Sunday - October 4, 2026

News Tipoffs - Florida Editors

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RATINGS CHANGES: Two More Race Raters Shift FL-27 in Democrats' Direction
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * RATINGS CHANGES: Two More Race Raters Shift FL-27 in Democrats' Direction * Yesterday, Sabato's Crystal Ball and Fox News shifted their predictions for Florida's 27th Congressional District towards Democrats -the latest sign that Maria Elvira Salazar's desperate attempts to lie about her record are failing. Crystal Ball writes in part that "A big swing against Republicans in hea  more
A little thank you can go a long way, new study finds
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * A little thank you can go a long way, new study finds * Meghan Kane, assistant professor of management at the Fox School of Business, co-authored a new study that finds gratitude creates a ripple effect in the workplace and builds stronger coworker relationships. For leaders wanting to build stronger teams, a new study suggests they should start with two simple words: "Thank you." New research finds   more
A Second Opinion Gave One Patient a New Path for Complex Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 23 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * A Second Opinion Gave One Patient a New Path for Complex Aortic Aneurysm Surgery * After being told his abdominal aortic aneurysm could not be treated, Miguel Castillo sought another opinion. A multidisciplinary UHealth team developed a surgical plan for his complex condition and repaired three aneurysms during one operation. #Key Takeaways * An abdominal aortic aneurysm occurs w  more
Accenture Launches Accenture Construct to Reinvent Fragmented Capital Project Delivery Amid Global Investment Supercycle
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release: * * * Accenture Launches Accenture Construct to Reinvent Fragmented Capital Project Delivery Amid Global Investment Supercycle NEW YORK; Sept. 23, 2026 - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has launched Accenture Construct, a new global business to help project owners plan, deliver and optimize large infrastructure and capital projects, from airports and power grids to data centers, rail networks   more
AFPI Announces Former DOJ Chief of Staff, Chad Mizelle, as Chair of Litigation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * AFPI Announces Former DOJ Chief of Staff, Chad Mizelle, as Chair of Litigation September 23, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) announced Chad Mizelle as its Chair of Litigation. Mizelle assumes this role after serving in senior legal positions at the White House, the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). "Chad Mizel  more
Akerman Launches PineWest Data Intelligence to Help Organizations Solve Complex Data Challenges
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 24 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Akerman Launches PineWest Data Intelligence to Help Organizations Solve Complex Data Challenges September 23, 2026 New division extends the firm's nationally ranked eDiscovery practice into data services for litigation, privacy, governance, and transactions. - Akerman today announced PineWest Data Intelligence, a new service division of the firm that helps law firms, corporations, and government agenc  more
ALTA Reports Q2 2026 Market Share and Title Premium Volume
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The American Land Title Association issued the following news release: * * * ALTA Reports Q2 2026 Market Share and Title Premium Volume Washington, D.C., Sept. 23, 2026 -- The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, today announced that the title insurance industry generated $5.3 billion in title insurance premiums during the second quarter of 2026, according to ALTA's latest Market Share Analysis. Th  more
Alumni Awards to be Given at Southwest Celebration on Oct. 2
MARSHALL, Minnesota, Sept. 23 -- Southwest Minnesota State University posted the following news: * * * Alumni Awards to be Given at Southwest Celebration on Oct. 2 * The 2026 Alumni Award Recipients Southwest Minnesota State University's Alumni Association will recognize four individuals with awards during Homecoming this year. The Southwest Celebration on Friday, Oct. 2 will honor the 2026 Alumni Award recipients, showcase exciting projects taking place across campus, and officially kick o  more
Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside expands advanced cardiac imaging capabilities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside expands advanced cardiac imaging capabilities * Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside is expanding its advanced heart imaging capabilities. The addition of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides patients in Northeast Florida greater access to preventive care for a range of complex heart conditions. Duval County co  more
Attorney General Marshall Co-Leads Brief to U.S. Supreme Court Urging Court to Return Voter Qualification Authority to States
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 21 -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Marshall Co-Leads Brief to U.S. Supreme Court Urging Court to Return Voter Qualification Authority to States September 21, 2026 (Montgomery, Ala.) - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed a 26-State brief in the U.S. Supreme Court to defend election integrity and restore the States' constitutional authority to set and enforce voter qualifications. A  more
Attorney General McCuskey Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 23 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * West Virginia and 47 other states and territories announce preliminary court approval of a plan to distribute settlement funds to consumers Attorney General JB McCuskey is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases   more
Auburn Engineering communications and marketing team earn regional honors
AUBURN, Alabama, Sept. 23 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Auburn Engineering communications and marketing team earn regional honors * The Auburn University Samuel Ginn College of Engineering's Office of Communications and Marketing was recognized for excellence in written and digital communications, earning 10 Southern Public Relations Federation (SPRF) Lantern Awards at the association's annual conference Sept. 20-22 in Tuscaloosa. SPRF promotes  more
Auburn University at Montgomery to Repatriate Native American Human Remains Recovered from 2 Alabama Sites
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSFR) -- Auburn University at Montgomery, Alabama, will repatriate human remains representing two Native American individuals and 39 associated funerary objects connected to 1 of 12 Native American tribes and tribal towns. The remains and objects came from two Alabama sites. At the Rocky Creek site in Butler County, one individual and five objects--four pottery sherds and one lithic--were identified. At the McCloud Site in Pike County, one individual and 34 objects were i  more
Auburn University at Montgomery to Repatriate Native American Human Remains Recovered from 4 Alabama Counties
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSFR) -- Auburn University at Montgomery, Alabama, will repatriate human remains representing 17 Native American individuals and 863 associated funerary objects connected to 1 of 14 Native American tribes and tribal towns. The remains and objects came from 10 archaeological sites across Alabama, including locations in Dallas, Monroe, Washington and Wilcox counties. The collections include pottery sherds, lithics, faunal bones, shells, beads, metal objects and other materi  more
Auburn University at Montgomery to Repatriate Native American Human Remains Recovered from Atasi Site, Tallapoosa River in Macon County, Alabama
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSFR) -- Auburn University at Montgomery, Alabama, will repatriate human remains representing five Native American individuals and 478 associated funerary objects connected to 1 of 14 Native American tribes and tribal towns. The materials came from the Atasi site, also called 1MC6 by David Chase, along an oxbow lake and the Tallapoosa River in Macon County, Alabama. Chase excavated the site with Auburn University at Montgomery students in 1972, followed by surface collect  more
Auburn University at Montgomery to Repatriate Native American Human Remains Recovered from Multiple Archaeological Sites in Elmore County, Alabama
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSFR) -- Auburn University at Montgomery, Alabama, will repatriate human remains representing 13 Native American individuals and 1,046 associated funerary objects connected to 1 of 12 Native American tribes and tribal towns. The materials came from multiple archaeological sites in Alabama, primarily in Elmore County. The collections include pottery sherds, lithics, faunal bones, shells, metal and glass objects, charred seeds and plant material. The sites include 1EE56, 1E  more
Auburn University at Montgomery to Repatriate Native American Human Remains Recovered from Phenix City Dock Site in Russell County, Alabama
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSFR) -- Auburn University at Montgomery, Alabama, will repatriate human remains and an associated funerary object connected to 1 of 13 Native American tribes and tribal towns. The remains represent one individual of Native American ancestry. The associated funerary object is a fragment of a deer long bone. The materials were removed from the Phenix City Dock Site, also potentially identified as the Historic Creek Town of Upper Coweta, along the Chattahoochee River in Rus  more
Auburn University at Montgomery to Repatriate Native American Human Remains Recovered from Pintlala Site in Lowndes County, Alabama
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSFR) -- Auburn University at Montgomery, Alabama, will repatriate human remains and 299 associated funerary objects connected to 1 of 14 Native American tribes and tribal towns. The remains represent one individual of Native American ancestry. The objects include 279 pottery sherds, 19 lithics and one shell. The materials were removed from the Pintlala site, also called the "Burial Urn Site," in Lowndes County, Alabama, during a surface collection potentially conducted b  more
Auburn University at Montgomery to Repatriate Native American Human Remains Recovered from Tuckabatchee Site in Elmore County, Alabama
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSFR) -- Auburn University at Montgomery, Alabama, has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects and determined they have a cultural connection to 1 of 13 Native American tribes and tribal towns. The remains represent one individual of Native American ancestry. The collection includes 556 associated funerary objects, consisting of pottery sherds, lithics, faunal bones, shell, metal objects, glass shards and fired clay. The materials were rem  more
Auburn University at Montgomery to Repatriate Native American Human Remains Recovered from Union Springs Site in Bullock County, Alabama
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSFR) -- Auburn University at Montgomery, Alabama, will repatriate human remains representing two Native American individuals and 268 associated funerary objects connected to 1 of 13 Native American tribes and tribal towns. The remains and objects were removed from the Union Springs site in Bullock County, Alabama, during excavations conducted by David Chase in 1983 in response to development of a recreational park. The collection includes 182 pottery sherds, 43 lithics,   more
Author Deborah Jackson Taffa shares message on history, identity and memory
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 23 -- Eckerd College posted the following news: * * * Author Deborah Jackson Taffa shares message on history, identity and memory * Author and 2024 National Book Award Finalist Deborah Jackson Taffa visited Eckerd College to discuss her memoir "Whiskey Tender," the summer reading for first-year and senior students. "Whiskey Tender" illustrates the story of Taffa's childhood on the Fort Yuma Reservation on the California-Arizona border and among the Navajo Nati  more
Bennet, Hickenlooper, Colleagues Challenge Trump Efforts to Restrict Mail-In Voting
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Hickenlooper, 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, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, alongside the entire Senate Democratic Caucus and members of the U.S. House of Representatives, filed an amicus brief challengin  more
CAIR-AZ Urges Fountain Hills Town Council to Reject Unconstitutional Anti-Islam Proposal Targeting 'Sharia Law'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-AZ Urges Fountain Hills Town Council to Reject Unconstitutional Anti-Islam Proposal Targeting 'Sharia Law' September 23, 2026 The Arizona chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-AZ), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today urged the Fountain Hills Town Council to reject an anti-Islam proposal to draft a "Florida-styl  more
Checker Neyland, "College GameDay" Set the Stage for a UT Showdown
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 23 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * Checker Neyland, "College GameDay" Set the Stage for a UT Showdown * The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will welcome fans to campus Saturday, Sept. 26, as the Vols take on the University of Texas at Austin in their Southeastern Conference opener. This will be the Longhorns' first visit to Neyland Stadium and the third meeting between the two teams. Kickoff is set for noon inside Neyland Stadi  more
Comcast NBCUniversal Announces $2.5 Million in Unrestricted Grants to 80 Nonprofits
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Comcast NBCUniversal Announces $2.5 Million in Unrestricted Grants to 80 Nonprofits * NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants have provided $24.3M to 695 nonprofits since 2018 September 23, 2026 Comcast NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal Local announced that a total of $2.5 million has been awarded to 80 nonprofit organizations servicing one of the 11 NBC- and Telemundo-owned stations' m  more
Comcast NBCUniversal, NBCUniversal Local Award $2.5M to 80 Nonprofits in NBC- and Telemundo-Owned St...
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Comcast NBCUniversal, NBCUniversal Local Award $2.5M to 80 Nonprofits in NBC- and Telemundo-Owned St... * Unrestricted funds to support youth education and empowerment, next generation storytellers and community engagement in 11 U.S. markets September 23, 2026 Comcast NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal Local announced that a total of $2.5 million has been awarded to 80 nonprofit o  more
CPR education earns students Super Bowl tickets and schools $50,000 in PE equipment
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 23 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * CPR education earns students Super Bowl tickets and schools $50,000 in PE equipment * DALLAS, Sept. 23, 2026 -Five students and five schools have been awarded special incentive prizes as part of a collaboration between the American Heart Association, devoted to changing the future to a world of healthier lives for all, and the National Football League (NFL) Foundation to  more
Dean Mead Attorney Anna Long Shares Insights at Statewide Environmental Conference
ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 24 -- Dean Mead, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Dean Mead Attorney Anna Long Shares Insights at Statewide Environmental Conference September 23, 2026 (Orlando, FL) Dean Mead Environmental Attorney Anna Long joined fellow Florida Brownfields Association ("Association") board members at the Association's 2026 Conference, contributing her perspective to discussions focused on environmental initiatives across Florida and the role of the Association.   more
Department of the Air Force pilot program expands to help more military spouses
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * Department of the Air Force pilot program expands to help more military spouses * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - A professional in her own right, Kayla Amie holds a master's degree in organizational leadership and a Bachelor of Science in education, and has worked steadily since she was legally old enough to hold a job. But when she married a U.S. Air Force Airman, that professional background no lo  more
Department of the Air Force pilot program expands to help more military spouses
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * Department of the Air Force pilot program expands to help more military spouses * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - A professional in her own right, Kayla Amie holds a master's degree in organizational leadership and a Bachelor of Science in education, and has worked steadily since she was legally old enough to hold a job. But when she married a U.S. Air Force Airman, that professional backg  more
Department of the Air Force Pilot Program Expands to Help More Military Spouses
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center posted the following news: * * * Department of the Air Force Pilot Program Expands to Help More Military Spouses * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - A professional in her own right, Kayla Amie holds a master's in organizational leadership and a bachelor of science in education, and has worked steadily since she was legally old enough to hold a job. But when she married a U.S. Air Force Airman, that professional backg  more
Dinsmore Expands Florida Construction Litigation and Employment Law Bench
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Dinsmore Expands Florida Construction Litigation and Employment Law Bench * Commercial litigators join amid rising demand across a booming development market National law firm Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has added a five-person commercial litigation team led by partners Peter Lenart and Audrey Smith, significantly expanding the Firm's construction litigation capabilities   more
Does a Criminal Record Predict Future Crime Forever? A New Study of 16 Million People Says No
OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 22 -- The University of Nebraska Omaha Campus posted the following news: * * * Does a Criminal Record Predict Future Crime Forever? A New Study of 16 Million People Says No * A new study of more than 16.5 million people spanning 40 years of criminal-charge records finds that the predictive value of a past criminal charge does not last forever. Instead, it fades in a highly consistent, measurable pattern, and largely converges with the general population's ordinary ri  more
Eckerd College launches graduate school pathway for public health with USF
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 23 -- Eckerd College posted the following news: * * * Eckerd College launches graduate school pathway for public health with USF * "The ways in which we are thinking about your education don't stop here," says Professor of Sociology and Coordinator of the Public Health Minor at Eckerd College Lisa Miller, Ph.D. Miller is referring to Eckerd's new graduate school pathway, which grants students automatic admission into the University of South Florida's master's   more
Eckerd College professor co-chairs committee writing national chemistry exam
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 23 -- Eckerd College posted the following news: * * * Eckerd College professor co-chairs committee writing national chemistry exam Associate Professor of Chemistry Lisa Bonner, Ph.D., is currently developing an organic chemistry exam that will be taken by students nationwide. Bonner is working with the American Chemical Society, which externally accredits Eckerd's chemistry and biochemistry degrees, to put together one of these exams for the third time. This ye  more
Endowed Chairs Honor Bascom Palmer Leaders Advancing Vision Research
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 23 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Endowed Chairs Honor Bascom Palmer Leaders Advancing Vision Research * Bascom Palmer Eye Institute honored Eduardo Alfonso, M.D. and Daniel Pelaez, Ph.D. with endowed chairs supporting continued innovation in ophthalmology, retinal research and patient care. #Key Takeaways * Bascom Palmer Eye Institute honored Eduardo C. Alfonso, M.D., and Daniel Pelaez, Ph.D., with endowed chair  more
Ex-Bank CEO Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison for Multimillion-Dollar Wire Fraud Conspiracy and Venezuela Sanctions Evasion Scheme
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Former Bank CEO Sentenced to Over 9 Years in Prison for Multimillion-Dollar Wire Fraud Conspiracy and Venezuela Sanctions Evasion Scheme September 21, 2026 Prosecution Is Part of Homeland Security Task Force Initiative - Tomas Niembro Concha, 64, a Spanish and Venezuelan national, the former chief executive officer of Nodus International Bank (Nodus Bank), a Puerto Rican international bank, was   more
Faculty Spotlight: How a Florida State University professor is advancing music therapy in healthcare
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 23 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty Spotlight: How a Florida State University professor is advancing music therapy in healthcare * #Key Points * Known as an emerging healthcare practice, music therapy is shown to have numerous health benefits and is practiced at Florida State University's College of Music. * FSU Professor of Music Therapy Lori Gooding is shaping Florida State University as an industry leader in a growing fie  more
FAMU Partners With JCPenney to Help Students Dress for Success
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 23 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * FAMU Partners With JCPenney to Help Students Dress for Success * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -More than 250 Florida A&M University students received support in preparing for upcoming career opportunities through the Suit Up JCPenney event, which provided access to discounted professional attire, gift cards and other resources ahead of the University's Fall   more
FAU's Michael Twardowski, Ph.D., Named Edwin A. Link Endowed Professor
BOCA RATON, Florida, Sept. 24 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU's Michael Twardowski, Ph.D., Named Edwin A. Link Endowed Professor By Gisele Galoustian | 9/23/2026 Michael Twardowski, Ph.D., an internationally recognized expert in optical oceanography and marine sensing technologies, has been named the Edwin A. Link Ocean Technology and Defense Endowed Professor at Florida Atlantic University's Harbor B  more
Following Settlements With Generic Drug Manufacturers, AG's Office Urges Consumers To Claim Compensation For Inflated Generic Drug Prices
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 23 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * Following Settlements With Generic Drug Manufacturers, AG's Office Urges Consumers To Claim Compensation For Inflated Generic Drug Prices * BOSTON -The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office (AGO) is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and, if eligible, to submit a claim for compensation here. This month,   more
Foreign Fisheries Should Be Held to the Same Conservation Standards as American Fishermen
NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, Sept. 23 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance posted the following news release: * * * Foreign Fisheries Should Be Held to the Same Conservation Standards as American Fishermen * The Southern Shrimp Alliance (SSA) submitted formal comments to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) today in response to the agency's indication that it is considering weakening enforcement of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) import provisions. In its co  more
Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Jacksonville Announces Appointment of General Manager Melissa Sims
TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 23 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Jacksonville Announces Appointment of General Manager Melissa Sims * Set along Jacksonville's dynamic riverfront, Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Jacksonville represents a new chapter for one of Florida's most exciting and fast-growing cities. Guiding the property's debut is General Manager Melissa Sims, who brings two decades of Fou  more
FSU chemists awarded more than $2M in NSF funding to advance materials research
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 23 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU chemists awarded more than $2M in NSF funding to advance materials research * Four Florida State University faculty members from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry have received more than $2 million from the National Science Foundation to advance the development of new materials for applications in areas including energy, data storage and technological advances like quantum computing and  more
FSU leads in transfer student success with statewide record graduation rate; staff earn national awards
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 23 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU leads in transfer student success with statewide record graduation rate; staff earn national awards * #Key Points * Students who enroll at Florida State University after earning an associate in arts degree from another institution are graduating in three years at a record 85% rate, a statewide record that demonstrates FSU's commitment to transfer student success. * Heather Bishop and Robin Hag  more
FSU student filmmakers earn national recognition from American Society of Cinematographers
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 23 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU student filmmakers earn national recognition from American Society of Cinematographers * #Key Points * Three FSU College of Motion Picture Arts students earn nominations for the American Society of Cinematographers' 2026 Student Heritage Awards. * FSU students claim three of the 10 nominations across the U.S. undergraduate narrative and documentary categories, including two of four documentar  more
Genome Assembly of Rice Stink Bug Offers New Data-Informed Tool in Fight Against Costly Pest
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Genome Assembly of Rice Stink Bug Offers New Data-Informed Tool in Fight Against Costly Pest Sep. 23, 2026 By John Lovett, UA Division of Agriculture FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Scientists are getting a leg up on the rice stink bug, one of the most significant threats to rice, a staple food for nearly half of the world's population and a major crop in Arkansas. With funding support from the   more
Greenberg Traurig Strengthens Capital Markets and Finance Practices in Mexico
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Strengthens Capital Markets and Finance Practices in Mexico * #Firm Adds Two Shareholders and Two Associates MEXICO CITY - Sep. 23, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP strengthened its Capital Markets and Finance practices in its Mexico office with the addition of Guillermo Uribe Lara and Adrian Gay Lasa as shareholders, and Jorge E. Gonzal  more
Hispanic Voters Will Shape the Midterms
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Hispanic Voters Will Shape the Midterms * NYT: "Democratic gains among Hispanic voters would imperil Republicans in more than a dozen districts" National polls over the last month show Democrats leading with Hispanic likely voters by up to 35 points. This shift among Hispanic voters leaves Republicans in danger in districts where Trump won by double digits. Republicans' 2024 top  more
Holland & Knight Advises Pamlico Capital in Sale of Becker's Healthcare to Forge
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Advises Pamlico Capital in Sale of Becker's Healthcare to Forge * CHARLOTTE, N.C. (September 23, 2026) - Holland & Knight represented Pamlico Capital and its portfolio company, Becker's Healthcare, a multimedia company focused on the American healthcare industry, in connection with the sale of Becker's Healthcare to Forge, a leading global B2B events   more
Holland & Knight Welcomes Ike Blanton, Former Deputy Director at the Department of Defense, to Leading National Security & Defense Industry Group
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Welcomes Ike Blanton, Former Deputy Director at the Department of Defense, to Leading National Security & Defense Industry Group * WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 23, 2026) - Ike Blanton, a distinguished former government official who served in senior roles within the U.S. Department of Defense (now referred to as the U.S. Department of War) and U.S. Depa  more
Hudson Bos pursues 'ultimate goal' at Gallatin College MSU with international photonics scholarship
BOZEMAN, Montana, Sept. 23 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Hudson Bos pursues 'ultimate goal' at Gallatin College MSU with international photonics scholarship * BOZEMAN -Hudson Bos' classroom experience growing up entailed rigorous homeschool lessons, often right after he spent sundown to sunrise in his grandfather's alfalfa, wheat and barley fields. At 12 years old, he placed irrigation lines, drove tractors and moved large rocks from the fields alongside his co  more
Illegal Alien Charged with Illegally Voting in Three Federal Elections
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Illegal Alien Charged with Illegally Voting in Three Federal Elections * Fort Myers, Florida - Christiane Vinette Young (75), a Canadian national illegally present in the United States, has been charged by information with three counts of voting by an alien. If convicted on all counts, she faces a maximum penalty of three years in federal prison. U.S. Attorn  more
Manatee named Cascade released at Eckerd College after recovering from boat-related injuries
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 23 -- Eckerd College posted the following news: * * * Manatee named Cascade released at Eckerd College after recovering from boat-related injuries * A ZooTampa truck pulled onto Eckerd's campus, and parked at the Waterfront on Frenchman's Creek. A crowd gathered around in anticipation. When the truck opened, the crowd saw what-or who-they'd been waiting for: Cascade the manatee. Cascade was rescued in May after boat-related injuries, but on Sept. 17, he was re  more
Massachusetts Man Sentenced to Almost 10 Years in Prison for Threatening to Injure Congressman Randy Fine and His Children
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Massachusetts Man Sentenced to Almost 10 Years in Prison for Threatening to Injure Congressman Randy Fine and His Children * Orlando, Florida - Edwin Guerrero (26, MA) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe to 9 years and 11 months in federal prison and a $15,000 fine for making interstate threats to injure the person of another. Gu  more
National Nurses United endorses Angie Nixon to represent Florida in the U.S. Senate
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 23 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United endorses Angie Nixon to represent Florida in the U.S. Senate * National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, today announced its endorsement of Angie Nixon from Florida for the U.S. Senate. If elected, Nixon will join nurses in our fight to take on the billionaire class and del  more
New Professor Plans to Put Corrections Research to Work
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * New Professor Plans to Put Corrections Research to Work * Ryan M. Labrecque joins the Graduate Center and John Jay College faculty this semester with an agenda: Get more corrections research published, put findings into the hands of practitioners, and give doctoral students a larger role in producing the work. Labrecque, a new professor in the Graduate Center's Criminal Justice Ph.D. progr  more
New Sanders-Brown program helps recent graduates explore careers in Alzheimer's research
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Sept. 23 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * New Sanders-Brown program helps recent graduates explore careers in Alzheimer's research * When Lauren Poe graduated from Centre College in 2025, she knew she was interested in medicine. She had not yet imagined research as part of her career. The Prestonsburg, Kentucky, native had little research experience beyond the laboratory work required for her biology degree. An online search led her to a po  more
No More Blank Checks: Appropriators, White House Direct UN Accountability
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * No More Blank Checks: Appropriators, White House Direct UN Accountability * WASHINGTON, D.C. - From Congress to the White House, the Republican agenda has been clear: disrupting the broken status quo. From FY26 appropriations signed into law by President Trump to the FY27 bills advanced out of the full committee, with multiple passed across the House floor, there have been fundamental shifts   more
North Fort Myers Man Charged for Threatening to Injure and Kill a U.S. Congressmember and His Family
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * North Fort Myers Man Charged for Threatening to Injure and Kill a U.S. Congressmember and His Family * Fort Myers, Florida - Jacob Lloyd Lashbrook (31, North Fort Myers) has been charged by indictment with two counts of influencing, impeding, or retaliating against a member of Congress by threat and one count of interstate communication of threats to injure   more
NYU Langone Welcomes Top Orthopedic Surgeons to Lead Key Treatment Centers for Hip and Knee Conditions
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * NYU Langone Welcomes Top Orthopedic Surgeons to Lead Key Treatment Centers for Hip and Knee Conditions * NYU Langone Orthopedics has appointed three leaders in sports medicine to head key orthopedic centers, including a new center that treats knee injuries causing pain and deterioration. Sabrina M. Strickland, MD, who will  more
Ocean Conservancy Statement: Longer Red Snapper Seasons Could Allow Overfishing 48% Above the Sustainable Limit
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Ocean Conservancy issued the following news release: * * * September 22, 2026 STATEMENT: Longer Red Snapper Seasons Could Allow Overfishing 48% Above the Sustainable Limit Proposed Seasons Are Likely Illegal and Unsustainable - WASHINGTON - Yesterday, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announced 14-day recreational fishing seasons for red snapper in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, alongside a 3-day federal season that would include North Carolina  more
One Year Later: PBA Student Reflects on Charlie Kirk's Legacy
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Sept. 24 -- Palm Beach Atlantic University issued the following news: * * * September 23, 2026 One Year Later: PBA Student Reflects on Charlie Kirk's Legacy Just over a year after the assassination of political activist, Charlie Kirk, a Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) student is reflecting on Kirk's impact on his life. Matthew Guerra, a senior business administration major, connects with the principles that Kirk stood by. "Charlie Kirk's ideals of family and   more
Oracle and Buck Institute for Research on Aging Advance Landmark Federal Aging Research Initiative
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 24 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Oracle and Buck Institute for Research on Aging Advance Landmark Federal Aging Research Initiative Buck Institute aims to advance bioinformatics using Oracle Life Sciences Data Intelligence to transform aging research into a predictive, data-driven science Oracle Health and Life Sciences Summit, Orlando, Florida--Sep 23, 2026 Oracle and the Buck Institute f  more
Oracle Expands Digital Assets Data Nexus to Help Banks Operationalize Digital Money
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 24 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Oracle Expands Digital Assets Data Nexus to Help Banks Operationalize Digital Money New capabilities help banks extend ISO 20022 payment operations into digital money, provide prebuilt Oracle Banking Payments integration for intelligent orchestration, integrate with Swift Ledger, and support AI-assisted risk analysis and transaction oversight Austin, Texas--  more
Oracle Health Advances Revenue Cycle Management With AI
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 24 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Oracle Health Advances Revenue Cycle Management with AI Native AI capabilities will help connect and simplify revenue cycle workflows to help healthcare organizations optimize financial performance and enhance patient financial experiences Oracle Health and Life Sciences Summit, Orlando, Florida--Sep 23, 2026 Oracle Health today announced new AI capabilitie  more
Oracle Named Leader in IDC MarketScape for Life Sciences R&D Data Solutions
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 23 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Oracle Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Life Sciences R&D RWD/RWE for Data Platforms, Technology Solutions, and Consulting Services 2026 Vendor Assessment Austin, Texas--Sep 22, 2026 Oracle has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Life Sciences R&D RWD/RWE for Data Platforms, Technology Solutions, and Consulting Services 2026 Ven  more
Oracle to Advance Cancer Care With New Oncology EHR
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 24 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Oracle to Advance Cancer Care with New Oncology EHR Is expected to empower care teams with AI-driven workflows, insights, and connected patient information to help enable more effective, personalized treatment Oracle Health and Life Sciences Summit, Orlando, Florida--Sep 23, 2026 Oracle today announced its Oracle Health Oncology EHR. Building on the capabil  more
Outdoor Adventures Celebrates 30 Years of Fostering Fun and Friendship
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 23 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * Outdoor Adventures Celebrates 30 Years of Fostering Fun and Friendship * The climbing wall inside the Leonard J. Kaplan Wellness Center is a sight to behold, the kind that makes students stop and stare the first time they walk inside. It's daunting to some and a fun, inspiring challenge to others. Whether viewed from the floor or from one of the wall's highest footholds  more
Penn State announces interim leadership for new student success office
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State announces interim leadership for new student success office * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State is launching a coordinated, data-driven and outcomes-focused student success ecosystem that spans the University's academic, co-curricular and support environments. Lance Kennedy-Phillips, vice provost in the Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research (OPAIR), will se  more
Polk State announces open house dates for Fall 2026 Semester
WINTER HAVEN, Florida, Sept. 23 -- Polk State College posted the following news: * * * Polk State announces open house dates for Fall 2026 Semester * Polk State College is slated to host open house events on both campuses and the JD Alexander Center during the Fall 2026 Semester. Local students and families are invited to tour campuses, meet faculty and staff, learn about academic programs and student life, complete college applications, receive assistance with applying for financial aid, e  more
Polk State remembers Dr. Annette Hutcherson, longtime leader whose influence shaped generations of nurses
WINTER HAVEN, Florida, Sept. 23 -- Polk State College posted the following news: * * * Polk State remembers Dr. Annette Hutcherson, longtime leader whose influence shaped generations of nurses * When students and colleagues looked at Dr. Annette Hutcherson's accomplishments on paper, they may have been intimidated by the retired lieutenant colonel with more than 50 years of professional experience in medicine. As soon as they experienced her Southern charm and genuine care for the success of  more
RATINGS CHANGE: Fox News Power Rankings Shifts FL-09 Towards Democrats
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * RATINGS CHANGE: Fox News Power Rankings Shifts FL-09 Towards Democrats * Yesterday, Fox News Power Rankings shifted its rating for FL-09 in Democrats' direction in the latest sign that Congressman Darren Soto will hold on to his seat despite Republicans' desperate attempt to subvert the will of Florida voters and dilute the power of Hispanic voters. The rating change comes as Dan  more
RATINGS CHANGE: Fox News Power Rankings Shifts FL-22 Towards Democrats, Now a Toss-Up Race
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * RATINGS CHANGE: Fox News Power Rankings Shifts FL-22 Towards Democrats, Now a Toss-Up Race * Yesterday, Fox News Power Rankings shifted its rating for FL-22 to a toss-up as momentum continues to build around working mom and educator Pia Dandiya. Casey Askar continues to bleed voters as he backs an unpopular agenda that's raising costs on everything from gas to groceries, turning   more
Raymond James Establishes Leveraged Finance and Debt Advisory Practice
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 23 -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release: * * * September 21, 2026 Raymond James establishes leveraged finance and debt advisory practice ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Raymond James is expanding the capabilities of its Investment Banking platform with the creation of the Leveraged Finance & Debt Advisory group (Leveraged Finance) and the hiring of Drew Weisman as senior managing director and head of Leveraged Finance & Debt Advisory, and Alvin N  more
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL REPORTS AUGUST 2026 OPERATING DATA
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 24 -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release: * * * September 23, 2026 RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL REPORTS AUGUST 2026 OPERATING DATA ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) today reported selected operating data for August 2026, in an effort to provide timely information to investors about monthly developments in certain key performance metrics. Due to the limited nature of this data, a consistent correlation to earnin  more
Real-World Data and AI Capabilities in Oracle Life Sciences Data Intelligence Help Accelerate Clinical Research and Commercialization
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 24 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Real-World Data and AI Capabilities in Oracle Life Sciences Data Intelligence Help Accelerate Clinical Research and Commercialization Natural-language, domain-aware AI capabilities and expanded analytics tools enable pharmaceutical research teams to explore real-world data and generate traceable, decision-ready evidence Oracle Health and Life Sciences Summit  more
Rep. Wilson Introduces Glaucoma Vision Act to Expand Screenings and Prevent Vision Loss
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Wilson Introduces Glaucoma Vision Act to Expand Screenings and Prevent Vision Loss * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) introduced the Glaucoma Vision Act of 2026, legislation to expand access to annual glaucoma screenings, bring detection and treatment to underserved communities, and invest in research to protect and restore vision. "Glaucoma can steal a person's  more
Reps. Pallone, Castor, Clarke Issue Letter to Energy Secretary Wright
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following letter with Reps. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Energy, and Yvette Clarke, D-New York, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, to Energy Secretary Chris Wright: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 22, 2026 The Honorable Chris Wright Secretary U.S. Department of Energ  more
SEC Charges South Florida Resident and His Company for Alleged Investment Scheme Defrauding Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release: * * * SEC Charges South Florida Resident and His Company for Alleged Investment Scheme Defrauding Law Enforcement * The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged CMI Capital LLC and its founder and manager, Michael D. Williams, for an alleged fraudulent investment scheme that raised approximately $860,000 from at least 18 investors, many of whom are current or retired law enforcement offi  more
Secretary of State Rubio Addresses Foreign Policy Priorities Across Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Ukraine War at U.N. General Assembly (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks by Secretary Marco Rubio: * * * Secretary of State Marco Rubio Remarks to Press Remarks Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Palace Hotel New York City, New York September 23, 2026 SECRETARY RUBIO: Okay, go ahead. QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, what were the U.S. demands with the Iranians yesterday, and was there any discussion of return to the MOU, or have the terms changed for the United States in terms -- SECRETA  more
Sen. Cruz: ICYMI - Protect College Sports Act Earns Support From Students, Coaches, ADs, Professors, University Presidents
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Protect College Sports Act Earns Support from Students, Coaches, ADs, Professors, University Presidents September 23, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Student athletes, coaches, professors, and presidents from universities and colleges from across the country have rallied behind the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act. The American Fo  more
Senate Aging Committee Chairman Scott Leads Hearing on Strengthening U.S. Pharmaceutical Manufacturing to Compete With China, India
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release: * * * September 23, 2026 Chairman Rick Scott Leads Hearing on Strengthening U.S. Pharmaceutical Manufacturing to Compete with China, India WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, U.S. Special Committee on Aging Chairman Rick Scott held a hearing to examine opportunities for the United States' government to onshore drug manufacturing and secure our pharmaceutical supply c  more
Senator Moody - Former Judge - Files Legislation to Scrap Swampy Outdated Restriction and Clean Up Some Federal D.C. Circuit Courts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Moody--a Former Judge--Files Legislation to Scrap Swampy Outdated Restriction and Clean Up Some Federal D.C. Circuit Courts Sep 22, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C.--Senator Ashley Moody, a former circuit judge, is filing legislation to clean up two federal courts in Washington, D.C. Senator Moody's Better Bench Act would allow nominees and active judges on the Court of Federal Claims and the F  more
Shareholders Sue New York Times Over Editorial Oversight Records
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Center for Public Policy Research issued the following news release: * * * Shareholders Sue New York Times Over Editorial Oversight Records * Washington, D.C. -The National Center for Public Policy Research and the State Board of Administration of Florida (SBA), on behalf of the Florida Retirement System Trust Fund (FRSTF), have filed a lawsuit against The New York Times Company seeking corporate records concer  more
SJGC Welcome Week Prepares Students for the Semester and Beyond
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 22 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * SJGC Welcome Week Prepares Students for the Semester and Beyond * Tallahassee, Fl.- As students begin a new academic year at Florida A&M University's School of Journalism & Graphic Communication (SJGC), Welcome Week is providing more than an introduction to the school. Through academic workshops, leadership sessions and opportunities to connect wi  more
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Showcases Radiation Oncology Leadership and Research at ASTRO 2026
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 23 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Showcases Radiation Oncology Leadership and Research at ASTRO 2026 * Sylvester faculty, trainees and students will showcase leadership, research and clinical innovation across radiation oncology at ASTRO 2026. Sylvester at ASTRO 2026: Key Takeaways * Faculty, trainees and students will contribute oral presentations, posters, workshops and le  more
Syracuse University: Arts and Sciences Alumna Advises on Workplace Effectiveness
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Arts and Sciences Alumna Advises on Workplace Effectiveness Linda Dulye '77 built a career--and a legacy--around helping others take ownership of success. Renee Gearhart Levy Sept. 23, 2026 Long before leadership development became a corporate buzzword, Linda Dulye '77 understood that an organization's greatest strength lies in its people. Throughout a career spanning journalism, corporate communications   more
The Heartfelt Story Behind UCF Alum's Annual Mom Hugs Day
ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 23 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * The Heartfelt Story Behind UCF Alum's Annual Mom Hugs Day * #Highlights * Content warning: This article touches on sensitive topics of mental health and suicide. Resources available for UCF students, faculty and staff are included. * The fifth annual Mom Hugs Day, organized by Kelly Haskins '91, will be held Thursday, Sept. 24, from noon until 2 p.m. at Ferrell Commons in partnership with UCF  more
The Hidden Resource: How Child Life Services Helps Families Cope at Shriners Children's
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 22 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Shriners Hospitals for Children posted the following news: * * * The Hidden Resource: How Child Life Services Helps Families Cope at Shriners Children's * Hazel was 8 months old when an accident changed the course of her life. In March 2017, she was in her walker in the family barn when a fire sparked from a torpedo heater, and Hazel was stuck in the flames. She was rushed to a local hospital and then transported by ambulance to anothe  more
TRAP Program turns lost fishing gear into lasting solutions as nationwide impact grows
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * TRAP Program turns lost fishing gear into lasting solutions as nationwide impact grows * The following story originally appeared on the website for William & Mary's VIMS & Batten School. - Ed. In just two years, the Nationwide Fishing Trap, Removal, Assessment and Prevention (TRAP) Program has recovered more than 14,000 derelict fishing traps weighing almost 600,000 pounds, supported more than 135 jobs and  more
Trust for Public Land, Fort Sill Chiricahua Warm Springs Apache Tribe Partner to Protect Historic Cochise Stronghold Property, Return to Tribal Ownership
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 24 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release: * * * Trust for Public Land, Fort Sill Chiricahua Warm Springs Apache Tribe Partner to Protect Historic Cochise Stronghold Property, Return to Tribal Ownership September 23rd, 2026 SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. - Trust for Public Land (TPL), in partnership with the Fort Sill Chiricahua Warm Springs Apache Tribe, is pleased to announce plans to acquire and permanently protect a remarkable 55-acre propert  more
TSU Receives $1.92 Million Grant for 1890 Center of Excellence
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 23 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * TSU Receives $1.92 Million Grant for 1890 Center of Excellence * By Zekeya A. Harrison NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) - Tennessee State University has secured $1.92 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) to support the 1890 Center of Excellence for Land, Water, and Resource Management (COE-LWRM). This grant represents the sixth  more
Two Ocala Men Arrested for Distributing Cocaine and Methamphetamine
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Two Ocala Men Arrested for Distributing Cocaine and Methamphetamine * Ocala, Florida - Phillip Washington, Jr. (66, Ocala), a/k/a "Big Phil," and Reginald Cornelius Sesler (46, Ocala), a/k/a "Hot Boy," have been charged by indictment with distribution and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. Washington is charged in three counts and Se  more
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Acting Deputy Director Miko Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following testimony by Dave Miko, acting deputy director for operations at the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service, from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing on the Restore Florida Water Independence Act (H.R. 9017), Study and Assessment of Future Ecosystems for Manatees Act (H.R. 9590), Gathering Alligator Treatment, Oversight and Response Act (H.R. 10117), and the Golden Mu  more
UNF graduate student turns a passion for gaming into a career helping build UNF Esports
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Sept. 23 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF graduate student turns a passion for gaming into a career helping build UNF Esports * For Claire Campo, esports has always been about more than competition. What began as a childhood pastime playing Call of Duty with her younger brother has evolved into a career path, a research focus and a mission to help establish the University of North Florida as a leader in collegiate esports. A rece  more
University of Edinburgh Business School: Flying the Flag for Sustainability
EDINBURGH, Scotland, Sept. 23 -- The University of Edinburgh Business School issued the following news: * * * Flying the flag for sustainability Kite-skiing across Antarctica to the Geographic South Pole might seem as far away from a business school environment as you can imagine, but the principles that carried alum Justin Packshaw MBE DL (MBA 1993) safely across the ice were exactly the same. Here, he tells us about the power of human endeavour and how his latest expedition contributed to s  more
University of South Florida selected as site of new U.S. Patent and Trademark Office serving Florida, southeast region
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 23 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * University of South Florida selected as site of new U.S. Patent and Trademark Office serving Florida, southeast region * Inventors, entrepreneurs and small businesses across Florida and the southeast will have greater access to resources to protecting their ideas, inventions and brands through a new U.S. Patent and Trademark Office community engagement office at the University of South Florida. The   more
US Department of Labor cites Florida pipeline installation contractor for willfully exposing workers to safety hazards after March fatality
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor cites Florida pipeline installation contractor for willfully exposing workers to safety hazards after March fatality * ORLANDO, FL - The U.S. Department of Labor has cited an Orlando-based pipeline installation contractor for willfully exposing employees to safety hazards after an incident claimed the life of a worker at a New Smyrna Beach worksite in March 2026. The departme  more
UWF Professor's Musical Composition Releases to International Audience
PENSACOLA, Florida, Sept. 23 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF professor's musical composition releases to international audience Sep. 23, 2026 Dr. Joseph T. Spaniola, professor and director of music theory and jazz studies at the University of West Florida, composed a musical composition that is set to be released to international audiences Oct. 16, 2026. Entitled, "ARTEMIS," for french h  more
Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Delivers Welcome Remarks at Ceres Climate Week
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Delivers Welcome Remarks at Ceres Climate Week * Governor Hochul today addressed business, finance and policy leaders at the Ceres Climate Week Event in New York City, touting New York's record of ambition and execution, including her nation-leading efforts on offshore wind, solar energy, her plans for expanded nuclear energy, and her s  more
Whang, Stjerna join forces to perform Brahms' sonatas at Cameron event
LAWTON, Oklahoma, Sept. 23 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: * * * Whang, Stjerna join forces to perform Brahms' sonatas at Cameron event * Cameron University's Lectures and Concerts Series will present CU music professor Dr. Hyunsoon Whang and guest violinist Victoria Stjerna on Oct. 6 as they perform a trio of Johannes Brahms' sonatas for piano and violin. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in the McCutcheon Recital Hall of the Louise D. McMahon Fine Arts Complex, loc  more
White House: First Lady Melania Trump Unveils New Fostering the Future Together Technology Alliances, International Events, and Membership Expansion
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * First Lady Melania Trump Unveils New Fostering the Future Together Technology Alliances, International Events, and Membership Expansion September 22, 2026 First Lady Melania Trump today reconvened members of Fostering the Future Together during the 81st United Nations General Assembly. The First Lady welcomed leaders from around the world, including representatives from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern   more
Your Guide to Climate Week NYC 2026 at Columbia Journalism School
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- Columbia University Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * Your Guide to Climate Week NYC 2026 at Columbia Journalism School A climate story can begin with a pitch in New York or a reporting trip to French Polynesia. September 23, 2026 Reporting Climate Stories With The Associated Press This year, a collaboration with The Associated Press will give Columbia Journalism School students firsthand experience developing climate and environmental storie  more