal eRule
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Campbell University Partners With CSA for AD Search, Wendt Named Interim
BUIES CREEK, North Carolina, Aug. 27 -- Campbell University issued the following news:
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Campbell partners with CSA for AD search, Wendt named interim
Campbell University has retained the services of CSA Search & Consulting to assist in a national search and recruitment of its next Director of Athletics.
Additionally, Melissa Wendt has been named Interim Athletic Director, effective Sept. 17. She will serve in that capacity until a new AD is hired.
"I am pleased to name Melissa Wendt as
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Catawba Nation Gaming Commission Urges Clarification to Prevent Gaming From Being Classified as Swaps
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20581
Vanessa A. Countryman
Secretary
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20549
Submitted via the Federal eRule
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Chairman Hawley Investigates AI-Powered Flock Cameras Amidst Privacy Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Hawley Investigates AI-Powered Flock Cameras Amidst Privacy Concerns
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WASHINGTON -Today, as Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) launched an investigation into Flock Safety's AI-powered web of thousands of cameras across the nation. As part of the investigation, Hawley is demanding Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley provide an
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Cook Political: Three House Races Shift Toward Democrats
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Cook Political: Three House Races Shift Toward Democrats
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Less than 70 days out from the November midterms, Democratic momentum is surging as the Cook Political Report shifts three more races in Democrats' direction.
The shifts include FL-14 and MI-10, which move from Lean R to Toss Up, indicating that Florida's attempts to rig their way to victory are failing and that Michigande
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Eckerd College joins FirstGen Forward Network to increase support for first-generation college students
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Aug. 26 -- Eckerd College posted the following news:
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Eckerd College joins FirstGen Forward Network to increase support for first-generation college students
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The staff of EC First-Gen Coalition speak at a mixer for first-generation students during Autumn Term 2026. Photos by Penh Alicandro '22
This fall, 23.4% of the first-year students at Eckerd College are the first in their family to attend college.
Eckerd's support for these students just got a boost. F
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Embry Riddle Researcher Advances Pilot Training Methods to Improve Operational Performance
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news:
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Embry Riddle Researcher Advances Pilot Training Methods to Improve Operational Performance
Author: Michaela Jarvis
New research by Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Presidential Fellow Dr. Barbara Holder examines pilot training performance at five major airlines to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement.
Holder, an associate professor in the College of Aviation,
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Emory University School of Medicine: Fall Semester Brings New Faculty, Cutting-edge Programs and More to Emory
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 27 -- Emory University School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Fall semester brings new faculty, cutting-edge programs and more to Emory
Leigh DeLozier
As the new academic year gets underway, the nine schools that comprise Emory University have big plans -- from welcoming new deans and faculty members to organizing special events and introducing new programs of study. Here's a roundup of incoming class stats and other things to come, as listed by each scho
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EPA approves HLB-resistant citrus rootstock based on UF research
GAINESVILLE, Florida, Aug. 25 -- The University of Florida posted the following news:
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EPA approves HLB-resistant citrus rootstock based on UF research
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* EPA approval clears the way for Florida company Soilcea to supply more than 300,000 citrus trees using CarriCea T1, an HLB-resistant rootstock based on University of Florida research.
* CarriCea T1 could give citrus growers a new tool in the fight against Huanglongbing, (HLB), or citrus greening, which has devastated Florida's cit
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Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Volunteers and Everytown Leaders Endorsements, Backing 54 Candidates Across 24 States
NEW YORK, Aug. 25 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release:
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Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Volunteers and Everytown Leaders Endorsements, Backing 54 Candidates Across 24 States
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Everytown Endorsements Include Candidates Running in AR, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NH, NC, ND, OH, OK, RI, TN, TX, VT, VA, and WV
NEW YORK -Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its latest round of
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FAU: Even Protected Florida Wetlands Can't Escape Microplastic Pollution
BOCA RATON, Florida, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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Even Protected Florida Wetlands Can't Escape Microplastic Pollution
Study Snapshot: Microplastics are well documented in marine and coastal environments, but freshwater wetlands have received far less attention, leaving important questions about how these tiny particles move and accumulate in these ecosystems. To help fill that gap, rese
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FDA Recall Notice: Baxter Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall for Two Lots of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection Due to Potential Presence of Particulate Matter
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Baxter Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall for Two Lots of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection Due to Potential Presence of Particulate Matter
Summary
Company Announcement Date: August 25, 2026
FDA Publish Date: August 26, 2026
Product Type: Drugs
Reason for Announcement: Potential presence of particulate matter identified as fiberglass in the solution.
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Federal Register: Customs & Border Protection Issues Establishment of Four Customs-Enforcement Areas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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This document sets forth the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) declaration establishing four Customs-Enforcement Areas (CEA) in the near shore waters of South Florida, Central/Southern California, Puerto Rico, and the Gulf Coast of Texas. This action will further CBP efforts to interdict hovering vessels utiliz
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Federal Register: FAA Issues Notice, Request for Information on Siting New Spaceports and Use of Priority Airspace for Critical Space Launch Corridors
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSFR) -- Under the leadership of President Trump and at the direction of Secretary Duffy and Administrator Bedford, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are pursuing opportunities to ensure the United States global dominance in the commercial space transportation industry. The FAA is issuing this RFI to solicit public and industry input on two key transportation-related elements of President Trump's recently published 202
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Fla. Secretary of State Byrd Designates Arcadia Main Street as Florida Main Street Program of the Month
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 27 -- Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Secretary Byrd Designates Arcadia Main Street as Florida Main Street Program of the Month
Today, Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced that Arcadia Main Street, located in DeSoto County, has been designated the August 2026 Florida Main Street Program of the Month.
"The success of the Arcadia Main Street program reflects the value of community driven revitalization,
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Four Seasons Hotel Houston Welcomes Back Texas Cocktail Week Presented by Michter's
TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 25 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release:
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Four Seasons Hotel Houston Welcomes Back Texas Cocktail Week Presented by Michter's
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As host hotel of the second annual Texas Cocktail Week Presented by Michter's, Four Seasons Hotel Houston announces a line-up of exciting activations for guests, locals, and visitors to experience the best of cocktail and bar culture from Texas and around the world from September 20 -
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Frost, Nadler Demand Antitrust Investigation Into Sysco's $29.1 Billion Acquisition of Restaurant Depot Over Threats of Higher Costs for Restaurants
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Frost, Nadler Demand Antitrust Investigation Into Sysco's $29.1 Billion Acquisition of Restaurant Depot Over Threats of Higher Costs for Restaurants
Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) and Congressman Jerry Nadler (NY-12) are calling on the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to closely scrutinize Sysco's proposed $29.1 billion acquisition
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FSU design expert explains how viral dorm room makeovers can affect student mental health
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 26 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU design expert explains how viral dorm room makeovers can affect student mental health
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The phenomenon of transforming a college dorm room into a personalized living space has flooded social media, creating a flourishing market driven by fervent online communities. Behind the viral #DormTok trend lies masked benefits and consequences that go beyond remaking an Instagram-worthy room.
In a 2023 stud
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FSU helps shape national AI conversations at Google headquarters
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 25 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU helps shape national AI conversations at Google headquarters
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Florida State University brought its approach to artificial intelligence in teaching and learning to national higher education conversations this summer, including back-to-back gatherings at Google's North American headquarters in New York City.
Paul Marty, professor in the School of Information within the College of Communication and
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Greenberg Traurig Deploys the Next Generation of CoCounsel Legal
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Deploys the Next Generation of CoCounsel Legal
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AmLaw 20 firm's four-year collaboration with Thomson Reuters culminates in the rollout of agentic AI built to work through the stages of a legal matter
NEW YORK - Aug. 26, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has deployed the next generation of CoCounsel Legal, Thomson Reuters' agentic artifici
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Greenberg Traurig's Colin Kennedy Selected for BBA's 2026-2027 Public Interest Leadership Program
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig's Colin Kennedy Selected for BBA's 2026-2027 Public Interest Leadership Program
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BOSTON - Aug. 25, 2026 -Colin Kennedy, a Litigation associate in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was selected to participate in the Boston Bar Association (BBA)'s 2026-2027 Public Interest Leadership Program (PILP).
PILP is a selective yearlong leadership and pro
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How the Immune System May Drive ALS: Two Miami Researchers Explore New Clues
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 26 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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How the Immune System May Drive ALS: Two Miami Researchers Explore New Clues
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Two University of Miami Miller School of Medicine postdoctoral researchers are examining how immune responses triggered by TDP-43 dysfunction may contribute to ALS, opening potential paths toward earlier detection and new treatments.
For years, scientists have known that immune cells are present in the ne
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In Case You Missed It: Sen. Rick Scott in RealClear Politics: "Communist China Has Its Eyes on Your Hospital Bed"
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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In Case You Missed It: Sen. Rick Scott in RealClear Politics: "Communist China Has Its Eyes on Your Hospital Bed"
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NAPLES, Fla. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Rick Scott published an op-ed in RealClear Politics on Communist China's threat to American's private health data via unsecured data in everyday medical devices - and what can be done about it.
This comes as the FBI recently reported that the healt
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Institute for Justice: Support Pours in for Ranchers' Supreme Court Battle With Pipeline Company Wielding Eminent Domain Power
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release:
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Support Pours in for Ranchers' Supreme Court Battle with Pipeline Company Wielding Eminent Domain Power
With the U.S. Supreme Court poised to consider a case with massive implications for property owners across the country, support poured in for a group of North Dakota ranchers' fight with a gas pipeline company over the value of their land. Should the Court rule against the ranchers, property o
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Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Gaming Commission Urges CFTC and SEC to Exclude Sports Betting and Gaming From Derivatives Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Post Office Box 1160 Perkins, Oklahoma 74059 405-547-1097 Fax 405-547-7211
August 24, 2026
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581
Vanessa A. Countryman Secretary Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F
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Lindsey Stirling 'The Snow Waltz Tour' is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m.
HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Aug. 25 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news:
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Lindsey Stirling 'The Snow Waltz Tour' is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m.
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Lindsey Stirling "The Snow Waltz Tour" is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m.
Tickets go on sale Friday, Aug. 28 at
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Lytton Rancheria of California Urges CFTC and SEC to Clarify That "Swaps" Do Not Include Gaming or Sports Betting to Protect Tribal Sovereignty
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20581
Vanessa A. Countryman
Secretary
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20549
Submitted via the Fede
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MC's fall 2026 Chapel lineup helps students 'reorient their hearts and minds toward Christ'
CLINTON, Mississippi, Aug. 26 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news:
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MC's fall 2026 Chapel lineup helps students 'reorient their hearts and minds toward Christ'
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Mississippi Christian University's fall 2026 Chapel speaker schedule features local church pastors, notable seminary leaders, church planters and authors to help students integrate their faith with academic life.
"Chapel offers an opportunity to be refreshed in the middle of the week as our campus com
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Meta's $18 Billion Settlement Over Child Endangerment Is a First Step. Congress Must Rein In Big Tech, Says Economic Liberties
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release:
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Meta's $18 Billion Settlement Over Child Endangerment Is a First Step. Congress Must Rein In Big Tech, Says Economic Liberties
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Washington, D.C. -Meta today agreed to a settlement of approximately $18 billion in a landmark case brought by a bipartisan coalition of 29 states over claims that the Big Tech company downplayed and misrepresented the mental health risks
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MGMA Urges CMS to Delay Proposed Remote Monitoring Policies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter:
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The Honorable Mehmet Oz, Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244
RE: Proposed Remote Monitoring Policy Would Disrupt Patient Access to Care
Dear Administrator Oz:
The undersigned organizations respectfully urge the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) not to finalize its proposed pol
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More Palm Beach Atlantic University Students and Faculty Receive Fulbright Awards
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Aug. 26 -- Palm Beach Atlantic University issued the following news:
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More Palm Beach Atlantic University Students and Faculty Receive Fulbright Awards
Three individuals from Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) have earned Fulbright Awards, serving as cultural ambassadors for the U.S. during the 2026-2027 academic year.
Dr. David Escobar Arcay, associate professor of theological studies and director of Latino Church Studies, received a Fulbright Research Gran
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MSU's Dyer named Northern Gulf Institute director
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Aug. 26 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news:
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MSU's Dyer named Northern Gulf Institute director
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Contact: James Carskadon
STARKVILLE, Miss.-A long-serving Mississippi State faculty member and atmospheric sciences expert has been named director of the Northern Gulf Institute, a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration cooperative institute led by MSU.
Jamie Dyer, who has served as NGI's associate director since 2021, will lead the
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NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund Issues Letter to Congressional Leadership
NEW YORK, Aug. 26 [Category: Law/Legal] (TNSletter) -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following letter to the Congressional leadership:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 24, 2026
The Honorable Mike Johnson
Speaker of the House
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
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The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries
House Minority Leader
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
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The Honorable John Thune
Senate Majority Leader
U.S. Senate
Wa
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Nanobubble Scientists Convene at NJIT to Share Environmental Research
NEWARK, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Nanobubble Scientists Convene at NJIT to Share Environmental Research
Written by: Evan Koblentz
New Jersey Institute of Technology hosted the International Conference on Nanobubbles, bringing together scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs and their customers to consider a technology so small that billions could fit inside a grain of sand.
The tiny bubbles are typically used in air, soil and
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Neb. A.G. Hilgers, 16 Co-Signers Issues Letter to SEC Chairman Atkins, Division of Enforcement Director Woodcock, Four Companies CEOs
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following letter with 16 co-signers to Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins Division of Enforcement Director David Woodcock and four companies CEOs:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 24, 2026
Paul Griggs
Chief Executive Officer
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
300 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017
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Jason Girzadas
Chief Executive Officer
Deloitte LLP
30 Rockefeller Pla
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NLN Honors 2026 NLN Award Winners
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The National League for Nursing issued the following news release:
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NLN Honors 2026 NLN Award Winners
Honors Convocation Set for NLN Education Summit, September 23-25, in Washington, DC
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The NLN Awards, named for three luminaries in nursing education, will be presented at the 2026 NLN Education Summit in Washington, DC, as part of a special Honors Convocation ceremony. The annual NLN Awards honor individuals of stature and distinction within nursing education an
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No Labels Issues Commentary: Bipartisan Backlash Against Data Centers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on Aug. 25, 2026, by senior policy analyst Peyton Lofton:
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The Bipartisan Backlash Against Data Centers
From Bernie Sanders to Ron DeSantis, politicians across the spectrum are turning against the infrastructure powering the AI boom.
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Data centers have pulled off a rare feat in American politics: putting Bernie Sanders and Ron DeSantis on the same
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Nonprofit Kidney Care Alliance Urges CMS to Expand Support for Home Dialysis and Palliative Care Policies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
401 9th Street NW, Suite 550 | Washington, DC 20004 | 202.580.7707
info@nonprofitkidneycare.org | @NKCAKidney | www.nonprofitkidneycare.org
August 24, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Hubert H. Humphrey
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NSS Supports New National Space Transportation Policy, Calls for Strong Implementation to Secure America's Leadership in Space
COCOA, Florida, Aug. 25 [Category: Aerospace] -- The National Space Society posted the following news release:
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NSS Supports New National Space Transportation Policy, Calls for Strong Implementation to Secure America's Leadership in Space
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The National Space Society (NSS) welcomes the release of the National Space Transportation Policy, a comprehensive directive establishing the United States' strategic framework for launch, reentry, and in-space transportation activities. The policy r
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Oliver F. Adunka Named Chair of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 26 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Dr. Oliver F. Adunka Named Chair of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
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A globally recognized physician-scientist and leader in hearing science, Oliver F. Adunka, M.D., MBA, brings a track record of innovation, NIH-funded research and academic leadership.
After a comprehensive national search, the University of Miami Miller Sch
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Polk State College to host Constitution Day events with Senator Osgood, Congressman Donalds
WINTER HAVEN, Florida, Aug. 26 -- Polk State College posted the following news:
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Polk State College to host Constitution Day events with Senator Osgood, Congressman Donalds
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Polk State College will mark Constitution Day with two unique opportunities on September 17 for students and community members to engage with Senator Rosalind Osgood (D) and Congressman Byron Donalds (R). As part of Polk State President Anastasios Kamoutsas's Where Eagles Soar initiative and his focus on civic enga
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Raymond James Financial Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Aug. 27 -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release:
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Raymond James Financial declares quarterly dividend on common stock
On August 26, 2026, the Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on shares of its common stock of $0.54 per share, payable October 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on October 1, 2026.
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About Raymond James Financial, Inc.
Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF)
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Saint Leo University Launches Lifelong Learning Commitment to Help Alumni Build AI-Era Skills
SAINT LEO, Florida, Aug. 27 -- Saint Leo University issued the following news:
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Saint Leo University Launches Lifelong Learning Commitment to Help Alumni Build AI-Era Skills
New initiative will give more than 107,000 alumni worldwide access to certifications, career development, and continued university connections
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Learning doesn't end at graduation for Saint Leo University alumni. The university's new Lifelong Learning Commitment will provide more than 107,000 Saint Leo graduates wo
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Scott Price to lead FSU Foundation Board of Trustees after historic fundraising year
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 25 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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Scott Price to lead FSU Foundation Board of Trustees after historic fundraising year
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After a record-setting fundraising year, Florida State University alumnus and longtime supporter Scott Price (BS '97; MAcc '97) has been elected chair of the FSU Foundation Board of Trustees.
"These past few years have been historic for the FSU Foundation," said Susan Glenn, interim vice president for University Adv
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SEC Files Settled Action Against Start-Up Artificial Intelligence Company and Former CEO
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release:
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Securities and Exchange Commission v. GenesisAI Corp. and Archil Cheishvili, No. 1:26-cv-25837-RKA (S.D. Fla. filed Aug. 26, 2026)
On August 26, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed settled charges against GenesisAI Corp., an artificial intelligence start-up company formerly based in Miami, Florida, and Archil Cheishvili, its founder and former CEO, in connection with al
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Sen. Moody Brings HHS Secretary Kennedy to Florida for Roundtable on Healthy School Lunches and Launches New Harvest to Hallways Program and DEPEND Initiative
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Senator Moody Brings HHS Secretary Kennedy to Florida for Roundtable on Healthy School Lunches and Launches New Harvest to Hallways Program and DEPEND Initiative
TAMPA, Fla.--Senator Ashley Moody is working to make school lunches healthier through new federal programs aimed at providing nutritional food to students. Today, Senator Moody hosted U.S. Department of Health and Hum
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Sen. Moody Supports Florida Veterans With Legislation to Improve Veterans Mental Health Through Community and Outdoor Sports
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2026:
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Senator Moody Supports Florida Veterans with Legislation to Improve Veterans Mental Health Through Community and Outdoor Sports
ORLANDO, Fla.--Surrounded by more than a hundred veterans at a VFW Post in Orlando today,Senator Ashley Moody announced legislation that aims to expand outdoor recreation opportunities for our nation's veterans. Senator Moody is cosponsoring the Veter
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Shannon Shwier Appointed General Manager at Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe
TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 26 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release:
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Shannon Shwier Appointed General Manager at Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe
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Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe welcomes Shannon Schwier as General Manager, following her most recent appointment as opening Resort Manager at Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort. Schwier brings a diversity of management experience to her new role at the helm
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Shriners Children's Southern California Shares Expert Tips on Summer Cast Care
TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Shriners Hospitals for Children posted the following news:
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Shriners Children's Southern California Shares Expert Tips on Summer Cast Care
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Summer is a time for swimming, vacations and outdoor adventures, but for children recovering from a broken bone, wearing a cast in the scorching heat can make the season less enjoyable. While a cast shouldn't keep kids from making summer memories, it does require extra care to prevent moisture,
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Small insect with big potential: UGA researchers put black soldier flies to work
ATHENS, Georgia, Aug. 26 -- The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences posted the following news:
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Small insect with big potential: UGA researchers put black soldier flies to work
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UGA's expanded Insect Zoo turns fear into fascination with 30+ arthropod species
By Jordan Powers
Illustrations by Justin Patton
Photos by Caroline Newbern
Prey. Love. Eat. Meet Jeff, an avocado mantis. Jeff is drawn to the color black and loves to behead and eat grass
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Student K'Vonte Petty Presents Summer Research at U.S. Army STEM Symposium
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The University of the District of Columbia posted the following news:
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Student K'Vonte Petty Presents Summer Research at U.S. Army STEM Symposium
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On Aug. 5, UDC hosted the 2026 U.S. Army HBCU-MI Student Program for Army Research and Knowledge (SPARK) Symposium. The daylong event brought STEM students from HBCUs and minority-serving institutions across the country to UDC, where they shared results from summer research internships working on projects aligned with
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Team from Cuba begins drafting Week of Prayer for Christian Unity materials for 2028
GENEVA, Switzerland, Aug. 26 [Category: Religion] -- The World Council of Churches posted the following news:
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Team from Cuba begins drafting Week of Prayer for Christian Unity materials for 2028
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A team from Cuba has joined an international editing team to begin drafting the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity materials for 2028. The resources are being prepared jointly with Catholic and Protestant Christians from Cuba, including the staff and students of the Seminario Evangelico de Te
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Texas A&M Engineering: Fellowship Empowers Graduate to Pursue Space-travel Studies
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Fellowship empowers graduate to pursue space-travel studies
Third-year Ph.D. student Rashika Rao will conduct research focused on the physical impact of gravitational differences on the human body for future space flight.
By Marina Vences, Contributor
The Anthony Wood '87 Space Exploration Fellowship at Texas A&M University has been awarded to aerospace engineering student Ra
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TNT Sports Unveils Blockbuster 72-Game NHL on TNT Schedule for 2026-27 NHL Regular Season, Starting Wednesday, Sept. 30
NEW YORK, Aug. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release:
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TNT Sports Unveils Blockbuster 72-Game NHL on TNT Schedule for 2026-27 NHL Regular Season, Starting Wednesday, Sept. 30
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TNT Sports will enter its sixth season of live NHL on TNT coverage with a blockbuster schedule of 72 regular season games, beginning Wednesday, Sept. 30 with a rivalry-filled opening night doubleheader. Sidney Crosby and the Pittsbu
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Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations Warn Federal Regulators Against Overreach in Defining "Swap" to Protect Sovereign Gaming Rights
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20581
Vanessa A. Countryman
Secretary
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20549
Submitted via the F
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Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations: Tribal and State Sovereignty Over Sports Betting Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20581
Vanessa A. Countryman
Secretary
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20549
Submitted via the F
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Tyndall AFB sharpens air-to-ground capabilities during Combat Hammer
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
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Tyndall AFB sharpens air-to-ground capabilities during Combat Hammer
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The 325th Fighter Wing joined the 86th Fighter Weapons Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, for an air-to-ground exercise Aug. 4-14.
Weapon System Evaluation Program-Combat Hammer 26.07 was designed to test the combat capability of air-to-ground precision-guided munitions and weapon systems of the F-35A Lightning II
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UNF Coggin Executive Education strengthens workforce through customized leadership training
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 26 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news:
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UNF Coggin Executive Education strengthens workforce through customized leadership training
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When Ring Power Corporation wanted to further its leadership program, they looked to the University of North Florida Coggin College of Business executive education program for its expertise.
Ring Power is the largest Caterpillar (CAT) equipment retailer in Florida, serving all North and Central regio
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University of Arkansas: Garcia-Salas Receives Advancing Academic-Research Careers Award
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Garcia-Salas Receives Advancing Academic-Research Careers Award
Miguel Garcia-Salas' rise to becoming an award-winning researcher is rooted in family.
Growing up, his sister, Samantha, experienced significant speech and language delays. Getting to see how a particularly impactful speech-language pathologist worked with both her and his family steered him down the path of communication sciences and
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USF political ecologist to advance nature-based solutions as part of Duckwall Professorship
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Aug. 26 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus posted the following news:
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USF political ecologist to advance nature-based solutions as part of Duckwall Professorship
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By Matthew Cimitile, University Communications and Marketing
This past session, the Florida Legislature passed Senate Bill (SB) 302 to further advance the use of nature-based solutions in enhancing coastal resiliency. Examples of nature-based solutions include restoring mangrov
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Winston-Salem Food Bank Receives nearly 300,000 Eggs Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 25 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Winston-Salem Food Bank Receives nearly 300,000 Eggs Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case
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RALEIGH -Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined food bank leaders at Second Harvest Food Banks of Northwest NC in Winston-Salem to receive another egg delivery as part of a series of deliveries totaling nearly 3 million eggs. Food banks ac
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World Athletics launches video series 'Iron Sharpens Iron' on the road to the Ultimate Championship
ANTOINE-IER, Monaco, Aug. 26 [Category: Sports] -- The World Athletics, formerly the International Association of Athletics Federations, posted the following news release:
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World Athletics launches video series 'Iron Sharpens Iron' on the road to the Ultimate Championship
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Long-form documentary series features three of the most prominent training groups in the world in lead-up to the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in September
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Side by side in the blocks while training in Fl
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Your Saints Journey Starts Here: 9 Tips for Navigating Your First Year
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, Aug. 26 -- Flagler College posted the following news:
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Your Saints Journey Starts Here: 9 Tips for Navigating Your First Year
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The good news? You don't have to have it all figured out. Your first year is about finding your people, discovering what you're capable of, and learning how to make Flagler feel like home.
We asked the faculty and staff who work with Saints every day to share their best advice for making the most of your first year. From getting involv
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