BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * 'College GameDay' returns to Provo for first time since 2009 as BYU hosts Top-10 clash with Notre Dame * ESPN's College GameDay Built by The Home Depot heads to Provo, Utah, for the first time since 2009, setting up live on the lawn at Heritage Halls on BYU's campus on Saturday, October 17, ahead of the AP Top-10 showdown between the BYU Cougars and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The show airs from 9 a.m. - noon ET on more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * AFT Launches Nationwide Get-Out-the-Vote Election Bus Tour * ST. PAUL, Minn.--Today, leaders of the 1.875 million-member AFT will embark on a cross-country, multicity #AFTvotes election bus tour to get out the vote, protect the vote and highlight the crucial issues facing working families these midterms. With the nation wracked by anxiety over affordability, artificial intelligence and the fading of the American Dre more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Elections, Ramirez, Immigration Advocates Introduce a People-Centered Vision for Immigration Reform * Congress last acted on immigration reform 40 years ago, when President Ronald Reagan signed the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, which created pathways to citizenship for approximately 2.7 million immigrants. Chicago, IL - Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Ranking Member of a Committee on Homeland Security Subcom more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 16 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Akerman Strengthens National Tax Practice with Arrival of Tax Controversy Litigator Stephen Josey October 15, 2026 Private client tax controversy lawyer brings significant IRS and DOJ experience representing high-net-worth individuals, executives, family offices, fiduciaries, and businesses - Akerman announced today that Stephen Josey has joined the firm's Tax Practice Group as a partner in New York. A Chambers-ranked private client tax controversy la more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 15 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * Anheuser-Busch Delivered 25,000+ Cans of Emergency Drinking Water to Florida Following Hurricane Isaias * Key Facts: * * 25,000+ cans of emergency drinking water delivered to Florida communities impacted by Hurricane Isaias * * Emergency drinking water produced at Anheuser-Busch's Cartersville brewery * * Anheuser-Busch and its wholesaler partners have donated more than 100 million cans of emergency dri more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following written testimony by Apotex Corp. President Christine Baeder from a Sept. 23, 2026, hearing entitled "Leveling the Playing Field: Restoring America's Edge in Generic Drug Manufacturing": * * * Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and members of the Committee, thank you for holding this critically important hearing. My name is Christine Baeder. I am the President of Apotex Corp., a leading North American supplier of generic essential medicines. We are pro more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, Oct. 13 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * As a UF student intern for Live Nation, I learned what it takes to thrive in the entertainment industry * Standing in the crowd at New York's Governors Ball -- listening to thousands of voices singing along with A$AP Rocky, KATSEYE and Lorde -- I realized something vital about the entertainment industry: behind every concert moment is an intricate balance of data and human emotion. As a fan and partner research college associate from UF with Live Na more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 15 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * As Florida Confronts Hundreds of Local Dengue Cases, Tampa Health Organizations Respond * Cookies can help enhance your browsing experience and help personalize content by analyzing traffic and usage trends on directrelief.org. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to the use of cookies Privacy Policy Include a byline with the reporter's name and Direct Relief in the following format: "Author Name, Direct Relief." If attribution in  more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 15 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * Astronauts to test USF students' wound-healing research aboard the International Space Station * Spacesuits protect astronauts from the harsh conditions of space, but their bulky design can restrict movement and increase the risk of cuts and abrasions. To improve wound care in microgravity, a team of University of South Florida undergraduate students developed a wound-healing hydrogel that will soon be tested in space. Their project recently launche more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 15 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Leads Coalition Backing Pipeline Approval to Keep Gas Moving and Energy Jobs Secure * Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading a 12-state coalition urging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to approve a proposed natural gas pipeline project in New Mexico and to reject efforts to widen federal environmental review beyond the pipeline itself. The States support the Transwestern P more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 15 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Auburn's EWB team returns from Bolivia with 'real engineering experience' * Auburn's EWB team returns from Bolivia with mountains of 'real engineering' experience Published: Oct 15, 2026 9:00 AM By Phillip Tutor The Andes Mountains, where air is thin and the sky seems close enough to touch, is where Candace Bardwell may have first pondered the deeper meaning of Auburn Engineering's latest trip to Bolivia. She hasn't forgotten. "It remi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Bahamian charged with illegally voting in 2024 election * OCALA, Fla. -- Bahamian national and U.S. lawful permanent resident, Terrance Patrick Evans, 37, has been charged by information with one count of voting by an alien. This charge was brought following an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Tampa, the Florida Department of State's Office of Election Crimes, and the Citrus Coun more PR

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, Oct. 15 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * Beyond the Campus Tour: 5 Reasons to Attend Campus Visit Day * But when it comes to choosing a college, there are some things you simply cannot learn from a screen. The best way to truly understand a campus, its community, and what it feels like to be a student is to experience it for yourself. Luckily for students considering Flagler, the College offers multiple opportunities throughout the year to visit one of the nation's most beautiful campuses. One of  more PR

KEY WEST, Florida, Oct. 15 -- The College of the Florida Keys issued the following news: * * * Board of Trustees names Ochs Interim President of The College of the Florida Keys Governor's Deputy Chief of Staff will take helm October 19 - KEY WEST, FL, October 15, 2026-- The District Board of Trustees of The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) named Jared Ochs the College's Interim President at a special board meeting on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Ochs currently serves as the Deputy Chief of Staff in the Executive Office of Governor Ron DeS more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Brevard County Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine * Orlando, Florida - Cornell Weaver (38, Cocoa) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe to 20 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine. Weaver pleaded guilty on June 24, 2026. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement. According to court documents, on June 12, 2025, more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan, Moody and Members of the Florida Delegation Urge Department of War to Expand Florida National Guard * Florida Ranks 53rd Out of 54 States and Territories in Guardsmen Per Capita While Carrying One of the Nation's Heaviest Operational Burdens Letter Calls to Expand Florida National Guard Personnel to Match Growing Population and Mission WASHINGTON -- Congressman Vern Buchanan joined Senator Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) and 12 other members of  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 15 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Cancer Link Celebrates Nearly 40 Years of Support for Breast Cancer Research * At its Celebrations in Pink luncheon, Cancer Link honored founder Marlene Berg, highlighted a supportive community built around families affected by breast cancer and celebrated nearly four decades of support for Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. From birthdays to breakthroughs, there was plenty to celebrate at Cancer Link's Celebrations in Pink lun more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * Cedars-Sinai Sends New Stem Cell Experiments to Space * $10 Million NASA Grant Will Support Six Additional Missions to International Space Station And more experiments will soon be on the way into low-Earth orbit: NASA recently awarded Cedars-Sinai a $10 million NASA In Space Production Applications (InSPA) grant that will fund projects on six additional missions over the next four years.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following commentary on Oct. 14, 2026, by Joseph Llobrera, senior director of research for the Food Assistance Team, and research analyst Catlin Nchako: * * * SNAP Participation Has Dropped to Its Lowest Point in 17 Years, Even Though Economic Conditions Haven't Improved SNAP is our most effective tool in reducing food insecurity and hunger. In each of the last four recessions over the past three decades, it has expanded rapidly to meet increased need for assistance more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Chambers UK 2027 Guide Recommends Holland & Knight Lawyers and Practices * LONDON (October 15, 2026) - The 2027 Chambers UK guide has recommended Holland & Knight in one practice area, with three lawyers listed as highly ranked individuals in their fields. Holland & Knight is recognized among the top law firms in the Asset Finance: Aviation Finance category by Chambers UK. London-based Partners Debra Erni, Victoria  more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 15 -- 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 Suzanne Burdick, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * Argentinian Official Who Oversaw Pfizer COVID Vaccine Trials Sued for Failing to Prevent Fentanyl Deaths In an exclusive interview with The Defender, Argentinian journalist Federico Dario Teijeiro revealed highlights from his seven-month investigation into the 2025 more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: 101 Dalmatians Faux Leather Coin Purses Hazard: The coin purses contain higher phthalate concentration levels. Phthalates can be harmful if young children are exposed to sufficient amounts, including through ingestion, and certain phthalates have been associated with adverse health effects, particularly effects on development and the hormone system. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: October 15, 2026 Units: About 2,100 Consum more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Crystal Glass Cups with Loose Crystal Chips Hazard: Glass can break inside the recalled cups while in use, posing a risk of serious injury from ingestion and laceration hazards. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: October 15, 2026 Units: About 600 Consumer Contact: Loving Thyself Rocks LLC by email at lovingthyselfrocks@gmail.com or online at https://lovingthyselfrocks.com/recall or click on https://lovingthyselfrocks.com and  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 15 -- Florida State University posted the following news: * * * Dance Marathon at FSU support for Florida State University College of Medicine tops $11.5 million * Support from Dance Marathon at FSU (DM@FSU) for the Florida State University College of Medicine has reached new heights with the student-led organization's latest donation. DM@FSU raises funds for pediatric medical care. The 2026 DM@FSU, the 31st year for the event, raised a little over $1.5 million, and the group's donation to the college this year w more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Oct 15, 2026 Marshall's Corruption Scandals Stack Up: Reports Reveal He Abused Taxpayer Dollars to Boost Campaign, Benefit Personal Property Following bombshell reporting that floundering GOP Sen. Roger Marshall's "office seemed to function more as a campaign arm than a taxpayer-funded Senate office," new investigations have revealed numerous instances that "appear to show the senator and his top aide repeatedly using congressional s more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Inside Elections Shifts Additional Senate Races Towards Democrats, Warn of "Embarrassing" Potential "Blowout" for GOP in Final Stretch Inside Elections shifts Texas, Kansas, South Carolina, New Hampshire, and Florida Senate races towards Democrats - With under three weeks to go until the midterms, race raters at Inside Elections have shifted five additional Senate races toward Democrats and are warning of a potential "embarrass more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Oct 14, 2026 THREE WEEKS OUT: Senate Map "Expands" For Democrats as GOP Sees "Rising Threat to the Senate Majority" on "Increasingly Shaky" Battleground With less than three weeks to go until Election Day, coverage continues to highlight how Democrats are on offense, increasingly competing in "deep in Trump territory" as an "increasingly shaky" Republican Senate map "provide[s] little reassurance for the GOP" amid the potential "wors more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release: * * * Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau With Saint Lucia Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre at the Opening Remarks of the U.S.-Caribbean Dialogue Remarks Christopher Landau, Deputy Secretary of State Philip J. Pierre, Saint Lucia Prime Minister Susan Walke, State Department Director for Caribbean Affairs Juan Pablo Segura, Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Loy Henderson Conference Room Washington, DC October 15, 2026 MS WALKE: more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 15 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Dr. Norman Altman Remembered as a Builder, Mentor and Trusted Miller School of Medicine Leader * The longtime Miller School faculty member built an influential comparative pathology program, connected human and veterinary medicine and guided generations of colleagues across the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. For more than four decades, Norman H. Altman, V.M.D., shaped the University of Miami Miller School of Medicin more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 16 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Ohio & Kentucky help communities across the region prepare sites to boost economic development October 15, 2026 * Duke Energy's Site Readiness Program has enabled evaluation of 44 sites and triggered more than 5,500 new jobs and $3.6 billion in capital investment * High-potential industrial sites in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Walton, Kentucky, were selected for the 2026 program - CINCINNATI - Duke Energy selected two properties in southwest  more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Oct. 15 -- Eckerd College posted the following news: * * * Eckerd College marine science students travel to Japan for Underwater Minerals Conference * Eckerd College students will be jetting off to Toyama, Japan this November for the Underwater Minerals Conference, the world's largest gathering of ocean mineral stakeholders. The UMC is an annual conference with representatives from over 25 countries. Since 1970, it has brought together a community of academic, government and commercial sector professionals. Two Eck more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA to Provide Update on Cabot/Koppers Superfund Site, Including, a Planned Wall to Contain Contaminated Groundwater * Contact: EPA Region 4 Press Office - (404) 562-8400, region4press@epa.gov GAINESVILLE, Florida (Oct. 15, 2026) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold an open house on Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Cabot/Koppers Superfund Site, 200 NW 23rd Avenue in Gainesville, Florida, to share an update on clean more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN unveils industry-leading NBA commentator roster for its milestone 25th consecutive NBA season * ESPN today announced a robust lineup of play-by-play voices, analysts and reporters for its milestone 25th consecutive season of NBA game coverage. The industry-leading roster includes eight NBA Champions and five Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame honorees. Lead NBA Broadcast Team returns Mike Breen, Tim Legler, Richa more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Oct. 16 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Hosts Treasury and SBA Leaders to Discuss Critical Technologies By Joshua Glanzer | 10/15/2026 Florida Atlantic University recently welcomed Kelly Loeffler, administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, and Chris Pilkerton, assistant secretary for investment security at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, to its Boca Raton campus for a roundtable discussion on how universities,  more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Oct. 16 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Receives $1M Gift for Athletics, Education and Holocaust Studies By Kristine Gobbo | 10/15/2026 Florida Atlantic University received a $1 million gift from long-time Boca Raton community member Howard Guggenheim. This gift will benefit students, faculty and programs within FAU Athletics, the College of Business and Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, as well as the Kurt and Marilyn Wall more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, Oct. 15 -- Fayetteville State University posted the following news: * * * Fayetteville State Veterans Support Program Reaches Capacity in First Year, Helps Students Navigate Life Beyond Military Service * Six participants have graduated, with half continuing to graduate education, as FSU expands support for student veterans. FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - Just over a year after Fayetteville State University established a federally funded program to help military veterans succeed in college, the initiative has reached it more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Oct. 16 -- FIS, a financial technology company, issued the following news release: * * * FIS AML Investigations Agent Now Commercially Available to Help Banks Tackle the Scale and Cost of Financial Crime Compliance Built by FIS with support from Anthropic, the agent applies FIS' banking, payments and data infrastructure to one of banks' most manual compliance challenges and is the first in FIS' roadmap of AI agents for banking Key facts * Developed by FIS with support from Anthropic, the FIS AML Agent is now commerci more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Changing the conversation around mental health may reduce stigma By Andrea Braswell October 15, 2026 It took just one class period to change how a group of college students view mental illness. In a 50-minute class activity, FIU psychology professor Meghan Owenz started with a simple premise -- roughly 80% of people will experience a psychiatric disorder at some point in their lifet more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 15 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Nearly 27% of Earth's land is managed for conservation, but critical ecosystems remain vulnerable By JoAnn Adkins October 14, 2026 The world may be protecting far more land than previously believed, but that doesn't necessarily mean nature is better protected. New international research published this week in Nature suggests nearly 27 percent of Earth's land is already managed in some form f more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 16 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Three outstanding students prepare to make an Impact in U.S. National Security Preparing the next generation of national security leaders starts with giving students the knowledge, connections and opportunities to succeed. By Irene Ferradaz October 15, 2026 FIU's Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs and the Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy (JGI) are proud to c more PR

LAKELAND, Florida, Oct. 15 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release: * * * Florida Poly opens new home for campus safety and operations * Florida Polytechnic University celebrated the grand opening of its University Safety and Operations Center (USO) on Thursday, Oct. 15, enhancing campus security, facilities services and emergency readiness as the University continues to grow. The $5.4 million, 10,500-square-foot facility brings the University's Police Department, Facilities and Safety Services, and Emergency Op more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 15 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Four Brown University juniors awarded Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service * Hometown: Manahawkin, New Jersey Lillian Gale was getting coffee with her freshman-year high school English teacher when she found out she was selected as a Voyager Scholar. "She was the first person to give me the space and support to create change in an actionable way," Gale said. "It was surreal to share that moment with her." A first-generation college stude more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Oct. 15 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * From Center Stage to Setting the Stage * Annie Swift '26 and a colleague were examining the floor of a kitchen set they had helped bring to life. Their question: Which way should the trail of simulated blood smear? Guests entering the room needed to immediately understand the story, Swift reasoned. UCF's newest Pegasus Partner, Universal Destinations & Experiences, recently joined UCF to launch a first-of-its-kind school for future themed enter more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 15 -- Florida State University posted the following news: * * * FSU expert breaks down the rise of trendy fall travel * * Florida State University Cecil B. Day Distinguished Professor Nathan Line provides his expertise on what is causing fall travel numbers to rise, rivaling the summer travel season. * Line believes the rise of fall travel benefits smaller towns and local economies despite the unpredictability of the weather in the months of October and November. Once considered a slow season for travel, fall is more PR

FORT MYERS, Florida, Oct. 15 -- Florida SouthWestern State College issued the following news: * * * FSW Launches Hands-On Agriculture Initiative to Grow Southwest Florida's Next Workforce As Florida's agricultural industry faces an aging workforce and rapid technological change, Florida SouthWestern State College is expanding educational opportunities in one of Southwest Florida's most important industries. This fall, FSW launched new agriculture courses at its Hendry/Glades Curtis Center in LaBelle, creating a local pathway for students in more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 15 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Georgia Trend's 40 Under 40 list includes two Mercer professors * Joy Fernandez de Naryan, D.N.P., is a champion for compassionate, patient-centered care for vulnerable populations, and Adaline Buerck, Ph.D., is dedicated to improving water quality at home and abroad. In recognition of their inspiring work, these Mercer University faculty members were chosen for Georgia Trend's 2026 40 Under 40 list. The annual feature was published in the magazine's October is more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 15 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Unveils Statue Honoring Italian Explorer Christopher Columbus in Naples * NAPLES, Fla.--Today, Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of Christopher Columbus in Naples as part of Florida's ongoing celebration of America's 250th anniversary. The statue honors the Italian explorer and navigator whose historic voyages helped usher in a new era of exploration and shaped the early history of the Americas and Florida. "I more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Adds Private Funds Shareholder Dannia Altemimei in Chicago * CHICAGO - Oct. 15, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has added Dannia Altemimei as a Private Funds Group shareholder in the Chicago office. She joins the firm from Sidley Austin. Altemimei advises investment managers on the structure, formation, and operation of alternative investment products, including closed-end, open-end, an more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * HOD Interim Meeting agenda & schedule * Officials and members will gather to address policy at the 2026 Interim Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates (HOD) on Nov. 6-10 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, Florida. Voting delegates will introduce business to the AMA House through presentation of resolutions on behalf of their delegation, or as individuals. Agenda All times are in Eastern. Agend more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Advises Watsco on Acquisition of The Granite Group * MIAMI (October 15, 2026) - Holland & Knight represented Miami-based Watsco Inc. (NYSE: WSO), the largest distributor of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration (HVAC/R) equipment and supplies in North America, in its acquisition of The Granite Group, a diversified distributor of plumbing and HVAC products with approximately $500 million in sales more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Arrests Five-Time Deported Felon During Traffic Stop in California * Every day, ICE law enforcement is hard at work keeping criminals off American streets WASHINGTON -- The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) arrested a previously-deported illegal  more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Oct. 15 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Introducing The Wager: A Spirited New Take on the Classic Sports Pub at Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort * The energy of game day is getting a distinctly Naples twist this fall with the mid-October opening of The Wager, the spirited new sports gastropub at Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort. Lively, social and unmistakably fun, The Wager reimagines classic sports-pub culture through the lens of Four Seaso more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Jacksonville Man Sentenced to Over 12 Years for Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material Using Social Media Apps * Jacksonville, Florida - Tyler Bruce McClure (25, Jacksonville) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Jordan E. Pratt to 12 and 7 months in federal prison for using social media apps to distribute videos depicting toddler-aged children being sexually abused over the internet. McClure was also more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 16 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Tackling global food security K-State awarded two Feed the Future Innovation Labs from the U.S. Department of State Oct. 15, 2026 870 million people worldwide lack sufficient access to safe, nutritious food, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Two newly announced research labs at Kansas State University will help to address these needs. On Thursday, Oct. 15, the U.S. Department of State announced funding for eight new innovation labs across more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees posted the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 6 Florida Candidates Running for Election * Join the 150,000 AFGE members who have already made the switch to E-Dues. Contact: Tim Kauffman 202-374-6491 tim.kauffman@afge.org RIVERDALE, Ga. -- The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of six candidates running to represent Florida at the federal and statewide levels in the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "WE'RE GOING TO RELENTLESSLY FOCUS ON OUR AFFORDABILITY AGENDA" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Weeknight, where he emphasized that House Democrats remain committed to holding the crooks who are ripping off the American people accountable and lowering the high cost of living in our fight for an affordable America. MICHAEL STEELE: Democratic Leader, House Leader Hakeem Jeffrie more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "WE'RE GOING TO RELENTLESSLY FOCUS ON OUR AFFORDABILITY AGENDA" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Weeknight, where he emphasized that House Democrats remain committed to holding the crooks who are ripping off the American people accountable and lowering the high cost of living in our fight for an affordable America. MICHAEL STEELE: Democratic Leader, H more PR

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Oct. 15 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Matchbox Twenty is Coming to Hard Rock Live Hollywood June 30,2027 * Tickets On Sale Friday, Oct. 23 at 10 a.m. Matchbox Twenty is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Wednesday June 30, 2027, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 23 at 10 a.m. and start at $65. Fans can access the venue presale Thursday, Oct. 22 at 10 a.m. through Seminole Hard  more PR

MARYVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 15 -- Maryville College posted the following news: * * * MC's Stacey Wilner to take first final bow with Homecoming Choir * A legacy in every note: Homecoming Choir concert a part of Stacey Wilner's final season at Maryville College Key Takeaways * Stacey Wilner reflects on her final season directing the Maryville College Concert Choir, expressing both nostalgia and sadness. * Wilner, who has led the choir for 27 years, emphasizes her commitment to nurturing student talent and maintaining choral traditions. *  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 15 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * Miami Dade College named exclusive educational partner of Miami Fashion Week * Partnership creates hands-on learning, mentorship and career development opportunities for MDC students, beginning Oct. 13-18, while connecting students to the future of fashion, technology and innovation MIAMI, Oct. 13, 2026 -- Miami Dade College (MDC) and Miami Fashion Week (MIAFW) have announced a strategic partnership naming MDC the exclusive educational partner of Miami F more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Middle District of Florida Joins DOJ Fraud Division, IRS, IRS-CI, and the FBI in National Tax Enforcement Surge Exposing More than $490M in Tax Fraud * Tampa, FL - The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida (MDFL) announced today the extradition of Adedotun Abraham Adeyemo (47, of Pretoria, South Africa) and the unsealing of a superseding indictment charging him with two counts of more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * More Than Skin Deep: New System for Wound Analysis Earns Patent for NJIT Researcher October 15, 2026 Written by: Mindy Weisberger There's a saying that time heals all wounds, but there's less certainty about how wounds heal. The process can be difficult for medical experts to track. Though changes in surface contours and wound boundaries offer clues about the pace of healing, measurements at the surface can overlook changes in th more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Real Estate] -- The National Fair Housing Alliance posted the following news release: * * * 10/14/2026 Despite the CRA Requiring Fair Credit Access, New Proposal Would Let Banks Continue to Underserve Redlined Communities WASHINGTON--The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA), joined by 51 other national, state, and community-based organizations, filed a comment Tuesday urging the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to withdraw a harmful proposa more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: * * * Navy Child and Youth Programs Partners with United Through Reading to Keep Military Families Connected Through Storytime WASHINGTON DC (Oct. 14, 2026) -- Navy Child and Youth Programs (CYP) has launched an enterprise-wide partnership with United Through Reading (UTR), a nonprofit that strengthens military families' emotional bonds, literacy, and well-being through shared reading experiences, regardless of distance. Under the banner "Read, Record, Connect: Keeping  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Navy Demonstrates Successful Drone Ship Landing Without GPS * The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division successfully proved an unmanned system can navigate missions and land aboard Navy ships without GPS or pilot control during recent testing. "In contested areas where satellites and communications are jammed, autonomy gives significant advantage to our sailors," said Navy Rear Adm. Todd Evans, NAWCAD commander. "Breakthroughs like this help us scale un more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: * * * Navy Flies Drones Without GPS, Lands Autonomously on Moving Ships 14 October 2026 NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIVISION, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. -- The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) successfully proved an unmanned system can navigate missions and land aboard Navy ships without GPS or pilot control. "In contested areas where satellites and communications are jammed, autonomy gives significant advantage to our sailors," said NAWCAD Commander  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Business Aviation Association posted the following news release: * * * NBAA Announces 8 Scholarships Awarded at 2026 NBAA-BACE Washington, DC, Oct. 15, 2026 - The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), through NBAA Charities, offers a wide range of scholarships that support young people seeking careers in business aviation. At the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), 19 students will be receiving the following awards: Al Conklin and Bill de Decker  more PR

MELBOURNE, Florida, Oct. 15 -- Florida Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Nellippallil Brings Florida Tech Engineering Education to Local Middle School Josh Mearig October 14, 2026 Assistant professor of mechanical engineering Anand Nellippallil is taking his research out of the university classroom and into the middle school classroom to teach the next generation of engineers the problem-solving skills they need for careers in that field. Nellippallil had his first session with the Palm Bay Academy middle schoolers i more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 15 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Partnership for New Americans posted the following news: * * * NEW Naturalized Voter Poll: Committed but Cost-Conscious and Feeling Less Secure in Their Citizenship Status * ***Interviews available with data experts and naturalized, eligible voters from California, Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, Texas, and Wisconsin*** WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A new poll, commissioned by the National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA) and conducted by the U.S. Immigration more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Anna Paulina Defended Matt Gaetz Against Sex Trafficking Allegations -- Now, He's Facing a Civil Suit For a "Sex Trafficking Scheme" * Everywhere Anna Paulina Luna goes, scandal-ridden Republicans seem to follow -- and she's standing by them every step of the way. SHOT: Despite ongoing allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use, Luna has been one of Matt Gaetz's staunchest supporters, saying "I'm not going to engage in th more PR

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, Oct. 15 -- Nova Southeastern University issued the following news release: * * * Nova Southeastern University Names Dr. Andres Pinto as its Dean of College of Dental Medicine October 15, 2026 Dr. Andres Pinto, vice-chair for clinical operations at the MetroHealth System Department of Dental Medicine and associate dean of graduate studies at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, has been named dean of the College of Dental Medicine at Nova Southeastern University (NSU). Dr. Pinto, D.D.S., D.M.D, M.P.H., M.S more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Oviedo Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for Attempting to Coerce and Entice a Minor to Engage in Sexual Activity * Press Release Orlando, Florida - Rusbel Montoya Mandujano (32, Oviedo) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe to 25 years in federal prison for attempting to coerce and entice a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity. The Court also ordered him to forfei more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 15 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * Photography faculty receives grant for new creative project on parasitic trees and motherhood * Rachel Cox, associate professor of photography in the School of Art, Art History, and Design, received a $4,000 Artist Professional Grant through the National Endowment for the Arts and Iowa Arts Council to support a new photography project during her research leave this fall. Cox spent four days in southern Florida photograph more PR

WINTER HAVEN, Florida, Oct. 15 -- Polk State College posted the following news: * * * Polk State to host Seussical the Musical in November * For two weeks in November, the magic of Dr. Seuss will come to Polk State College's Winter Haven Fine Arts (WFA) Theatre. The Polk State Theatre Department will put on its rendition of Seussical the Musical from November 13 through 15 and November 19 through 22. One of the most performed shows in the U.S., Seussical the Musical is a fantastical, magical musical extravaganza with beloved Dr. Seuss char more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 16 -- Princeton University issued the following news: * * * Jose Roque named a 2026 Packard Fellow By Wendy Plump, Department of Chemistry Oct. 15, 2026 Jose Roque, an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry, has been awarded a 2026 Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. Roque is one of 20 early-career scientists, mathematicians and engineers in this year's cohort for the prestigious national award, which was announced this morning. Other 2026 fe more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 15 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * PUBLIC NOTICE: NOTICE OF MEETING DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MIAMI DADE COLLEGE * The District Board of Trustees of Miami Dade College will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 17, 2026. The meeting will begin at 8:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Kendall Campus located at 11011 SW 104th Street, Building R, Room R402, Miami, Florida and via livestream at https://www.mdc.edu/livestream. In accordance with the provisions of Section 1009.23(2 more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Oct. 15 [Category: BizScience] -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, posted the following news release: * * * Redwire Secures Additional Orders to Deliver Stalker UAS to U.S. National Guard for the Army's Next-Generation Drone Operators * JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (October 15, 2026) - Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a global leader in space and defense technology solutions, today announced it will deliver Redwire's Stalker Uncrewed Aircraft Syste more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * REP. LAUREN BOEBERT IN THE DAILY CALLER ON SMALL TOWNS DESERVING THEIR OWN ZIP CODES * LONE TREE, CO - Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) published an op-ed urging Congress to pass her bipartisan bill that would grant unique ZIP codes to dozens of small communities across Colorado and the nation. "Rural communities are far too often overlooked in Washington; they deserve a voice in Congress, and their local concerns should be turned into prac more PR

SAINT LEO, Florida, Oct. 15 (TNSjou) -- Saint Leo University issued the following news: * * * New Saint Leo University Journal Puts Latin American Technology Research in a Global Conversation In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we're highlighting our new peer-reviewed and indexed publication connecting Spanish- and English-language scholarship on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and emerging technologies 14 October 2026 Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a reminder that digital threats do not stop more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, releases the following opening remarks from a Sept. 23, 2026, hearing entitled "Leveling the Playing Field: Restoring America's Edge in Generic Drug Manufacturing": * * * "The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging will now come to order. Over the past year, this committee has sounded the alarm on the dangers of America's overreliance on foreign adversaries for our medicines. We've heard from patient advocates, researchers, and manufacturer more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release: * * * State Department Announces Feed the Future Innovation Labs to Support Agriculture Research Media Note Office of the Spokesman October 15, 2026 Today, the State Department announced eight Feed the Future Innovation Labs in partnership with U.S. Land Grant Universities from around the country. The Labs put American researchers to work on global threats to agriculture that do not stop at the border, such as crop pests, livestock disease, and depleted so more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 15 -- Florida State University posted the following news: * * * Student Spotlight: An FSU student's path from Sneex to startup * * Florida State University junior commercial entrepreneurship major Kensington Wheeler gained incredible real-world experience this summer as part of an exclusive internship at Sneex, a luxury hybrid footwear brand founded by FSU Alumna Sara Blakely. * The experience offered an in-depth look at brand strategy, marketing and storytelling, and is an example of the type of opportunities af more PR

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * The CW Network Sets Broadcast Schedule for 2026-27 Men's and Women's College Basketball * Network to Broadcast 130 Men's and Women's Games Across the ACC, Mountain West and Pac-12 Conferences Men's Basketball Coverage Includes the Inaugural Caesars Lake Tahoe Tipoff Classic on Sunday, November 8, Featuring Houston vs. California and USC vs. Wichita State "CW Courtside Wednesday" Brings Men's Colle more PR

SOGOD, Philippines, Oct. 15 -- Southern Leyte State University issued the following news: * * * 14 Oct 2026 Three-Peat: SLSU ICpEP.SE Dominates 8th Regional Convention and CpE Challenge Southern Leyte State University (SLSU), through its Institute of Computer Engineers of the Philippines - Student Edition (ICpEP.SE), claimed its third consecutive overall championship at the 8th Regional Convention and CpE Challenge 2026. The event was held at Western Leyte College in Ormoc City, Leyte, on October 8-10. SLSU finished with a total of 67 point more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, Oct. 15 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * To help shape the next era of interactive games, I'm bridging coding and creative artistry * Growing up, my bedroom was filled with journals packed with sketches, character designs and mechanics for video games I dreamed of building once I had the tools. I was taught how to code when I was 11 and created my first playable game. Ever since, I've lived at the intersection of creative artistry and technical software engineering, producing everything fr more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Twenty-Two Holland & Knight Attorneys Named Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2026 * BOSTON (October 15, 2026) - Super Lawyers has named 13 attorneys in Holland & Knight's Boston office as Massachusetts "Super Lawyers" and nine attorneys as "Rising Stars" for 2026. Published annually by Thomson Reuters, Super Lawyers is a rating service in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., that identifies outstanding more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 16 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * UGA awarded $8M NOAA grant to restore salt marsh in the Southeast Oct 15, 2026 By Emily Kenworthy The project is one of 16 selected from more than 300 nationwide proposals - The University of Georgia has been awarded an $8 million grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries to lead a three-year regional initiative to restore salt marsh habitat across the South Atlantic from North Carolina to Florida. The project is one of 1 more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Oct. 15 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF Student Emily Bailey comes full circle as artist in residence * When Emily Bailey was in high school, her classmates were asked to dress up as what they wanted to be when they grew up. Bailey didn't hesitate. "I dressed up as an artist," she said. Today, that childhood dream is a reality. Bailey, 32, a Tampa native and nontraditional student, will graduate from the University of North Florida this fall with her second bachelor's degree more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 16 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Oct. 15, 2026 Every Halloween fear has a shape: the ghost, the monster, the shadow on the stairs. The newest one lives on your phone and writes back. On Wednesday, Oct. 28, seven U of A faculty members will spend an evening asking why artificial intelligence, which now writes, draws, composes and carries on a conversation, scares so many people. "Fear tells you something," said Nadia Issa, teaching assistant professor of graphic design at the Sc more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 16 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * University of Georgia to lead new Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Peanut Oct 15, 2026 By Jordan Powers The program will strengthen the state's position as a global center for agricultural innovation - The University of Georgia will lead the new Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Peanut, a U.S. Department of State program that brings together U.S. and international scientists to make peanut farming more productive, profitable and safe. The award is  more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 15 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF receives $2 million to create Florida's first university AI and Cyber Makerspace * A $2 million grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology will fund the creation of an Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Makerspace within USF's Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. The facility will be the first of its kind at a Florida university and will provide students and faculty the access to advanced equ more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 15 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio posted the following news: * * * UTSA Football hosts Navy in first-ever matchup on the gridiron * With a 5-1 overall record, UTSA Football is off to its best six-game start since the 2021, when the program won its first conference championship. On Saturday, the Roadrunners are hoping to take another step closer to an American Conference title when they host Navy. The two teams will meet in the Salute to Armed Forces and Veterans game presented by USAA. Kickoff is scheduled f more PR

CLINTON, Mississippi, Oct. 15 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news: * * * Walker, Street to receive MC's Order of the Golden Arrow at Bicentennial Homecoming * At first glance, retired coaching legend Joe Walker Jr. and Abby Munton Street, chief operating officer of University Hospitals for the University of Mississippi Medical Center, may not appear to have much in common. Walker, a six-time Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year in track and field at the University of Mississippi who led Ole Miss to 11 top-20  more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 15 [Category: Financial Services] -- The World Council of Credit Unions posted the following news release: * * * Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions Names First-Ever Financial Literacy Grant Recipients on International Credit Union Day * Four credit unions across four continents to receive up to $10,000 each to advance community financial education 15 October 2026 MADISON, Wis.--The Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU) is proud to celebrate International Credit Union Day(r) 2026 by announcing the recip more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Killers, Pedophiles, and Violent Assailants * DHS will continue to hunt down, arrest, and remove these criminals who should never have been here in the first place WASHINGTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of more worst of the worst illegal aliens yesterday, including those convicted for driving under the influence (DUI) manslaughter, lewd or lascivious acts with a c more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, Oct. 15 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus posted the following news: * * * Young voters fear mass shootings but are divided on gun control * Nearly 50 million Americans ages 18 to 29 are eligible to vote in the upcoming midterm elections, and about 60% say they plan to. If they follow through, it would break midterm turnout records for voters under 30. Gun control is an issue these young voters care about more than the public at large does, and it's easy to understand why: In their lifetime, mass shootings hav more PR