Wednesday - September 23, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida

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RATINGS CHANGE: Inside Elections Shifts FL-14 to Toss-Up
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * RATINGS CHANGE: Inside Elections Shifts FL-14 to Toss-Up * Inside Elections shifted Florida's 14th Congressional District in Democrats' direction, the third nonpartisan race rater to do so since the primary on August 18. The shift comes as the latest sign that Florida Republicans' dummymander is blowing up in their faces and Kathy Castor is well-positioned to win in November.   more
RATINGS CHANGE: Inside Elections Shifts FL-27 in Democrats' Direction as Voters Sour on Maria Elvira Salazar
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * RATINGS CHANGE: Inside Elections Shifts FL-27 in Democrats' Direction as Voters Sour on Maria Elvira Salazar * Yesterday, Inside Elections shifted their prediction for Florida's 27th Congressional District in Democrats' direction -the latest sign that voters are fed up with Maria Elvira Salazar. Inside Elections writes in part that Democrats are "giving Salazar a run for her mon  more
16 Years of Distinction: Embry Riddle Named Among Nation's Great Colleges to Work For, Earns Honor Roll Status
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Sept. 19 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * 16 Years of Distinction: Embry Riddle Named Among Nation's Great Colleges to Work For, Earns Honor Roll Status Author Sarah Barczyk September 18, 2026 For the 16th consecutive year, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University has been named as one of the nation's Great Colleges to Work For, according to a review of universities across the United States by the Great Colleges to Work For(R) prog  more
49 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized on 2026 Texas Super Lawyers Lists
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 49 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized on 2026 Texas Super Lawyers Lists * DALLAS - Sept. 18, 2026 - Forty-nine attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP have been recognized on the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers lists, with 32 recognized on the "Super Lawyers" list and 17 recognized on the "Rising Stars" list. The listed attorneys represent the firm's Austin,  more
A "Summer Safe" success: Equipping hospitality workers with life saving emergency response skills
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * A "Summer Safe" success: Equipping hospitality workers with life saving emergency response skills * More hospitality workers are ready to save a life when seconds matter most! The Summer Safe Pensacola Series, a collaboration between Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola and Visit Pensacola was designed to equip local hospitality staff with practical emergen  more
A Room of Their Own: Meet the Winners of Flagler's Residence Hall Decorating Contest
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, Sept. 18 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * A Room of Their Own: Meet the Winners of Flagler's Residence Hall Decorating Contest * Recently, Flagler College students were invited to show off their creativity and personality through a room decorating contest. From personal touches that brought a little piece of home to campus to spaces designed to reflect each student's individual style, the entries showcased the many ways students make their rooms fee  more
Acting Alaska A.G. Mills Announces Settlement With Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 18 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation September 17, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) - Alaska and 40 other states have reached a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest auto finance companies for $709.5m in debt relief and cash payments. This settlement resolves allegations that CAC originated   more
AG Nessel Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that Michigan, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement (PDF) with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to eligible consumers in c  more
Alumni Class Notes 2025-2026
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 18 -- The University of Iowa College of Education posted the following news: * * * Alumni Class Notes 2025-2026 * #1980s Chief Warrant Officer 2 Greg Clark (MA '85) received a 2025 Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award from the University of Iowa. The award, established in 2015, honors members of the armed forces with a strong UI connection who demonstrated exceptional service to the United States military, their communities, and the university. Their leadership, servi  more
Apollo, Brookfield real estate buying sprees highlight need for housing investment standards
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 18 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Apollo, Brookfield real estate buying sprees highlight need for housing investment standards * Two of the largest private equity companies in the U.S., Apollo Global Management and Brookfield Asset Management, have been on recent buying sprees, spending billions of dollars to acquire tens of thousands of rental units and manufactured home sites, and both companies are r  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement With Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 18 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation September 17, 2026 PHOENIX - Attorney General Mayes announced that Arizona, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in conne  more
Ascension St. Vincent's St. Johns County launches specialized neuro-oncology clinic
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension St. Vincent's St. Johns County launches specialized neuro-oncology clinic * Ascension St. Vincent's St. Johns County is expanding access to highly specialized neuroscience and cancer care by launching a comprehensive clinic designed to provide coordinated care for patients with brain and spine tumors. Located at 300 St. Elizabeth Way, Suite 270  more
Atrocious Reported Changes to the ESA Could Threaten Extinction to Park Wildlife, Wild Nature
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The National Parks Conservation Association issued the following news release: * * * Sep 17, 2026 Atrocious Reported Changes to the ESA Could Threaten Extinction to Park Wildlife, Wild Nature WASHINGTON - An internal memo reported in the New York Times reveals a plan that would drastically reinterpret the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in a way that would risk the survival of the very animals and plants the law is intended to protect. As reported, the Administration's   more
Attorney General Alan Wilson joins $694 million multistate settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corportation
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 18 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson joins $694 million multistate settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corportation * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that South Carolina, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief t  more
Attorney General Clark Announces Settlement With Credit Acceptance Corporation
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 18 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Announces Settlement With Credit Acceptance Corporation * Attorney General Charity Clark today announced a bipartisan, multistate settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), resolving allegations that CAC originated loans the company knew, or should have known, consumers could not afford. Under the settlement, joined by 40 state attorneys general, C  more
Attorney General Schwalb Announces Subprime Auto Lender Will Pay $380,000 for Taking Advantage of DC Car Buyers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Schwalb Announces Subprime Auto Lender Will Pay $380,000 for Taking Advantage of DC Car Buyers * Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb announced that the District of Columbia, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a $694 million settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest auto finance compani  more
Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on LI News Radio With Jay Oliver
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on LI News Radio With Jay Oliver * Earlier today, Governor Hochul was a guest on LI News Radio with Jay Oliver. AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Jay Oliver, LI News Radio: Alrighty, ladies and gentlemen, always great having her. Yeah, we're six  more
Bilirakis-Backed CHANGE Act to Improve Early Alzheimer's Detection Advances Out of Committee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bilirakis-Backed CHANGE Act to Improve Early Alzheimer's Detection Advances Out of Committee * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) applauded the House Ways and Means Committee's unanimous advancement of bipartisan legislation containing provisions of the Concentrating on High-Value Alzheimer's Needs to Get to an End (CHANGE) Act, which Bilirakis introduced with Representatives   more
BLS Issues Report on State Employment and Unemployment August 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment August 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - (19 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were lower in August in 8 states and the District of Columbia and stable in 42 states, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Fourteen states and the District had jobless rate decreases from a year earlier, 10 states had increases, and 26 states had little change. The national unemployment rate, 4.  more
CAIR Thanks Supporters for Record-Breaking Fundraising at 32nd Annual Gala, Strong Turnout at Policy Conference
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Thanks Supporters for Record-Breaking Fundraising at 32nd Annual Gala, Strong Turnout at Policy Conference September 18, 2026 The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today thanked the American Muslim community and Americans of various faiths and backgrounds for making its 32nd anniversary gala and second   more
Calif. Gov. Newsom: Trump Wants to Send a Check? Pay Americans Back the $108 Billion His Iran War Cost Them at the Pump First
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 17, 2026 Trump wants to send a check? Pay Americans back the $108 billion his Iran War cost them at the pump first What you need to know: As the Trump gas price crisis drives higher costs across the entire U.S. economy, Governor Newsom is calling Trump's promised $5,000 check exactly what it is: paying voters for their votes, especially after Trump suggested the payouts would dep  more
Capital Research Center Issues InfluenceWatch Wrap Up on Sept. 18, 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following InfluenceWatch wrap up on Sept. 18, 2026: * * * InfluenceWatch, a project of Capital Research Center, is a comprehensive and ever-evolving compilation of our research into the numerous advocacy groups, foundations, and donors working to influence the public policy process. The website offers transparency into these influencers' funding, motives, and connections while providing insight often neglected by other watchdog gro  more
CareSimple Urges CMS to Incorporate Actual Costs and Preserve Service Differentiation in Remote Monitoring Payment Rules
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. CareSimple Inc. Palm Beach Gardens, Florida September 14, 2026 Submitted electronically via regulations.gov (Docket No. CMS-2026-2377) The Honorable Mehmet Oz Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Re:  more
Columbia Journalism School: Loan Repayment Assistance Program Extends Eligibility to Graduates Within 10 Years of Earning Their Degrees
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Columbia University Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * Loan Repayment Assistance Program Extends Eligibility to Graduates Within 10 Years of Earning Their Degrees More journalism school graduates will now have access to financial support as they report on communities across the country. September 18, 2026 Beginning September 15, Columbia Journalism School's Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) will allow graduates to apply within 10 years o  more
Complex Aortic Surgery Gives UHealth Patient a Second Chance
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 18 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Complex Aortic Surgery Gives UHealth Patient a Second Chance * After years of complications from an aortic dissection, Red Gonzalez was referred to UHealth-University of Miami Health specialists who developed a staged surgical approach to repair his aorta. Key Takeaways * An aortic dissection is a life-threatening tear in the body's main artery. * Red Gonzalez needed repairs t  more
Credit union visits make impact on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Credit union visits make impact on Capitol Hill * The House is in recess, and the Senate is wrapping up business before recessing until after the election, giving credit unions' face-to-face interaction with policymakers this week extra emphasis. Nearly 500 League and credit union leaders attended Congressional Caucus and also made their way to Capitol Hill to push for credit union  more
DNC: In the States - American Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Are Getting Crushed by Skyrocketing Costs Thanks to Trump and Republicans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * September 18, 2026 IN THE STATES: American Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Are Getting Crushed by Skyrocketing Costs Thanks to Trump and Republicans Across the country, everyday Americans are dipping into their savings and going into debt thanks to Donald Trump and Republicans' reckless economic agenda that's making just about everything more expensive. From the gas pump to the grocery   more
DNC: Working Families Want to Know - Where Is That $2 Gas That Trump Promised Last Year??
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * September 17, 2026 Working Families Want to Know: Where Is That $2 Gas That Trump Promised Last Year?? While Trump previously proclaimed, "I think you're going to see $2 gasoline pretty soon," the average price of gas is now higher than it's ever been at this point in an election cycle. It has been broken promise after broken promise when it comes to Republicans addressing the sky-high gas pri  more
Edgar Loudermilk Band Returns to Bluegrass Monday Stage
JONESBORO, Arkansas, Sept. 18 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Edgar Loudermilk Band Returns to Bluegrass Monday Stage * JONESBORO - The Edgar Loudermilk Band will perform bluegrass at the next KASU-FM Bluegrass Monday concert. The concert will be on Monday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m. at the Collins Theatre, 120 West Emerson St., in Paragould. Edgar Loudermilk is a back-to-back winner of the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America's Bass Fiddle Perfo  more
Embraer: Inaugural Praetor 600E Delivered to Fleet Launch Customer Flexjet
SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil, Sept. 19 -- Embraer, a producer of commercial, military, executive and agricultural aircraft, issued the following news: * * * Inaugural Praetor 600E Delivered to Fleet Launch Customer Flexjet * Flexjet becomes the fleet launch customer for Embraer's next-generation Praetor 600E as part of the historic USD $7 billion agreement announced in February 2025 * Flexjet's Praetor 600E features Embraer's Smart Window(TM), selected by Flexjet to enhance passenger product  more
ExcelaCare Home Health & Hospice Urges CMS to Refine Enrollment Rules on Co-Location and Interim Management
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Home Health & Hospice 101 W. Renner Rd., Ste. 280, Richardson, TX 75082 www.excela.care August 31, 2026 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov (Docket CMS-1844-P) Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1844-P P.O. Bo  more
Fall color report: Warm nights, dry conditions slow color development
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 18 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Fall color report: Warm nights, dry conditions slow color development * Fall color is beginning to emerge at the highest elevations of Central Appalachia, but continued warm nights and dry conditions mean much of the region will have to wait a little longer for autumn's bigger show. East Tennessee State University experts say little has changed since last week's outlook, when they predicted  more
Family Health Centers at NYU Langone's Annual Back-to-School Drive Helps Prepare Students Across Brooklyn and Long Island
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Family Health Centers at NYU Langone's Annual Back-to-School Drive Helps Prepare Students Across Brooklyn and Long Island * For nearly two decades, NYU Langone has helped Brooklyn and Long Island families prepare for a new school year through its Back-to-School Drive. At an August 26 event with the Family Health Centers at  more
FAU CA-AI Hovering Owls Excel at DARPA Lift Challenge
BOCA RATON, Florida, Sept. 19 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU CA-AI Hovering Owls Excel at DARPA Lift Challenge By Gisele Galoustian | 9/18/2026 Florida Atlantic University's Center for Connected Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence (CA-AI), within the College of Engineering and Computer Science, achieved a 2.16-1 payload-to-weight ratio at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Lift Ch  more
Federal Register: HRSA Publishes List of Petitions Filed Under National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program; List of Petitions Received HRSA is publishing this notice of petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, as required by the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, as amended. While the Secretary of HHS is named as the respondent in all proce  more
Fla. Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Permanent Protection of Three Florida Farms Through the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 19 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release: * * * Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Permanent Protection of Three Florida Farms through the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program Sep 18, 2026 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the permanent protection of over 1,000 acres of working Florida agricultural land across three Florida farms through the Fl  more
Fla. Association of Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists Urges CMS to Increase Relative Value Unit Allocations for Speech Therapy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comments on Proposed Speech-Language Pathology Coding Changes (CMS-1848-P) CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule - Federal Register 2026-14327 Docket No. CMS-2026-2377 Statement of Interest The Florida Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (FLASHA) is submitting these comments on behalf of   more
Florida and Texas File Brief at U.S. Supreme Court Supporting America First Legal's Landmark Census Case
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * Florida and Texas File Brief at U.S. Supreme Court Supporting America First Legal's Landmark Census Case * Yesterday, the State of Florida, joined by the State of Texas, filed an amicus brief at the U.S. Supreme Court in University of South Florida College Republicans v. Lutnick, supporting America First Legal's (AFL) landmark challenge to the 2020 Census.   more
Florida Senator Osgood inspires Polk State students to overcome adversity, get involved
WINTER HAVEN, Florida, Sept. 18 -- Polk State College posted the following news: * * * Florida Senator Osgood inspires Polk State students to overcome adversity, get involved * Hundreds of students, staff, faculty, and community members packed Polk State College's Winter Haven Fine Arts Building on Thursday to celebrate Constitution Day. Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution and reaffirms the importance of civic engagement and civil discourse. Flor  more
Florida Society of Dermatologic Surgeons Urges CMS to Retain Indirect Practice Cost Index Scaling in Practice Expense Calculations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 11, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA 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: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Ot  more
Florida, Ohio Guard Units Strengthen Communications Partnership
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Florida, Ohio Guard Units Strengthen Communications Partnership * The Florida Air National Guard's 125th Fighter Wing recently joined forces with the Ohio Air National Guard's 220th Engineering Installation Squadron to improve communication infrastructure, strengthen mission readiness and provide hands-on training for airmen. Earlier this summer, airmen assigned to the 220th Engineering Installation Squadron  more
Former AFSOC Command Chief Found Guilty, Sentenced
HURLBURT FIELD, Florida, Sept. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command issued the following news: * * * Former AFSOC command chief found guilty, sentenced Sept. 17, 2026 HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Green, former command chief of Air Force Special Operations Command, was found guilty of committing four offenses in violation of two articles of the Uniform Code of Military Justice to include indecent recording in violation of Article 120c; and po  more
Franklin Statement On House Passage Of Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia And Iran Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Franklin Statement On House Passage Of Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia And Iran Act * Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) issued the following statement after supporting House passage of H.R. 5334, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026: "Russia continues to finance its war in Ukraine through energy exports while relying on countries that help Moscow evade sanctions. T  more
Front Line Hospital Alliance Urges CMS to Prevent Trauma Center Oversaturation and Volume Dilution
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 31, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting Program and the  more
Frost, Ezell, King-Hinds Bill To Give Disaster Survivors More Time To Appeal FEMA Denials Clears Committee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * September 15, 2026 Frost, Ezell, King-Hinds Bill To Give Disaster Survivors More Time To Appeal FEMA Denials Clears Committee WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The bipartisan Post-Disaster Protection Act, led by Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10), Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04), and Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds (MP-AL), passed the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure's markup toda  more
FSU connects students with support and community through Noles C.A.R.E. Day
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 18 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU connects students with support and community through Noles C.A.R.E. Day * For the eighth consecutive year, FSU Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) hosted its annual suicide prevention event, held this year on World Suicide Prevention Day, Sept. 10. Noles C.A.R.E. Day focuses on training students, faculty and staff on identifying warning signs of distressed students, how to express concern  more
FSU Law graduates earn Florida's highest first-time bar passage rate
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 18 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Law graduates earn Florida's highest first-time bar passage rate * #Key Points * Florida State University College of Law graduates led all Florida law schools with a 91.8% first-time bar passage rate on the July 2026 Florida Bar Exam. * The placement ranks FSU Law No. 1 among all accredited Florida law schools and positions the law school 11.4 percentage points above the Florida law school ave  more
Ga. Gov. Carr: 11 Indicted in Chatham County Following Multistate Organized Retail Crime Investigation
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 19 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release: * * * September 18, 2026 Carr: 11 Indicted in Chatham County Following Multistate Organized Retail Crime Investigation CHATHAM COUNTY, GA - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his Organized Retail Crime Unit has secured a new indictment in Chatham County charging 11 individuals in connection with a large-scale organized retail crime scheme that targeted 10 retail stores i  more
Greenberg Traurig Advises Castle & Cooke in Sale of Castle & Cooke Aviation Services LLC to Signature Aviation
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Advises Castle & Cooke in Sale of Castle & Cooke Aviation Services LLC to Signature Aviation * LOS ANGELES - Sept. 18, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Castle & Cooke, Inc. in the sale of Castle & Cooke Aviation Services LLC to Signature Aviation. Castle & Cooke Aviation Services owns a fixed-base operator (FBO) at Van Nuys A  more
HBO Orders New Original Drama Series THE SPREAD, Starring And Executive Produced By Academy Award-Winner Javier Bardem
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Orders New Original Drama Series THE SPREAD, Starring And Executive Produced By Academy Award-Winner Javier Bardem * * HBO has ordered the new original drama series THE SPREAD, starring and executive produced by Academy Award(r) winner and three-time Academy Award(r) nominee Javier Bardem ("Cape Fear," "Monster"). Three-time BAFTA nominee Matthew  more
Holland & Knight Advises Bladex on $1 Billion Financing for the Republic of Panama
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Advises Bladex on $1 Billion Financing for the Republic of Panama * NEW YORK (September 18, 2026) - Holland & Knight advised Bladex Inc. (Bladex) as lender in a term financing of up to $1 billion for the Republic of Panama, through the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), to support the country's general budgetary purposes. The transaction closed on  more
Homecoming Highlights: Celebrating UCF's 2026 Shining Knights
ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 18 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Homecoming Highlights: Celebrating UCF's 2026 Shining Knights * #Highlights * Six shining Knights -Brandi Bryan '17MS, Carrie Daanen '92, Jogi Pattisapu, Shaina Ruth '18, Ronald C. Thow '93 and Ornella Vintimilla -are being honored for their leadership, service and impact across industries and communities. * From healthcare and finance to criminal justice, medicine and student leadership, thi  more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Oversight Reports Echo HRW Findings on US Immigration Abuses
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary: * * * Oversight Reports Echo HRW Findings on US Immigration Abuses Increase Response to Detention Conditions Angelica Sedgwick Oun, Senior Researcher, Immigrant Rights On September 11, the US Department of Homeland Security's Office of Inspector General published reports outlining findings from visits to Krome North Service Processing Center and the now-shuttered "Alligator Alcatraz," immigra  more
Jacksonville's Travon Walker Named Week 2 NFLPA Community MVP
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The National Football League Players Association issued the following news release: * * * Jacksonville's Travon Walker Named Week 2 NFLPA Community MVP September 18, 2026 Washington D.C. - Travon Walker has been selected as the Week 2 NFLPA Community MVP after donating $5,000 and packing 500 bags to combat weekend food insecurity among North Florida students. "Being named NFLPA Community MVP is an incredible honor, and being able to make a difference in the communit  more
Lecture will explore how journalists can rebuild audience trust
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Lecture will explore how journalists can rebuild audience trust * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -As trust in American news organizations continues to fall, this year's Brown Democracy Medal recipient Trusting News is addressing the decline head on and working with journalists across the country to strengthen relationships with their audiences. The organization's executive director Joy Mayer and   more
Lori Cohen, Mathew Rosengart Named to Forbes' 2026 America's Top Lawyers List
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Lori Cohen, Mathew Rosengart Named to Forbes' 2026 America's Top Lawyers List * NEW YORK - Sept. 18, 2026 - Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholders Lori G. Cohen and Mathew Rosengart have been named to Forbes' 2026 America's Top Lawyers list. Cohen, vice chair of the firm and co-chair of its Global Litigation Practice and Trial Practice Group, was recognized for the second  more
LULAC ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF DORAL FAMILY EMERGENCY FUND TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES IMPACTED BY IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- LULAC, the League of United Latin American Citizens, issued the following news release: * * * LULAC ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF DORAL FAMILY EMERGENCY FUND TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES IMPACTED BY IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT Nation's Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Joins With Influencer, Activist, Lawyer, and Philanthropist Carlos Eduardo Espina, LULAC Florida, and the Venezuelan American Caucus to Launch the Doral Family Emergency Fu  more
Marshall University to host 5th International Conference on Statistical Distributions and Applications
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Sept. 18 -- Marshall University posted the following news release: * * * Marshall University to host 5th International Conference on Statistical Distributions and Applications * Marshall University's Department of Mathematics and Physics will host the fifth International Conference on Statistical Distributions and Applications (ICOSDA 2026) Oct. 8-10 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in downtown Huntington. ICOSDA 2026 will bring together statisticians, data scien  more
MIT researchers are mapping extreme weather risks -- and building tools to act on them
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 18 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT researchers are mapping extreme weather risks -- and building tools to act on them The Climate Grand Challenges "New World of Weather" project shows how modeling, planning tools, and infrastructure analysis are translating research into real-world resilience. - Warming temperatures are fueling more extreme weather-related events -catastrophic floods, severe hurricanes and cy  more
Morgan & Morgan Plans $1B AI Investment, Platform Expansion
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Morgan & Morgan Plans $1B AI Investment, Platform Expansion * Morgan & Morgan plans to invest at least $1 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) and technology over the next decade and begin offering its AI platform to other law firms, Reuters reports. The Florida-based personal injury law firm said it has already spent $300 million developing its MX2 platform,  more
N.H. A.G. Formella Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement With Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 19 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * September 18, 2026 Attorney General John M. Formella Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire, along with the attorneys general of 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's l  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport: New Jersey Announces $694 Million Settlement With Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation For Making Unaffordable, Designed-To-Fail Loans
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey Announces $694 Million Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation For Making Unaffordable, Designed-To-Fail Loans New Jersey and 40 States Hold CAC Accountable After CFPB Permanently Dropped Its Enforcement Action in 2025 September 17, 2026 Office of The Attorney General - Jennifer Davenport, Attorney General Division of Consumer Affai  more
Newmark Arranges Financing for Related Ross' Acquisition of Landmark 1.7 MSF Boca Raton Innovation Campus
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Financing for Related Ross' Acquisition of Landmark 1.7 MSF Boca Raton Innovation Campus September 18, 2026 Vision for Former IBM Campus Includes Mix of Amenities, Retail and Restaurants - Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark" or the "Company"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and   more
Nova Southeastern University: Retagged Whale Shark Smashes World Record For Longest Ever Shark Track
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, Sept. 18 -- Nova Southeastern University issued the following news release: * * * Retagged Whale Shark Smashes World Record For Longest Ever Shark Track September 18, 2026 The Guy Harvey Foundation (GHF), a not-for-profit entity dedicated to protecting marine life and introducing the next generation to the ocean through education and scientific research, in partnership with Mexican conservation organization Ch'ooj Ajauil AC, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and th  more
Okla. A.G. Drummond Reaches Settlement With Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 18 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: * * * Drummond reaches settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation OKLAHOMA CITY (Sept. 17, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today that Oklahoma and 40 other states have entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC). CAC will provide $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with their car loans.  more
Rehabilitation program could generate $4.73 in benefits for every dollar invested in Florida
GAINESVILLE, Florida, Sept. 18 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * Rehabilitation program could generate $4.73 in benefits for every dollar invested in Florida * A University of Florida study finds that expanding a workforce development and rehabilitation program for incarcerated women across Florida could generate an estimated $4.73 in fiscal benefits for every dollar invested. The study, conducted by UF's Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR), examines   more
Rep. Diaz-Balart: Advancing American Interests - Appropriators Examine U.S. Investment, Trade, and Global Competition
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State and Related Programs, issued the following news release: * * * Advancing American Interests: Appropriators Examine U.S. Investment, Trade, and Global Competition September 17, 2026 Washington, D.C. - This week, National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee Chairman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) and NSRP Appropriators con  more
Rep. Frost: Federal Watchdog Confirms Reports of Inhumane Conditions at "Alligator Alcatraz"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * September 14, 2026 Rep. Frost: Federal Watchdog Confirms Reports of Inhumane Conditions at "Alligator Alcatraz" WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released the following statement after a Department of Homeland Security Inspector General report confirmed that detainees at the now-shuttered "Alligator Alcatraz" were held in outdoor metal cages as small as 16 square feet  more
Rep. Soto, Co-signers Issue Letter to House Speaker Johnson
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Florida, issued the following letter with co-signers to House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 15, 2026 The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Speaker Johnson, As Members of the Florida Delegation, we write to urge you to reinstate the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (EPTC) in any future funding vehicles. T  more
Rep. Steube's Bill to Strengthen Taxpayer Rights Passes House, Heads to U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube's Bill to Strengthen Taxpayer Rights Passes House, Heads to U.S. Senate * WASHINGTON-On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Greg Steube's H.R. 9498, the Taxpayer Advocate Participation Act (TAPA), under suspension of the rules. Introduced by Rep. Steube (R-Fla.) alongside Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.), the bipartisan legislation authorizes the Nationa  more
Report: Campbell Sees 30-percent Jump in New Main Campus Students
BUIES CREEK, North Carolina, Sept. 19 (TNSxrep) -- Campbell University issued the following news: * * * Report: Campbell sees 30-percent jump in new main campus students September 18, 2026 Campbell University saw significant improvement in several key enrollment figures over the previous year, according to its official fall enrollment report released this week. The University announced in August that it was welcoming its largest incoming class of freshmen and transfer students since 2018.   more
Reproductive Freedom for All Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and Reaffirms Commitment to Hispanic and Latine Communities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and Reaffirms Commitment to Hispanic and Latine Communities * TO: Interested Parties FROM: Reproductive Freedom for All RE: DATE: September 18, 2026 This week marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the history, contributions, and leadership of  more
Responding to Nepal Floods, Supporting Cancer Prevention in Uganda, and More
SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 18 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Responding to Nepal Floods, Supporting Cancer Prevention in Uganda, and More * Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 555 shipments of requested medical aid to 47 U.S. states and territories, and to 22 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 9.8 million defined daily doses of medication. Medications and supplies shipped this week included rare disease treatments, diabe  more
Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Legislation to Combat Illegal Southern Border Tunnel Crossings
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Legislation to Combat Illegal Southern Border Tunnel Crossings * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott introduced the Subterranean Border Defense Act in the U.S. Senate to bolster the Department of Homeland Security's efforts to find and shut down illegal cross-border tunnel operations used for trafficking and smuggling. The bill amends the Border Tunnel Preven  more
Senate Special Committee on Aging Sets Sept. 23 Hearing on Restoring America's Edge in Generic Drug Manufacturing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Leveling the Playing Field: Restoring America's Edge in Generic Drug Manufacturing" at 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 23, 2026, at 216 Hart Senate Office Building: Members * Chairman Rick Scott (Republican-Florida) * Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand (Democrat-New York) * * * Original text here: https://www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/leveling-the-playing-field-restoring-americas-edge-in  more
Senator Moody Blasts Socialists Looking to Dismantle Our Nation's Founding Document on Constitution Day
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Moody Blasts Socialists Looking to Dismantle Our Nation's Founding Document on Constitution Day Sep 17, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C.--Senator Ashley Moody sent a searing message to radical socialists looking to dismantle our nation's founding principles--not on her watch. On Constitution Day, Senator Moody took to the Senate Floor to honor this remarkable document and urge colleagues to joi  more
Senator Moody Honors Former Prisoner of War With National POW/MIA Recognition Day Congressional Resolution
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Moody Honors Former Prisoner of War with National POW/MIA Recognition Day Congressional Resolution Sep 18, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C.--On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, Senator Ashley Moody is introducing a Senate Resolution to honor all service members missing in action or captured and held prisoner by enemy forces. At a ceremony in Sarasota at VFW Post 3233 today, Senator Moody prese  more
Student clubs spark competition at first Engineering Olympics
LAKELAND, Florida, Sept. 18 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release: * * * Student clubs spark competition at first Engineering Olympics * Nearly 100 Florida Polytechnic University students put their engineering skills to the test at the University's first-ever Engineering Olympics on Thursday, Sept. 17. Hosted by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), the event challenged teams to apply their knowledge and kno  more
Study shows reprogramming thyroid tumors may improve CAR-T cell therapy
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Sept. 18 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Study shows reprogramming thyroid tumors may improve CAR-T cell therapy * ROCHESTER, Minn. -Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a strategy that could help chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy, or CAR-T cell therapy, overcome a major barrier to treating solid tumors: Cancer cells can change in ways that allow them to hide from immune cells designed to attack them. In a p  more
Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Involving 4 Companies
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. FD 36873) entitled "Union Pacific Corp. and Union Pacific Railroad Co. - Control - Norfolk Southern Corp. and Norfolk Southern Railway Co.": * * * Digest:/1 This decision denies motions seeking summary denial of the revised Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern control application. Nothing in this decision prevents parties from renewing any arguments regarding the merit  more
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Researchers Discover Why Some Lymphomas Resist CAR T-cell Treatment
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 18 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Researchers Discover Why Some Lymphomas Resist CAR T-cell Treatment * Key Takeaways * Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers identified a genetic alteration that helps some large B-cell lymphomas resist CAR T-cell therapy. * The multi-center study found that loss of the RHOA gene helps tumors evade immune attack by reducing CD1  more
Tallahassee State College Named One of the 2026 Great Colleges to Work For
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 18 -- Tallahassee State College issued the following news: * * * Tallahassee State College Named One of the 2026 Great Colleges to Work For(R) September 18, 2026 For the second year in a row, Tallahassee State College (TSC) has been recognized as one of the nation's Great Colleges to Work For(R), highlighting the College's commitment to creating a workplace where employees feel appreciated and supported. Great Colleges to Work For is one of the largest workplace  more
Teamsters Organize Two DHL Subcontractors in 24 Hours
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Teamsters Organize Two DHL Subcontractors in 24 Hours * Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: MDrumm@teamster.org (CARROLLTON, Tx.) - Fifty-five drivers at Cartage Services by DeliverOL and Driven-Force Inc., two subcontractors for DHL Express, have voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 745. The two organizing victories, secured within 24 hours  more
Tennessee Secures $2.35 Million in Abbott Baby Formula Settlement
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 18 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Secures $2.35 Million in Abbott Baby Formula Settlement * Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced that Tennessee will recover $2,349,346.04 as part of a $384.9 million multistate and federal settlement with Abbott Laboratories over allegations involving failed safety standards for powder infant formula and nutritional therapy products. Tennessee joined 39 other stat  more
The University of Olivet Welcomes William "Scott" Roberts as Chief Financial Officer
OLIVET, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * The University of Olivet Welcomes William "Scott" Roberts as Chief Financial Officer * The University of Olivet has welcomed William "Scott" Roberts as its new Chief Financial Officer, bringing more than 16 years of experience in higher education finance and administration to the role. Roberts most recently served as Controller at Albion College, where he oversaw the college's accounting operations, incl  more
TO FIND PREDATOR, SHE BECOMES PREY: EMMY AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST MARIANA VAN ZELLER GOES UNDERCOVER TO EXPOSE $1 BILLION ROMANCE SCAM INDUSTRY IN NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC'S SUPER SCAM ME
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- National Geographic Partners, a joint venture between Walt Disney and National Geographic Society, issued the following news release: * * * September 15, 2026 TO FIND A PREDATOR, SHE BECOMES THE PREY: EMMY(R) AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST MARIANA VAN ZELLER GOES UNDERCOVER TO EXPOSE THE $1 BILLION ROMANCE SCAM INDUSTRY IN NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC'S SUPER SCAM ME Produced by Muck Media for National Geographic, SUPER SCAM ME airs Oct. 17 at 9 p.m. EDT on National Geographic and s  more
TROY mourns passing of retired Vice Chancellor Dr. Dave White
TROY, Alabama, Sept. 18 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * TROY mourns passing of retired Vice Chancellor Dr. Dave White * Troy University is mourning the death of Dr. Dave White, a visionary educator and administrator whose leadership expanded opportunities for military students and helped transform the University's presence in Phenix City. White, retired vice chancellor of the Phenix City Campus, died Sept. 15 at the age of 78. "Dave was a valued colleague and an outstan  more
UBalt Law Hosts Inaugural Supreme Court Briefing
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 17 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * UBalt Law Hosts Inaugural Supreme Court Briefing * #Experts unpack a term that reshaped presidential power, election law, and citizenship The University of Baltimore School of Law hosted its first-ever Supreme Court Briefing in honor of Constitution Day. The program drew a standing-room-only crowd of students, faculty, and community members to hear constitutional law experts and scholars analyze o  more
UCF Civics Expert Selected to Help Shape National Assessment
ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 17 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Civics Expert Selected to Help Shape National Assessment * #Highlights * Stephen Masyada has been invited to serve on a 20-member framework committee for the civics portion of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) for the 2032 assessment. * Masyada is the longtime director of the Lou Frey Institute, which serves every school district in Florida as a leading provider of ci  more
UCF Expert Aims to Revitalize the Insurance Industry, Provide Students with Strong Career Paths
ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 17 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Expert Aims to Revitalize the Insurance Industry, Provide Students with Strong Career Paths * The world Gabriel Carrillo has known for his entire professional life is approaching "a cliff." He's seen it coming: The end of 2026 closing a five-year period when the insurance industry loses 400,000 workers to retirements. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, half of the once-robust w  more
UCF Researcher Uses Conservation Genomics to Advance Florida Scrub Jay Recovery
ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 18 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Researcher Uses Conservation Genomics to Advance Florida Scrub Jay Recovery * For nearly two decades biologist Lauren Deaner has worked with Florida Scrub jays, contributing to population recovery efforts and translocations. Now, as a doctoral researcher in UCF's integrative biology program, she is using that field experience to investigate how genetics, behavior and population dynamics influ  more
UNF celebrates students, faculty, staff and gives away scholarships during Convocation
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Sept. 18 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF celebrates students, faculty, staff and gives away scholarships during Convocation * The University of North Florida welcomed the 2026-27 academic year Friday during Convocation, celebrating record enrollment of more than 18,900 students, impactful research, and expanded business and community partnerships, while recognizing outstanding students, faculty and staff through scholarships, awa  more
Unified Women's Healthcare Urges CMS to Adopt Single National Maternity Coding Framework and Opposes Medicare-Specific G-Codes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D., M.B.A Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Attention: CMS-1848-P Dear Administrator Oz: On behalf of Unified Women's Healthcare ("Unified"), we welcome the opportunity to comment o  more
University of Tampa: Tampa Mayor Honors National Champion Teams
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 19 -- The University of Tampa issued the following news: * * * Katelyn Ferral | Sept. 18, 2026 Tampa Mayor Honors National Champion Teams Jane Castor '81, who played basketball and volleyball as a Spartan, emphasized athletic excellence in a ceremony on campus. - For Tampa Mayor Jane Castor '81, the lessons that shaped her career began on the courts at the University of Tampa, where she helped build a legacy of athletic excellence. Castor, a UTampa Athletics Hall of   more
USA Softball Women's National Team Names 16-Player Japan All-Star Series Roster
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 19 -- USA Softball issued the following news: * * * USA Softball Women's National Team names 16-player Japan All-Star Series roster September 18, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY -- Following a successful 2026 campaign thus far, the USA Softball Women's National Team (WNT) looks to continue its dominance on the international stage with a 16-player roster set to compete in the 2026 Japan All-Star Series. Slated to take place Nov. 19-22, the selected athletes will go head-to-h  more
USS Jason Dunham Arrives in Cyprus
NAPLES, Italy, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa - U.S. 6th Fleet issued the following news: * * * USS Jason Dunham Arrives in Cyprus * LIMASOL, Cyprus - Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) arrived in Limassol, Cyprus, for a scheduled port visit, Sept. 15, 2026. Cyprus is an important regional partner. Strengthening partnerships during the port visit builds enduring relationships and demonstrates a common commitment to ensuring maritime s  more
UWF Partners With Home Base Florida to Expand Military Wellness Support in Northwest Florida
PENSACOLA, Florida, Sept. 18 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF partners with Home Base Florida to expand military wellness support in Northwest Florida Sep. 18, 2026 The University of West Florida announced a new partnership with Home Base Florida, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital program, bringing the organization's Warrior Health and Fitness program to UWF's Pensac  more
Va. A.G. Jay Jones Announces $694 Million Settlement With Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 18 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Announces $694 Million Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation Agreement provides $19 million for Virginia, with $2 million in restitution for impacted Virginians - RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jay Jones announced that Virginia, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit A  more
Weiss Quoted in Daily Business Review Profile of Taft's $10 Million Defamation Defense Verdict
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Weiss Quoted in Daily Business Review Profile of Taft's $10 Million Defamation Defense Verdict * Taft West Palm Beach partner Greg Weiss was quoted in the Daily Business Review's article, "Yelp! How 1 Voir Dire Question Helped Decimate a $10M Case," which examines the firm's successful defense in a Florida defamation case involving a claim exceeding $10 million. Following earlier L  more
What to Know Before UCF's Internship and Career Expo
ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 18 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * What to Know Before UCF's Internship and Career Expo * On the job hunt? Looking for hands-on internship experience? Then you'll want to make sure you're at UCF's Internship and Career Expo on Oct. 1 at Addition Financial Arena. Hosted by the Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center twice a year in the fall and spring semesters, the largest job fair on campus features 250+ companies across a va  more
Who benefits from tariffs, according to research
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 18 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Who benefits from tariffs, according to research * Tariffs are usually debated as trade policy. But a study from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business treats them as something else: a mechanism for redistributing wealth. The tipping of the trade scale results in large monetary transfers from certain groups of workers to others, according to research led by Chicago Booth Prof. Rodrigo Adao.  more
Wounded Warrior Project Honors Veterans and Supporters at Annual Awards Dinner
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Sept. 18 [Category: National Defense] -- The Wounded Warrior Project posted the following news release: * * * Wounded Warrior Project Honors Veterans and Supporters at Annual Awards Dinner * WASHINGTON (Sept. 18, 2026) - This week, Wounded Warrior Project(r) (WWP) hosted its annual Courage Awards & Benefit Dinner(r), celebrating the courage and resilience of America's veterans. The special evening, presented by Goldman Sachs, also honored the supporters who help make W  more