News Tipoffs - Florida Editors
27 States Urge Supreme Court to Protect Second Amendment Rights
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association posted the following news:
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27 States Urge Supreme Court to Protect Second Amendment Rights
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Republican Attorneys General Kris Kobach and Jonathan Skrmetti, along with 25 other states, are leading an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to protect the Second Amendment and reject bans on AR-15 platform rifles and other commonly owned semiautomatic rifles.
The brief was fi
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6 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized in Upstate New York Super Lawyers 2026 Edition
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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6 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized in Upstate New York Super Lawyers 2026 Edition
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ALBANY, N.Y. - Sept. 29, 2026 - Six attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Albany office are recognized on the 2026 Upstate New York Super Lawyers lists, with three on the "Super Lawyers" list and three on the "Rising Stars" list.
According to Super Lawyers, the
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A Relay, Not a Victory Lap: Al Reynolds Brings Decades of Industry Access to Bowie State
BOWIE, Maryland, Sept. 29 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release:
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A Relay, Not a Victory Lap: Al Reynolds Brings Decades of Industry Access to Bowie State
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Al Reynolds has spent more than 25 years moving between rooms that rarely intersect: corporate boardrooms, television studios, global brands, university classrooms and some of the most competitive spaces in media and entertainment.
Now, as an executive-in-residence at Bowie State University, Reynolds is focuse
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AgriLife Extension adds new county agents, program specialists across Texas
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 29 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program:
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AgriLife Extension adds new county agents, program specialists across Texas
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The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has filled new county agent and program specialist positions across the state to serve as the agency's primary connection to people in their local communities.
These AgriLife Extension professionals will provide
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Akerman: Donnie M. King, Eric D. Coleman, Reginald E. Janvier, and Cherly Lucien Analyze AI Capability Risk in Chambers AI & Intellectual Property 2026 Guide
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 30 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Donnie M. King, Eric D. Coleman, Reginald E. Janvier, and Cherly Lucien Analyze AI Capability Risk in Chambers AI & Intellectual Property 2026 Guide
September 29, 2026
Akerman Litigation Practice Group Partners Donnie M. King and Eric D. Coleman and Associates Reginald E. Janvier and Cherly Lucien contributed the chapter "AI Capability Claims Under Scrutiny: IP, Disclosure and Governance Risk" to the Ch
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American Society for Radiation Oncology: Incisionless Radiosurgery Shows Promise for Severe, Treatment-resistant Depression
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 (TNSxrep) -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release:
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Incisionless radiosurgery shows promise for severe, treatment-resistant depression
Prospective study finds sustained reductions in depression symptoms and suicidal thoughts among patients who had not improved with previous treatments
BOSTON, September 28, 2026
ASTRO Expert Perspective: "For people with the most severe forms of depression, current treatments do not
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Arcadia University and Connecticut College Selected as 2026 Delphi Award Winners by the USC Pullias Center for Higher Education and AAC&U
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 30 -- University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education issued the following news:
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Arcadia University and Connecticut College Selected as 2026 Delphi Award Winners by the USC Pullias Center for Higher Education and AAC&U
September 29, 2026
Two Private Institutions Selected for Their Innovative Policies and Programs Supporting VITAL/Contingent Faculty
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For their campus-wide system efforts to implement innovative programs for VITAL f
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Arlington and Alexandria Partner to Intervene in Dominion Energy-NextEra Merger
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release:
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Arlington and Alexandria Partner to Intervene in Dominion Energy-NextEra Merger
September 28
On Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, Arlington County and the City of Alexandria entered into a joint representation agreement to intervene in the State Corporation Commission (SCC) proceeding related to the acquisition of Dominion Energy Inc., by NextEra.
"This acquisition would have significant implications
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Attorney General Alan Wilson urges consumers to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 29 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson urges consumers to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices
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Attorney General Wilson, along with the attorneys general of 47 other states and territories, announces preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic d
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Attorney General Nessel Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement With Labcorp Over AMCA Data Breach
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Nessel Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement With Labcorp Over AMCA Data Breach
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Nessel today announced a $2.3 million multistate settlement (PDF) with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp"), resolving an investigation into the 2019 data breach at Labcorp's debt collector, Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau d/b/a
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Bennet, Cortez Masto, Scott Celebrate Passage of Hispanic Heritage Month Resolution
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Cortez Masto, Scott Celebrate Passage of Hispanic Heritage Month Resolution
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Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) to pass a resolution recognizing and celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place every year from September 15th to October 15th. Hispanic Heritage Month honors the contrib
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Blumenthal, Shaheen, & 12 Bipartisan Senators Question President Trump on Invitation of Vladimir Putin to G20 on American Soil
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Blumenthal, Shaheen, & 12 Bipartisan Senators Question President Trump on Invitation of Vladimir Putin to G20 on American Soil
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[Hartford, CT] -U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal joined U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, and 12 bipartisan colleagues in sending a letter to President Trump inquiring about the invitation of Rus
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Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: What Can Fossil Corals in the Cook Islands Teach Us About Global Sea Level Rise?
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news:
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What Can Fossil Corals in the Cook Islands Teach Us About Global Sea Level Rise?
Scientists are studying fossil coral reefs in the Cook Islands to reconstruct sea levels during the Last Interglacial, and hoping to improve projections of future change.
By Otillia Steadman
September 29, 2026
Rock dust bleeds through the cracks that form around the fossil coral sample I'm collecting as
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Congresswoman Kat Cammack Secures Continued Housing for Homeless Veterans in Ocala and Gainesville
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Kat Cammack Secures Continued Housing for Homeless Veterans in Ocala and Gainesville
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) today announced that veterans experiencing homelessness in Ocala and Gainesville will keep their housing after she worked directly with the Department of Veterans Affairs to secure a new contract for Volunteers of America. Beginning October 1, the V
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CSBS Launches Nonbank Industry Advisory Council
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Conference of State Bank Supervisors posted the following news release:
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CSBS Launches Nonbank Industry Advisory Council
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Washington, D.C. - The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) today announced the formation of the Nonbank Industry Advisory Council (NIAC), a forum designed to foster dialogue among industry experts and state supervisors.
The NIAC will convene industry members to share their experience and engage wit
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CSUN's Global HSI Equity Innovation Hub Launches 'Culture is Currency' Challenge
NORTHRIDGE, California, Sept. 29 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release:
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CSUN's Global HSI Equity Innovation Hub Launches 'Culture is Currency' Challenge
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Media Contact: Carmen Ramos Chandler, carmen.chandler@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130
Sometimes, a successful future lies not in a high school robotics competition or a college hackathon, but rather in the knowledge passed down from grandparent to child to grandchild.
Officials with California State
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Dave Shepp, The Southern Group, Retires from CFDC Board After Six Years of Service
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Real Estate] -- The Central Florida Development Council posted the following news:
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Dave Shepp, The Southern Group, Retires from CFDC Board After Six Years of Service
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Shepp is a partner at The Southern Group, a statewide lobbying firm. Through his years as a lobbyist, Shepp has developed a deep understanding of Polk County's needs, as well as the people and resources that can help address them.
His specialized expertise has had a significant impact on
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DCCC Releases New TV Ad in FL-09: "Kim"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Releases New TV Ad in FL-09: "Kim"
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The DCCC released a new TV ad in the race for Florida's 9th Congressional District, "Kim" highlighting Darren Soto's ability to build the coalition necessary to win in this newly gerrymandered district.
The ad features a conservative Republican Vero Beach voter, Kim, who calls out D.C. Republicans' agenda that has raised costs, and highli
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Discovery Days: 'Glittering Science' reveals the hidden beauty of FAMU-FSU College of Engineering crystal research
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 29 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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Discovery Days: 'Glittering Science' reveals the hidden beauty of FAMU-FSU College of Engineering crystal research
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Curiosity, creativity and cutting-edge research will come together at "Glittering Science," a free FSU Discovery Days event exploring the hidden beauty of materials science.
The event brings together William Meier, assistant professor of materials science and engineering at the FAMU-FS
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Distinct gut microbiome patterns found in 5 cancer groups and in early-onset cancers
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Sept. 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release:
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Distinct gut microbiome patterns found in 5 cancer groups and in early-onset cancers
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#Mayo Clinic findings also link specific gut bacteria to cancer survival and identify a pretreatment signal associated with chemotherapy toxicity
ROCHESTER, Minn. -Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered distinct gut microbiome patterns in adults age 50 or younger with colorectal and breast c
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EFSC Becomes First College in Florida with Four Approved Workforce Pell Grant Programs
COCOA, Florida, Sept. 29 -- Eastern Florida State College posted the following news release:
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EFSC Becomes First College in Florida with Four Approved Workforce Pell Grant Programs
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Eastern Florida State College is now the first college in Florida to receive approval for four Workforce Pell Grant programs, expanding access to federal financial aid for students pursuing short-term workforce training leading directly to high-demand careers.
Last week, the U.S. Department of Education ap
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Eleventh Circuit Revives OJ Commerce's Antitrust Claim Over Amazon Christmas Tree Pricing Deal
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Eleventh Circuit Revives OJ Commerce's Antitrust Claim Over Amazon Christmas Tree Pricing Deal
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Berger Montague, a leading national plaintiff law firm, has won a significant appellate victory for online retailer OJ Commerce, LLC, as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit revived its antitrust claim against National Christmas Products, LLC (d/b/a National
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Embry Riddle Researchers Secure NIH Grant to Develop Exoskeleton That Assists Walking
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Sept. 30 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news:
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Embry Riddle Researchers Secure NIH Grant to Develop Exoskeleton That Assists Walking
Author: Michaela Jarvis
September 28, 2026
People who have trouble walking could get comfortable, customized assistance from a wearable robotic device, known as an exoskeleton, developed by Embry Riddle researchers with a $523,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
The exoskeleton wou
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Experts at GW Law Discussed Pending U.S. Supreme Court Cases
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The George Washington University Law School posted the following news:
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Experts at GW Law Discussed Pending U.S. Supreme Court Cases
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Questions before the U.S. Supreme Court this term include whether felony defendants in all 50 states are guaranteed 12-member juries and whether assault weapons are protected by the Second Amendment. These and other issues were discussed at GW Law's annual SCOTUS preview held on or near Constitution Day, which commemorates the sig
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FAU/NCHA Community Health Center Earns Federally Funded Designation
BOCA RATON, Florida, Sept. 30 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAU/NCHA Community Health Center Earns Federally Funded Designation
By Gisele Galoustian | 9/29/2026
Designation Snapshot: The Florida Atlantic University/Northwest Community Health Alliance Community Health Center has earned federally funded Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status through a $650,000 2026 New Access Point award from the
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FDA Investigation Leads to Charges Against Two Indian Nationals Involved in Transnational Counterfeit Drug Distribution Scheme
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following news release:
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FDA Investigation Leads to Charges Against Two Indian Nationals Involved in Transnational Counterfeit Drug Distribution Scheme
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The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida and the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice today announced federal charges against Swapnadip Roy, 33, and Vicky Ramancha, 37, both Indian nationa
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Fed Governor Waller Issues Remarks at Sibos
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 30 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following remarks by Governor Christopher J. Waller:
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September 29, 2026
Payments in the Age of AI Agents
At Sibos 2026, Miami, Florida
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Thank you for inviting me to speak here today./1 Last year at Sibos I leaned into the conference theme and discussed how a range of emerging technologies could shape the next frontier in global payments./2 Consistent with this year's theme, today I want to focus more specifically on the stat
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Federal Register: DOEd Restores Vacated 2024 Sex Discrimination Rule to Update Code of Federal Regulations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Recodification of Title IX Rules
The Secretary of Education publishes a final rule to repeal the U.S. Department of Education's 2024 final rule amending the Title IX regulations and restoring the regulatory text that existed prior to the 2024 rulemaking. The Department takes this action because the 2024 final rule has been vacated and is not enfor
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Federal Register: FAA Launches Environmental Review for Space Exploration Technologies Plan to Expand Starship Operations in Florida
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Office of Commercial Space Transportation; Notice of Intent To Prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) and Open a Public Scoping Period for the SpaceX Starship-Super Heavy Operations at Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Cape Canaveral, Florida
In accordance with the National Environmen
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Federal Register: FAA Opens Environmental Review on Blue Origin Plan to Increase Glenn Launches
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Notice of Availability, Notice of Public Comment Period, Notice of Virtual Public Meeting, and Request for Comment on the Draft Environmental Assessment for Blue Origin New Glenn Cadence Increase at Space Launch Complex 36A, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida
In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, a
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First Look: UCF 2026 Space Game Uniforms
ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 29 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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First Look: UCF 2026 Space Game Uniforms
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Landing humans on the moon was just a dream when UCF was founded in 1963. But we dared to believe -developing the talent and inventing the technologies to make it reality. That same spirit still drives us today.
We are America's Space University. And we celebrate UCF Space Week to honor our origin as we dare to build what's next.
Where Global Leaders U
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Fla. Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Protection of Over 4,500 Acres of Agricultural Land Through Rural and Family Lands Protection Program
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 30 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release:
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29 Sept 2026
Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Protection of Over 4,500 Acres of Agricultural Land Through Rural and Family Lands Protection Program
Program reaches major milestone with more than 250,000 acres of Florida agricultural lands permanently protected from development
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Sim
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Florida Auditor General: 'Department of Children and Families - Office of Inspector General's Internal Audit Activity - Quality Assessment Review'
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2027-023) on Sept. 11, 2026, entitled "Department of Children and Families - Office of Inspector General's Internal Audit Activity - Quality Assessment Review."
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
In our opinion, the Department of Children and Families, Office of Inspector General's internal audit activity generally conformed with applicable professional auditing standards and principles a
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Florida consumer sentiment edges up in September for the first time in 2026
GAINESVILLE, Florida, Sept. 29 -- The University of Florida posted the following news:
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Florida consumer sentiment edges up in September for the first time in 2026
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Following six consecutive months of declines, consumer sentiment in Florida inched up in September, rising three-tenths of a point to 67.7 from a revised figure of 67.4 in August. In contrast, national consumer sentiment declined.
"Consumer sentiment increased slightly in September, halting the downward trend observed sinc
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Former Congressman and Ambassador Francis Rooney Joins U.S. Term Limits Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Political] -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release:
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Former Congressman and Ambassador Francis Rooney Joins U.S. Term Limits Board of Directors
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Longtime congressional term limits advocate sponsored constitutional amendment while serving in Congress.
Washington, D.C. -U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the nation's largest nonpartisan organization advocating for term limits on Congress, today announces the appointment of former U.S. Representative
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From Henna Tattoos to Bee Installations, Gillian Probert '23 Discusses Her Path as an Artist
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 29 -- Eckerd College posted the following news:
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From Henna Tattoos to Bee Installations, Gillian Probert '23 Discusses Her Path as an Artist
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"I feel like I've lived 100 different lives," says Gillian Probert '23, a multimedia artist who graduated from Eckerd with degrees in visual arts and management.
By 20 years old, Probert had opened her own henna tattoo business. Her mobile operation sat on beaches and outside carnivals in San Diego, her hometown,
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FSU researcher aims to close awareness gap on alcohol and breast cancer risk
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 29 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU researcher aims to close awareness gap on alcohol and breast cancer risk
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#Key Points
* As Breast Cancer Awareness Month approaches, a significant knowledge gap remains between available medical information and actual awareness among young women.
* Russell B. Clayton is looking to close this gap through a recently awarded grant in collaboration with Ohio State University and UMass Chan Medica
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FSU researchers develop more durable materials for radiation detection and imaging
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 29 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU researchers develop more durable materials for radiation detection and imaging
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Florida State University researchers have developed a method to make a class of materials more robust and potentially easier to manufacture for advanced radiation detection devices, including those used in medical imaging and radiation therapy as well as space technologies.
Nearly a decade ago, FSU Professor of Chemi
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Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Cabinet Protect More Than 10,800 Acres Across Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 29 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Cabinet Protect More Than 10,800 Acres Across Florida
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Projects advance Florida Forever, the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program and the Ocala-to-Osceola Wildlife Corridor
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved the conservation of more than 10,770 acres across Florida, including more than 2,700 acres wi
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Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights More than $20 Billion Investment to Widen Florida's Turnpike and Improve Service Plazas
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 29 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights More than $20 Billion Investment to Widen Florida's Turnpike and Improve Service Plazas
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ORLANDO, Fla.-Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted more than $20 billion in investments to revitalize Florida's Turnpike, expanding capacity along the entire 320-mile mainline from South Florida through Central Florida to I-75 in Wildwood. The Governor also announ
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Grassley Questions Jack Smith at Senate Judiciary Oversight Hearing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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09.29.2026
Grassley Questions Jack Smith at Senate Judiciary Oversight Hearing
Smith confirms his team subpoenaed financial information as part of his criminal investigation. Iowans' personal records were caught up in the dragnet.
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WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) questioned former Special Counsel Jack Smith
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Great Rebalance: Hilton's 2027 Trends Report Reveals Why Travelers Are Embracing Good 'Ish' Over Perfection
MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 30 (TNSrep) -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release:
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Sep 29, 2026
The Great Rebalance: Hilton's 2027 Trends Report Reveals Why Travelers Are Embracing Good 'Ish' Over Perfection
* Hilton's 2027 Trends Report reveals a broader behavioral shift as travelers redefine what it means to travel well, prioritizing flexibility and experiences that continue to enrich their lives long after they return home.
* Backed by a global survey of over 14,0
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Greenberg Traurig Attorneys to Speak at New York CenterForce Summits
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Attorneys to Speak at New York CenterForce Summits
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NEW YORK - Sept. 29, 2026 - Galit Kierkut, Kelly Robreno Koster, and Adesola K. Adegbesan, attorneys in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Labor & Employment Practice, will speak at two CenterForce conferences Sept. 29 in New York.
Kierkut will participate in two programs. She will present "P
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Greenberg Traurig Expands West Palm Beach Team, Adds Labor & Employment Shareholder Allison Oasis Kahn
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Expands West Palm Beach Team, Adds Labor & Employment Shareholder Allison Oasis Kahn
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Sept. 29, 2026 - Greenberg Traurig, P.A. has added Shareholder Allison Oasis Kahn to its West Palm Beach office as chair of the firm's West Palm Beach Labor & Employment Practice, enhancing its ability to serve employers amid Palm Beach Count
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IGLTA Foundation Announces Afrigay Travel as 2026 Impact Award Recipient
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, Sept. 29 [Category: Travel] -- The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association posted the following news release:
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IGLTA Foundation Announces Afrigay Travel as 2026 Impact Award Recipient
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Award celebrates travel businesses creating meaningful change through responsible tourism
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (29 September 2026) -The IGLTA Foundation has named Afrigay Travel as the recipient of the 2026 Impact Award, presented in partnership with Destination Toronto. The
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Job Creators Network Congratulates Pioneer Institute on Florida Expansion
ADDISON, Texas, Sept. 29 [Category: Human Resources/Personnel] -- Job Creators Network issued the following news release:
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Job Creators Network Congratulates Pioneer Institute on Florida Expansion
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Alfredo Ortiz, Vice Chairman of Job Creators Network, released the following statement congratulating Pioneer Institute on the launch:
"In recent years, Florida has become a beacon of opportunity for business owners and entrepreneurs across the country. As champions of small business, JCN l
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Laura Pausini's 'Yo Canto Tour' is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, March 14
HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Sept. 28 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news:
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Laura Pausini's 'Yo Canto Tour' is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, March 14
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Laura Pausini's "Yo Canto Tour" is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Sunday, March 14, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets go on sale Thursday, Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. and start at $74.99. Tickets are available at
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Leader of Nationwide Scheme to Defraud Staffing Companies Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison and Ordered to Pay More Than $3 Million in Restitution
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Leader of Nationwide Scheme to Defraud Staffing Companies Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison and Ordered to Pay More Than $3 Million in Restitution
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Tampa, Florida - Crispian Atkins (52, Valrico) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Virgina M. Hernandez Covington to 12 years in federal prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated
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Making Magic, One Guest at a Time: Addison Da Silva '21 and Her Disney Journey
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, Sept. 29 -- Flagler College posted the following news:
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Making Magic, One Guest at a Time: Addison Da Silva '21 and Her Disney Journey
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Within the hour, the space needs to become something completely different.
Tables and chairs have to be moved. The floor plan has to be transformed. Teams have to coordinate across departments. And somewhere in the middle of it all is Addison Da Silva '21, helping make sure the next event is ready to go.
It is a scene that ca
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Miss. A.G. Fitch and La. A.G. Murrill Urge Congress to Protect Women in College Sports
JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 23 (TNSida) -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release:
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September 23, 2026
AG Fitch and AG Murrill Urge Congress to Protect Women in College Sports
(Jackson, Mississippi) - Today, Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch and Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill led a letter signed by 13 other attorneys general urging House and Senate leadership to ensure that language now in S.4668, the Protect College Sports Act of 2026, t
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Miss. A.G. Fitch Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation From Generic Drug Settlement
JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 30 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release:
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September 28, 2026
AG Fitch Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation from Generic Drug Settlement
(Jackson, Mississippi) Attorney General Lynn Fitch is urging Mississippians to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. This month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut gr
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Miss. A.G. Fitch, Co-signers Issue Letter to Senate Majority Leader Thune, House Speaker Johnson
JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 29 (TNSletter) -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following letter with co-signers to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, and House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 23, 2026
The Honorable John Thune
U.S. Senate Majority Leader
511 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
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The Honorable Mike Johnson
Speaker of the House
H-232 The Capitol
Washington, D.C. 20515
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Naval Research Lab's Scientific Development Squadron Retires East Coast's Last Active-Duty P-3 Orion, Welcomes MC-12S Super King Air
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news:
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Naval Research Lab's Scientific Development Squadron Retires East Coast's Last Active-Duty P-3 Orion, Welcomes MC-12S Super King Air
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NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. - The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory's (NRL) Scientific Development Squadron ONE (VXS-1), commemorated the 63-year history of the P-3 Orion research aircraft and introduced its successor, the MC-12S Super King Air, during a ceremon
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NDMU Students Can Access Pathways to Medical and Dental Careers with New Partnership
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 29 -- The Notre Dame of Maryland University posted the following news:
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NDMU Students Can Access Pathways to Medical and Dental Careers with New Partnership
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Lake Erie College Osteopathic Medicine Offers NDMU Students Two Early Assurance Programs for Medical and Dental School
BALTIMORE, Md. - Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU) and Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) have partnered to create new pathways for NDMU undergraduate students pu
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New Report Finds Child Care Challenges Are Affecting Indian River County's Families, Employers and Economic Growth
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] (TNSrep) -- The Florida Chamber of Commerce posted the following news:
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New Report Finds Child Care Challenges Are Affecting Indian River County's Families, Employers and Economic Growth
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The Florida Chamber Foundation's Florida Business Alliance for Early Learning, in partnership with Childcare Resources of Indian River, released the new Indian River County Early Learning Landscape Analysis and Roadmap examining the childcare challen
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Newmark Arranges Sale of Prominent Lincoln Road Retail Asset in Miami Beach
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release:
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Newmark Arranges Sale of Prominent Lincoln Road Retail Asset in Miami Beach
September 29, 2026
Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale of 318-334 Lincoln Road, a 24,339-square-foot retail property located along Miami Beach's iconic Lincoln Road shopping corridor.
President and Head of Retail Capital Mark
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North Carolina's Food Banks Have Received All of the 3M Eggs After Attorney General Jackson's Antitrust Enforcement Action
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 29 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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North Carolina's Food Banks Have Received All of the 3M Eggs After Attorney General Jackson's Antitrust Enforcement Action
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RALEIGH -Nearly 150,000 eggs were delivered to MANNA FoodBank in Henderson County, marking the final delivery of nearly three million eggs brought to North Carolina as part of Attorney General Jeff Jackson's settlement with three of the nation's la
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NSF awards USF researchers funding to study how augmented reality can support young learners
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 29 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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NSF awards USF researchers funding to study how augmented reality can support young learners
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What if children could help shape the future of augmented reality? That's the idea behind a new interdisciplinary project at the USF College of Education and Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.
With a new $500,000 grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation, the th
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NSS Congratulates SpaceX on the First Orbital Flight of Starship
COCOA, Florida, Sept. 29 [Category: Aerospace] -- The National Space Society posted the following news release:
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NSS Congratulates SpaceX on the First Orbital Flight of Starship
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Test Flight 14 Placed Starlink Satellites into Orbit and Reentered Successfully
Image: View of Starship from a Starlink satellite it just deployed. The wide angle camera causes some distortion. Courtesy SpaceX.
The National Space Society congratulates SpaceX's 14th flight test of its Starship heavy launch ro
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NYU Langone Brings More Health Screenings to Huntington's Senior Health Fair
NEW YORK, Sept. 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release:
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NYU Langone Brings More Health Screenings to Huntington's Senior Health Fair
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NYU Langone Health expanded its presence at the Town of Huntington Senior Center's Community Health Fair on September 9, bringing health screenings, lifesaving skills training, and fall prevention education to older adults on Long Island.
The To
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PBS Announces the Election of Five Leaders to Serve on PBS Board of Directors
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release:
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PBS Announces the Election of Five Leaders to Serve on PBS Board of Directors
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ARLINGTON, VA; September 29, 2026 -PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger announced today the election of five leaders in public media to serve as Professional Directors on the PBS Board of Directors. These include newly elected Board members Jennifer Cook, Executive Director of WUCF in Orlando, Fla., Andrew Batt, Execu
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Peter J. Delfyett, Sterling Backus and Frederique Vanholsbeeck will serve on Optica's Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Medical] -- Optica, formerly the Optical Society, posted the following news release:
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Peter J. Delfyett, Sterling Backus and Frederique Vanholsbeeck will serve on Optica's Board of Directors
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Each brings a legacy of leadership, service and partnership with the Society.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Optica announces three new members to its board of directors. Peter J. Delfyett, CREOL, University of Central Florida, USA, was elected by Optica'
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Philanthropist Margery Pabst Steinmetz Receives the 2026 John S. Lord Health Impact Award from Nemours Children's Health
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Sept. 28 -- Nemours Foundation posted the following news release:
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Philanthropist Margery Pabst Steinmetz Receives the 2026 John S. Lord Health Impact Award from Nemours Children's Health
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ORLANDO, Fla. (Sept. 28, 2026) - Nemours Children's Health has presented the 2026 John S. Lord Health Impact Award to philanthropist, author, and community leader Margery Pabst Steinmetz. Presented at the 2026 Night with Nemours gala, the award recognizes individuals who have m
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Polk State Educational Talent Search to use grant to expand reach and initiatives
WINTER HAVEN, Florida, Sept. 29 -- Polk State College posted the following news:
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Polk State Educational Talent Search to use grant to expand reach and initiatives
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Polk State College's Educational Talent Search Program will increase the number of students it serves by 23% over the next five years, thanks to a Talent Search Grant administered through the U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Labor.
Polk State will receive more than $346,000 for the 2026-27 Fiscal Year an
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Record 11 Florida State University students selected for Florida Gubernatorial Fellows Program
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 29 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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Record 11 Florida State University students selected for Florida Gubernatorial Fellows Program
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* Eleven FSU students were named Florida Gubernatorial Fellows, where they will gain hands-on government experience working with state agencies during the nine-month program.
* The FSU Gubernatorial Fellows represent the FSU College of Law and FSU's College of Social Sciences and Public Pol
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Regional film leaders to serve as grand marshals for Edinboro's 'At the Movies' Homecoming parade
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- PennWest posted the following news:
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Regional film leaders to serve as grand marshals for Edinboro's 'At the Movies' Homecoming parade
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Three individuals whose work has helped strengthen filmmaking, storytelling and the arts in northwestern Pennsylvania will lead PennWest Edinboro's "At the Movies" Homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 3.
Margaret Dieudonne, Jackie George '72 and John C. Lyons '00 have been selected as grand marshals for the annual par
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Rick Garcia, Champion of Aviation in Polk County, Concludes Term as CFDC Board Member
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Real Estate] -- The Central Florida Development Council posted the following news:
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Rick Garcia, Champion of Aviation in Polk County, Concludes Term as CFDC Board Member
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Rick Garcia and aviation go hand-in-hand. In 1984, he started Gulf Coast Avionics to sell, install, and repair aircraft electronics. Now, nearly 40 years later, it remains a leading supplier of avionics, pilot supplies and aircraft services. Garcia is known for his passion for education
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Sarasota Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison for Attempted Arson of Federal Property and a Firearms Offense
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Sarasota Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison for Attempted Arson of Federal Property and a Firearms Offense
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Tampa, Florida - Trang Johnny Nha Phan (34, Sarasota) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle to eight years in federal prison for attempted arson of federal property and possession of a firearm by a convicted fel
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Sen. Rick Scott Announces Next Part of "Rescuing America" Project to Fix America's Broken Healthcare System
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Rick Scott Announces Next Part of "Rescuing America" Project to Fix America's Broken Healthcare System
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott introduced a new video message in his "Rescuing America" project to highlight how the federal government broke the healthcare system and raised prices, and how to fix it.
Senator Rick Scott said, "Democrat Socialists would have you believe fe
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Sen. Rick Scott Details Plan to "Rescue America" on Senate Floor
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Rick Scott Details Plan to "Rescue America" on Senate Floor
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott went to the Senate floor to outline his "Rescuing America" plan focused on confronting America's affordability crisis and combating the rise of socialism within the Unites States.
Senator Scott's plan aims to bring down costs and boost wages with three simple steps:
1. Balance the f
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Senator Moody Defends Florida Universities, Expands Conference Cap Size to 20 Teams, and Votes to Pass Protect College Sports Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Senator Moody Defends Florida Universities, Expands Conference Cap Size to 20 Teams, and Votes to Pass Protect College Sports Act
Sep 29, 2026
WASHINGTON D.C. - Last night, Senator Ashley Moody took to the Senate floor to amend the Protect College Sports Act to lift the cap on conferences from 19 to 20. It passed and is a huge win for multiple Florida universities:
"I've worked hard to imp
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The Quietest Place on UCF's Campus
ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 29 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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The Quietest Place on UCF's Campus
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Imagine standing in a room where the only sounds are the ones you make. There's no rumble from cars in the distance, no murmurs of conversations from the hallway, no hum from the air conditioner. Even your own voice, footsteps and shifts are sharper, sans the usual reverberations that accompany them. Here, the sounds you make don't reflect like they would in a
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Two Indian Nationals Charged in Connection with Transnational Counterfeit Ozempic Scheme
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Two Indian Nationals Charged in Connection with Transnational Counterfeit Ozempic Scheme
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A federal grand jury in the Middle District of Florida charged two individuals, Swapnadip Roy, 33, and Vicky Ramancha, 37, both Indian nationals, with conspiracy and smuggling related to an alleged transnational counterfeit prescription drug distribution scheme. The in
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UnidosUS Joins Comite de 100: Hundreds of Hispanic Leaders Across the Political Spectrum Calling for Work Permits for Long-Term Immigrants
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Sociological] -- UnidosUS posted the following news release:
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UnidosUS Joins Comite de 100: Hundreds of Hispanic Leaders Across the Political Spectrum Calling for Work Permits for Long-Term Immigrants
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Powerhouse coalition sends warning to White House and congressional leadership after new bipartisan polling finds broad and critical support among Latino voters in seven battleground states for work permits and legal status.
Washington, DC -Today, Unidos
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USCIS Assists Florida Investigation Leading to Charges for Unlawful Voting
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued the following news release:
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USCIS Assists Florida Investigation Leading to Charges for Unlawful Voting
09/29/2026
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided critical assistance to investigations that resulted in charges against 16 aliens accused of unlawfully voting in Florida elections. The Florida Office of the Attorney General made the announ
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UVA Law Alumni Break Clerkships Record
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news:
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UVA Law Alumni Break Clerkships Record
UVA Holds No. 5 Ranking in Supreme Court Clerkships
September 29, 2026 Mike Fox
A record 129 University of Virginia School of Law alumni are clerking across the country this term, including four at the U.S. Supreme Court, surpassing the Law School's previous high of 116 set in 2021.
Also in the 2026 term, 37 alumni are clerking in federal a
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WCU Information Systems Professor Wins International Association Award for Excellence
CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Sept. 30 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news:
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September 29, 2026
WCU information systems professor wins international association award for excellence
Barbara Jo White, professor of information systems in the College of Business at Western Carolina University, is recipient of the International Association for Computer Information Systems 2026 Ben Bauman Award for Excellence.
Named in memory of a longtime member, officer and director of t
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