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State Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for 2025-11-18 ( 23 items )  
'Toast and Tour' gives Legacy Hall donors exclusive look at College of Business' new, world-class facility (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 17 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * 'Toast and Tour' gives Legacy Hall donors exclusive look at College of Business' new, world-class facility * In an exclusive "Toast and Tour" on Nov. 14, the College of Business and Florida State University showed off Legacy Hall and saluted the people who helped fund and build it. Donors visited the rooms and spaces they named. They also experienced the world-class grandeur of the college's new $160 m more PR

FAU Engineering Lands NIH Grant to Study How the Brain Learns to 'See' (10)
BOCA RATON, Florida, Nov. 18 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Engineering Lands NIH Grant to Study How the Brain Learns to 'See' Grant Snapshot: Vision is one of our most fundamental senses, shaping how we perceive and interact with the world. For more than 12 million Americans with visual impairments, even small deficits can limit independence and quality of life. Visual perceptual learning (VPL) - the more PR

FAU Poll: Americans Stay Hopeful Amid Economic Challenges (10)
BOCA RATON, Florida, Nov. 18 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Poll: Americans Stay Hopeful Amid Economic Challenges By Amber Bonefont Faith in the "American Dream" persists among Americans, even as inflation and housing affordability present hurdles, according to a new poll from Florida Atlantic University's Business and Economic Polling Initiative (BEPI). A slim majority of Americans (52%) believe th more PR

FIU: Marine Biologist Develops Rapid DNA Tool to Combat Illegal Shark and Ray Fin Trade (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 18 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Marine biologist develops rapid DNA tool to combat illegal shark and ray fin trade By Daniela Ghelman Every year, thousands of shark and ray fins are smuggled across international borders, hidden in plain sight in shipping containers or mislabeled among other cargo. For authorities tasked with stopping illegal wildlife trade, determining what's more PR

Fla. Education Dept.: Guardian Angel Drone Pilot Program Launches in Three Florida School Districts (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 18 -- Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas issued the following news on Nov. 17, 2025: * * * Guardian Angel Drone Pilot Program Launches in Three Florida School Districts Today, Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas announced that three school districts, Broward, Leon and Volusia, will participate in the new Campus Guardian Angel Pilot Program, increasing the safety and security measures in these districts. The Campus Guardian Angel Program uses drones to more PR

Florida A&M University Announces Kristin Harper as Fall 2025 Commencement Speaker (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 18 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Florida A&M University Announces Kristin Harper as Fall 2025 Commencement Speaker By Rachel James-Terry Florida A&M University (FAMU) is proud to announce Kristin Harper, esteemed marketing executive, entrepreneur, and FAMU alumna, as the keynote speaker for its Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony. The ceremony will be held on Friday, December 12 at 6  more PR

Florida Poly Alum at the Heart of Bioprinting Innovation (10)
LAKELAND, Florida, Nov. 18 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * Florida Poly alum at the heart of bioprinting innovation Dr. Steven Chisolm '19 believes the future of medicine is being built layer by layer, literally. What may sound like science fiction, such as 3D printing functional hearts or kidneys for transplant, is quickly becoming possible, and he is among the innovators helping turn that vision into reality. A proud Florida Polytechnic University more PR

FSU President McCullough, distinguished researchers inducted into Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 17 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU President McCullough, distinguished researchers inducted into Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida * Florida State University President Richard McCullough was among an outstanding class of inductees and new members of the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL) who were honored during the organization's annual conference on Nov. 7 in Orlando. Six FSU re more PR

FSU School of Theatre presents 'Junie B. Jones, The Musical' (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 17 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU School of Theatre presents 'Junie B. Jones, The Musical' * Florida State University's School of Theatre presents "Junie B. Jones, The Musical," based on the beloved children's book series by Barbara Park. Join Junie B. Jones as she navigates the ups and downs of growing up. From making new friends to developing her talents, this spirited six-year-old tackles each day with enthusiasm, humor and he more PR

Golisano Children's Hospital Provides Critical Care During Florida's "Operation Home for the Holidays" Recovery Mission (10)
FORT MYERS, Florida, Nov. 18 -- Golisano Children's Hospital, a part of Lee Health, issued the following news release: * * * Golisano Children's Hospital Provides Critical Care During Florida's "Operation Home for the Holidays" Recovery Mission Golisano Children's Hospital at Lee Health played a vital role in Operation Home for the Holidays, a statewide, multi-agency initiative that resulted in the recovery or safe location of 122 missing or endangered children across Florida. Led by the U.S. more PR

How UCF Uses Assistive Technology to Help People with Disabilities (10)
ORLANDO, Florida, Nov. 17 -- The University of Central Florida issued the following news: * * * How UCF Uses Assistive Technology to Help People with Disabilities * Tucked inside the UCF Health Communication Disorders Clinic in Research Park is a bustling facility that could perhaps be described as part library, part factory, and part lifeline. Shelves, cabinets and bins are stocked with a wide range of technology, tools and gadgets. A visitor to the center will see hundreds of products th more PR

M-DCPS Unveils Cutting-Edge Tech Lab at Hialeah Middle: VR, Robots, and 3D Printing Transform Learning (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 18 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2025: * * * M-DCPS Unveils Cutting-Edge Tech Lab at Hialeah Middle: VR, Robots, and 3D Printing Transform Learning Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) unveiled a Verizon Innovative Learning Lab at Hialeah Middle School equipped with virtual reality headsets, programmable robots, and 3D printers. The partnership is an effort to give middle school students access to cutting-edge techn more PR

Miller School of Medicine Diabetes Day: Breakthroughs in Prevention, Treatment and Technology (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 18 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Miller School of Medicine Diabetes Day: Breakthroughs in Prevention, Treatment and Technology Summary * The Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine brought together local and national experts for its annual UM Diabetes Day conference. * Dr. Jay Skyler's presentation outlined major progress in understanding the autoimmun more PR

NOW OPEN: Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Welcomes Guests to a New Era of Coastal Luxury in Southwest Florida (10)
TORONTO, Ontario, Nov. 17 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * NOW OPEN: Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Welcomes Guests to a New Era of Coastal Luxury in Southwest Florida * The Gulf Coast welcomes its newest crown jewel, with the opening of Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort an extraordinary oceanfront oasis that sets a new standard for luxury living, design, and hospitality in Southwest Florida. Set on 1,000 feet more PR

Ranked clashes with postseason implications power ESPN's Week 13 college football presentation (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Ranked clashes with postseason implications power ESPN's Week 13 college football presentation * * Trio of SEC showdowns set for ABC spotlight * Thirteen Top 25 teams showcased in ESPN's Week 13 coverage * Longtime rivalries renewed, including Florida/Tennessee, Arkansas/Texas, Harvard/Yale, California/Stanford and more As college football's regular season nea more PR

Redwire Opens New Facility in Michigan to Increase Production of Critical Fuel Cells for Stalker UAS (10)
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Nov. 17 -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, issued the following news release: [Category: BizScience] * * * Redwire Opens New Facility in Michigan to Increase Production of Critical Fuel Cells for Stalker UAS * JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (November 17, 2025) - Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a global leader in space and defense technology solutions, today announced it has opened a new 85,000 squa more PR

Rep. Kolodin Introduces Arizona Secure Elections Act to End Arizona Election Chaos (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 18 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2025: * * * Rep. Kolodin Introduces Arizona Secure Elections Act to End Arizona Election Chaos Arizona State Representative Alexander Kolodin, Chair of the House Committee on Election Integrity and Florida-style Voting Systems, has introduced House Concurrent Resolution 2001, the Arizona Secure Elections Act, a comprehensive election-integrity measure that strengthens voter identification  more PR

The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular (10)
BURBANK, California, Nov. 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular * SUNDAY, NOV. 30 8:00-10:00 p.m. EST - Logline: The 10th annual seasonal celebration will feature new musical performances from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida; Disneyland Resort in California; and Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawai`i. (TV-PG) Stream next day on Hulu and Disney+. M more PR

Through the wires: Technology developed by FAMU-FSU College of Engineering faculty mitigates flaws in superconducting wires (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 17 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Through the wires: Technology developed by FAMU-FSU College of Engineering faculty mitigates flaws in superconducting wires * Developed through a partnership with industry, the research will help improve efficiency and resiliency for technology used in next-generation electric motors and other applications. When current flows through a wire, it doesn't always have a perfect path. Tiny defects within  more PR

UCF Men's Soccer Earns Championship, Bid to NCAA Tournament (10)
ORLANDO, Florida, Nov. 17 -- The University of Central Florida issued the following news: * * * UCF Men's Soccer Earns Championship, Bid to NCAA Tournament * Fresh off its eighth conference championship in school history, the UCF men's soccer team is headed to the 2025 NCAA Tournament as one of the hottest teams in the nation, boasting an 8-1-2 record in its last 11 matches. UCF will host Florida Atlantic in first round competition Thursday with the winner advancing to face 7th -seeded Geo more PR

UM Miller School of Medicine: Mentoring With Meaning - Dr. Nicole Torres on Inspiring Future Physicians (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 18 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following Q&A on Nov. 17, 2025, by Joey Garcia with assistant professor of clinical pediatrics Nicole Torres: * * * Mentoring with Meaning: Dr. Nicole Torres on Inspiring Future Physicians This fall, our longitudinal clinical educators (LCEs) share their experiences mentoring the next generation of physicians at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. The passage of time is a crucial element of more PR

UNF is Proud to Unveil the 2025-35 Campus Master Plan (10)
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Nov. 18 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news: * * * UNF is proud to unveil the 2025-35 Campus Master Plan The 2025-35 Campus Master Plan was unanimously approved by the University of North Florida Board of Trustees today. The Campus Maser Plan is a bold, flexible and innovative roadmap for the next decade of physical transformation on campus that implements the vision of the UNF Strategic Plan. This plan aligns efforts campus-wide, optimizes re more PR

Weird Al's 'Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour' is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, May 26, 2026 (10)
HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Nov. 17 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Weird Al's 'Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour' is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, May 26, 2026 * Weird Al's "Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour" is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Nov. 21, at 10 a.m. and start at $49.50. Ticke more PR