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News Tipoffs - Florida Editors Newsletter for 2026-10-20 ( 38 items )  
2026 IHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Brought the Biggest Names in Latin Music Together in Miami on October 17 at Kaseya Center (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 20 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * The 2026 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Brought the Biggest Names in Latin Music Together in Miami on October 17 at Kaseya Center The event featured performances by Anuel AA, Myke Towers, Farruko, Manuel Turizo, Eladio Carrion, FloyyMenor, Greeicy, Alleh and Rey Tony Y Helabusador "Los Titi" This year's event also honored Lin-Manuel Miranda with the 2026 iHeartRadio Corazon Latino Award - NEW YORK - October 18, 2026 - The 2026 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina celebra more PR

A&M Magazine Highlights A Legacy in Motion: FAMU Honors Its History While Building Its Future (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 19 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * A&M Magazine Highlights A Legacy in Motion: FAMU Honors Its History While Building Its Future * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida A&M University's Summer 2026 edition of A&M Magazine celebrates the people, traditions and achievements that define the Rattler experience while showcasing a university building momentum for its next chapter. From student success and groundbreaking research to historic annive more PR

AACSB Deans Survey Finds AI and Finances Are Top of Mind (10)
TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 19 [Category: Education] -- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business issued the following news release: * * * AACSB Deans Survey Finds AI and Finances Are Top of Mind * AACSB International (AACSB) today released 2026-27 Deans Survey: Findings in Focus, a look at global business school leadership. The survey is conducted every three years and this year received responses from 558 leaders across 75 countries and territories. Artificial intelligence is the clearest professional development challenge for d more PR

Army Medicine Celebrates Army Animal Care Specialists (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 19 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * Army Medicine Celebrates Army Animal Care Specialists * National Veterinary Technician Week is celebrated every year in the third week of October by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America and the American Veterinary Medical Association, to recognize the work that veterinary technicians provide. For Army Medicine that means recognizing their Army Animal Care Specialists. These specialists provide skilled, compassionate care that su more PR

Canaveral Port Authority Donates Firefighting Equipment to EFSC Fire Training Center (10)
COCOA, Florida, Oct. 19 -- Eastern Florida State College posted the following news release: * * * Canaveral Port Authority Donates Firefighting Equipment to EFSC Fire Training Center * 2027-28 FAFSA Open: Complete your FAFSA application today to explore financial aid opportunities. Apply Now! The Canaveral Port Authority today officially turned over the ceremonial keys to "Truck 52," an aerial fire apparatus formerly operated by Canaveral Fire Rescue, to Eastern Florida State College (EFSC) for use in the school's Fire Training Center. The more PR

Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: Ballot Measures Restricting State Revenues and Citizen Initiatives Would Impede Needed Investments and Supports (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report: * * * Ballot Measures Restricting State Revenues and Citizen Initiatives Would Impede Needed Investments and Supports October 19, 2026 | Clara Wilson Voters across the country will decide state ballot measures in the November elections that would reduce state lawmakers' ability to raise revenue, restrict local governments' agency to set their own tax policies, and limit voters' ability to enact policies directly through citizen initiatives. Though more PR

Congressman Baumgartner Welcomes New Funding for the 'Feed the Future' Innovation Lab at WSU for Animal Health Research (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Michael Baumgartner, R-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Baumgartner Welcomes New Funding for the 'Feed the Future' Innovation Lab at WSU for Animal Health Research * WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, the State Department announced Washington State University was selected as one of eight Feed the Future Innovation Labs to receive new funding for its research on animal health. Through these Innovation Labs, the Department of State is investing in research that draws upon the strength of Ameri more PR

Dean Mead Tax Attorney Stephen R. Looney Presents at ABA Tax Section Fall Meeting (10)
ORLANDO, Florida, Oct. 20 -- Dean Mead, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Dean Mead Tax Attorney Stephen R. Looney Presents at ABA Tax Section Fall Meeting October 19, 2026 (Orlando, FL) Dean Mead Tax attorney Stephen R. Looney presented at the American Bar Association (ABA) Tax Section Fall Meeting as part of a panel discussion examining the standards used by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and courts to determine reasonable compensation paid to employees and owner-employees of S corporations and C corporations. Titl more PR

Eckerd College event commemorates the lives lost from the Nepal-Tibet 2026 floods (10)
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Oct. 19 -- Eckerd College posted the following news: * * * Eckerd College event commemorates the lives lost from the Nepal-Tibet 2026 floods * "We can tell those in Nepal, you are not alone," said Eckerd College Assistant Professor of Physics Basu Lamicchane, Ph.D., to a room full of people wanting to learn more about the Himalayan climate crisis following the devastating flood at the Nepal-Tibet border in August. "We remember that you have lost; we stand with you as you begin the long process of rebuilding." Lacc more PR

FDA Authorizes Novel Clinical Trial Exploring Artery-Delivered Stem Cells for Knee Osteoarthritis (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 19 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * FDA Authorizes Novel Clinical Trial Exploring Artery-Delivered Stem Cells for Knee Osteoarthritis * University of Miami Miller School of Medicine researchers are preparing to launch an innovative clinical trial that will investigate whether delivering stem cells through arteries supplying the knee can reduce pain and improve function and quality of life in patients with osteoarthritis who have exhausted other nonsurgical treatment o more PR

Finding stories in Tampa Bay's waters (10)
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Oct. 19 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus posted the following news: * * * Finding stories in Tampa Bay's waters * When Heather O'Leary began asking community members to tell stories about their relationships with Tampa Bay and Gulf waters, some weren't sure they had a story to tell. Then they started to remember. "They were like, 'I don't have a water story. Oh wait, how about that one time that water transformed my life?'" O'Leary recalled. The memories were emotional. "And then all of us more PR

Florida Poly families connect, explore and celebrate at Phoenix Family Day (10)
LAKELAND, Florida, Oct. 19 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release: * * * Florida Poly families connect, explore and celebrate at Phoenix Family Day * Hundreds of students, families, faculty and staff gathered at Florida Polytechnic University campus on Saturday, Oct. 17, for Phoenix Family Day, exploring student life through hands-on demonstrations, games and fun. The annual event gave families an opportunity to experience campus, connect with the University community and see how their students are making Flori more PR

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 Orlando: Day 1 Highlights (10)
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 20 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 Orlando: Day 1 Highlights ORLANDO, Fla., October 19, 2026 Overview We are bringing you news and highlights from Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo, taking place this week in Orlando, Florida. Below is a collection of the key announcements and insights coming out of the conference. On Day 1 from the conference, we are highlighting the Gartner opening keynote presentation, the key a more PR

Governor DeSantis Announces Temporary Sheltering and First Responder Assistance for Hurricane Isaias Survivors (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 19 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, posted the following news release: * * * Governor DeSantis Announces Temporary Sheltering and First Responder Assistance for Hurricane Isaias Survivors * PENSACOLA, Fla.--Today, Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference at The Salvation Army Multi-Agency Resource Center in Pensacola to highlight new assistance for Floridians recovering from Hurricane Isaias and ongoing response and recovery efforts across Northwest Florida. The announcements included awarding the first two t more PR

Governor Ron DeSantis Awards Baseball Hall of Famer Andre Dawson the Governor's Medal of Freedom (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 19 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Awards Baseball Hall of Famer Andre Dawson the Governor's Medal of Freedom * TALLAHASSEE, Fla.--Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Andre "The Hawk" Dawson the Governor's Medal of Freedom in recognition of his distinguished baseball career, his contributions to Florida A&M University, and his lasting impact on the state of Florida. "Today, I was proud to present the Governor's Me more PR

Greenberg Traurig Expands Leveraged Finance Capabilities, Adds Andrew Jacobs in Westchester County and New York (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Expands Leveraged Finance Capabilities, Adds Andrew Jacobs in Westchester County and New York * NEW YORK - Oct. 19, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP is continuing the strategic growth of its Finance Practice with the addition of Andrew B. Jacobs as a shareholder in the firm's Westchester County and New York offices. Jacobs joins Greenberg Traurig as client demand for sophisticated financ more PR

Help FSU defend its Cyberween championship against 11 Florida universities (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 19 -- Florida State University posted the following news: * * * Help FSU defend its Cyberween championship against 11 Florida universities * Florida State University is defending its title as Cybersecurity Champion as students, faculty and staff compete against 11 other Florida universities in Cyberween, an online competition designed to sharpen cybersecurity skills and promote online safety. The annual competition, which brings together 12 Florida universities, runs Monday, Oct. 19, through Friday, Oct. 30. Part more PR

ICE Arrests More Than 100 Gang Members in Less Than a Week (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Arrests More Than 100 Gang Members in Less Than a Week * Among those arrested were members of MS-13 and Tren de Aragua WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement announcing that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested more than 100 gang members in less than a week, including members of gangs such as MS-13 and Tren de Aragua (TDA). From October 4 to Octob more PR

Jimmy Carr's "Killing Jokes" is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Oct. 3, 2027 (10)
HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Oct. 19 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Jimmy Carr's "Killing Jokes" is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Oct. 3, 2027 * Tickets On Sale Friday, Oct. 23 at 10 a.m. Jimmy Carr's "Killing Jokes' is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2027, at 7p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 23 at 10 a.m. and start at $55. Fans can access the venue presale Thursday, more PR

Kelly, Murphy, Schiff Demand Answers from Trump Administration Over Decision to Allow Handgun Sales to Teenagers (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Murphy, Schiff Demand Answers from Trump Administration Over Decision to Allow Handgun Sales to Teenagers * Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Chris Murphy (D-CT), and Adam Schiff (D-CA) demanded answers to Attorney General Todd Blanche on the Department of Justice's (DOJ) decision to stop enforcing a long-standing federal law prohibiting licensed gun dealers from selling handguns to individuals under the age of 21. In a letter, the senators raised  more PR

Newmark Arranges $369 Million Fannie Mae Credit Facility for April Housing Florida Portfolio (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 20 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges $369 Million Fannie Mae Credit Facility for April Housing Florida Portfolio October 19, 2026 Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark" or "the Company"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations and other owners and occupiers, announced the Company has arranged a $369 mil more PR

Polk State DBOT Chair Greg Littleton honored with James L. Wattenbarger Award (10)
WINTER HAVEN, Florida, Oct. 19 -- Polk State College posted the following news: * * * Polk State DBOT Chair Greg Littleton honored with James L. Wattenbarger Award * Polk State College is proud to announce that Greg Littleton, Chair of the Polk State College District Board of Trustees, will receive the 2026 James L. Wattenbarger Award at the upcoming Association of Florida Colleges' Council of Trustees and Council of Presidents Joint Meeting in November. Selected by the presidents of the Florida College System, the James L. Wattenbarger Aw more PR

Reed, Whitehouse Press Trump DOJ for Allowing Sale of Handguns to Teenagers (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed, Whitehouse Press Trump DOJ for Allowing Sale of Handguns to Teenagers * WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) today joined Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), and several colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche demanding answers on the Department of Justice's (DOJ) decision to break with decades of precedent and unilaterally refuse to enforce a prohibition against the s more PR

Rep. Horsford, Co-signers Issue Letter to Google CEO Pichai, Spirit Airlines CEO Davis (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following letter with co-signers to Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Spirit Airlines CEO Dave Davis: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 8, 2026 Mr. Sundar Pichai Chief Executive Officer, Google 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, California, 94043 - Mr. Dave Davis Chief Executive Officer, Spirit Airlines 139 South Compass Way Dania Beach, Florida, 33004 Mr. Pichai and Mr. Davis, We write to express serious concern regarding the proposed $10 mil more PR

Rep. Tlaib Introduces Bill to Restore Temporary Protected Status for Yemen (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tlaib introduces bill to restore temporary protected status for Yemen Rep. Tlaib's district in Michigan is home to a large Yemeni population Oct 19, 2026 WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) introduced a bill to restore temporary protected status for Yemen, which the Trump administration officially terminated in July, following a legal battle. Conditions in countries designated for TPS are too dangerous for people to return s more PR

Sen. Rick Scott Urges FCC to Keep Communist Chinese Companies on "Covered List" (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Urges FCC to Keep Communist Chinese Companies on "Covered List" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr urging the FCC to keep Communist Chinese companies SZ DJI Technology Co. (DJI) and Autel Robotics Co. (Autel) on its "Covered List" despite the companies' challenges to the designations. Senator Scott outlined years of Congressional oversight and cit more PR

Sen. Rick Scott Visits Greece to Discuss NATO Security and Economic Cooperation with Greek Leaders (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Visits Greece to Discuss NATO Security and Economic Cooperation with Greek Leaders * ATHENS, Greece - This week, U.S. Senator Rick Scott, member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Chairman of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower, traveled to Greece and met with Greek government leaders to discuss the U.S.-Greco alliance and America's national security and economic interests in the Mediterranean. Duri more PR

Senator Moody Leads Delegation of Florida Congressional Members in Support of Major Emergency Disaster Declaration for Isaias Recovery (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Moody Leads Delegation of Florida Congressional Members in Support of Major Emergency Disaster Declaration for Isaias Recovery Oct 19, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C.--Senator Moody is leading a congressional effort urging the President to approve Gov. Ron DeSantis's request for a Major Emergency Disaster Declaration. Senator Moody made multiple trips to communities struck by Hurricane Isaias with Governor DeSantis to assess damage and listen  more PR

Senator Moody Recognizes Plant City Police Sergeant for Life-Saving Actions (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Moody Recognizes Plant City Police Sergeant for Life-Saving Actions Oct 19, 2026 PLANT CITY, Fla.--Senator Ashley Moody presented a Florida's Finest Award to a Plant City Police Sergeant who saved a man's life. In September, Sgt. Billy Harvester responded to a call for help, where he found a man lying unconscious. Sgt. Harvester determined the man to be suffering from a cardiac arrest, and he immediately responded, grabbing an AED fr more PR

Southern Environmental Law Center: NextEra Acquisition Hurts Virginians, Benefits Shareholders (10)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * October 19, 2026 NextEra acquisition hurts Virginians, benefits shareholders RICHMOND, Va. -- Today the Southern Environmental Law Center's Virginia office submitted testimony on NextEra's proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy to the State Corporation Commission (SCC). SELC is representing clients Appalachian Voices, Solar United Neighbors, and Vote Solar at the SCC. The October 19 submission includes testimony from two more PR

Sunn Named to 2026 Power 100 (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Sunn Named to 2026 Power 100 * Meagan Sunn, Vice President of Government Affairs and Of Counsel at Taft, has been named to the 2026 Power 100, an annual recognition honoring influential leaders in law, politics, business, and medicine who are making a significant impact in their respective fields. Sunn advises companies, industry organizations, and public-sector clients on complex legal, regulatory, and public policy matters acros more PR

SwRI's Dr. Steve Dellenback wins ITS World Congress Lifetime Achievement Award (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 19 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI's Dr. Steve Dellenback wins ITS World Congress Lifetime Achievement Award * October 19, 2026 -- Dr. Steve Dellenback, vice president of the Intelligent Systems Division at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), has been selected to receive the ITS World Congress Hall of Fame's 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award. Dellenback received the award Oct. 19 during the 32nd ITS World Congress meeting held in Gangneung, Korea. Th more PR

Tarleton State Ranked No. 1 in Nation for First Time in Program History (10)
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Oct. 19 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Tarleton State Ranked No. 1 in Nation for First Time in Program History * Republished from Tarleton State Athletics. STEPHENVILLE, Texas -- Tarleton State Football is the No. 1 ranked team in the country. On Monday, the AFCA FCS Coaches Poll and Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll were released. The Texans surpassed South Dakota State in both rankings to the No. 1 position, the first time in program history that Tarleton State has held the No. 1 rank at a more PR

Transfer Student, First-Generation Graduate Proves It's Never Too Late to Aim High (10)
ORLANDO, Florida, Oct. 19 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Transfer Student, First-Generation Graduate Proves It's Never Too Late to Aim High * * In his first attempt at a college degree, Robin Marquez '26 dropped out with a 0.9 GPA. * Years later, he re-grouped through the DirectConnect to UCF program and eventually completed research with the Smithsonian Institution and earned the Order of Pegasus, UCF's most prestigious student honor. * Through his second chance, he grew a passion for plant science  more PR

UMGC Names Mark Sohaney Senior Vice President for Global Military Operations (10)
ADELPHI, Maryland, Oct. 19 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus posted the following news: * * * UMGC Names Mark Sohaney Senior Vice President for Global Military Operations * Retired U.S. Navy leader to oversee worldwide support for military learners Adelphi, Md. -- Oct. 19, 2026 -- University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) today announced that it has appointed Mark Sohaney, a distinguished military leader with more than 37 years of service, as its new senior vice president of Global Military Operations, effective November 30, 20 more PR

UNF partners with UF to host STEM on the Lawn free event for local families (10)
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Oct. 19 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF partners with UF to host STEM on the Lawn free event for local families * The University of North Florida is partnering with the University of Florida's Florida Semiconductor Institute to host STEM on the Lawn, a free community event, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the J.B. Coxwell Amphitheater. STEM on the Lawn is specifically geared toward K-12 students and their families and will provide engaging, hands-on STEM expe more PR

What Cancer Drug Resistance Can Teach Researchers About Other Diseases (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 19 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * What Cancer Drug Resistance Can Teach Researchers About Other Diseases * M.D./Ph.D. candidate Erica Lamkin studies how resistance to BTK-targeted therapies can reveal biological connections between blood cancers and immune-mediated diseases. Key Takeaways * Resistance to targeted therapies can reveal biological mechanisms that are difficult to observe before treatment. * University of Miami Miller School of Medicine student Erica more PR

WKU wins the Steve Hunt Classic (10)
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Oct. 19 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU wins the Steve Hunt Classic * WKU Forensics took first place in Varsity Lincoln-Douglas Debate at the Steve Hunt Classic hosted by Lewis & Clark College on October 10-11. Sophomore Anderson Hendrix of Houston, the sole competitor from WKU, swept the field winning key rounds against Florida State University, California State University-Sacramento and the home team Lewis & Clark. Hendrix also took third speaker. Six universities took part in more PR