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'Pedaling Past Barriers' helps Gainesville seniors cycle together (10)
GAINESVILLE, Florida, Oct. 20 -- The University of Florida posted the following news:
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'Pedaling Past Barriers' helps Gainesville seniors cycle together
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* A UF-led program provides a structured group cycling experience for residents at two Gainesville retirement communities.
* With funding from an Outride Research Partnership Grant, the initiative screens participants through occupational therapy assessments to match them with tailored adaptive cycles.
* UF researchers are measuring the program's effects on cognitive function, mood more PR
AFPI Releases State Elections Certification Toolkits to Equip Local Election Officials to Hold the Line on Election Integrity (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release:
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AFPI Releases State Elections Certification Toolkits to Equip Local Election Officials to Hold the Line on Election Integrity
October 21, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released a series of State Elections Certification Toolkits for local election officials in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Each toolki more PR
Ala. A.G. Marshall Joins U.S. Supreme Court Brief in Support of Parents' Religious Rights (10)
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 21 -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Marshall Joins U.S. Supreme Court Brief in Support of Parents' Religious Rights
October 19, 2026
(Montgomery, Ala) - Attorney General Steve Marshall joined an amicus brief in the United States Supreme Court supporting the religious rights of parents to object to vaccination requirements for their daughter who attends an online-only public school. Krystal and Anthony Perry believe that vaccinations developed fr more PR
Army Medicine celebrates Army animal care specialists (10)
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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Army Medicine celebrates Army animal care specialists
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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, compassiona more PR
As a UF doctoral student and TikTok star, Kaylee Cunningham is sharing her passion for nuclear energy (10)
GAINESVILLE, Florida, Oct. 21 -- The University of Florida posted the following news:
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As a UF doctoral student and TikTok star, Kaylee Cunningham is sharing her passion for nuclear energy
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* Kaylee Cunningham reaches millions of online viewers by making nuclear energy fun and easy to understand.
* Cunningham will become the first person in her family to earn a doctorate and the first student to complete an online Ph.D. from the UF Department of Materials Science and Engineering.
* After earning degrees from UF and MIT, she conducte more PR
Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Coalition in $664M Settlement with Snap Finance (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 21 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Coalition in $664M Settlement with Snap Finance
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DES MOINES--Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she is leading a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel $2,367,148 in lease payments owed by Iowans who entered into lease-to-own agreements from 2017-2022, and those Iowans will be ab more PR
Attorney General Griffin Announces $18.4M in Lease Forgiveness from Snap Finance Settlement (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 21 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Announces $18.4M in Lease Forgiveness from Snap Finance Settlement
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Griffin: 'This settlement provides meaningful financial relief to more than 9,300 Arkansans and holds Snap Finance accountable for its deceptive business practices'
LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin has joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, S more PR
Attorney General Hilgers Leads $664 Million Multistate Settlement Against Snap Finance (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 21 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Hilgers Leads $664 Million Multistate Settlement Against Snap Finance
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Lincoln - Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced today that he joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel $2,652,091 in lease payments owed by 1,349 Nebraska consumers who entered into lease-to-own agreements from 2017-2022. more PR
Attorney General McCuskey Joins Coalition in $664M Settlement with Snap Finance, Consumers to get Immediate Relief (10)
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 20 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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Attorney General McCuskey Joins Coalition in $664M Settlement with Snap Finance, Consumers to get Immediate Relief
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Attorney General JB McCuskey announced today he has joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel $4,442,388 in lease payments owed by West Virginians who entered into lease-to-own agr more PR
Attorney General McCuskey Joins Coalition in $664M Settlement with Snap Finance, Consumers to get Immediate Relief (10)
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 21 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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Attorney General McCuskey Joins Coalition in $664M Settlement with Snap Finance, Consumers to get Immediate Relief
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Attorney General JB McCuskey announced today he has joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel $4,442,388 in lease payments owed by West Virginians who entered into lease-to-own agr more PR
BLS Issues Report on State Employment and Unemployment September 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment September 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Oct. 20, 2026 (18 pages)
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Unemployment rates were lower in September in 5 states and stable in 45 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twenty states and the District had jobless rate decreases from a year earlier, 7 states had increases, and 23 states had little change. The national unemployment rate, 4.2 percent, changed little both ove more PR
Can a Stem Cell Transplant Truly Reset the Immune System? (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 21 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Can a Stem Cell Transplant Truly Reset the Immune System?
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Miller School researchers led by Dr. Robert Levy propose adding post-transplant cyclophosphamide during immune recovery to target autoreactive cells that may survive autologous stem cell transplantation.
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* Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation can reduce autoreactive immune cells, but some cells may survive and contribute to relapse.
* Miller S more PR
CFK Poetics Presents Acclaimed Poet Traci Brimhall (10)
KEY WEST, Florida, Oct. 22 -- The College of the Florida Keys issued the following news:
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CFK Poetics presents acclaimed poet Traci Brimhall
KEY WEST, FL, October 20, 2026-- The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) invites the community to a free reading and conversation with acclaimed poet Traci Brimhall, former Poet Laureate of Kansas and a Guggenheim Fellow, on Wednesday, November 4, at 5:30 p.m. at the Tennessee Williams Theatre on CFK's Key West Campus. Brimhall will present a live reading of her work and take questions from the audie more PR
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint Volunteers Assist in Hurricane Cleanup in Florida (10)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 22 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release:
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Latter-day Saint Volunteers Assist in Hurricane Cleanup in Florida
21 October 2026
Hundreds of volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints participated in hurricane relief efforts in Pensacola, Florida, over the weekend. Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin on October 9, 2026, as a Category 2 hurricane with wind gusts up to 120 miles per hour. Multiple fatalities were reported, and more than 500 more PR
CLAS professor Gary Pierce inducted into National Academy of Kinesiology (10)
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 21 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news:
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CLAS professor Gary Pierce inducted into National Academy of Kinesiology
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Gary Pierce, professor and department executive officer in the Department of Health, Sport, and Human Physiology, has been inducted as a fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology (NAK).
Founded in 1926, NAK promotes the study and educational applications of human movement and physical activity. Through election to fellowship, the academy recog more PR
Coast Guard repatriates 63 aliens to Dominican Republic following unlawful voyage vessel interdiction (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release:
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Coast Guard repatriates 63 aliens to Dominican Republic following unlawful voyage vessel interdiction
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Winslow Griesser repatriated 63 of 66 alien migrants to two Dominican Republic Navy vessels, Saturday, following the interdiction of an unlawful migration vessel voyage in Mona Passage waters, Friday.
Three of the interdicted aliens remain in federal custody facing fu more PR
Composing America's Air Force Band of the West (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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Composing America's Air Force Band of the West
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Few musical groups in the world have the ability to reach 6 million listeners, conduct 500 live and televised performances and travel over 125,000 miles in their lifetimes, much less annually.
These metrics might sound like those of a mainstream ensemble; however they belong to none other than the U.S. Air Force Band of the West. A team of Airmen who serve th more PR
Dean Mead Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Doyle's Guide (10)
ORLANDO, Florida, Oct. 22 -- Dean Mead, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Dean Mead Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Doyle's Guide
October 21, 2026
(Orlando, FL) Dean Mead is pleased to announce six of the firm's attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 Doyle's Guide listings for leading legal professionals in the Greater Orlando metropolitan area.
Doyle's Guide is an independent, peer-review-based legal directory that recognizes leading lawyers and law firms across a range of practice areas and jurisdictions. The Guide's more PR
Duke Energy Foundation and Cincinnati Regional Chamber Award $100,000 in Storm Relief Grants to 26 Local Businesses (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 22 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy Foundation and Cincinnati Regional Chamber award $100,000 in storm relief grants to 26 local businesses
October 21, 2026
* Grants support small businesses recovering from severe weather and flooding across the Cincinnati region
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CINCINNATI - The Duke Energy Foundation and Cincinnati Regional Chamber have awarded $100,000 in relief grants to 26 small businesses across the Cincinnati region impacted by severe weather, flooding and storm d more PR
Duke Energy Lineworkers Earn Six Awards at International Lineman's Rodeo, Showcasing the Skills That Deliver Safe, Reliable Service to Customers (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 22 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy lineworkers earn six awards at International Lineman's Rodeo, showcasing the skills that deliver safe, reliable service to customers
October 21, 2026
* Rodeo highlights the skills Duke Energy lineworkers use every day to maintain and upgrade the grid, restore service after storms and outages and support growing communities
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BONNER SPRINGS, Kan. - Duke Energy teams earned six awards at the International Lineman's Rodeo, one of the world' more PR
Eckerd College establishes student chapter of The Wildlife Society (10)
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Oct. 21 -- Eckerd College posted the following news:
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Eckerd College establishes student chapter of The Wildlife Society
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Eckerd College has officially launched its chapter of The Wildlife Society, an international organization committed to addressing issues that affect wildlife now and will shape the future.
"It's an academic group, but it's much more than that," says Associate Professor of Biology Jeffrey Goessling, Ph.D., who oversees Eckerd's new student chapter.
The organization includes scientists, man more PR
FAU Receives $1.3M NOAA Grant to Address Harmful Algal Blooms (10)
BOCA RATON, Florida, Oct. 22 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAU Receives $1.3M NOAA Grant to Address Harmful Algal Blooms
By Gisele Galoustian | 10/21/2026
Grant Snapshot: Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute has received a $1.3 million grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science to investigate the environmental and biological drivers of recurring and prolonge more PR
FAU Receives $3.3M to Provide Scholarships in Electrical Engineering (10)
BOCA RATON, Florida, Oct. 22 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAU Receives $3.3M to Provide Scholarships in Electrical Engineering
By Kristine Gobbo | 10/21/2026
Florida Atlantic University has received a $3.3 million gift from the estate of Maria M. Treto to provide scholarships for students pursuing degrees in electrical engineering. The Pedro Treto and Harry M. Harris Scholarship is named in memory of Maria Treto's husband and son.
Pedro and Maria Tre more PR
FIS Announced New Date for Q3 Earnings of November 4, 2026 (10)
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Oct. 21 -- FIS, a financial technology company, issued the following news release:
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FIS Announced New Date for Third Quarter Earnings of November 4, 2026
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., October 20, 2026 - FIS(R) (NYSE: FIS) (NYSE: FIS), a global leader in financial services technology, today announced that its third quarter 2026 financial results conference call has been rescheduled from Tuesday, November 3rd to Wednesday, November 4th, prior to market open.
The new date is intended to better accommodate the schedules of in more PR
Florida Chamber Announces 2026 Future of Florida Forum, Bringing Florida Leaders Together to See and Shape Florida's Future (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 20 [Category: Business] -- The Florida Chamber of Commerce posted the following news:
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Florida Chamber Announces 2026 Future of Florida Forum, Bringing Florida Leaders Together to See and Shape Florida's Future
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Two-day forum will bring together business, government, education, workforce and community leaders to discuss Florida's economic prosperity and global competitiveness.
The Florida Chamber Foundation will once again bring together hundreds of Florida's top business, government, education, workforce, more PR
Florida Chamber Celebrates National Support Your Local Chamber Day (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 21 [Category: Business] -- The Florida Chamber of Commerce posted the following news:
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Florida Chamber Celebrates National Support Your Local Chamber Day
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In Florida, the more than 100 local chambers in the Florida Chamber Federation help strengthen communities, support job creators, and help secure Florida's economic future
The Florida Chamber of Commerce, along with chambers of commerce across the nation, is celebrating National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day, recognizing the local and regiona more PR
Florida Department of Education Announces Fourth Annual Florida College System Cybersecurity Competition Winners (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 22 -- The Florida Department of Education issued the following news release:
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Florida Department of Education Announces Fourth Annual Florida College System Cybersecurity Competition Winners
Tallahassee, Fla., October 21, 2026 - Today, the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) announced the winners of the Fourth Annual Florida College System (FCS) Cybersecurity Competition.
As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, the Florida College System is preparing students to meet Florida's growing demand for skill more PR
Florida State University computer scientist wins $100,000 grand prize at Discovery Days event (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 21 -- Florida State University posted the following news:
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Florida State University computer scientist wins $100,000 grand prize at Discovery Days event
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* Florida State University computer scientist Xian Mallory earned $100,000 in funding from ReliaQuest for her startup called Sage, a cybersecurity platform designed to protect personal data.
* The grand prize highlighted "The Quest for What's Next!" competition at FSU Discovery Days, one of the signature events where six teams competed for funding from Rel more PR
Four Questions Can Help Identify Patients Who May Benefit from Renal Denervation (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 21 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Four Questions Can Help Identify Patients Who May Benefit from Renal Denervation
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A four-question framework helps clinicians confirm uncontrolled hypertension, optimize treatment, identify underlying causes and discuss whether renal denervation fits a patient's needs and preferences.
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* Renal denervation is a minimally invasive procedure intended to help lower blood pressure by targeting nerves surrounding the renal more PR
FSU developing statewide data system to improve mental healthcare in Florida (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 21 -- Florida State University posted the following news:
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FSU developing statewide data system to improve mental healthcare in Florida
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* FSU is bringing together data from five state agencies to help researchers identify gaps in mental health and substance use care.
* The project aims to help policymakers evaluate treatment outcomes and improve services for Floridians.
For years, critical data about Florida's behavioral healthcare system has been scattered among state agencies, making it difficult to ass more PR
FSU Google Days brings hands-on AI learning to campus (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 21 -- Florida State University posted the following news:
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FSU Google Days brings hands-on AI learning to campus
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* More than 1,000 Florida State community members attended the Google Days event for hands-on artificial intelligence training.
* Google specialists guided faculty and students through practical classroom and research application.
Florida State University recently welcomed more than 1,000 faculty, staff and students to Google Days 2026, a two-day event featuring hands-on AI training, demonstrat more PR
FSU study finds healthcare provider photos in waiting rooms can strengthen patient trust (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 21 -- Florida State University posted the following news:
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FSU study finds healthcare provider photos in waiting rooms can strengthen patient trust
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* Provider race and ethnicity influenced Black participants' perceptions of fairness and communication skills, researchers found.
* The study suggests that simple, low-cost changes to healthcare settings could help strengthen patient-provider relationships.
A new Florida State University study finds that adding healthcare providers' photographs to clinic welco more PR
FSU's IGNITE Tallahassee showcases regional innovation and student talent at open house (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 21 -- Florida State University posted the following news:
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FSU's IGNITE Tallahassee showcases regional innovation and student talent at open house
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* The IGNITE Tallahassee Open House + Innovation Expo highlighted research commercialization during Florida State's 4th annual Discovery Days.
* IGNITE Tallahassee serves as FSU's business incubator, offering specialized labs and mentorship to launch new high-tech companies.
Florida State University showcased regional innovation and student entrepreneurship Wed more PR
Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 Orlando: Day 3 Highlights (10)
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 22 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 Orlando: Day 3 Highlights
ORLANDO, Fla., October 21, 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. You can read the highlights here from Day 1 and Day 2.
On Day 3, we are revealing the top predictions more PR
Gov. Newsom Spotlights California's Steel Comeback: First New Mill in 50 Years Brings Jobs, Investment, and Cleaner Industry (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 21 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Governor Newsom spotlights California's steel comeback: first new mill in 50 years brings jobs, investment, and cleaner industry
Powered by clean energy, the new mill will bring high-wage jobs to Kern County and rank among the nation's newest steel mills
What you need to know: California is expanding steel manufacturing, while cutting the pollution that has traditionally come with it. With help from Governor Newsom's Ca more PR
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $4.5 Million Approved for Florida Small Businesses Through the Emergency Bridge Loan Program Within 10 Days Following Hurricane Isaias (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 19 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, posted the following news release:
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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $4.5 Million Approved for Florida Small Businesses Through the Emergency Bridge Loan Program Within 10 Days Following Hurricane Isaias
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DESTIN, Fla.-- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $4.5 million has been approved through the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program for small businesses impacted by Hurricane Isaias. Sixty-five businesses have been approved to receive more PR
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Nearly 60% Decline in Fentanyl-Caused Deaths in Florida Since 2023 (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 20 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, posted the following news release:
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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Nearly 60% Decline in Fentanyl-Caused Deaths in Florida Since 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla.--Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that fentanyl-caused deaths in Florida have declined by nearly 60% since 2023, according to new data from the Florida Medical Examiners Commission's 2025 Annual Drug Report. The significant decline comes as Florida continues to combat drug trafficking and support law enforcement through more PR
Governor Ron DeSantis Hosts Miami Roundtable in Support of Amendment 3 Property Tax Relief (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 21 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, posted the following news release:
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Governor Ron DeSantis Hosts Miami Roundtable in Support of Amendment 3 Property Tax Relief
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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla.-- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis hosted a roundtable in Miami to reaffirm his commitment to providing meaningful property tax relief to Floridians and build support for Amendment 3, a proposed constitutional amendment that would expand homestead exemptions and establish a pathway toward eliminating non-school property taxes o more PR
Greenberg Traurig Advises OPKO Health on $722M+ Agreement to Sell Select BioReference Health Assets to Labcorp (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Advises OPKO Health on $722M+ Agreement to Sell Select BioReference Health Assets to Labcorp
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MIAMI - Oct. 21, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. advised OPKO Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: OPK), a multinational biopharmaceutical company, on its agreement to sell select assets of its wholly owned subsidiary, BioReference Health, LLC, to Labcorp (NYSE: LH).
The purchase price for the transaction i more PR
Greenberg Traurig Advises Volkswagen Leasing on MXN 2.5B Long-Term Debt Certificate Issuance (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Advises Volkswagen Leasing on MXN 2.5B Long-Term Debt Certificate Issuance
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MEXICO CITY - Oct. 20, 2026 - Attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig's Mexico office advised Volkswagen Leasing in connection with the issuance of MXN 2.5 billion in long-term debt certificates. The certificates bear interest at a variable rate and were issued under Volkswagen Leasing's recurring issuer program thro more PR
Greenberg Traurig Hosts Digital Garden Global Series in New York (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Hosts Digital Garden Global Series in New York
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NEW YORK - Oct. 21, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP hosted the Digital Garden Global Series Oct. 15 at its New York office. The unique event brought together leaders from Japan and the United States across the digital infrastructure ecosystem, including operators, investors, government representatives, real estate professionals, and servic more PR
Greenberg Traurig's Cesar Alvarez Receives Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce 2026 Sand in My Shoes(r) Award (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig's Cesar Alvarez Receives Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce 2026 Sand in My Shoes(r) Award
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MIAMI - Oct. 21, 2026 - Cesar L. Alvarez, Senior Chairman of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A., received the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce 2026 Sand in My Shoes(r) award at a sold-out event with more than 800 business and community leaders in attendance Oct. 15 at Jungle Island in Miami.
The award, w more PR
Greenberg Traurig's Paige Kaplan Randolph Named to The Hollywood Reporter's Power Reps: Creators List (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig's Paige Kaplan Randolph Named to The Hollywood Reporter's Power Reps: Creators List
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LOS ANGELES - Oct. 21, 2026 - Paige Kaplan Randolph, an associate in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Entertainment & Media Practice in Los Angeles, was named to The Hollywood Reporter's second annual Top Power Creators/Influencers Lawyers List for 2026.
In its creator-focused coverage, The Hollywood Reporte more PR
Holland & Knight Advises Cencora on $2.4 Billion Acquisition of American Oncology Network (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Holland & Knight Advises Cencora on $2.4 Billion Acquisition of American Oncology Network
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PHILADELPHIA (October 21, 2026) - Holland & Knight represented Cencora Inc. (NYSE: COR), a leading global pharmaceutical solutions organization, in a definitive agreement to acquire American Oncology Network Inc. (AON), a physician-led network of more than 350 oncology providers across 21 states. The transaction was announced O more PR
Holland & Knight Advises Maximus on Strategic Acquisition of Agile Defense (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Holland & Knight Advises Maximus on Strategic Acquisition of Agile Defense
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TYSONS, Va. (October 21, 2026) - Holland & Knight represented Maximus (NYSE: MMS), a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) and tech-enabled government services, on its definitive agreement to acquire Agile Defense LLC and certain of its affiliates. The agreement has a cash purchase price of $660 million, subject to adjustments, wit more PR
Holland & Knight Advises Peru's Contugas on $300 Million Short-Term Loan (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Holland & Knight Advises Peru's Contugas on $300 Million Short-Term Loan
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NEW YORK (October 21, 2026) - Holland & Knight advised Contugas S.A.C., as borrower, in connection with a short-term cross-border loan facility of up to $300 million. The transaction closed on August 14, 2026.
The financing was provided by Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S.A. (Bladex) and was used to refinance existing corporate deb more PR
Holland & Knight Advises PickTrace in Connection with Majority Growth Investment from Terminus Capital Partners (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Holland & Knight Advises PickTrace in Connection with Majority Growth Investment from Terminus Capital Partners
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TYSONS, Va. (October 21, 2026) - Holland & Knight represented PickTrace, a leading provider of workforce management, labor compliance and operations technology for agriculture, in connection with a majority growth investment from Terminus Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on majority investme more PR
Holland & Knight Ranks No. 1 for Platform Strength in 2026 Law360 Pulse Leaderboard (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Holland & Knight Ranks No. 1 for Platform Strength in 2026 Law360 Pulse Leaderboard
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MIAMI (October 21, 2026) - Holland & Knight has been ranked No. 1 for Platform Strength among the nation's 100 largest law firms and No. 8 overall in the 2026 Law360 Pulse Leaderboard, an annual assessment of law firms' reputation, capabilities and market presence.
Law360 Pulse introduced Platform Strength as a new core component of more PR
How Language and Culture Keep the International Space Station Connected (10)
ORLANDO, Florida, Oct. 21 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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How Language and Culture Keep the International Space Station Connected
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* Clear communication and cultural understanding help international space crews build trust, navigate differences and work toward shared goals.
* Differences in humor, traditions and communication styles can shape daily life and teamwork aboard a spacecraft.
* UCF faculty Alla Kourova and Sanaa Mahroug in the Department of Modern Languages and Literature explain why prepa more PR
ICYMI: The LIBRE Initiative Brings Miami Community Members and Congressman Diaz-Balart Together for Capitol Connect (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 20 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: The LIBRE Initiative Brings Miami Community Members and Congressman Diaz-Balart Together for Capitol Connect
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On Friday, October 16, The LIBRE Initiative hosted a Capitol Connect event in Miami Lakes, Florida, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The event brought together community members and Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart to recognize the important role Latino Americans play in South Florida and create opportuni more PR
In North Carolina, Attorneys and Advocates File Suit Against Corporate Landlord American Landmark for Allegedly Saddling Renters with Numerous, Illegal Junk Fees (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The North Carolina Justice Center posted the following news release:
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In North Carolina, Attorneys and Advocates File Suit Against Corporate Landlord American Landmark for Allegedly Saddling Renters with Numerous, Illegal Junk Fees
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DURHAM (October 20, 2026)--Halperin Petersen & Mikkilineni LLP (HPM), the North Carolina Justice Center, and Kelly Guzzo, PLC today filed a class-action lawsuit on behalf of North Carolina renters against corporate landlord American Landmark Managem more PR
Inaugural Okefenokee Science Symposium Showcases Research, Conservation, and Collaboration (10)
BRUNSWICK, Georgia, Oct. 21 -- The College of Coastal Georgia posted the following news:
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Inaugural Okefenokee Science Symposium Showcases Research, Conservation, and Collaboration
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More than 100 attendees, including researchers, undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff, conservation professionals, and community members, gathered at the Center for the Arts for the inaugural Biennial Okefenokee Science Symposium on Oct. 16. Discussions and presentations covered a wide range of topics, not only related to the Okefenokee Swamp more PR
Independence Blue Cross takes steps to help members affected by Hurricane Isaias (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Independence Blue Cross, a subsidiary of Independence Health Group, posted the following news release:
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Independence Blue Cross takes steps to help members affected by Hurricane Isaias
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Independence Blue Cross (IBX) is taking the following measures to help its members affected by Hurricane Isaias.
For members impacted, IBX is revising some policies in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia:
* Alabama - through November 6, 2026
* Florida - through November 5, 2026
* Georgia - t more PR
Indian National Indicted for Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud (10)
TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Indian National Indicted for Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud
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Ocala, Florida - Manojkumar N. Desai (44, Ocala) has been charged by indictment with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison. The indictment also notifies Desai that the United States will seek an order of forfeiture in the amount of $370,198.40, representing both the pr more PR
Interim Meeting education sessions (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 20 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release:
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Interim Meeting education sessions
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The education sessions for the 2026 lnterim Meeting will take place Nov. 5, 6 and 8 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, Florida.
Education sessions are live activities.. Join your colleagues in person for programming on the topics that matter most to you. Information on the sessions will be posted as it becomes available. All education session times are Easte more PR
Interim Meeting travel, hotel and child care (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 20 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release:
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Interim Meeting travel, hotel and child care
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The HOD will hold its 2026 Interim Meeting from Nov. 6-10 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort Orlando, Florida. Meetings of the AMA groups (sections) will take place on Nov. 5-6, preceding the HOD's opening session.
Registration
Registration information for the 2026 Interim Meeting will be posted once available.
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IRS Issues Notice on 2026-2027 Special Per Diem Rates (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (TNSdock) -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following notice (No. 2026-60) entitled "2026-2027 Special Per Diem Rates".
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SECTION 1. PURPOSE
This annual notice provides the 2026-2027 special per diem rates for taxpayers to use in substantiating the amount of ordinary and necessary business expenses incurred while traveling away from home, specifically (1) the special transportation industry meal and incidental expenses (M&IE) rates, (2) the rate for the incidental expenses only deduction, and (3) the rates an more PR
KU Alumni to celebrate 2026 Fred Ellsworth Medallion, Homecoming Award honorees (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 21 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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KU Alumni to celebrate 2026 Fred Ellsworth Medallion, Homecoming Award honorees
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LAWRENCE -- The University of Kansas will announce the recipients of the 2026 Fred Ellsworth Medallion and the 2026 Homecoming Awards at the Oct. 24 football game. The honorees include alumni, volunteers, students and faculty recognized for their leadership, service and commitment to KU.
Selected by a committee of representatives from KU Alumni, KU Memorial Unions, Center f more PR
Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 3 South Carolina Candidates Ahead of Nov. 3 Election (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees posted the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 3 South Carolina Candidates Ahead of Nov. 3 Election
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Join the 150,000 AFGE members who have already made the switch to E-Dues.
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202-374-6491
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Lawsuit Aims to Restore Protections for Threatened Wildlife (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 21 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release:
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Lawsuit Aims to Restore Protections for Threatened Wildlife
Conservation groups say rule rescinding 'blanket' protections goes against intent of Endangered Species Act
Butte, MT -- On Wednesday, conservation groups sued to overturn a Trump administration rule that leaves threatened wildlife with no certain, meaningful protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Read the complaint.
Plaintiffs represented by Earthjustice -- in more PR
Lawsuit Aims to Restore Protections for Threatened Wildlife (10)
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Oct. 22 -- WildEarth Guardians issued the following news release:
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Lawsuit Aims to Restore Protections for Threatened Wildlife
Conservation groups say rule rescinding 'blanket' protections goes against intent of Endangered Species Act
October 21, 2026
Butte, M.T. - On Wednesday, conservation groups sued to overturn a Trump administration rule that leaves threatened wildlife with no certain, meaningful protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Read the complaint here (https://earthjustice.org/document/law more PR
MAIN STREET vs. THE MERGER: Economic Liberties and We Are CASA Cohost Roundtable on How NextEra-Dominion Megamerger Would Hit Virginia Communities (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release:
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MAIN STREET vs. THE MERGER: Economic Liberties and We Are CASA Cohost Roundtable on How NextEra-Dominion Megamerger Would Hit Virginia Communities
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Woodbridge, VA -- The American Economic Liberties Project and We Are CASA are joining forces for Main Street vs. The Merger: Who Pays for the NextEra-Dominion Deal? a bilingual roundtable bringing together Virginia workers, consumers, and small businesses to discuss t more PR
Meeting Big Challenges with Big Ideas, Health Centers Pitch 'Y Combinator-Style' Solutions for Local Healthcare (10)
SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 20 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news:
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Meeting Big Challenges with Big Ideas, Health Centers Pitch 'Y Combinator-Style' Solutions for Local Healthcare
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Middle District of Florida Joins DOJ Fraud Division, USDA, and USDA OIG in Uncovering Nearly $42 Million in SNAP Benefit Fraud During Nationwide Enforcement Surge (10)
TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Middle District of Florida Joins DOJ Fraud Division, USDA, and USDA OIG in Uncovering Nearly $42 Million in SNAP Benefit Fraud During Nationwide Enforcement Surge
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Tampa, FL - The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida (MDFL) joins the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division (Fraud Division), the Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the USDA Office of Inspector more PR
MSU in the early 2000s: 8 iconic Spartan achievements (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 21 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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MSU in the early 2000s: 8 iconic Spartan achievements
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Much like the Y2K aesthetic, life at Michigan State University in the early 2000s was iconic.
From 2000 to 2010, MSU would have some of its most famous wins, welcome remarkable new monuments and buildings, and continue growing into the global brand it is today. Let's look back at some of the biggest moments.
Interested in diving deeper into the MSU time capsule? Check out our 1980s and 1990s more PR
NAIC Report Finds Cyber Insurance Market Has Nearly Tripled Since 2020 as Cyber Risk Grows (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release:
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NAIC Report Finds Cyber Insurance Market Has Nearly Tripled Since 2020 as Cyber Risk Grows
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Analysis of 2025 data shows policies in force up 33% and reported claims up 20%, with demand holding strong in a more competitive market
As cybersecurity risks continue to increase and evolve, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' (NAIC) Report on the Cybersecurity Insurance more PR
New CFDC Board Chair Brandon Clark, The Ruthvens, Looks to Build a Better Future for Polk County Residents (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 [Category: Real Estate] -- The Central Florida Development Council posted the following news:
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New CFDC Board Chair Brandon Clark, The Ruthvens, Looks to Build a Better Future for Polk County Residents
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As president of The Ruthvens, Central Florida's warehouse specialists with decades of experience in industrial, manufacturing, and distribution space, Brandon Clark brings a long-term perspective on responsible development, economic opportunity, and community growth to his leadership of the Central Florida Developme more PR
NEWS: Schiff, Murphy, Kelly, Slam Attorney General Blanche for Illegally Allowing Sale of Guns to Teenagers, Increasing Likelihood of School Shootings (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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NEWS: Schiff, Murphy, Kelly, Slam Attorney General Blanche for Illegally Allowing Sale of Guns to Teenagers, Increasing Likelihood of School Shootings
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Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) on Friday led in a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche demanding answers on the Department of Justice's (DOJ) decision to break with decades of precedent and unilaterally refuse to enfor more PR
North Fort Myers Drug Dealer Sentenced to 27 Years in Federal Prison (10)
TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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North Fort Myers Drug Dealer Sentenced to 27 Years in Federal Prison
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Fort Myers, Florida - Frederick Taylor (38, North Fort Myers) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Kyle Dudek to 27 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine. Taylor pleaded guilty on March 9, 2026. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement.
According to court documents and evidence presented at his sentenc more PR
North Fort Myers Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Possessing a Gun and Drug Offenses (10)
TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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North Fort Myers Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Possessing a Gun and Drug Offenses
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Fort Myers, Florida - Olivier Emanuel Fevrier-Sildor (27, North Fort Myers) has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and three c more PR
NPCA, Partners File Lawsuit to Restore Protections for Threatened Wildlife (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The National Parks Conservation Association issued the following news release:
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NPCA, Partners File Lawsuit to Restore Protections for Threatened Wildlife
Butte, MT -- On Wednesday, conservation groups sued to overturn a Trump administration rule that leaves threatened wildlife with no certain, meaningful protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Read the complaint here (https://earthjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/26-10-21-doc.-1-complaint.pdf).
Plaintiffs represented by Earthjustic more PR
NYU Langone Health Expands Access to Behavioral Health Services in Brooklyn With New Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release:
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NYU Langone Health Expands Access to Behavioral Health Services in Brooklyn With New Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program
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NYU Langone Hospital--Brooklyn is expanding its behavioral health services with the opening of a Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP), designed to increase access to care for patients experiencing psychiatric emergencies.
The new more PR
Okla. A.G. Drummond Reaches Multimillion-dollar Settlement With Snap Finance (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 22 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release:
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Drummond reaches multimillion-dollar settlement with Snap Finance
OKLAHOMA CITY (Oct. 21, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today that he and a coalition of 17 attorneys general have reached a settlement with Snap Finance that nears $664 million.
As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel more than $18 million in lease payments owed by Oklahomans who entered into lease-to-own agreem more PR
Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to join the pre-registration list to solidify a spot for the Polk State Welding Program (10)
WINTER HAVEN, Florida, Oct. 21 -- Polk State College posted the following news:
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Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to join the pre-registration list to solidify a spot for the Polk State Welding Program
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Polk State College is offering a pre-registration list due to the overwhelming interest in its Welding Program that will launch in spring 2027. Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to sign up for the pre-registration list to receive 72 hours of advanced notice before the official launch of program registration. more PR
Redwire and EnduroSat Sign MOU to Strengthen European Space Infrastructure (10)
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Oct. 21 [Category: BizScience] -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, posted the following news release:
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Redwire and EnduroSat Sign MOU to Strengthen European Space Infrastructure
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KRUIBEKE, Belgium (October 21, 2026) - Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a global leader in space and defence technology solutions, and EnduroSat, a space company building standardized, software-flexible satellites and a streamlined constellations-as-a-servi more PR
Rep. Laurel Lee Joins Rep. Maxwell Frost to Introduce Bipartisan SLOTHS Act to Protect Vulnerable Wildlife (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Laurel Lee Joins Rep. Maxwell Frost to Introduce Bipartisan SLOTHS Act to Protect Vulnerable Wildlife
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Sanford, FL - Today, on International Sloth Day, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) joined Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens to announce the introduction of the bipartisan Stopping Legalized Organized Trafficking and Harm to Sloths (SLOTHS) Act, legislation to prohibit the importation of s more PR
Rep. Moolenaar: Facts on Webull's Ties to China (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release:
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The Facts on Webull's Ties to China
October 20, 2026
The Select Committee on China recently released a bipartisan investigation on Webull Financial's ties to China. The committee's report documented how the company's practices exposed American investors' data to surveillance risks in China. It also showed how the company is con more PR
SAFE's Energy Security Leadership Council Urges Swift Passage of Bipartisan Permitting Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 [Category: Energy] -- SAFE, an organization that says it unites military and business leaders to develop and advocate for policies that improve America's energy security by curtailing dependence on oil and promoting responsible use of domestic energy resources, posted the following news release:
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PRESS RELEASE | SAFE's Energy Security Leadership Council Urges Swift Passage of Bipartisan Permitting Bill
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Coalition of Retired Four-Star Military Leaders and Business Executives Make National Security Case for Permittin more PR
Salvadoran National Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegal Reentry into the United States (10)
TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Salvadoran National Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegal Reentry into the United States
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Fort Myers, Florida - Jose Toribio Canales (44, El Salvador) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell to eight years and four months in federal prison for illegal reentry after deportation. Toribio Canales pleaded guilty on July 2, 2026. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement.
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Sarasota Man Indicted for Transmitting Threat to "Hunt" Jewish People (10)
TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Sarasota Man Indicted for Transmitting Threat to "Hunt" Jewish People
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Jacksonville, Florida - Duncan Fraser MacDonald (45, Sarasota) has been charged by indictment with transmitting in interstate or foreign commerce communications containing threats to injure the person of another. If convicted, MacDonald faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the annou more PR
SEC Files Settled Action Against a Former Officer and a Former Director of a Florida Photonics Company (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSdock) -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release:
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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Terrance P. Berland and David Michael Scalzo, No. 26-cv-02430 (M.D. Fla. filed Oct. 19, 2026)
On October 19, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed settled charges against Terrance P. Berland, former CEO and minority owner of Violet Defense Group, Inc., a now defunct Florida photonics company, and David Michael Scalzo, its former director and majority owner, in connection wit more PR
SEMA SHOW MOTORSPORTS ACTIVATIONS BRING LIVE ACTION TO THE LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER (10)
DIAMOND BAR, California, Oct. 21 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association posted the following news release:
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SEMA SHOW MOTORSPORTS ACTIVATIONS BRING LIVE ACTION TO THE LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER
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-- Ride-alongs, drifting, off-road demonstrations, competition and stunt performances will deliver high-energy experiences throughout SEMA Week. --
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Oct. 21, 2026) - The 2026 SEMA Show, Nov. 3-6, will bring live motorsports action to the Las Vegas Convention Center through ride-alon more PR
Sen. Rick Scott Announces Senate Salary Donation to BRACE to Support Hurricane Isaias Recovery in Northwest Florida (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Rick Scott Announces Senate Salary Donation to BRACE to Support Hurricane Isaias Recovery in Northwest Florida
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NAPLES, Fla. - Today, Senator Rick Scott and Mrs. Anne Scott announced the donation of his third-quarter U.S. Senate salary to the Be Ready Alliance Coordinating for Emergencies (BRACE), to support Florida families recovering from Hurricane Isaias in the Panhandle. Senator Scott has donated his Senate salary since taking office in 201 more PR
Sen. Rick Scott Visits Israel to Strengthen Partnerships with U.S. (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Rick Scott Visits Israel to Strengthen Partnerships with U.S.
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JERUSALEM - U.S. Senator Rick Scott, member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees, traveled to Israel to reaffirm the United States' commitment to supporting Israel and maintaining a strong alliance and partnership. During the visit, Senator Scott met with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar. He also met with members of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) more PR
Sidley's Yvette Ostolaza on Breaking Barriers and Her Journey to Leadership on CBS Miami's "Miami Proud" (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Sidley's Yvette Ostolaza on Breaking Barriers and Her Journey to Leadership on CBS Miami's "Miami Proud"
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Sidley Management Committee Chair Yvette Ostolaza was featured on CBS Miami's "Miami Proud," sharing her journey from the daughter of Cuban immigrants and a first-generation college graduate to becoming the first woman and first Hispanic person to lead a top-seven Am Law firm.
In the segment, Yvette reflects on he more PR
Simpkins Speaker Series Goes Bananas: Savannah Bananas President to Present (10)
COCOA, Florida, Oct. 21 -- Eastern Florida State College posted the following news release:
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Simpkins Speaker Series Goes Bananas: Savannah Bananas President to Present
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2027-28 FAFSA Open: Complete your FAFSA application today to explore financial aid opportunities. Apply Now!
The Eastern Florida State College Foundation has announced that Jared Orton, president of the renowned Savannah Bananas will be featured as its Fall 2026 Simpkins Speaker Series headliner.
This FREE event is open to the public and will be held on Monday, Nov. more PR
Southern Oregon University Undergrad Elliot Glenn Gets Hands-on Cybersecurity Experience (10)
ASHLAND, Oregon, Oct. 22 -- Southern Oregon University issued the following news:
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SOU undergrad Elliot Glenn gets hands-on cybersecurity experience
October 20, 2026
This past summer was an opportunity for SOU Computer Science student Elliot Glenn to take what she had learned in the classroom and apply it to real-world cybersecurity work.
Glenn spent the summer participating in the STEP program through ACCESS, gaining hands-on experience with cybersecurity, high-performance computing and cyberinfrastructure. The experience took her fr more PR
Space Capsule Lands at UCF College of Medicine (10)
ORLANDO, Florida, Oct. 21 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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Space Capsule Lands at UCF College of Medicine
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* Sierra Space, a Colorado-based private aerospace and space technologies company, turned to UCF's College of Medicine for its expertise in aerospace medicine with the donation of its cargo module, once housed at Kennedy Space Center.
* The rare piece of technology will become a major asset for UCF's emerging aerospace medicine program, which is exploring how space flight impacts the human body an more PR
Styx is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood on Sunday, March 7, 2027 (10)
HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Oct. 21 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news:
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Styx is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood on Sunday, March 7, 2027
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Tickets On Sale Friday, Oct. 23 at 10 a.m.
Styx is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Sunday, March 7, 2027, at 7 p.m.
Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 23 at 10 a.m. and start at $55.50. Tickets are available at www.myHRL.com. Doors open one hour before showtime. A more PR
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Introduces PET/CT-Guided Tumor Ablation to Improve Treatment Precision (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 21 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Introduces PET/CT-Guided Tumor Ablation to Improve Treatment Precision
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By combining anatomical and metabolic imaging, a multidisciplinary Sylvester team can better visualize active cancer during minimally invasive tumor ablation and assess treatment while the procedure is underway.
Key Takeaways
* PET/CT combines anatomical images with information about a tumor's metabolic activity.
* The a more PR
Tallahassee State College to Host Veterans Resource Fair (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 22 -- Tallahassee State College issued the following news:
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Tallahassee State College to Host Veterans Resource Fair
October 20, 2026
Tallahassee State College will host a Veterans Resource Fair on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., connecting veterans, service members, military families, and community members with organizations offering resources and support.
This free community event will take place at the Richard W. and Karen B. Moore Veterans Success Center, located on the second fl more PR
The "Discover Airlines Shark" takes flight: world's first Airbus equipped with AeroSHARK enters scheduled service (10)
HAMBURG, Germany, Oct. 19 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Lufthansa Technik, a provider of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services, issued the following news release:
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The "Discover Airlines Shark" takes flight: world's first Airbus equipped with AeroSHARK enters scheduled service
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* ##### Innovation developed by Lufthansa Technik and Surventis can reduce fue more PR
The Coast Guard awarded $300M in infrastructure contracts at Naval Station Newport and Naval Air Station Pensacola (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release:
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The Coast Guard awarded $300M in infrastructure contracts at Naval Station Newport and Naval Air Station Pensacola
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WASHINGTON - The U.S. Coast Guard announced Oct. 20 two contracts working with the U.S. Navy totaling more than $300 million towards infrastructure improvements supporting major cutter operations.
The Navy awarded the first contract, totaling $271 million, Sept. 22 to Skanska USA Civil Northeast Inc. of Waltha more PR
Thunder Dome 2027: Vote Now to Help Support AFSOC's Newest Innovations (10)
HURLBURT FIELD, Florida, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command issued the following news:
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Thunder Dome 2027: Vote now to help support AFSOC's newest innovations
Oct. 21, 2026
HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- Air Force Special Operations Command will host its fourth annual Thunder Dome Innovation Competition in fiscal year 2027. The program allows Air Commandos to pitch tactical concepts directly to senior leadership for development funding and prototype support.
Thunder Dome focuses on rapidly developing these concepts int more PR
Two Collier County Men Sentenced to 15 Months in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud and Wire Fraud (10)
TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Two Collier County Men Sentenced to 15 Months in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud and Wire Fraud
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Fort Myers, Florida - John P. Skubinski (55, Naples) and Melvin A. Slawik, Jr. (68, Naples) have each been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell to 15 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud. Both pleaded guilty on April 30, 2026. As part o more PR
U.S. Attorney's Office Announces Election Integrity Plan for 2026 General Election and Early Voting in the Middle District of Florida (10)
TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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U.S. Attorney's Office Announces Election Integrity Plan for 2026 General Election and Early Voting in the Middle District of Florida
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Tampa, FL - The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida, in coordination with the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division, announced its comprehensive strategy today to oversee federal voting protections and investigate potential election fraud as ear more PR
UF researchers go weightless to explore future medicines (10)
GAINESVILLE, Florida, Oct. 19 -- The University of Florida posted the following news:
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UF researchers go weightless to explore future medicines
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For 20 to 25 seconds at a time, University of Florida researchers experienced something nearly impossible to replicate on Earth: weightlessness.
On Sept. 7 and 11, six UF researchers and trainees boarded parabolic flights over Zurich, Switzerland, taking their experiments 30,000 feet into the air to study how human cells respond to microgravity. Their goal was to explore how the environment more PR
UNCF's Project ACCLAIM and Prime Buchholz Partner to Expand Investment Education for HBCU Students (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 [Category: Education] -- The United Negro College Fund issued the following news release:
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UNCF's Project ACCLAIM and Prime Buchholz Partner to Expand Investment Education for HBCU Students
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WASHINGTON, DC (Oct. 20, 2026)--UNCF and Prime Buchholz, an independent institutional investment advisory and outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) firm, have partnered to expand educational access to professional investment reporting and analytics through Project ACCLAIM (Accelerating Learning in Asset Investment Manageme more PR
UNF and WareWorks host showcase focused on workforce training for new technologies (10)
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Oct. 21 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news:
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UNF and WareWorks host showcase focused on workforce training for new technologies
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The University of North Florida Institute of Utility Security & Resilience partnered with WareWorks, a local skilled trades institute, to host a showcase today for projects from around the nation funded by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine 2024 Workforce Development for the Energy Transition grant initiative.
The event brought toget more PR
University of Arkansas: Pope, Allen, Malone Receive 2026 Bumpers College Alumni Awards (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Pope, Allen, Malone Receive 2026 Bumpers College Alumni Awards
Oct. 20, 2026
Randall Pope and Brittany Allen have been named 2026 outstanding alumni for the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the U of A, and Darrin Malone is recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Service Award.
Pope is the Outstanding Alumnus and Allen is the Bumpers College Alumni Society Outstanding Young Alumna.
They will be honored on campus as p more PR
University of Texas Dallas: Researchers Aim To Secure Wireless Networks as AI Evolves (10)
RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news:
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Researchers Aim To Secure Wireless Networks as AI Evolves
By Kim Horner | Oct. 21, 2026
Artificial intelligence could help next-generation wireless networks adapt to changing conditions and detect security threats. But expanding AI's role in critical network functions also creates new vulnerabilities that attackers could exploit.
Dr. Imtiaz Karim, assistant professor of computer science at The University of Texas at Dallas, is developing to more PR
USDA Boosts Florida's Agricultural Economy Through $50 Million in Safety Net and Conservation Program Payments (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release:
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USDA Boosts Florida's Agricultural Economy Through $50 Million in Safety Net and Conservation Program Payments
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Record farm safety net payments plus conservation assistance support farmers, ranchers and rural communities
(Gainesville, FL, October 21, 2026) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is delivering approximately $50.5 million in farm safety net and conservation program payments more PR
Wendy S. Armstrong, MD, FIDSA, Named IDSA President (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- The Infectious Diseases Society of America issued the following news release:
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Wendy S. Armstrong, MD, FIDSA, named IDSA president
October 21, 2026
The Infectious Diseases Society of America is pleased to announce Wendy S. Armstrong, MD, FIDSA, as the Society's new president beginning Oct. 25. In addition, a new vice president and three new directors were elected to serve with Dr. Armstrong. The Board of Directors will work to advance the Society's overall strategic priorities, including building and sus more PR
Why I Became a Resident Advisor - Joseph DelliSanti (10)
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, Oct. 21 -- Flagler College posted the following news:
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Why I Became a Resident Advisor - Joseph DelliSanti
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Resident Advisors (RAs) help make that experience possible, serving as resources for their fellow students and helping foster a welcoming residential environment.
For Joseph DelliSanti, becoming an RA is a new way to contribute to the Flagler experience. A junior International Business major from Greenville, South Carolina, Joe is involved in the Financial Investment Club and Flagler College Rock Climbin more PR
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Reports Strong Third Quarter Results (10)
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Oct. 21 [Category: BizTravel] -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release:
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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Reports Strong Third Quarter Results
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Company Raises Full-Year 2026 RevPAR, Adjusted EBITDA and EPS Outlook
Grows System Size by 4% and U.S. RevPAR by 6%
PARSIPPANY, N.J., October 21, 2026 - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) today announced results for the three months ended September 30, 2026. Highlights include:
* Global RevPAR grew 2% compared to third quarter 2025 in constant currenc more PR
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