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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for 2026-10-19 ( 17 items )  
At World's Largest Hacking Conference, Embry Riddle Students Showcase Aviation Cybersecurity Skills (10)
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Oct. 18 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * At World's Largest Hacking Conference, Embry Riddle Students Showcase Aviation Cybersecurity Skills Author: Keaton S. Ziem October 16, 2026 At the recent DEF CON cybersecurity conference, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University graduate student Enzo Gonzalez challenged participants to test the security of an airport kiosk. Gonzalez developed the challenge as part of Embry Riddle's aerospace-focused capture-the-flag, where teams compete in more PR

Brightstar Capital Partners: Private Equity Podcast - What's Next for the Middle Market? Andrew Weinberg on Succession, Exits and Private Equity (10)
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Oct. 13 -- Brightstar Capital Partners, a middle-market private equity firm focused on control-oriented investments, issued the following news: * * * The Private Equity Podcast: What's Next for the Middle Market? Andrew Weinberg on Succession, Exits and Private Equity October 13, 2026 Our Founder and CEO Andrew Weinberg joins Alex Rawlings of Raw Selection on The Private Equity Podcast to talk about where middle-market investing is headed. More than $100 trillion is expected to change hands in the U.S. over the ne more PR

Chesapeake Legal Alliance Criticizes EPA and Army Corps Proposed Waters of the United States Definition (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Chesapeake Legal Alliance's Comments on Supplemental "Updated Definition of Waters of the United States" Docket No.: EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322; FRL 11132.1-04-OW October 09, 2026 The Chesapeake Legal Alliance applies the power of the law to protect and restore clean water and promote healthy, resilient ecosystems for communities across the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Int more ST

Coast Guard repatriates Cuban national following rescue off South Florida (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard repatriates Cuban national following rescue off South Florida * MIAMI -- Coast Guard Cutter Isaac Mayo's crew repatriated one person to Cuba, Wednesday, following a maritime interdiction near Key Biscayne. A good Samaritan reported to Coast Guard Sector Miami watchstanders they rescued a person after finding them on a 15-foot homemade raft without a life jacket. A Coast Guard Station Miami Beach boat crew and U. more PR

Could Staying Active Before Surgery Help Prevent Postoperative Delirium? (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 [Category: Medical] -- The American Society of Anesthesiologists posted the following news release: * * * Could Staying Active Before Surgery Help Prevent Postoperative Delirium? * SAN DIEGO -- Staying active before surgery may do more than strengthen the body for recovery -- it may protect the brain. Regular physical activity at least seven times a week before cancer surgery was linked to a lower risk of developing postoperative delirium, according to research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY(r) 2026 annual meeting. Pos more PR

Environmental Protection Network Criticizes Proposed Narrowing of Waters of the United States Definition Threatening Water Quality and Wetland Protections (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. EPN Comments on Supplemental "Updated Definition of Waters of the United States" Docket No.: EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322; FRL 11132.1-04-OW October 08, 2026 The Environmental Protection Network (EPN) harnesses the expertise of more than 800 former Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) career staff and confirmation-level appointees from Democratic and Republican administrations  more ST

FFLA and Florida Bar Pro Bono Committee Equip 39 Legal Aid Organizations to Recruit Emeritus Lawyers (10)
MAITLAND, Florida, Oct. 13 -- Funding Florida Legal Aid (formerly the Florida Bar Foundation) issued the following news release: * * * FFLA and Florida Bar Pro Bono Committee equip 39 legal aid organizations to recruit emeritus lawyers October 13, 2026 Outreach packets give Florida legal aid organizations the names of eligible retired and inactive lawyers in their service areas and the tools to invite them into pro bono service - MAITLAND, Fla. -- FFLA has partnered with The Florida Bar Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services to hel more PR

Florida Beverage Association Urges USDA to Align Beverage Definitions and Improve Evaluation of SNAP Restrictions (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 14, 2026 Food and Nutrition Administration U.S. Department of Agriculture Re: Comments on Florida SNAP Demonstration Project Docket No. FNA-2026-0299 To the Food and Nutrition Administration: The Florida Beverage Association (FBA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on Florida's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) demonstration project.  more ST

Friends of the Everglades Urges Reversal of Proposed Rule Narrowing Federal Protections for Florida Wetlands and Everglades (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 8, 2026 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of the Army Re: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322, Updated Definition of "Waters of the United States"; Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 91 FR 57284 (Sept. 9, 2026) Friends of the Everglades submits these comments in opposition to the supplemental proposed rule, to be considered alongs more ST

IEM Holdings Group Urges DOE to Focus Bulk-Power System Security Measures on Foreign-Produced Equipment and Protect Domestic Manufacturing (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. NON-CONFIDENTIAL VERSION October 9, 2026 Docket No. DOE-HQ-2026-1123 RIN 1901-AB79 Andrew McClure Director Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response U.S. Department of Energy 1000 Independence Ave., SW Washington, D.C. 20585 Re: Comments In Response To The U.S. Department Of Energy's Request For Information, "Securing The United States Bulk more ST

IGFA Great Marlin Race Founders Take Home 2025-2026 Crown (10)
DANIA BEACH, Florida, Oct. 15 -- The International Game Fish Association issued the following news: * * * IGFA Great Marlin Race Founders Take Home 2025-2026 Crown Bob and Sally Kurz Win '25-'26 IGFA Great Marlin Race - The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) Great Marlin Race, Presented by Costa Sunglasses, is a partnership between the IGFA and Dr. Barbara Block's lab at Stanford University that brings together anglers and scientists in a unique collaboration that advances billfish research and conservation around the world. More t more PR

Independent Bakers Association Urges Clear Definitions and Federal Coordination for Montana SNAP Restrictions (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. BEFORE THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Nutrition Administration Docket No. FNA-2026-0306 Federal Register Document No. 2026-18892 State of Montana SNAP Demonstration Project COMMENTS OF THE INDEPENDENT BAKERS ASSOCIATION October 15, 2026 The Independent Bakers Association (IBA) appreciates the opportunity to submit comments regarding the State o more ST

International Dairy Foods Association Urges USDA to Protect Access to Nutritious Dairy Products in Florida SNAP Demonstration (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 14, 2026 Shiela Corley Acting Administrator Food and Nutrition Administration U.S. Department of Agriculture Re: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: State of Florida SNAP Demonstration Project; Docket No. FNA-2026-0299; 91 Fed. Reg. 58404 (Sept. 15, 2026) Dear Acting Administrator Corley, The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) welcomes the  more ST

National Cattlemen's Beef Association Urges Clear Definitions for Waters of the United States to Protect Land Management (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 9, 2026 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center, Water Docket Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322 Re: Comment of 49 Livestock Organizations on "Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Updated Definition of 'Waters of the United States,'" 91 Fed. Reg. 57,284 (Sept. 9, 20 more ST

National Confectioners Association Criticizes Florida SNAP Food Restrictions Over Administrative Costs and Limited Health Benefits (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1101 30th Street NW, Suite 200; Washington, DC 20007 1 October 15, 2026 Ms. Shiela Corley Acting Administrator Food and Nutrition Administration George Washington Carver Center 5601 Sunnyside Avenue Beltsville, MD 20740 Re: State of Florida SNAP Demonstration Project; Request for Public Comments (September 15, 2026); Docket No. FNA-2026-0299 Dear Admini more ST

SNAC International Urges Caution and Clarity in SNAP Food Restrictions to Protect Consumer Choice and Promote Nutrition Innovation (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 10/14/2026 Food and Nutrition Administration U.S. Department of Agriculture Re: Florida Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Demonstration Project [FNA-2026-0299] Dear Administrator: SNAC International appreciates the opportunity to provide comments regarding the Food and Nutrition Administration's consideration of state Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Pro more ST

University of Tampa President Steps Down, Search Begins for Replacement People (10)
TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 18 -- The University of Tampa issued the following news: * * * University of Tampa President Steps Down, Search Begins for Replacement People Oct. 16, 2026 The University of Tampa and President Teresa Abi-Nader Dahlberg announced today that President Dahlberg has provided advance notice under her employment contract that she will be resigning her position for personal reasons. Fall 2026 will be her final term as president. "The Board of Trustees thanks President Dahlberg for her leadership, service, and dedication to  more PR