Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida
'Do it afraid:' USF nursing student's journey from the ICU to developing a program for patients with metabolic syndrome
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 8 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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'Do it afraid:' USF nursing student's journey from the ICU to developing a program for patients with metabolic syndrome
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By Torie Doll, University Communications and Marketing
Ashley Hagood's path to nursing began when she was a child. Her mother experienced severe complications after giving birth to Hagood's younger sister, including a hemorrhage and sepsis that resulted in a lengthy hospitalizatio
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41st Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner to Benefit The Buoniconti Fund
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 8 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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41st Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner to Benefit The Buoniconti Fund
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Sports champions and cultural icons will gather Oct. 5 in New York to raise support for The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis and the research programs of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis.
#2026 Great Sports Legends Dinner at a Glance
* When: Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
* Where: New York
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AEI Report Calls Dysfluency a Hidden Literacy Barrier
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The American Enterprise Institute issued 'Dysfluency: A Hidden Crisis in Middle and High School Literacy,' by Doug Lemov, arguing that many adolescents struggle to understand classroom texts because they cannot read with sufficient accuracy, automaticity and expression. No report number is listed in the document.
The report defines fluent reading as recognizing words "at the speed of sight," allowing readers to understand words almost immediately and reserve the
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As Houses of Worship Empty, Cities Face a New Redevelopment Challenge
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release:
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As Houses of Worship Empty, Cities Face a New Redevelopment Challenge
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WASHINGTON -Empty and underused houses of worship are creating a unique redevelopment challenge -and opportunity -for communities across the country. Unlike a vacant storefront or office building, these properties can carry deep historical and emotional significance while also occupyi
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ATF, HSTF Partners Investigation Leads to Guilty Plea by Mexican National for Alien Smuggling Conspiracy Using Underground Tunnel
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives issued the following news release:
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ATF, HSTF partners investigation leads to guilty plea by Mexican national for alien smuggling conspiracy using underground tunnel
Case brought as part of Homeland Security Task Force initiative established by President Trump
WASHINGTON --A Mexican national, Luis Carlos Davalos-Lopez, 29, pleaded guilty today in El Paso, Texas, to conspiracy to bri
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Career Mentorship Program pairs passionate students with professional guidance
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 8 -- Eckerd College posted the following news:
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Career Mentorship Program pairs passionate students with professional guidance
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Thea Rind '26 and her career mentor, Mark Mueller '03, stand on the patio of Galbraith Marine Science Laboratory at Eckerd College. Photos by Madison DeVore '25
Every year, Eckerd students write a statement about which career mentor they'd like to be paired with and why.
Thea Rind '26 got her first choice.
Eckerd's Career Ment
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Catawba College Science Students Earn National Honors at TriBeta Convention
SALISBURY, North Carolina, Sept. 8 -- Catawba College posted the following news:
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Catawba College Science Students Earn National Honors at TriBeta Convention
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Catawba College students and faculty returned from the 2026 Beta Beta Beta Biology Honor Society National Convention with national honors recognizing both student research and the strength of Catawba's TriBeta chapter.
Six students and four faculty members from Catawba's biology program attended the convention May 27-30 at Flori
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CMS Cracks Down on Massive $3.4 Billion Medical Equipment Supplier Fraud Scheme
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release:
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CMS Cracks Down on Massive $3.4 Billion Medical Equipment Supplier Fraud Scheme
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As part of the White House Anti-Fraud Task Force's ongoing efforts to crush fraud in the healthcare system and protect taxpayer dollars, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has identified and is barring 11 medical supply companies wi
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Court Rejects Arguments Importers Are Using to Push Back on Tariffs
NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, Sept. 8 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance posted the following news release:
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Court Rejects Arguments Importers Are Using to Push Back on Tariffs
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On September 4, the U.S. Court of International Trade upheld the U.S. International Trade Commission's (ITC) findings that subsidized shrimp imports from Ecuador, India, and Vietnam materially injured the U.S. shrimp industry, rejecting three separate exporter appeals.
The federal court's de
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DCCC Statement on 'MAGA Mike' Beltran's Addition to the 'MAGA Majority'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Statement on 'MAGA Mike' Beltran's Addition to the 'MAGA Majority'
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In response to news that 'MAGA Mike' Beltran was added to the NRCC's "MAGA Majority," DCCC spokesperson Anna Elsasser released the following statement:
"Consider it confirmed: Mike Beltran is an extremist who will always put Donald Trump and his national party bosses ahead of Floridians. Beltran was Republi
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Detroit Tigers, Florida Poly join forces to advance player health and performance
LAKELAND, Florida, Sept. 8 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release:
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Detroit Tigers, Florida Poly join forces to advance player health and performance
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New partnership will embed Florida Poly faculty with the Tigers' Performance Science group, driving research in data science, sport analytics and performance science.
The Detroit Tigers and Florida Polytechnic University are launching a new partnership that brings together data science, academic research and
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Doctoral student pursues passions in the classroom and the pool
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 8 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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Doctoral student pursues passions in the classroom and the pool
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As she adjusted to life after a spinal cord injury, Eden Schroeder discovered her career path and reignited a longtime passion. The 24-year-old Decatur resident is a clinical psychology doctoral student on Mercer University's Atlanta campus and a competitive para swimmer.
Schroeder, who is originally from Florida, grew up swimming competitively an
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Aviation Week Op-Ed - Collaborations Critical to U.S. Leading in AAM, Embry Riddle President Writes
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Sept. 9 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news:
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Aviation Week Op-Ed: Collaborations Critical to U.S. Leading in AAM, Embry Riddle President Writes
In his latest Aviation Week essay, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University President P. Barry Butler, Ph.D., highlights how coordination between the public and private sectors -- as well as academia -- is crucial to safely launching and integrating advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft into the n
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FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on AT&T's Section 214 Application to Discontinue Domestic Legacy Voice Service
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-224):
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Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix.
The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to th
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FDA Recall Notice: FreshPoint Issues Recall Due to an Improperly Declared Allergen (Egg) in Chicken Salad Wedge Sandwiches
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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FreshPoint Issues Recall Due to an Improperly Declared Allergen (Egg) in Chicken Salad Wedge Sandwiches
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Company Announcement Date: September 08, 2026
FDA Publish Date: September 08, 2026
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Allergens
Reason for Announcement: Improperly declared egg allergen
Company Name: FreshPoint Central Florida, Inc.
Brand
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Fifth Third Completes Comerica Technology and Brand Conversion
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 8 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Fifth Third Bank posted the following news release:
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Fifth Third Completes Comerica Technology and Brand Conversion
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CINCINNATI-Fifth Third Bancorp (NYSE: FITB) today announced it has completed the technical conversion of approximately 600,000 customers' accounts and 293 banking centers across Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan and Texas from the Comerica franchise. Executed over Labor Day weekend, the conversion brings
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FIU: Anxiety Could Alter the Brain's Sleep Switch in Teens
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 9 (TNSjou) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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Anxiety could alter the brain's sleep switch in teens
By Michelle Marie Arean
Some preteens have no trouble getting a full night's rest. Those experiencing anxiety often lie awake. The reason for both may be related to a pea-sized gland in the middle of their brains.
Researchers at FIU revealed a surprising biological link between bra
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Fla. Education Commissioner Mack Announces Changes in Leadership to Strengthen Collaboration and Break Down Silos
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 4 -- Florida Education Commissioner Henry Mack issued the following news:
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Commissioner Mack Announces Changes in Leadership to Strengthen Collaboration and Break Down Silos
Today, Commissioner Henry Mack announced several leadership and organizational changes designed to strengthen collaboration, improve efficiency, break down silos, and further advance Florida's commitment to excellence in education and workforce development. These changes reflect the Depart
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Fla. Education Dept.: State Cracks Down on CDL Training Providers Following Federal Enforcement Action
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 9 -- The Florida Department of Education issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026:
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Florida Cracks Down on CDL Training Providers Following Federal Enforcement Action
State takes immediate action against 10 Florida schools to protect students and safeguard Florida roadways
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The Florida Department of Education today announced immediate action against 10 Florida commercial driver training schools affected by a nationwide federal crackdown on CDL tra
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Former Commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Caroline Crenshaw Joins Venable as a Partner in Washington, DC
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Venable, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Former Commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Caroline Crenshaw Joins Venable as a Partner in Washington, DC
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WASHINGTON, DC (Sept. 8, 2026) - Venable LLP announced today that Caroline A. Crenshaw, a former commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has joined the firm as a partner in the Washington, DC office. At Venable, Crenshaw will d
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FSU Marching Chiefs selected to perform in 2027 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 7 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU Marching Chiefs selected to perform in 2027 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
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#Key Points
* FSU will be the first Florida collegiate marching band to march in the iconic parade.
* With 420 students expected to travel to New York, the College of Music is launching a $1 million campaign to support the 2027 trip.
Florida State University's Marching Chiefs will make history in 2027 when they trave
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GAO Rejects Davos Francois Protest Over State Department Haiti Police Advisor Job
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a bid protest by Davos Francois, Miramar, Florida, challenging the U.S. State Department's solicitation for a senior police advisor in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
Francois argued that the State Department improperly broadened the position's experience requirements to allow military backgrounds and removed a preference for Haitian Creole proficiency. He also alleged that agency officials acted in bad faith to make a particular can
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Holland & Knight Advises Aurelius Systems on $40 Million Series A Financing
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Holland & Knight Advises Aurelius Systems on $40 Million Series A Financing
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LOS ANGELES (September 8, 2026) - Holland & Knight advised San Francisco-based Aurelius Systems, a defense technology company developing low-cost, high-powered laser systems that neutralize drone threats, in connection with a $40 million Series A funding round. The investment was co-led by Dr
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ICYMI: In Light of Recent Findings that Many Veterans Were Defrauded of G.I. Benefits, Shaheen Leads Bipartisan Call for Enhanced Investigation, Greater Coordination Between Departments of Justice and Veterans Affairs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: In Light of Recent Findings that Many Veterans Were Defrauded of G.I. Benefits, Shaheen Leads Bipartisan Call for Enhanced Investigation, Greater Coordination Between Departments of Justice and Veterans Affairs
**In separate letters to the Departments of Justice and Veterans Affairs, the bipartisan group of Senators encourage an enhanced response from the Administration to vigorously p
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ILRC's Updated State-by-State Immigration Enforcement Map Shows Urgent Need for State Officials to Do More to Protect Immigrant Communities
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 9 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following news release:
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ILRC's Updated State-by-State Immigration Enforcement Map Shows Urgent Need for State Officials to Do More to Protect Immigrant Communities
(San Francisco, CA)--As DHS continues its campaign to deport millions of people, the role of state and local law enforcement agencies remains central to its mass detention and deportation project. Years ago, involvement with ICE was primarily
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Investing in the Next Generation: Student's impact in Turks and Caicos
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Sept. 8 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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Investing in the Next Generation: Student's impact in Turks and Caicos
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by Rachel Schuck
In Turks and Caicos, where church attendance is woven into the rhythm of island life, a pressing question remains: Who is guiding the next generation? Nearly 736 miles off Florida's coast, the Caribbean archipelago is known for its beautiful beaches and strong Christian identity. Yet many young people, particularly adol
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Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, U.S. Special Operations Forces Co-host Bilateral Engagement to Align Capabilities
HURLBURT FIELD, Florida, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command issued the following news on Sept. 8, 2026:
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Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, U.S. special operations forces co-host bilateral engagement to align capabilities
CAMP KISARAZU, Japan -- U.S. service members assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Special Operations Command Pacific, alongside the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, conducted a bilateral engagement at Camp Kisarazu, Japan, Aug. 2
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Larson Joins Brief Urging Supreme Court to Block Unconstitutional Trump Order Attacking Mail-In Voting
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Larson Joins Brief Urging Supreme Court to Block Unconstitutional Trump Order Attacking Mail-In Voting
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East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States with a bipartisan, bicameral coalition of 261 lawmakers in United States Postal Service v. State of California, urging the court to reject President Trump's unconstitutiona
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League of Women Voters: Appeals Court Rejects Trump Administration Effort to Reinstate SAVE Voter Purge Database
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release:
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Appeals court rejects Trump administration effort to reinstate SAVE voter purge database
WASHINGTON, DC - A federal appeals court has rejected the Trump administration's request to pause a lower court ruling blocking its illegal expansion of the Systematic Alien Verification Entitlements (SAVE) database, and the government may not use the unreliable system for mass voter purges ahead of the midterm elec
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Leela Gray "Would be First-Ever Female General Elected to Congress" [Military.com]
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Leela Gray "Would be First-Ever Female General Elected to Congress" [Military.com]
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Retired Army Brigadier General Leela Gray spent 30 years serving her country. Now, she's ready to take on Washington to lower costs, crack down on corruption, protect health care, and deliver for Florida's working families.
In a new interview with Military.com, Gray shared how her family and upbri
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Markey Joins Padilla, Schumer, All Senate Democrats to Urge Supreme Court to Block Postal Service Rule Limiting Mail-In Voting
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Markey Joins Padilla, Schumer, All Senate Democrats to Urge Supreme Court to Block Postal Service Rule Limiting Mail-In Voting
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261 Members and former Members file bicameral, bipartisan brief as court order barring Postal Service rule limiting mail voting is being challenged by Trump's DOJ
Washington (September 8, 2026) -Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today joined Senator Alex Padil
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Mexican National Sentenced to 24 Months for Illegal Reentry
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Mexican National Sentenced to 24 Months for Illegal Reentry
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Orlando, Florida - Marcos Moreno-Navarro (33, Mexico) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron to two years in federal prison for illegal reentry into the United States. Moreno-Navarro pleaded guilty on May 22, 2026. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement.
According to
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Mexican National Sentenced to Prison for Aggravated Identity Theft, Passport Fraud, and Firearms Offenses
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Mexican National Sentenced to Prison for Aggravated Identity Theft, Passport Fraud, and Firearms Offenses
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Orlando, Florida - Ivvan Hernandez Servin (38, Mexico) has been sentenced by United States District Judge Paul Byron three years in federal prison for aggravated identity theft, passport fraud, and firearms offenses. Hernandez Servin pleaded guilty on M
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Myakka River Partnership Executive Director Hardy Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands released the following written testimony by Miri Hardy, executive director and founder of Myakka River Partnership, from a Sept. 2, 2026, hearing on the Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act (H.R. 642):
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Chairman Tiffany, Ranking Member Neguse, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for this opportunity to testify in support of Congressman Steube's H.R. 642 - Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2025.
I am Mir
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No Labels Issues Commentary: How Much Has Congress Actually Worked in 2026?
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on Sept. 8, 2026:
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How Much Has Congress Actually Worked in 2026?
Peyton Lofton
Congress is considering another early recess. Here's what the numbers show about how much work lawmakers have actually done.
Congress is back in session - but maybe not for long.
As soon as lawmakers got back from the five-week August recess, House leaders cancelled t
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Our 2026 NOAA-Supported Education Program Students Share Insights
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news:
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Our 2026 NOAA-Supported Education Program Students Share Insights
NOAA offers a variety of student internship and fellowship opportunities. Some of the students participating in a few of these programs choose to work with mentors at the Northeast Fisheries Science Center.
This summer, the Northeast Fisheries Science Center hosted 22 students from 10 states a
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Over 250 Current & Former Members of Congress Urge Supreme Court to Block Trump's Executive Order Limiting Mail Voting
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026:
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Over 250 Current & Former Members of Congress Urge Supreme Court to Block Trump's Executive Order Limiting Mail Voting
The group includes both Democratic and Republican lawmakers from the House and Senate.
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Current and former Members of Congress mobilized in a court filing challenging the legality of President Donald Trump's Execut
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Padilla, Schumer Lead All Senate Democrats to Urge Supreme Court to Block Postal Service Rule Limiting Mail-In Voting
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Schumer Lead All Senate Democrats to Urge Supreme Court to Block Postal Service Rule Limiting Mail-In Voting
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261 Members and former Members file bicameral, bipartisan brief as court order barring Postal Service rule limiting mail voting is being challenged by Trump's DOJ
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and
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Pamela McDevitt to Be Posthumously Honored With the ABA Law Practice Division's Samuel S. Smith Award
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news on Sept. 8, 2026:
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Pamela McDevitt to be posthumously honored with the ABA Law Practice Division's Samuel S. Smith Award
CHICAGO -- The American Bar Association Law Practice Division announced today that Pamela McDevitt, the late executive director of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA), former ABA Law Practice Division director and one of the nation's most influential voices in law practice manag
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Poynter, Public Media Company launch national initiative on the future of public media
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 8 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release:
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Poynter, Public Media Company launch national initiative on the future of public media
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ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (September 8, 2026) -A year after the federal government upended public radio and television stations by defunding public media, a partnership of the Poynter Institute and Public Media Company is launching the Future of Public Media Initiative -a national effort to
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Rep. Wilson Honors Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch III Following Retirement Announcement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Wilson Honors Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch III Following Retirement Announcement
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement on the retirement of Lonnie G. Bunch III.
"Lonnie Bunch III did not simply preserve history. He made it, defended it, and refused to let anyone erase it.
"As the first Black Secretary of the Smithson
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Republican Are Caught Between Trump and a Hard Place
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Republican Are Caught Between Trump and a Hard Place
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"Several congressional hopefuls have removed or downplayed mentions of the president and his priorities as Trump's popularity wanes."
Republicans want you to know they are 100% MAGA... at least until the general election starts.
Republicans are scrubbing mentions of Trump in an attempt to deceive voters of their true allegi
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Saint Leo University Selected for Prestigious Partners in Peace Initiative With National Collegiate Honors Council, Nobel Peace Center
SAINT LEO, Florida, Sept. 9 -- Saint Leo University issued the following news:
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Saint Leo University Selected for Prestigious Partners in Peace Initiative with National Collegiate Honors Council, Nobel Peace Center
New Honors course on 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate connects Saint Leo students with Tampa Bay's Venezuelan community and the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo
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Saint Leo University's Honors Program has been selected to join Partners in Peace, an initiative between the National C
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Salazar Joins Bipartisan Effort to Expand Access to Child Tax Credit for Working Families
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Salazar Joins Bipartisan Effort to Expand Access to Child Tax Credit for Working Families
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) joined Representatives Carol Miller (R-WV), Steven Horsford (D-NV), and Chris Pappas (D-NH) in introducing the bipartisan Stronger Start for Working Families Act, legislation that would lower the earned-income threshold for the refundable Chi
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Senator Moody Rallies Space Industry Leaders in Call to Bring U.S. Space Academy to Florida
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026:
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Senator Moody Rallies Space Industry Leaders in Call to Bring U.S. Space Academy to Florida
SPACE COAST, Fla.--Senator Ashley Moody today stood with space industry leaders to urge the administration to select Florida for the newly announced U.S. Space Academy. Space Florida CEO Rob Long, along with members from the Space Coast Economic Development Council, and the aerospace ma
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Senator Moody Recognizes Award-Winning Constituent Services Team for Excellence in Service to Thousands of Floridians
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Senator Moody Recognizes Award-Winning Constituent Services Team for Excellence in Service to Thousands of Floridians
ORLANDO, Fla.--Senator Ashley Moody is recognizing her award-winning Constituent Services Team for providing excellent service to thousands of Floridians. The Congressional Management Foundation named Senator Moody's office the winner of the 2026 Democracy Award for Best of Con
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Shoma Group Secures $172.5 Million C-PACE Construction Financing for Landmark Mixed-Use Development in South Florida
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- 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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Shoma Group Secures $172.5 Million C-PACE Construction Financing for Landmark Mixed-Use Development in South Florida
Newmark announces the Company has arranged $172.5 million in C-PACE construction financing on behalf of Shoma Group for Shoma Bay, a landmark mixed-use waterfront development in North Bay Village, Florid
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Singaporean Ringleader of $245 Million Cryptocurrency Racketeering Enterprise Pleads Guilty in Washington D.C.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release:
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Singaporean Ringleader of $245 Million Cryptocurrency Racketeering Enterprise Pleads Guilty in Washington D.C.
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WASHINGTON - Malone Lam, 22, a citizen of Singapore and recent resident of Miami, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Washington D.C. in connection with his role as ringleader of an international cybercrime conspiracy that used social engineering
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Tarleton State Wins Back-to-Back FBS Games
WACO, Texas, Sept. 8 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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Tarleton State Wins Back-to-Back FBS Games
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Tarleton State traveled to the state of Ohio for the first time since 1991 and faced FBS-member Bowling Green for the first time. The Texans walked away with a 20-13 victory, their second straight against an FBS opponent after upsetting Army in double overtime, 30-27, in 2025. Tarleton State remains No. 5 in this week's AFCA FCS Co
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Trahan Joins Over 250 Current & Former Members of Congress Urging Supreme Court to Block Trump's Executive Order Limiting Mail Voting
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Trahan Joins Over 250 Current & Former Members of Congress Urging Supreme Court to Block Trump's Executive Order Limiting Mail Voting
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Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) joined a bipartisan effort to challenge President Donald Trump's efforts to limit mail-in voting. The court filing questions the legality of Donald Trump's Executive Order seeking to exert federal control over mail-in ba
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UCF RESTORES Study Helps Identify Risk Factors, Strengthens Firefighter Suicide Prevention
ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 8 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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UCF RESTORES Study Helps Identify Risk Factors, Strengthens Firefighter Suicide Prevention
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#Highlights
* Working with the Florida Department of Health and Florida Division of State Fire Marshal, UCF RESTORES has helped create the state's most comprehensive view of data related to suicide among firefighters, who are at greater risk for PTSD and other mental health challenges.
* Across 307 rec
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UMass-Dartmouth: Research Team Led by SMAST Professor Lauran Brewster Wins NOAA Grant for Shark Research
DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts, Sept. 9 -- The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus issued the following news:
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Research team led by SMAST Professor Lauran Brewster wins NOAA grant for shark research
Brewster will lead a multi-institutional research team tracking harvest-prohibited shark species along the U.S. Atlantic coast
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A research team led by UMass Dartmouth Assistant Professor Lauran Brewster at the School for Marine Science and Technology (SMAST) recently received 2026 fund
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University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Helps Shape National Standards for Endoscopic Ultrasound Training
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 8 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Helps Shape National Standards for Endoscopic Ultrasound Training
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The Miller School's Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship is participating in an ASGE pilot designed to develop objective milestones and a standardized national curriculum for endoscopic ultrasound training.
Key Takeaways
* The Miller School's Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship is
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UNT receives $20 million gift to advance artificial intelligence, advanced analytics
DENTON, Texas, Sept. 8 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release:
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UNT receives $20 million gift to advance artificial intelligence, advanced analytics
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DENTON (UNT), Texas -A $20 million gift from Anuradha and Vikas Sinha will accelerate the University of North Texas' work in artificial intelligence and advanced analytics, creating new opportunities for students and faculty in fields rapidly reshaping industries, professions and society.
In recognition of the
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Uptown Landing name unveiled as construction begins on transformative mixed-use destination at USF
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 8 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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Uptown Landing name unveiled as construction begins on transformative mixed-use destination at USF
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By Althea Johnson, University Communications and Marketing
The University of South Florida broke ground today on Uptown Landing, a nearly $500 million mixed-use development that will create a new destination for students, community members, alumni and Bulls fans. During today's ceremony, leaders revea
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Virginia Tech: One of Contemporary Literature's Most Influential Voices, Two-time Pulitzer Winner Colson Whitehead, Comes to Blacksburg
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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One of contemporary literature's most influential voices, two-time Pulitzer winner Colson Whitehead, comes to Blacksburg
By Susan Bland
The first writer to win back-to-back Pulitzer Prizes for consecutive works of fiction, acclaimed American author Colson Whitehead comes to the Center for the Arts on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 7:30 p.m.
From the ground-shifting "The Underground Railroad" and "The Nickel Boys" to t
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Winners Announced for the Secretary of State's 2026 Florida Main Street Awards
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 9 -- Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd issued the following news release:
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Winners Announced for the Secretary of State's 2026 Florida Main Street Awards
Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced the winners of the Secretary of State's 2026 Florida Main Street Awards during the Preservation on Main Street Conference in Historic Cocoa Village.
To commemorate America's 250th anniversary, this year's conference included patriotic themes with special award categ
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