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News Tipoffs - Florida Editors

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ADC Wins Major First Amendment Victory in Pacheco v. City of Miami Beach
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 [Category: Sociological] -- The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee issued the following news release: * * * ADC Wins Major First Amendment Victory in Pacheco v. City of Miami Beach * September 29, 2026 media@adc.org MIAMI BEACH, FL | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) secured a major victory in Pacheco v. City of Miami Beach after the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida denied significant portions of the defendants' moti  more
AFA Announces 2026 Scholarship Recipients, Supporting Airmen, Guardians and Their Families
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 28 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Announces 2026 Scholarship Recipients, Supporting Airmen, Guardians and Their Families * The Air & Space Forces Association proudly announces its 2026 class of scholarship recipients, awarding more than $117,000 to directly help Airmen, Guardians, and their Families to pursue higher education. The 2026 awards, made possible through the generosity of   more
America First Policy Institute: Public Safety Without Weaponization: A Balanced Approach to Automatic License Plate Readers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following brief on September 16, 2026, entitled "Public Safety Without Weaponization: A Balanced Approach to Automatic License Plate Readers": Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary Automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) have become one of the most contested tools in American policing. More than 200 local governments have canceled or declined to renew their contracts since the start of 2025; Texas and Florid  more
Americans for Tax Reform: Podcast - Mamdani's Absurd Pied-a-Terre Tax With Manhattan Institute's Ken Girardin
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following news: * * * Podcast: Mamdani's Absurd Pied-a-Terre Tax with Manhattan Institute's Ken Girardin 09/28/2026 New York City has a new tax, but its fiscal problems run much deeper. On the "From the Swamp to the States" podcast, ATR's Doug Kellogg sits down with Manhattan Institute fellow Ken Girardin to break down NYC's new pied-a-terre tax and what it could mean for property owners, the real estate market, and the city's fina  more
Annual Pinellas Park Backpack Giveaway Renamed in Honor of Dr. Daniel Strauss
LOMBARD, Illinois, Sept. 28 -- National University of Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * Annual Pinellas Park Backpack Giveaway Renamed in Honor of Dr. Daniel Strauss * On Saturday, August 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Pinellas Park Medical District (PPMD) hosted its annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive, newly renamed the Dr. Daniel Strauss Memorial Backpack Event to honor his legacy and far-reaching impact on the community. Dr. Strauss was a dedicated local leader whose servi  more
Aramark Student Nutrition Brings Fresh Grab-and-Go Dining to Students With "Godegas"
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Student Nutrition Brings Fresh Grab-and-Go Dining to Students with "Godegas" September 28, 2026 Aramark Student Nutrition is helping students access fresh, convenient meal options with its Godega concept, a mobile serving line inspired by the neighborhood bodega. Designed to complement traditional cafeteria serv  more
Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture: Winners Announced for the 2026 Timber in The City 6 - Urban Habitats Competition
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture issued the following news: * * * Winners Announced for the 2026 TIMBER IN THE CITY 6: Urban Habitats Competition Students and Faculty Recognized for Innovative Designs Using Lumber - Washington, D.C., September 28, 2026 - Think Wood and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) are pleased to announce the winners of the Timber in the City 6: Urban Habitats Competition. The sixth installment of  more
Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Flawed Environmental Assessment for Commercial Drone Delivery Operations
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Flawed Environmental Assessment for Commercial Drone Delivery Operations * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate coalition in filing a lawsuit challenging the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) insufficient evaluation of the environmental consequences of commercial drone package deliver  more
Award-Winning Advisor Shaping UCF's Brightest Engineering Minds
ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 28 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Award-Winning Advisor Shaping UCF's Brightest Engineering Minds * #Highlights * More than 50 years of dedicated mentorship has earned Michael Ferrante '15MSEM the 2026 Engineering Faculty Member of the Year award from the Florida Engineering Society. * Under his guidance, UCF's Tau Beta Pi -the engineering honor society -grew from just three students to a thriving network of more than 100 top  more
BILIRAKIS TO HOST HOUSE ENERGY & COMMERCE CHAIRMAN BRETT GUTHRIE FOR TAMPA BAY HEALTH CARE AFFORDABILITY ROUNDTABLE
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * BILIRAKIS TO HOST HOUSE ENERGY & COMMERCE CHAIRMAN BRETT GUTHRIE FOR TAMPA BAY HEALTH CARE AFFORDABILITY ROUNDTABLE * #-Local Community Health Centers, Patients to Share Real-World Experiences and Innovative Solutions with National Health Policy Leader- -Local Community Health Centers, Patients to Share Real-World Experiences and Innovative Solutions with National Health Policy Leader- TAMP  more
Cal Poly Maritime Academy Student Receives 2026 CSU Trustees' Award and $10,000 Scholarship
SAN LUIS OBISPO, California, Sept. 28 -- California Polytechnic State University issued the following news: * * * Cal Poly Maritime Academy Student Receives 2026 CSU Trustees' Award and $10,000 Scholarship * Vincent Huff, a junior at Cal Poly Maritime Academy, has received a 2026 California State University Trustees' Award for Outstanding Achievement and a $10,000 scholarship as the Trustee Emeritus Murray L. Galison Scholar. The annual Trustees' awards recognize CSU students for superior   more
Cantwell, Colleagues Call for Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery to Honor WA Servicemember Killed in Operation Epic Fury
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell, Colleagues Call for Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery to Honor WA Servicemember Killed in Operation Epic Fury * 09.28.26 # # WASHINGTON, D.C. -Yesterday, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, joined Patty Murray (D-WA), Bernie Moreno (R-OH), and Re  more
Children in Anguish as Immigration Arrests Surge
NEW YORK, Sept. 28 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Children in Anguish as Immigration Arrests Surge * Teresa M., a 30-year-old Guatemalan woman, had just left home for her job manufacturing cabinets when she was stopped by Alabama police in June and asked about her immigration status. A colleague was driving, and Teresa, who had been in the United States for seven years at the time, said she doesn't know why they were pulled over. Teresa, who  more
Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: COVID Hospital Protocols - 'This Kind of Cruelty Will Not Be Repeated'
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 29 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Jill Erzen is associate editor for The Defender: * * * COVID Hospital Protocols: 'This Kind of Cruelty Will Not Be Repeated' Witnesses at Sen. Ron Johnson's roundtable today described patients separated from loved ones, treatment decisions made without family consent and  more
Coast Guard transfers 10 aliens to the Bahamas following interdiction near Fort Lauderdale
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard transfers 10 aliens to the Bahamas following interdiction near Fort Lauderdale * MIAMI -Coast Guard Cutter Margaret Novell's crew transferred 10 aliens to the Bahamas, Sunday, following an interdiction of a 30-foot vessel approximately forty miles east of Fort Lauderdale. Coast Guard Cutter Robert Yered's crew boarded a 30-foot sailing vessel, Friday, and discov  more
Coast Guard, partner agencies recover 2 deceased, rescue 40 off Mona Island; search continues
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard, partner agencies recover 2 deceased, rescue 40 off Mona Island; search continues * SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - U.S. Coast Guard crews rescued at least 40 people approximately 10 miles off Mona Island, Monday, following the report of a capsized makeshift vessel. Two people were recovered deceased. Rescue efforts are still on going. Motor Vessel Tripiti crew members   more
DOE Idaho National Laboratory: Engineering Development Laboratory - Where Innovation Comes to Life
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, Sept. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Engineering Development Laboratory: Where innovation comes to life September 28, 2026 How do you power a spacecraft traveling 880 million miles from Earth? There isn't enough sunlight for solar panels, and batteries don't perform well in the harsh conditions of deep space, where temperatures can reach as low as minus 455 F (minus 270 C). That's why NASA turned to   more
DSCC: What They're Saying - "Delusional" Republicans Met With "Disbelief" Over "Disintegrating" Senate Map
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Sep 28, 2026 WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: "Delusional" Republicans Met With "Disbelief" Over "Disintegrating" Senate Map The Washington Sun: "The path for Republicans to keep their Senate majority is getting smaller by the day -- a once-unthinkable prospect for the party" GOP Strategist: "Things were bad. But they started to go worse recently and if it keeps on this track, it's gonna be re  more
Economics Daily: Employer Costs for Employee Compensation in San Jose Area Averaged $75.12 in March 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Employer costs for employee compensation in San Jose area averaged $75.12 in March 2026 September 28, 2026 Of the 15 largest areas, San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, California, had among the highest average compensation costs for private industry workers in March 2026 at $75.12 per hour worked. Miami-Port St. Lucie-Fort Lauderdale, Florida, had among the lo  more
Empire Center: New York Annual Household Electricity Costs Rise $270
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 29 -- Empire Center, a non-profit think tank, issued the following news release: * * * New York Annual Household Electricity Costs Rise $270 September 28, 2026 ALBANY, N.Y. -- New York's average residential electricity price reached 29.90 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in July 2026, the fifth highest in the nation and 63.3 percent above the U.S. average. The state's price rose 14 percent from July 2025, nearly three times the national year-over-year increase of 4.9 per  more
Extremist Content Online: Finnish Rap Group Promotes Active Club Movement on YouTube and Spotify
NEW YORK, Sept. 28 [Category: Sociological] -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * Extremist Content Online: Finnish Rap Group Promotes Active Club Movement on YouTube and Spotify * (New York, N.Y.) -The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence. In this week's issue: * ISIS Activity Roundup * ISIS Al-Naba Editorial Encourages Overcoming Challen  more
FAU Blends AI and Human Coaching to Make Students Day One Career Ready
BOCA RATON, Florida, Sept. 29 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Blends AI and Human Coaching to Make Students Day One Career Ready By Joshua Glanzer | 9/28/2026 As higher education institutions face increasing scrutiny over workforce outcomes, student success, return on investment and graduate employability, Florida Atlantic University's Career Center is pairing artificial intelligence with evidence-bas  more
Federal funding supports FSU quantum communication testbed for real-world conditions
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 28 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Federal funding supports FSU quantum communication testbed for real-world conditions * #Key Points * Florida State University will develop a quantum testing platform with federal funding through the National Institute of Standards and Technology, secured with support from U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster of Florida's 11th Congressional District. * Researchers will study quantum communication performance u  more
FIS Delivers Real-Time Transaction Clarity to Debit Cardholders
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Sept. 29 -- FIS, a financial technology company, issued the following news release: * * * FIS Delivers Real-Time Transaction Clarity to Debit Cardholders Key facts * FIS has integrated data and AI platform Spade's real-time transaction enrichment technology into its strategic debit processing platforms, connecting transactions to an enriched merchant identity drawn from a database which, according to Spade, covers 99.9% of U.S. and Canadian businesses. * FIS debit iss  more
FSU Honors Program introduces new Graduate Teaching Fellowship
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 28 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Honors Program introduces new Graduate Teaching Fellowship * The University Honors Program has launched a new Graduate Teaching Fellowship, which allows advanced graduate students to design and teach unique honors courses. The fellowship, the first of its kind, allows doctoral students chosen through a competitive process to design and teach original interdisciplinary Honors Discovery Courses an  more
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Baker County Development Commission
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 28 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Baker County Development Commission * TALLAHASSEE, Fla.-Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Taylor Curry, Jamey Hodges, and Julie McCall to the Baker County Development Commission. Taylor Curry Curry is the head teller for Ameris Bank. She is active in the children's ministry at her church. Curry received her associate  more
Greenberg Traurig Adds Preeminent Investment Management Lawyer Sherry J. Sandler
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Adds Preeminent Investment Management Lawyer Sherry J. Sandler * Former NYSE senior counsel brings nearly 25 years of transactional, regulatory, and in-house leadership experience. NEW YORK - Sept. 28, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has added Sherry J. Sandler as a shareholder and Long Island Corporate Practice and firmwide Investment   more
Greenberg Traurig Expands Global Hospitality Platform Across Asia-Pacific
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Expands Global Hospitality Platform Across Asia-Pacific * TOKYO - Sept. 28, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP is expanding its Global Hospitality Practice across Asia-Pacific (APAC), further integrating lawyers throughout the region with the firm's longstanding hospitality, branded residences, and real estate capabilities worldwide. The e  more
Greenberg Traurig Hosts 'When AI Gets Physical: Navigating the Real-World Risks and Rewards' Panel During Boston AI Week
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Hosts 'When AI Gets Physical: Navigating the Real-World Risks and Rewards' Panel During Boston AI Week * BOSTON - Sept. 28, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Innovation & Artificial Intelligence and Venture Capital & Emerging Technology groups will host a panel discussion and networking session Sept. 28 for attendees of Boston AI Week.   more
Holland & Knight Advises GoodVets in Acquisition of WellHaven Pet Health
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Advises GoodVets in Acquisition of WellHaven Pet Health * MIAMI (September 28, 2026) - Holland & Knight represented GoodVets Group LLC, a full-service veterinary care company, in its acquisition of WellHaven Pet Health, a network of more than 40 veterinary hospitals operating across seven states, from Martis Capital. The transaction was announced on S  more
Holland & Knight Advises HiddenLayer on $100 Million Series B Funding Round
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Advises HiddenLayer on $100 Million Series B Funding Round * AUSTIN (September 28, 2026) - Holland & Knight represented HiddenLayer in a $100 million Series B funding round led by venture capital firm Delta-v-Capital, with participation from Ten Eleven Ventures, Morgan Stanley, M12, Microsoft's Venture Fund and Booz Allen Ventures. The funding round w  more
Holland & Knight Advises Orion Legal MSO on Partnership with Rainwater, Holt & Sexton
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Advises Orion Legal MSO on Partnership with Rainwater, Holt & Sexton * NEW YORK (September 28, 2026) - Holland & Knight's Legal Services Transactions Team represented Orion Legal MSO, a managed services organization (MSO) that supports plaintiff firms, on its co-founding partnership with Rainwater, Holt & Sexton, Arkansas' largest personal injury law   more
Holland & Knight Continues Atlanta Growth with Addition of Top Corporate M&A Partner Anne Cox-Johnson
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Continues Atlanta Growth with Addition of Top Corporate M&A Partner Anne Cox-Johnson * ATLANTA (September 28, 2026) - Holland & Knight continues to strengthen its market-leading Corporate, M&A and Securities Section nationwide with the addition of Anne Cox-Johnson, a recognized leader and trusted corporate advisor, as a partner in the Firm's Atlanta o  more
In Memoriam: Daniel A. Ward 1952 - 2026
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * In Memoriam: Daniel A. Ward 1952 - 2026 * It is with great sadness that we share Daniel A. Ward, our longtime colleague, friend, and retired Founding Partner, passed away on September 21, 2026. Dan was an exceptional lawyer, but those of us fortunate enough to know him will remember him for so much more. Over more than 40 years in practice, including 23 years at Frantz Ward, Dan   more
Jackson Walker Strengthens IP Litigation Capabilities With Addition of Partner Jose Villarreal in Austin
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 29 -- Jackson Walker, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jackson Walker Strengthens IP Litigation Capabilities with Addition of Partner Jose Villarreal in Austin September 28, 2026 Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Jose Villarreal has joined the firm as a partner in the Trial & Appellate Litigation practice in our Austin office, where he will focus on intellectual property litigation. Jose brings extensive experience in advising and litigating patent d  more
Justice Department Announces Charges and Guilty Pleas Involving 12 Individuals for Election Crimes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Announces Charges and Guilty Pleas Involving 12 Individuals for Election Crimes September 28, 2026 Today, the Justice Department announced charges and guilty pleas involving 12 individuals, including three illegal aliens, in connection with illegal voting, fraudulent voter registration, and related election crimes across the country. The cases include voting by aliens in federal  more
Manhattan Institute: 'Automatic License Plate Readers: Benefits, Risks, and Sensible Regulation'
NEW YORK, Sept. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following report on September 22, 2026, by Charles Fain Lehman and Rafael A. Mangual entitled "Automatic License Plate Readers: Benefits, Risks, and Sensible Regulation." Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction Many Americans have become scared of Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs). In the past several months, a social media panic over the cameras produced by Flock Safety--the nation's largest ALPR distributor--has provoke  more
Marcus & Millichap Arranges $8 Million Sale of Heartland Dental, VEG Retail Property in Winter Garden, Florida
ENCINO, California, Sept. 29 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $8 Million Sale of Heartland Dental, VEG Retail Property in Winter Garden, Florida WINTER GARDEN, Fla., Sept. 28, 2026 -- Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the $8 million sale of a newly constructed, 8,836-square-foot retail property le  more
Marion County Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Counts of Distribution of Methamphetamine and Fentanyl
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Marion County Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Counts of Distribution of Methamphetamine and Fentanyl * Ocala, Florida - Jeremy De Jesus Almonte Contreras (20, Marion County) has pleaded guilty to six counts of distribution and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl. He faces a minimum penalty of 10 years, up to life, in federal priso  more
Mich. Democratic Party: New Report - "Mike Rogers Repeatedly Voted Against Funding Public Safety" [Michigan Independent]
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * September 28, 2026 NEW REPORT: "Mike Rogers Repeatedly Voted Against Funding Public Safety" [Michigan Independent] LANSING -- New reporting from Michigan Independent reveals Mike Rogers has "repeatedly voted against funding to keep Michiganders safe and to support law enforcement and other first responders." According to the report, Rogers cast five votes against amendments to increase fun  more
Notice of Proposed Tuition Increases
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 28 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Notice of Proposed Tuition Increases * Florida State University gives public notice of proposed increases to market rate tuition for the Master of Science in Risk Management and Insurance, the Master of Science in Management Information Systems, and the Master of Business Administration, effective Fall 2027. Details on the proposed increases are available at https://tuition.fsu.edu/proposed-market-rat  more
NRL Demonstrates Autonomous Sonar Technology at Vieques Underwater Munitions Site
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NRL Demonstrates Autonomous Sonar Technology at Vieques Underwater Munitions Site * Vieques, Puerto Rico - U.S. Naval Research Laboratory scientists successfully completed its first live-site demonstration of an autonomous underwater vehicle-based sonar system designed to locate unexploded ordnance, or UXO, at a Navy munitions response site near Vieques, Puerto Rico, in June. The demonstration marks  more
Ocala Man Indicted for Distributing Methamphetamine, Cocaine, and Illegally Carrying a Firearm
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Ocala Man Indicted for Distributing Methamphetamine, Cocaine, and Illegally Carrying a Firearm * Ocala, Florida - Qua'Darius Dajohn Lamar Johnson (25, Ocala), a/k/a "GuapBoyz General," a/k/a "Quavo," has been charged by indictment with five counts of distribution of controlled substances (methamphetamine and cocaine) and one count of carrying a firearm durin  more
Ocala Man Pleads Guilty to Distribution of Methamphetamine and Cocaine
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Ocala Man Pleads Guilty to Distribution of Methamphetamine and Cocaine * Ocala, Florida - Israel Reyes (27, Ocala) has pleaded guilty to four counts of distribution and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine. He faces a minimum penalty of 10 years, up to life, in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set. U.S. Attorney   more
Oracle Integration With Swift's Ledger Helps Banks Connect Tokenized Deposit Infrastructures Across Institutions
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 29 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Oracle Integration with Swift's Ledger Helps Banks Connect Tokenized Deposit Infrastructures Across Institutions Enables financial institutions to connect existing payment systems to broader global cross-bank digital payments ecosystem using institution-controlled tokenized deposit infrastructure Sibos, Miami, Florida--Sep 28, 2026 Oracle is integrating wit  more
Palm Beach Atlantic University: Christian Leadership Values Explored At Book Launch Event
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Sept. 29 -- Palm Beach Atlantic University issued the following news: * * * September 28, 2026 Christian Leadership Values Explored At Book Launch Event What does it mean to lead well as a Christian in today's world? That question was at the heart of a conversation held Thursday, September 24, at Palm Beach Atlantic University's (PBA) Titus Lecture Hall during a book interview and Q&A for Christian Leadership Values for a New Generation: Calling, Courage and Charact  more
Pinnacle Financial Partners adds eight to Jacksonville team
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 28 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release: * * * Pinnacle Financial Partners adds eight to Jacksonville team * New additions continue growth trajectory for combined firm JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 28, 2026 -Pinnacle Financial Partners added eight new financial services professionals, bringi  more
Polk State awarded $15,000 in continued partnership with Metallica's All Within My Hands
WINTER HAVEN, Florida, Sept. 28 -- Polk State College posted the following news: * * * Polk State awarded $15,000 in continued partnership with Metallica's All Within My Hands * Polk State College is proud to continue its partnership with Metallica's All Within My Hands, which has awarded the College $15,000 in its seventh year as a grant recipient. Since 2020, Polk State has benefited from $205,000 in grant funding through this initiative to support students in the Computer Numeric Control   more
Professor Medha D. Makhlouf hosts book manuscript workshop with leading scholars from various disciplines
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Medha D. Makhlouf hosts book manuscript workshop with leading scholars from various disciplines * CARLISLE, PA-On September 25, 2026, Professor Medha D. Makhlouf hosted a day-long, virtual workshop focused on her book project, Health Justice for Migrants: Law as a Social Determinant of Health. Makhlouf invited a small, notable group of academics, profiled bel  more
Raymond James Hires Dan Connolly to Lead Technology & Services Investment Banking
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 29 -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release: * * * September 28, 2026 Raymond James hires Dan Connolly to lead Technology & Services Investment Banking ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Raymond James today announced that Dan Connolly has joined the firm's Investment Banking division as senior managing director and head of Technology & Services Investment Banking. Connolly will oversee the strategic direction and continued growth of the firm's Technolog  more
Report: Executions Rise as Death Penalty Use Remains Below Historical Levels
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 28 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Report: Executions Rise as Death Penalty Use Remains Below Historical Levels * The number of executions in the United States has increased in recent years, with 47 people executed in 2025, the highest annual total since 2009, according to Axios. Florida accounted for 19 of those executions. As of Sept. 24 of this year, 28 people have been executed, including one   more
Republican Attorneys General Association Blasts Josh Kaul in New Ad
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association posted the following news: * * * Republican Attorneys General Association Blasts Josh Kaul in New Ad * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) today showcased an ad from its affiliated group, Safer Wisconsin Fund, committed to electing conservative attorneys general and a safer Wisconsin. "Wisconsin needs an attorney general who will fight crime and make Wisconsin a safer  more
SALAZAR JOINS MOUNT SINAI FOR NEW EMERGENCY CENTER OPENING, HIGHLIGHTS HEALTHCARE RECORD
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * SALAZAR JOINS MOUNT SINAI FOR NEW EMERGENCY CENTER OPENING, HIGHLIGHTS HEALTHCARE RECORD * MIAMI, Fla. -U.S. Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) joined Mount Sinai Medical Center leaders, healthcare professionals, and members of the South Florida community for the ribbon cutting of Mount Sinai's new Emergency Center in Westchester, located in Florida's 27th Congressional District. The new  more
Sanya A. Springfield, PhD, Recognized With the 2027 AACR Distinguished Public Service Award
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * Sanya A. Springfield, PhD, Recognized With the 2027 AACR Distinguished Public Service Award * #Springfield will be honored at the AACR Annual Meeting 2027 ORLANDO - The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) will present the 2027 AACR Distinguished Public Service Award to Sanya A. Springfield, PhD, at the AACR Annual Meeting 2027, to be h  more
Seth Waxman Delivers Keynote at ABA Death Penalty Representation Project's 40th Anniversary Event
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- WilmerHale, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Seth Waxman Delivers Keynote at ABA Death Penalty Representation Project's 40th Anniversary Event * Partner Seth Waxman delivered the keynote speech at the American Bar Association Death Penalty Representation Project's 2026 Volunteer Recognition & Awards Event, held September 17th in Washington, DC. The program marked the project's 40th anniversary. Waxman, a founder of the project, s  more
SPLC Warns That Pinellas County Elections Office Risks Violating Voting Rights Laws
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 28 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * SPLC Warns That Pinellas County Elections Office Risks Violating Voting Rights Laws * MIAMI -The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has sent notice to Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections Julie Marcus that the county is at risk of violating federal and state law unless an early voting site is added in South St. Petersburg, which houses the highest concentration of Black   more
Stellenbosch University: Trophy Hunting More Positive Than Negative for People, Nature in Sub-Saharan Africa, Study Finds
MATIELAND, South Africa, Sept. 28 (TNSjou) -- Stellenbosch University issued the following news release: * * * Trophy hunting more positive than negative for people, nature in sub-Saharan Africa, study finds 28 September 2026 * Trophy hunting outcomes positive almost two-thirds of the time. * Outcomes more often positive where local people who live with wildlife held wildlife-use rights, responsibilities and benefits. * Outcomes more variable where the state retained control over wildlife   more
Sun Sentinel: Florida is the ideal lab for tourism trends
GAINESVILLE, Florida, Sept. 28 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * Sun Sentinel: Florida is the ideal lab for tourism trends * The United States has recently experienced both the extraordinary power of travel and some uncomfortable reminders of its vulnerabilities. The lessons are acute in Florida. The 2026 FIFA World Cup brought the world to North America. Miami hosted seven matches and generated a surge of visitors, spending and global attention. Spirit Airline  more
Support for Senator Moody's Legislation to Locate U.S. Space Academy in Florida Grows - Reps. Donalds, Haridopolos File Companion Bill in U.S. House
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Support for Senator Moody's Legislation to Locate U.S. Space Academy in Florida Grows--Reps. Donalds and Haridopolos File Companion Bill in the U.S. House Sep 28, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C.--Support for Senator Ashley Moody's legislation to locate the new U.S. Space Academy in Florida is growing. Rep. Byron Donalds, with the aid of Rep. Mike Haridopolos, recently filed companion legislation to Se  more
Sylvester Researchers Chart a New Path for AI in Cancer Survivorship
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 28 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Sylvester Researchers Chart a New Path for AI in Cancer Survivorship * Researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center have published a framework for responsibly developing AI-powered survivorship tools while testing an approach designed to help breast cancer survivors receive personalized support between appointments. #Key Takeaways * Sylvester researchers published a frame  more
Tallahassee State College: Eyrie Earns Third Gold Medalist Rating From the Columbia Scholastic Press Association
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 28 -- Tallahassee State College issued the following news: * * * The Eyrie Earns Third Gold Medalist Rating from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association September 28, 2026 Tallahassee State College's (TSC) student-produced literary and arts magazine, the Eyrie, has earned a Gold Medalist rating from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA), marking the publication's third time receiving the prestigious recognition. The CSPA is one of the nation's leadin  more
The Nature Conservancy's Brightstorm Program and AWS Collaborate to Scale Data-Driven Stormwater Management
SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 28 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news: * * * The Nature Conservancy's Brightstorm Program and AWS Collaborate to Scale Data-Driven Stormwater Management * ARLINGTON, VA - [September 28] - Brightstorm, a program of The Nature Conservancy (TNC), announced today a strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to modernize stormwater management technologies at scale. The collaboration comes as many communities prepare for we  more
Three Ocala Men Charged with Distribution of Controlled Substances, Including Pounds of Methamphetamine
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Three Ocala Men Charged with Distribution of Controlled Substances, Including Pounds of Methamphetamine * Ocala, Florida - A federal grand jury has returned an 11-count superseding indictment charging Kelvin Leon McChriston (56, Ocala), a/k/a "Big Pole," Jahlique Debanairr Lawson (28, Ocala), a/k/a "Gang Gang," and Corey Jarrell Tavares Rocker (27, Ocala), a  more
Two Marion County Residents Charged with Obstruction of Justice
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Two Marion County Residents Charged with Obstruction of Justice * Ocala, Florida - Ashley Dillard (22, Dunnellon) and Jahlique Debanairr Lawson (28, Ocala), a/k/a "Gang Gang," have been charged by federal indictment with obstruction of the due administration of justice. If convicted, each faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. Dillard and Law  more
Two Research Awards Advance Blood-Based Epigenetics Studies of Cognitive Aging and Dementia
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 28 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Two Research Awards Advance Blood-Based Epigenetics Studies of Cognitive Aging and Dementia * University of Miami Miller School of Medicine neuropsychologist Deirdre O'Shea, Ph.D., will investigate whether changes in blood DNA methylation can help explain differences in cognitive aging, dementia risk and Lewy body disease. #Key Takeaways * Two research awards will support studie  more
U.S. Chamber Endorses Candidate Scott Singer for Florida's Twenty-Fifth District
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber Endorses Candidate Scott Singer for Florida's Twenty-Fifth District * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Candidate Scott Singer for Florida's Twenty-Fifth District. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will support policies that drive innovation, grow the economy, and create opportunities for Am  more
U.S. Department of Education Approves Workforce Pell Grant Programs in Florida
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Approves Workforce Pell Grant Programs in Florida * Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) approved four Workforce Pell Grant programs in Florida, marking the sixth state in the nation to receive program approvals. Eligible students at Eastern Florida State College can now use Federal Pell dollars to enroll in programs that will prepare students for  more
UK researchers identify mating-related chemical changes in New World screwworm
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Sept. 28 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK researchers identify mating-related chemical changes in New World screwworm * Researchers at the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) and the U.S. Agriculture Department have discovered that mating changes the chemical coating on the New World screwworm, a fly species with maggots that can cause serious tissue destruction and deadly diseases in l  more
US Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba returns home to Portsmouth, Virginia, after seizing more than 2 million in illegal narcotics
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * US Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba returns home to Portsmouth, Virginia, after seizing more than 2 million in illegal narcotics * PORTSMOUTH, Va. -The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba (WMEC 907) returned to their home port in Portsmouth, Monday, following a 60-day deployment in the Windward Passage. Operating under U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area and the Coast Guard'  more
UWF Professor Receives $543K NIH Grant for Inflammation Control Research
PENSACOLA, Florida, Sept. 28 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF professor receives $543K NIH grant for inflammation control research Sep. 28, 2026 The University of West Florida's Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering Associate Dean and Associate Professor, Dr. Peter Cavnar, has received a Support for Undergraduate Research Excellence, or SuRE, grant from the National Institute of G  more
WVWC To Recognize 2026 Alumni Award Winners During Founders Day
BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Sept. 28 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * WVWC To Recognize 2026 Alumni Award Winners During Founders Day * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) has named the recipients of its 2026 Alumni Awards, recognizing extraordinary leadership, service, and accomplishments that reflect the spirit and values of the College. An additional award will be presented to the Upshur Parish House in acknowledgment of its s  more