Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida
"Understand, Rethink and Rebuild": China Development and Governance
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- Harvard University issued the following news:
* * *
"Understand, Rethink and Rebuild": China Development and Governance
*
Scholars from universities and research institutions across the United States, China, Hong Kong, Macau, and the United Kingdom gathered in Boston on September 2 for the 14th China Development and Governance (CDG) Workshop -a roundtable held in conjunction with the pre-ASPA (American Political Science Association) annual meeting.
The
more
49 Medical Groups Urge CMS to Maintain Same-Day Evaluation Reimbursement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 9, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
Mail Stop C4-26-05
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
Re: File Code CMS-1848-P; Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policie
more
Abbott Agrees to Pay Over $384 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Related to Powder Infant Formula and Nutritional Therapy Products
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
* * *
Abbott Agrees to Pay Over $384 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Related to Powder Infant Formula and Nutritional Therapy Products
*
(Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong announced today that Connecticut has joined 39 other states and the federal government to reach an agreement with Abbott Laboratories (Abbott) to settle allegations that the company caus
more
AETC honors lives lost, legacy of service 25 years after 9/11
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
* * *
AETC honors lives lost, legacy of service 25 years after 9/11
*
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -
Airmen and base leadership gathered at Cadet Circle at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on Sept. 11, 2026, to honor the lives lost and remember the sacrifices made in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks 25 years ago.
The 9/11 remembrance ceremony pro
more
AFPI Announces Departure of Dr. Jay Menees for Florida Department of Education
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release:
* * *
AFPI Announces Departure of Dr. Jay Menees for Florida Department of Education
September 14, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.--The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) announces that Dr. Jay Menees will be departing his role as Senior Policy Analyst for Higher Education and Economy & Trade Policy to join the Florida Department of Education as Vice Chancellor of Research and Policy.
During his time at A
more
AFSOC Proves HAVOC SPEAR Precise and Effective
HURLBURT FIELD, Florida, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command issued the following news:
* * *
AFSOC proves HAVOC SPEAR precise and effective
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. -- Air Force Special Operations Command announced its small cruise missile, the AGM-190A Havoc Spear, has been evaluated in a test configuration and successfully meets requirements to become an available weapons system for broader real-world use across a variety of special operations and conventional aircraft.
more
AG Labrador Defends Parents' Right to Raise Their Children
BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 14 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release:
* * *
AG Labrador Defends Parents' Right to Raise Their Children
*
BOISE, ID -Attorney General Raul Labrador is defending the fundamental right of parents to direct the upbringing of their children, urging the Ninth Circuit to affirm a federal district court ruling against California policies that allow public schools to facilitate a child's gender identity and social transition and actively
more
AG Rayfield: Abbott to Pay Over $384 Million After Selling Taxpayer-Funded Programs Baby Formula Made in Unsafe Conditions
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 14 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
* * *
AG Rayfield: Abbott to Pay Over $384 Million After Selling Taxpayer-Funded Programs Baby Formula Made in Unsafe Conditions
*
#Oregon will get close to $1M from the settlement over powder infant formula and nutritional products
Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced today that Abbott Laboratories will pay Oregon $977,558, resolving allegations that it sold powder infant formula and nutri
more
Alabama Plans to Execute Jeffery Lee Despite Jury Vote for Life
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- The Equal Justice Initiative posted the following news:
* * *
Alabama Plans to Execute Jeffery Lee Despite Jury Vote for Life
*
An Alabama jury rejected the death penalty for Jeffery Lee and decided that life imprisonment without parole is the appropriate punishment in his case. But the State nonetheless plans to execute Mr. Lee by lethal injection on September 17.
Mr. Lee's Jury Chose Life Imprisonment
At Jeffery Lee's capital tri
more
Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
* * *
List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
John Kartch and Rachel Loren 09/14/2026
Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 100.
As documented below at least 100 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
more
Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
* * *
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
John Kartch and Rachel Loren 09/14/2026
Russell Investments Group, LLC (Seattle, Washington) -- $1,000 contribution for children of U.S. employees:
Russell Investments today announced that it will match the U.S. government's $1,000 contribution made to newly established Trump Accounts for the eligible ch
more
Anthony Bagnuola Named to Long Island Business News 2026 'Influencers: Law' List
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
* * *
Anthony Bagnuola Named to Long Island Business News 2026 'Influencers: Law' List
*
UNIONDALE, N.Y. - Sept. 14, 2026 - Anthony Bagnuola, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Long Island Litigation Practice, has been named to Long Island Business News' Long Island Business Influencers: Law 2026 list.
According to Long Island Business News, the Influ
more
APLU Recognizes FAU for Economic Growth and Innovation
BOCA RATON, Florida, Sept. 15 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
* * *
The APLU Recognizes FAU for Economic Growth and Innovation
By Joshua Glanzer | 9/14/2026
In recognition of its strong commitment to economic engagement, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) designated Florida Atlantic University as an Innovation & Economic Prosperity (IEP) University.
The national designation recognizes
more
AQUA Dermatology Urges CMS to Withdraw Same-Day Modifier to Prevent Diagnostic Delays for Skin Cancer
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 3, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.B.A., M.D.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: CMS-1848-P; Regulation Identifier Number (RIN) 0938-AV82; Docket No. CMS-2026-2377 - Medicare and Me
more
Benefits Package Doesn't Change NextEra-Dominion Deal, Economic Liberties Says
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release:
* * *
Benefits Package Doesn't Change NextEra-Dominion Deal, Economic Liberties Says
*
Richmond, VA -NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy today announced a new benefits package for their proposed $67 billion merger, telling Virginians the deal will now deliver lower bills, jobs, and clean energy development. But ratepayers and policymakers shouldn't be swayed. This move i
more
Bilirakis, Barragan, Cammack, Auchincloss, Kean & Mullin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Permanently Protect Rare Pediatric Disease Drug Development Program -Legislation Provides Long-Term Certainty to Encourage Investment in Lifesaving Treatments for Child
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
* * *
Bilirakis, Barragan, Cammack, Auchincloss, Kean & Mullin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Permanently Protect Rare Pediatric Disease Drug Development Program -Legislation Provides Long-Term Certainty to Encourage Investment in Lifesaving Treatments for Childr
*
Bilirakis, Barragan, Cammack, Auchincloss, Kean & Mullin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Permanently Protect Rare Pediatric Disease Drug Devel
more
CAIR Condemns Censorship of Macklemore by Sports Stadiums Over Anti-Genocide Stance
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
* * *
CAIR Condemns Censorship of Macklemore by Sports Stadiums Over Anti-Genocide Stance
September 14, 2026
Muslim civil rights and advocacy group says any govt-owned stadiums involved in pressure campaign led by Robert Kraft may have violated First Amendment
-
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condem
more
CAIR-MI Calls for Hate Crime Charges After Armed Man Allegedly Threatened to Kill Muslims Outside Troy Library
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
* * *
CAIR-MI Calls for Hate Crime Charges After Armed Man Allegedly Threatened to Kill Muslims Outside Troy Library
September 13, 2026
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 called on law enforcement and the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office to pursue all appropriate
more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Presses Secretary Wright to Admit the Truth
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 15 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026:
* * *
Governor Newsom presses Secretary Wright to admit the truth: Trump had no viable plan to protect Americans from his Iran war gas and diesel price spikes
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said he prepared Trump for the consequences of military action against Iran. Americans deserve to see the plan.
What you need to know: Governor Newsom is demanding that Energy Secretary
more
CarePartners Online Urges CMS to Withdraw Proposed Remote Patient Monitoring Restrictions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CarePartners.online
September 3, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D., Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: Comments on Calendar Year 2027 Payment
more
Committee Cliff Notes: Week of September 14, 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
* * *
Committee Cliff Notes: Week of September 14, 2026
*
Here's what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week:
Agriculture
On Wednesday, September 16, the Committee on Agriculture will hold a full committee hearing called "Increasing Demand and Opportunities for Homegrown Products Here and Abroad."
Appropriations
On Tuesday, September 15, the Subcommittee
more
Converse Mourns the Loss of Beloved Former Professor 'Botany Bob' Robert Powell Jr.
SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Sept. 14 -- Converse University posted the following news:
* * *
Converse Mourns the Loss of Beloved Former Professor 'Botany Bob' Robert Powell Jr.
*
Written by Karen Rhodes
Much beloved and known by his Converse alumni and colleagues simply as "Botany Bob," Robert W. Powell Jr., Charles A. Dana Professor Emeritus of Biology, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026. Powell served on the faculty at Converse from 1963 until his retirement in 1999, almost always
more
Cornyn Urges VA, DOJ to Investigate Predatory Schools Defrauding Veterans of G.I. Benefits
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
* * *
Cornyn Urges VA, DOJ to Investigate Predatory Schools Defrauding Veterans of G.I. Benefits
*
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after sending a pair of bipartisan letters encouraging the Trump administration to investigate and hold accountable "slapdash" trade schools and education institutions in Texas and across the country who reportedly defrauded veterans of their G.I. Bill b
more
Distinguished Consumer Law Attorneys Join National Consumer Law Center Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Consumer Law Center posted the following news release:
* * *
Distinguished Consumer Law Attorneys Join NCLC Board of Directors
*
Boston Lawyer Jonathan Kravetz Elected Board President
BOSTON - Prominent consumer law attorney Jim Kowalski Jr. and eminent law professor Patricia McCoy have been named to the board of directors of the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC).
In addition, Jonathan Kravetz, formerly a partner at the Mintz law
more
DOD seeks proposals for Aquatic Fauna Response to Ecosystem Restoration in Southwest Florida
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Defense, through the Fort Worth District, seeks proposals for projects addressing the Aquatic Fauna Response to Ecosystem Restoration in Southwest Florida. This funding opportunity aims to enhance research and initiatives that evaluate the ecological impacts of restoration efforts on local aquatic species.
Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and state and local government agencies that possess expertise
more
DOJ's Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG Target $245M in COVID Loan Fraud Enforcement Activity as State Partnerships Continue Expanding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026:
* * *
DOJ's Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG Target $245M in COVID Loan Fraud Enforcement Activity as State Partnerships Continue Expanding
44 U.S. Attorney's Offices, along with 20 federal and state investigative agencies, participate in summer SBA fraud enforcement surge
-
Today, the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division along with the Small Business Administratio
more
Douglas Haladay Named Dean of Upstate's College of Health Professions
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 15 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news:
* * *
Published on Monday, September 14, 2026
Douglas Haladay named dean of Upstate's College of Health Professions
Douglas Haladay, PT, DPT, PhD, MHS, has been appointed dean of the College of Health Professions at SUNY Upstate Medical University. He began his new role Aug. 31. He succeeds Katherine Beissner, PT, PhD, who has retired after serving a dean since 2017.
more
Dr. Kevin O'Farrell joins Polk State College as Executive Vice President of Workforce & Strategic Initiatives
WINTER HAVEN, Florida, Sept. 14 -- Polk State College posted the following news:
* * *
Dr. Kevin O'Farrell joins Polk State College as Executive Vice President of Workforce & Strategic Initiatives
*
Dr. Kevin O'Farrell joins Polk State College today as Executive Vice President of Workforce & Strategic Initiatives, bringing more than 20 years of experience in state and higher education leadership.
Dr. O'Farrell most recently served as Senior Chancellor for Higher Education and Workforce Deve
more
DSCC: GOP Senate Candidates "Booed, Jeered and Heckled" & "Blatantly Cheat" on Debate Stages as They Face Furious Voters
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
* * *
Sep 14, 2026
GOP Senate Candidates "Booed, Jeered and Heckled" & "Blatantly Cheat" on Debate Stages as they Face Furious Voters
The Hill: "Peltola almost immediately raised her paddle to the 'no' side while Sullivan did not respond for a few moments before appearing to glance at his opponent's paddle and then flipping it to the 'no' side himself"
The Lawrence Times: "The two major
more
DSCC: Ohio Senate Campaign Staffer Used Nazi Soldiers as Profile Photo [Washington Post]
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
* * *
Sep 12, 2026
NEW: Ohio Senate Campaign Staffer Used Nazi Soldiers as Profile Photo [Washington Post]
Senior staff member on Jon Husted's campaign "once used a photo of SS soldiers as his Facebook profile photo"
-
Shocking new reporting from the Washington Post reveals that a senior member of Ohio Senator Jon Husted's staff posted photos of Nazi soldiers "wearing an SS uniform," "
more
Economics Daily: Truck Drivers are in It for the Long Haul
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily:
* * *
Truck drivers are in it for the long haul
Truck drivers play a vital role in the U.S. economy, making sure the products we need are transported across the country to distribution centers, retailers, and our homes. For Truck Driver Appreciation Week, we're delivering a shipment of BLS data.
In the United States as a whole, there were nearly 2.1 million heav
more
First Liberty Praises Governor DeSantis for Appointment of Christine Pratt to Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal
PLANO, Texas, Sept. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release:
* * *
First Liberty Praises Governor DeSantis for Appointment of Christine Pratt to Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal
*
Tallahassee, FL-First Liberty Institute today congratulates former counsel Christine Pratt on her appointment by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to the Florida Fifth District C
more
FIU: Chemists Uncover How Unthinkable Reactions Occur in Unimaginable Conditions
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 15 (TNSjou) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news:
* * *
Chemists uncover how unthinkable reactions occur in unimaginable conditions
By JoAnn Adkins
September 14, 2026
Before there was Earth, there was chemistry.
In the unimaginable cold, dark clouds where stars and planets are born, carbon molecules assemble into more complex forms -- starting a chemical journey that could eventually del
more
Fla. Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces 2027 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductees
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 15 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release:
* * *
Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces 2027 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductees
Jeffrey Dewey Gargiulo, Lynetta and Ken Griner, and Ron St. John announced as 2027 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductees
Sep 15, 2026
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Foundation a
more
Florida Department of Education Awarded $6.6 Million Grant to Expand Work-Based Learning Opportunities for Florida Students
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 15 -- The Florida Department of Education issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026:
* * *
Florida Department of Education Awarded $6.6 Million Grant to Expand Work-Based Learning Opportunities for Florida Students
September 14, 2026
Tallahassee, Fla. - Today, the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) announced the award of $6.6 million from the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Education to expand work-based learning opportunities for
more
Florida State University announces change in Athletics leadership
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 14 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
* * *
Florida State University announces change in Athletics leadership
*
#Senior Associate Athletics Director Bruce Warwick to serve as Interim Director of Athletics
Florida State University announced today that Michael Alford is no longer serving as Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, effective Sept. 14\. President Richard McCullough has appointed Bruce Warwick, currently Senior Ass
more
Former Attorney Pleads Guilty in Real Estate Fraud Scheme
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
* * *
Former Attorney Pleads Guilty in Real Estate Fraud Scheme
*
Orlando, FL - Michael Saracco (40, Cocoa) has pleaded guilty to three counts of wire fraud. He faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison per count. Sentencing has been set for December 2, 2026. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement.
According to court documents, Saracco i
more
FSU alumni return home to pilot F-35s in game day flyover
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 14 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
* * *
FSU alumni return home to pilot F-35s in game day flyover
*
For Florida State University alumni, returning to Doak Campbell Stadium on game day brings back powerful memories. For three U.S. Air Force pilots returning to their alma mater, coming home meant thundering over the stadium at hundreds of miles per hour in some of the world's most advanced fighter jets.
The flyover before Monday's football g
more
FSU Jim Moran Institute receives grant from Bank of America aimed at driving small business growth
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 14 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
* * *
FSU Jim Moran Institute receives grant from Bank of America aimed at driving small business growth
*
By AnnMarie McDonald, Bank of America
Bank of America has announced a $16,000 grant to the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship at Florida State University to drive small business growth and income creation.
By strategically investing in education, mentorship, financial support, technical
more
GIFFORDS Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence Oppose ATF Proposal to Rescind Existing Firearm Registration Regulations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 4, 2026
SUBMITTED VIA FEDERAL E-RULEMAKING PORTAL: https://www.regulations.gov
ATF Rulemaking Comments
Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs
Enforcement Programs and Services
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
99 New York Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20226
ATTN: RIN 1140-AA80;
more
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Second Annual Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 14 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
* * *
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Second Annual Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday
*
LAKELAND, Fla. -Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida's Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday is back for a second year, providing tax relief on firearms, ammunition and a wide range of hunting, fishing and camping supplies through December 31. The Governor also broke ground on the new Florida Archery
more
Greenberg Traurig Advises Private Equity Fund Gilde Healthcare on 2 Acquisitions for Its Surgical Precision Instruments Group
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
* * *
Greenberg Traurig Advises Private Equity Fund Gilde Healthcare on 2 Acquisitions for Its Surgical Precision Instruments Group
*
BERLIN - Sept. 14, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig advised Gilde Healthcare on the parallel acquisitions of BENTEC Endoscopy and Hermann Medizintechnik Group for its Surgical Precision Instruments Group (SPI).
With these two acquisit
more
Greenberg Traurig Represents Swarmer in Acquisition of Ukraine-Based Ratel Robotics
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
* * *
Greenberg Traurig Represents Swarmer in Acquisition of Ukraine-Based Ratel Robotics
*
AUSTIN, Texas - Sept. 11, 2026 - A multioffice team from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Swarmer, Inc (NASDAQ: SWMR) in its definitive agreement to acquire Ratel Robotics, a leading manufacturer of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) in Ukraine.
The consideration for t
more
Gregory Donovan Retires After Four Decades of Inspiring Students and Helping to Shape VCU's Creative Writing Program
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
* * *
Sept. 14, 2026
Gregory Donovan retires after four decades of inspiring students and helping to shape VCU's creative writing program
Donovan, the author of two poetry collections, was one of the forces behind online journal Blackbird and 'a passionate and committed teacher' during his tenure.
By Joan Tupponce
Students in Gregory Donovan's creative writing classes at Virginia Commonwealth Unive
more
HACU announces Building Stronger Communities Scholarship recipients
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 14 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release:
* * *
HACU announces Building Stronger Communities Scholarship recipients
*
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and Building Stronger Communities have announced 30 students from HACU-member institutions will receive a $1,500 scholarship for the 2026-27 school year.
Student recipients are:
* Reviane A. - California State University
more
HAPB and FAMU Sign Historic Partnership Opening a Pathway From Housing to a College Degree
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 14 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news:
* * *
HAPB and FAMU Sign Historic Partnership Opening a Pathway From Housing to a College Degree
*
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. -The Housing Authority of Pompano Beach (HAPB) and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) signed the historic Pompano Beach Pathways partnership creating a pathway from stable housing to a college degree. The agreement is
more
Hickenlooper, Bennet, Colleagues Challenge Trump Efforts to Restrict Mail-In Voting
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
* * *
Hickenlooper, Bennet, Colleagues Challenge Trump Efforts to Restrict Mail-In Voting
*
261 current and former lawmakers joined together to file amicus brief in SCOTUS Mail-In Voting Case
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper, Michael Bennet, the entire Senate Democratic Caucus, and members of the U.S. House of Representatives filed an amicus brief challenging the legality of President
more
Holland & Knight Advises Thryv Holdings on Agreement to Sell Print Business for $142 Million
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release:
* * *
Holland & Knight Advises Thryv Holdings on Agreement to Sell Print Business for $142 Million
*
DALLAS (September 14, 2026) - Holland & Knight represented Thryv Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: THRY), a leading artificial intelligence (AI)-powered software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform for local service businesses, in its definitive agreement to sell its print directories busines
more
Honoring 9/11 Through Service: PBA Volunteers Bring Literacy to Local Children
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Sept. 15 -- Palm Beach Atlantic University issued the following news:
* * *
September 14, 2026
Honoring 9/11 Through Service: PBA Volunteers Bring Literacy to Local Children
On the 25th anniversary of the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil, Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) partnered with the United Way of Palm Beach County to give back to the community by creating literacy kits at the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County.
"Every year on 9/11, we s
more
ICYMI: Buchanan Reflects on the 25th Anniversary of September 11
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
* * *
ICYMI: Buchanan Reflects on the 25th Anniversary of September 11
*
"Everyone Remembers Where They Were on September 11, 2001"
Op-Ed Remembers 9/11 and the Importance of Continued Action to Protect our Nation
WASHINGTON -Congressman Vern Buchanan recently penned an op-ed in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune reflecting on his firsthand experience on 9/11 and warning that Congress cannot let its guard d
more
Lehigh Wins Big Over William & Mary
WACO, Texas, Sept. 14 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
* * *
Lehigh Wins Big Over William & Mary
*
Lehigh ran out to a 30-0 lead in the second quarter against William & Mary and never looked back, winning handily, 44-20. The Mountain Hawks used a dominant rushing attack to win the game, running for 366 yards on 51 carries and averaging 7.2 yards per carry. The win moved Lehigh up to No. 7 in this week's AFCA FCS Coaches Poll, while th
more
M-DCPS Hosts Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Educational Event
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 15 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release:
* * *
Monday, September 14, 2026
M-DCPS Hosts Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Educational Event
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), in collaboration with Lithia & Driveway and GreenCars, hosted an engaging Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Educational Event at Robert Morgan Educational Center and Technical College. The event introduced students to the future of automotive technology and career opportunit
more
Matanzas Riverkeeper Urges EPA to Withdraw Voluntary Biosolids Guidance and Finalize Binding Sewage Sludge Risk Assessment
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 04, 2026
Submission via www.regulations.gov
Lee Zeldin, Administrator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA Docket Center, WJC West Building, Room 3334,
1301 Constitution Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20004
Re:
Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and
Perfluoroocta
more
Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Urge Supreme Court to Block Postal Service Rule Limiting Mail-In Voting
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
* * *
Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Urge Supreme Court to Block Postal Service Rule Limiting Mail-In Voting
*
#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. - Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined a bipartisan, bicameral coalition of 261 current and former
more
Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Urge Supreme Court to Block Postal Service Rule Limiting Mail-In Voting
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
* * *
Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Urge Supreme Court to Block Postal Service Rule Limiting Mail-In Voting
*
#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. - Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined a bipartisan, bicameral coalition of 261 current and former Mem
more
Mich. Democratic Party: "Donors Named in Epstein Files Gave Nearly $4.7 Million to Mike Rogers and Groups Backing Him" [Detroit Metro Times]
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
* * *
September 14, 2026
BREAKING: "Donors Named in Epstein Files Gave Nearly $4.7 Million to Mike Rogers and Groups Backing Him" [Detroit Metro Times]
LANSING -- According to new reporting from The Detroit Metro Times, corrupt multimillionaire Mike Rogers' campaign and political committees have accepted nearly $4.7 million from donors named in the Epstein Files while he publicly argued against p
more
Mich. Democratic Party: 50 Days Until The Election, 50 Reasons Michiganders Will Reject Mike Rogers... Again
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
* * *
September 14, 2026
50 Days Until The Election, 50 Reasons Michiganders Will Reject Mike Rogers... Again
LANSING -- Today marks 50 days until the midterm elections -- and with it, here are 50 reasons why Michiganders will reject corrupt multimillionaire Mike Rogers a second time this November:
Mike Rogers is one of the most corrupt politicians out there:
1. Rogers abandoned Michigan more t
more
MICHELIN Guide Recognizes 15 New Colorado Restaurants
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 14 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
* * *
MICHELIN Guide Recognizes 15 New Colorado Restaurants
*
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), announced that the MICHELIN Guide unveiled its fourth annual selection for Colorado, revealing the state's one new One-Star restaurants, along with new Bib Gourmand and Recommend
more
Neurosurgeons Dagoberto Estevez-Ordonez, M.D., Ph.D., and Hussam Abou-Al-Shaar, M.D., Join UAMS
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 15 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release:
* * *
Neurosurgeons Dagoberto Estevez-Ordonez, M.D., Ph.D., and Hussam Abou-Al-Shaar, M.D., Join UAMS
Sept. 14, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently welcomed neurosurgeons Dagoberto Estevez-Ordonez, M.D., Ph.D., and Hussam Abou-Al-Shaar, M.D., to the UAMS College of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery.
Estevez-Ordonez is the as
more
Newmark Arranges Sale of Forest View, a 312-Unit Multifamily Community in Gainesville, Florida
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release:
* * *
Newmark Arranges Sale of Forest View, a 312-Unit Multifamily Community in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL (September 14, 2026) -- Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale of Forest View, a 312-unit multifamily property in Gainesville, Florida.
Newmark Executive Managing Director Ryan Moody, Vice Chair
more
North Florida Bone & Joint Specialists Urges CMS to Reconsider Arthroplasty Cuts and Preserve Independent Musculoskeletal Care Viability
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 7, 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 Building, Room 445-G
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Ph
more
NSF Funds Pilot Program to Support Small Businesses in Accelerating Commercialization of Their Late-Stage Deep-Technology and Avoid the "Valley of Death"
ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 14 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
* * *
NSF Funds Pilot Program to Support Small Businesses in Accelerating Commercialization of Their Late-Stage Deep-Technology and Avoid the "Valley of Death"
*
The U.S. National Science Foundation's Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) announced a $20 million investment to launch a two-year pilot that will provide support to small businesses in the commercialization of their
more
NUT Podcast Episode 291: Congressional Pensions: YOU Pay the Bill!
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 [Category: Political] -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release:
* * *
NUT Podcast Episode 291: Congressional Pensions: YOU Pay the Bill!
*
Philip Blumel: Okay, so let's talk Congressional pensions. To set the stage, we'll start with a couple of stories brought to our attention by Kim Strassel at the Wall Street Journal in May. First, former California representative and term limits foe Eric Swalwell resigned last April under a cloud of sexual misconduct alle
more
Ocean Era Advocates for Kona Coast as Prime Offshore Aquaculture Opportunity Area
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
73-4460 Queen Kaahumanu Highway, Box No. 123, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740-2632, USA.
Ph: 808.331.1188 .
www.ocean-era.com
September 10th, 2026
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NOAA Fisheries, Office of Aquaculture
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
Re: Request for Information on Aquacul
more
On the Continued Use of Masks by Law Enforcement
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following news release:
* * *
On the Continued Use of Masks by Law Enforcement
*
New York City Bar Association Statement
The New York City Bar Association ("City Bar") condemns the continued, widespread use of masks and face coverings by law enforcement agencies as undermining the rule of law.
In June of 2025, the City Bar issued a statement in which it decried the use of masks and other measures to ob
more
Predicting Sea Breezes With Drones: Embry Riddle, Collaborators Map Coastal Weather Phenomenon
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Sept. 15 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news:
* * *
Predicting Sea Breezes With Drones: Embry Riddle, Collaborators Map Coastal Weather Phenomenon
Author Seth Robbins
Date September 14, 2026
For four days, drones crisscrossed land and ocean north of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University's Daytona Beach Campus, collecting data on sea breezes.
Sea breezes are a weather phenomenon familiar to Floridians. They occur when land warms up faster
more
President Trump Signs Rep. Steube's Disaster Tax Relief Bill Into Law
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
* * *
President Trump Signs Rep. Steube's Disaster Tax Relief Bill Into Law
*
WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) announced that President Donald Trump signed the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act into law, delivering critical tax relief and certainty to Americans recovering from federally declared natural disasters. The legislation extends federal disaster tax re
more
Professor's acclaimed documentary set to screen at festivals around the world
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
* * *
Professor's acclaimed documentary set to screen at festivals around the world
*
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - "To Kill a Nazi," a Penn State professor's critically acclaimed documentary, will screen as an official selection this fall at a dozen film festivals as far away as Australia and as close as New York.
Among other showings, this documentary feature about a French businessman named Miche
more
Raymond James CEO to Speak at UTampa Leadership Event
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 15 -- The University of Tampa issued the following news:
* * *
Written by: Eric Brosch | Sept. 14, 2026
Raymond James CEO to Speak at UTampa Leadership Event
Paul Shoukry will discuss "The Power of Personal" at the Sykes College of Business TECO Energy Center for Leadership.
-
On Oct. 13, the University of Tampa TECO Energy Center for Leadership in the Sykes College of Business will host Paul Shoukry, CEO and board member of Raymond James Financial Inc. He will speak
more
Rod Stewart is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, March 12, 2027
HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Sept. 14 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news:
* * *
Rod Stewart is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, March 12, 2027
*
Editor's Note: Download high-res images here.
Rod Stewart is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Friday, March 12, 2027, at 8 p.m.
Tickets go on sale Friday, Sept. 18 at 10 a.m. and start at $85. Fans can access the
more
Sen. Moody Leads South Atlantic Congressional Delegation in Urging Department of Commerce to Approve New Fishing Permits for Red Snapper
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
* * *
Senator Moody Leads South Atlantic Congressional Delegation in Urging the Department of Commerce to Approve New Fishing Permits for Red Snapper
Sep 14, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.--Senator Ashley Moody, along with Representative John Rutherford, is leading the South Atlantic congressional delegation in support of new Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) applications. Following a DC Court halting the prio
more
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Sets Sept. 16 Nomination Hearing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10 a.m. on Sept. 16, 2026, at 419 Dirksen Senate Office Building:
Nominees
* The Honorable Henry Wooster, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Kenya
* Mr. Peter Lord, of Florida, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign S
more
Senate Judiciary Committee Sets Sept. 17 Nomination Hearing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10:15 a.m. on Sept. 17, 2026, at 216 Hart Senate Office Building:
Nominees
* Anna St. John, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit
* Gregory Carl Cook, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama
* D. Adam Candeub, to be an Assistant Attorney General
* John Peter Cronan, to be a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission
*
more
SIMEDHealth Urges CMS for Structural Reforms to Physician Fee Schedule and Support for Rural Practices
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 13, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
RE: CMS-1848-P
Dear Dr. Oz:
Please accept these comments submitted on behalf of SIMEDHealth, L.L.C. ("SIMEDHealth") on the 2027 Physician Fee Schedule Propos
more
South Florida High School Interns Put Research Into Practice at Miller School of Medicine
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 14 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
* * *
South Florida High School Interns Put Research Into Practice at Miller School of Medicine
*
During an eight-week internship at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 15 South Florida high school students worked alongside researchers and explored genetics, Alzheimer's disease and other questions in biomedical science.
Eight weeks of biomedical research gave 15 South Flor
more
Together We Lead: FAMU School of Business and Industry Earns UNCF Faculty Torchbearer Award
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 14 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news:
* * *
Together We Lead: FAMU School of Business and Industry Earns UNCF Faculty Torchbearer Award
*
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -Faculty members in Florida A&M University's School of Business and Industry (SBI) are earning national recognition for helpings students build confidence, gain professional experience and prepare for the workforce.
The School of Busine
more
Two Recent Flagler College Grads Honored as 2026 Florida SPJ Sunshine State Award Finalists
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, Sept. 14 -- Flagler College posted the following news:
* * *
Two Recent Flagler College Grads Honored as 2026 Florida SPJ Sunshine State Award Finalists
*
Sophia Cardona '26 and Kaia Wright '25 were recognized by the Society for Professional Journalists for their work with The Flagler College Gargoyle. The awards were presented on Aug. 29 in Fort Lauderdale.
Cardona was recognized for her story, "As Immigrants Grow Fearful Over Their Safety, Health Concerns Escalate
more
U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida Joins DOJ Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG in Surge Takedown Exceeding $245 Million in COVID-era Loan Fraud
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
* * *
U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida Joins DOJ Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG in Surge Takedown Exceeding $245 Million in COVID-era Loan Fraud
*
Tampa - U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces criminal charges, pleadings, and sentencings as part of a nationwide enforcement action led by the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcem
more
UCF Named Finalist for APLU Excellence in Student Success Award
ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 14 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
* * *
UCF Named Finalist for APLU Excellence in Student Success Award
*
#Highlights
* UCF is a finalist for the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities' Excellence in Student Success Award, recognizing its university-wide commitment to helping students feel connected, overcome challenges and graduate on time.
* Through proactive coaching, real-time data and cross-campus collaboration, UCF
more
UE President Christopher Pietruszkiewicz to Join Shepard Lecture Series Discussion on U.S. Supreme Court
EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Sept. 15 -- The University of Evansville issued the following news:
* * *
UE President Christopher Pietruszkiewicz to Join Shepard Lecture Series Discussion on U.S. Supreme Court
Posted: September 14, 2026
University of Evansville (UE) President Christopher Pietruszkiewicz will bring his legal expertise to an upcoming discussion examining some of the most significant recent decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court and the cases still to come.
Pietruszkiewicz will serve as a
more
ULM announces events for Homecoming Week, Sept. 21-26
MONROE, Louisiana, Sept. 14 -- The University of Louisiana Monroe campus posted the following news:
* * *
ULM announces events for Homecoming Week, Sept. 21-26
*
MONROE, La. - University of Louisiana Monroe alumni near and far are invited to come back to the bayou to celebrate homecoming with current students, faculty, and staff during the week of September 21-26, 2026. Festivities begin on Tuesday, September 22, and culminate on Saturday, September 26, as the Warhawks take on Florida Atlant
more
USF faculty turn $1 million university investment into $18.2 million in external research funding
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 14 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
* * *
USF faculty turn $1 million university investment into $18.2 million in external research funding
by Ann Comer-Woods, USF Research
A $1 million investment by the University of South Florida has helped generate $18.2 million in external research funding - an 18-fold return in just two years. Since 2024, USF faculty have secured 38 external grants through four interdisciplinary research initiatives sup
more
USF's newest first-year class raises the bar, setting records for high school GPA, SAT scores and National Merit Scholars
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 14 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus posted the following news:
* * *
USF's newest first-year class raises the bar, setting records for high school GPA, SAT scores and National Merit Scholars
By Paul Guzzo, University Communications & Marketing
The University of South Florida's newest class set records before they even stepped onto campus. It's the most academically accomplished first-year class in USF history, with record-high averages f
more
USPOULTRY and Foundation Invest $465,000 for Five New Research Projects
TUCKER, Georgia, Sept. 14 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release:
* * *
USPOULTRY and Foundation Invest $465,000 for Five New Research Projects
*
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation are continuing their longstanding investment in advancing poultry and egg industry research, approving $465,000 in funding for five new research projects at five institutions through the organizations' Comprehensive Research Program. The bo
more
Visit Greater Palm Springs Deepens Its Engagement with IGLTA as a Global Partner
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, Sept. 14 [Category: Travel] -- The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association posted the following news release:
* * *
Visit Greater Palm Springs Deepens Its Engagement with IGLTA as a Global Partner
*
First destination organization in California to become a Gold-level partner
Expanded commitment builds on Greater Palm Springs' longstanding leadership in LGBTQ+ travel
PALM SPRINGS, California (14 September 2026) -Visit Greater Palm Springs, the official destination m
more
Where in the world FSU students spent their summer
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 14 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
* * *
Where in the world FSU students spent their summer
*
As the fall semester gets underway at Florida State University, students and faculty are settling into a new academic year while reflecting on the experiences that took them beyond campus this summer.
Whether taking classes at one of FSU's study centers abroad, completing an international internship or volunteering in a new community, FSU students
more
Winter Garden Woman Sentenced to 30 Months for COVID Relief Fraud and Failure to File Tax Returns
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
* * *
Winter Garden Woman Sentenced to 30 Months for COVID Relief Fraud and Failure to File Tax Returns
*
Orlando, Florida - Verlynn Horne has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Julie S. Sneed to two years and six months in federal prison for wire fraud and willful failure to file tax returns. Horne pleaded guilty on April 7, 2026. As part of her sentence, the
more