ORLANDO, Florida, Oct. 28 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * 7 Stellar Honorees Earn UCF's 2026 SpaceU Awards * Landing humans on the moon was just a dream when UCF was founded in 1963. But we dared to believe -- developing the talent and inventing the technologies to make it reality. That same spirit still drives us today. We are America's Space University. And we celebrate UCF Space Week to honor our origin as we dare to build what's next. Where Global Leaders Unite to Forge the Future of Space UCF ce more PR

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, Oct. 28 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * A New Route for the STAR Circulator: Tips and Tricks for Using St. Augustine's Free Bus Service * If you've spent any time in the St. Augustine area, chances are you've seen a white-and-blue St. Augustine Rider (STAR) Circulator bus carrying residents and visitors around downtown. The free service offers a convenient way to get around the city, and now, Flagler students have even more reasons to hop aboard. Following the popularity of its expanded route dur more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 29 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Akerman Ranked as a Top-Tier Firm in Latin America by The Legal 500 2027 Guide October 28, 2026 Akerman has once again earned top-tier recognition in The Legal 500 Latin America Guide 2027, securing a Tier 1 ranking in the category of Corporate/Commercial: International Firms (Cuba). The ranking underscores the firm's continued leadership in serving clients across the region, its coveted reputation for litigation involving Latin American entities, and more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * At the Edge of the Potomac, a Quiet Power Shapes the World * By any measure that matters to modern conflict, commerce and security, the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) stands as one of the most far-reaching scientific institutions most Americans have never heard of. In an era defined by great-power competition and cyber vulnerability, the most decisive advantages are gained through foresight. Long before ships deploy or satellites launch, those  more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 28 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hanaway Secures $6.9 Million in Forgiveness for Thousands of Missourians Misled by Snap Finance * JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced today that she 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 $6,979,354 in lease payments owed by 3,707 Missourians who ente more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 28 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Opens First Financial Centers in Wisconsin, Sets 2027 Entry into Alabama and Louisiana * Expansion extends the bank's in-person reach to approximately eighty-three percent of Americans New centers are part of the bank's five billion dollars investment in its network since 2016 CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - Bank of America continues to expand and modernize its financial cen more PR

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, Oct. 28 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * Behind the Rankings: The Numbers * While rankings provide one way to measure a college, the numbers behind them can tell an even bigger story. From student-to-faculty ratios to graduation outcomes and academic opportunities, the data offers a closer look at some of the factors that help define the Flagler experience. So, let's get into the numbers. Here's a look at some of the stats we like to brag about, and the figures that help tell the story behind Flag more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 29 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Benchmark Litigation Ranks 44 Akerman Lawyers as 2027 Leading Litigators October 28, 2026 Benchmark Litigation recognized 44 Akerman lawyers in its 2027 edition, including 30 partners named "Stars" and 14 lawyers named "Future Stars." The publication also ranked Akerman as a "Highly Recommended" firm for Dispute Resolution, International Arbitration, and Real Estate in Florida, and for Dispute Resolution in Miami and Tampa. Additionally, the firm earned more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Benchmark Litigation Recognizes Hunton and its Attorneys in 2027 Guide * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that the firm and its lawyers have been recognized in Benchmark Litigation's 2027 guide, an annual guide to the USA's leading litigation firms and lawyers. The firm's litigation practice was recognized in the following locations: * District of Columbia * Florida * North Carolina * Texas (Statewide and more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 29 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Blast off! Binghamton alumnus plays a pivotal role in Artemis moon missions Victor Yu works as an advanced design engineer for NASA By Chris Kocher October 28, 2026 During a nearly 10-day journey in April, an Orion spacecraft carrying four astronauts roared off the launchpad at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, looped around the moon, and splashed down in the Pacific Ocean as part of the Artemis II mission. Those of us back on Earth watched in awe as t more PR

VALDOSTA, Georgia, Oct. 29 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * October 28, 2026 Logan Cole, Communication & Event Project Manager, VSU Foundation Bush Wealth Management Invests in the Next Generation of Financial Services Professionals at VSU Through scholarships, program support, and an endowed fund, the company is expanding opportunities for Valdosta State University students pursuing careers in financial planning and wealth management. - VALDOSTA -- Valdosta State University students pursuing careers in finan more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 28 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * CAIR and CAIR-Florida Urge Court to Temporarily Block Unconstitutional Terrorism Designation Before More Harm is Done * Unless the court intervenes, the civil rights groups will have to shut their doors in Florida on November 5 TALLAHASSEE -- The U.S. District Court for the Northern Di more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Cammack's Push to Crack Down on Prison Cellphones Gains Ground at FCC * New rules would give correctional officers additional tools to disrupt criminal networks, protect communities, and stop inmates from coordinating crimes behind bars. WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, which oversees the FCC, today welcomed a major win in her push to shut more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 28 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * CANR Alumni Board Spotlight - Jolene Griffin * Get to know Jolene Griffin ('04, agriculture and natural resources communication), a new member of the CANR Alumni Board. The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) has nearly 60,000 alumni living around the world. The CANR Alumni Board helps connect this large and diverse alumni community to meaningful ways to engage with the college after gra more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN to Provide Immersive, Multi-Platform Coverage of the 2026 Midterm Elections * UP-TO-THE-MINUTE RESULTS AND IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS AVAILABLE ACROSS CNN PLATFORMS FROM THE NETWORK'S ANCHORS, CORRESPONDENTS, REPORTERS AND POLITICAL EXPERTS EXCLUSIVE CONTENT STREAMING ON CNN WITH AN ALL ACCESS SUBSCRIPTION Washington, DC - (October 28, 2026) - On Tuesday, November 3, CNN will provide audiences and subscribers comprehensive coverage of the 2026 midterm electi more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 29 -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Signs Strongest Kids' AI Safety Law In the Nation S.9051/A.10379 has been Common Sense Media's top priority in New York State this year and comes after intense advocacy efforts involving parents, educators, youth, and health experts. - NEW YORK CITY, October 28, 2026--Governor Kathy Hochul today signed into law the strongest protections yet from the serious dangers AI chatbots pose to the mental and physical health of kids and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Dozens of Illegal Aliens Arrested In Nationwide Voter Fraud Crackdown * The federal government is investigating alleged violations of U.S. election laws by aliens who admitted to voting in American elections WASHINGTON -- The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement announcing that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested dozens of individuals in connection with alleged vote more PR

DOVER, Delaware, Oct. 28 -- Delaware State University posted the following news: * * * DSU student turns classroom knowledge into real-world experience at Disney * Delaware State University sophomore Nevaeh Terry turned her lifelong passion for Disney into a professional development opportunity through the Disney College Program, applying skills learned at DSU while gaining hands-on experience with one of the world's most recognized entertainment companies and building connections with people from around the globe. A Middle School Educatio more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 29 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Site Readiness Program drives $773 million in Florida investment October 28, 2026 * Sixty-six sites evaluated, attracting 2,875 new jobs to Florida since its launch in 2013 - ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Duke Energy selected five high-potential business and industrial sites in Florida to participate in its 2026 Site Readiness Program. The program prepares high-potential business and industrial sites for investment, then markets them nationwid more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, Oct. 28 -- East Texas A&M University posted the following news release: * * * ETAMU Alumna Launches Law Firm Focused on Second Chances * East Texas A&M University alum Destiny M. Hibbler-Wiley has launched The Wiley Law Group, a post-conviction and appellate law firm in her hometown of Fort Worth. Founded on July 1, 2026, the firm is dedicated to helping individuals seek second chances for people the justice system has left behind. The launch marks a homecoming for Hibbler-Wiley, who returned to Texas after building a caree more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Oct. 29 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Honors 2026 Talon Leadership Award Recipients By Kristine Gobbo | 10/28/2026 Florida Atlantic University hosted the annual Talon Leadership and Service Awards ceremony as part of Homecoming 2026, honoring outstanding alumni, students, faculty and community members. The awards are designed to highlight exceptional leadership and service to Florida Atlantic. "The remarkable accomplishments o more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Oct. 29 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Study: Tiny Windows in Petals Shape the Environment Inside Flowers By Gisele Galoustian | 10/28/2026 Study Snapshot: Researchers from Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science examined how semi-translucent sections, or "windows," in flower petals influence the light, temperature and microbial communities inside flowers. The researchers studied two flowerin more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The FBI issued the following news release: * * * October 28, 2026 FBI Jacksonville Honors NASCAR Security with Director's Community Leadership Award The FBI Jacksonville Field Office is pleased to announce NASCAR Security as the recipient of the 2025 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA) for their partnership with FBI Jacksonville. NASCAR Security continues to contribute to achieving the FBI's mission by expanding access, strengthening relationships, and establishing a security posture that protects both the or more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSdock) -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-293): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the procedures set forth in Section 63.71  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSdock) -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-278): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the procedures set forth in Section 63.71  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46565) on Oct. 19, 2026, entitled "Federal Election Results: Frequently Asked Questions." The report is written by American national government specialists Sarah J. Eckman, R. Sam Garrett and Karen L. Shanton: * * * SUMMARY States, territories, and the District of Columbia (DC) administer federal elections. Each of these jurisdictions has its own process for counting votes and declaring election winners, though all follow similar steps. The more PR

HENDERSON, Tennessee, Oct. 28 -- Freed-Hardeman University posted the following news: * * * FHU Students Select Class Representatives for 2026 Homecoming Court * HENDERSON, Tenn. -- (Oct. 28, 2026) -- Freed-Hardeman University students have chosen the 18 classmates who will represent them on the 2026 Homecoming Court, with recognition and coronation ceremonies planned during Homecoming week. Court members will be recognized during a special chapel presentation Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 10:30 a.m. in Dryden Auditorium. Two seniors will then be c more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Fifteen Men Charged in Superseding Indictment Targeting a Transnational Methamphetamine and GBL Trafficking Organization * WASHINGTON - Fifteen defendants are charged in a twelve-count superseding indictment unsealed today in U.S. District Court in connection with a sprawling, transnational drug trafficking organization that imported massive quantities of methamphetamine from California and gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) f more PR

LAKELAND, Florida, Oct. 28 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release: * * * Five Florida Poly faculty among world's top 2% of scientists * Research advancing scientific knowledge and technology has earned five Florida Polytechnic University faculty members a place on Stanford University's 2026 World's Top 2% Scientists list. The recognition highlights scholars whose published work is most often cited by researchers worldwide, reflecting both sustained career contributions and recent scientific influence. This yea more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44504) on Oct. 14, 2026, entitled "Five-Year Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Program: History and Background" by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay and legislative attorney Adam Vann. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Under Section 18 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, as amended (OCSLA; 43 U.S.C. Sec.1344), the Secretary of the Interior must prepare and maintain forward-looking plans - typically referred to as national p more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2027-030) on Oct. 13, 2026, entitled "Alachua County District School Board - Florida Education Finance Program - Attestation Examination." Here are excerpts: * * * Except for the material noncompliance described below involving teachers and reporting errors or records that were not properly or accurately prepared or were not available at the time of our examination and could not be subsequently located for students in Basic with Exceptio more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2027-032) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Calhoun County District School Board - Operational Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * This operational audit of the Calhoun County School District (District) focused on selected District processes and administrative activities and included a follow-up on findings noted in our report No. 2024-008. Our operational audit disclosed the following: Finding 1: As similarly noted in our report No. 2024-008, D more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2027-033) on Oct. 22, 2026, entitled "Florida Polytechnic University - Operational Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * This operational audit of Florida Polytechnic University (University) focused on selected University processes and administrative activities and included a follow-up on findings noted in our report No. 2024-007. Our operational audit disclosed the following: Finding 1: For the 2025-26 fiscal year, the former University Pre more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2027-031) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Florida State College at Jacksonville - Operational Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * This operational audit of Florida State College at Jacksonville (College) focused on selected College processes and administrative activities and included a follow-up on the finding noted in our report No. 2024-020. Our operational audit disclosed the following: Finding 1: As of April 2026, the College had not compl more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2027-034) on Oct. 22, 2026, entitled "St. Johns County District School Board - Operational Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * This operational audit of the St. Johns County School District (District) focused on selected District processes and administrative activities and included a follow-up on findings noted in our report No. 2024-073. Our operational audit disclosed the following: Finding 1: The Board entered into a guaranteed maximum  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2027-035) on Oct. 23, 2026, entitled "State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota - Ellucian Banner Enterprise Resource Planning System - Information Technology Operational Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * This operational audit of State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (College) focused on evaluating information technology (IT) controls applicable to the Ellucian Banner Enterprise Resource Planning system (Banner) and College IT infr more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 28 -- Florida State University posted the following news: * * * Florida State University research shows how political polarization creates business uncertainty * * New research by Florida State University Herbert Wertheim Distinguished Professor of Business Administration Michael Holmes examines the challenges companies face when they engage in America's polarized political system and whether that involvement further deepens the divide. * Central to the research are "political adjustment costs," the challenges th more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 28 -- Florida State University posted the following news: * * * FSU College of Law to host international death penalty symposium * * Florida State University College of Law will examine the death penalty through the lenses of constitutional law, international human rights and public policy at the International Human Rights and the Death Penalty Symposium on Nov. 13. * The program will feature keynote presentations from prominent speakers, panel discussions on the legal landscape of capital punishment, methods of  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 28 -- Florida State University posted the following news: * * * FSU Discovery Days event reveals the beauty of science through crystal photography * * The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering hosted the Discovery Days event "Glittering Science" on Oct. 21. * The event featured the collaborative work of Assistant Professor William Meier and Photographer Scott Holstein. Together, the two create captivating images of crystals through macrophotography. Science and art came together at Florida State University's "Glitteri more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 28 -- Florida State University posted the following news: * * * FSU Libraries invites community to share memories for 175th anniversary digital exhibit * * For Florida State University's 175th anniversary, FSU Libraries Special Collections & Archives invites the public to submit their own stories highlighting their personal history with the school. * Other library events including a "Bring Your History" time capsule event on Nov. 18. and a scrapbooking event on Dec. 2 invites individuals to explore FSU Libraries  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 28 -- Florida State University posted the following news: * * * FSU physicist awarded collaborative Department of Energy grant to develop models of quantum matter * * Associate Professor of Physics Hitesh Changlani will study quantum matter with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy. * The team will combine neutron scattering experiments with high-performance computer simulations to observe quantum materials outside equilibrium in real time, with the goal of learning how to steer them toward useful states su more PR

STAMFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 29 (TNSxrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner Predicts 30% of Employees Replaced by AI Will Be Rehired by 2029 if Organizations Don't Overhaul Workforce Planning ORLANDO, Fla., October 28, 2026 Analysts Introduce New Enterprise Framework for Strategic Workforce Planning in the AI Era at Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo in Orlando - By 2029, 30% of employees who were terminated and replaced by AI will be rehired, often at a higher cost, more PR

WINTER HAVEN, Florida, Oct. 28 -- Polk State College posted the following news: * * * General education courses available for spring at Polk State Haines City-Davenport Campus * With priority registration opening for the Spring 2027 Semester on November 2 and open enrollment starting on November 9, students will be able to register for general education courses at the Polk State Haines City-Davenport Campus for the first time. Classes will start on January 6, 2027. Currently, nine in-person and hybrid general education courses will be off more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 28 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Global ALS Leaders Convene to Transform Neuroscience Discovery into New Treatments * At the inaugural University of Miami ALS Symposium, scientists examined how biomarkers, shared disease mechanisms and cross-disciplinary partnerships could advance the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of ALS and related neurodegenerative disorders. Key Takeaways * ALS research is helping scientists investigate biological mechanisms that may als more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 28 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $100 Million to Protect Florida's Water Quality and Supply * CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla.-- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $100 million across 45 projects to restore and protect Florida's water resources. Funded through the Springs Restoration and Alternative Water Supply grant programs, these projects will protect and restore Florida's iconic springs while expanding alternative water sources and promoting water  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Share Hotel Investment Insights at HICAP 2026 * SINGAPORE - Oct. 28, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Asia Real Estate Practice Chair Joel H. Rothstein and Middle East and European Hospitality Group Co-Chair Elias J. Hayek participated in the Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP) 2026, held Oct. 20-22 in Singapore. Greenberg Traurig was a sponsor of the conference.  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Matters Recognized in 2026 TMA Turnaround & Transaction of the Year Awards * HOUSTON- Oct. 28, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP advised on two matters recognized in the Turnaround Management Association's (TMA) 2026 Turnaround & Transaction of the Year Awards. TMA will honor this year's award recipients during its Annual Conference Awards Luncheon, taking place Oct. 29 in Houston. The aw more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Represents Terradot in $34M Financing for Carbon Removal Projects * NEW YORK - Oct. 28, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Terradot Soil, Inc. (Terradot) in a $34 million senior secured term loan from HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. to support Terradot's enhanced rock weathering projects in the United States and Brazil. The projects are supported by fixed-price, mul more PR

TROY, Alabama, Oct. 27 -- Troy University posted the following news: * * * Hall School of Journalism and Communication welcomes student journalists for J-Day * Nearly 300 high school students from Alabama and Florida participated in the Hall School of Journalism and Communication (HSJC) annual J-Day on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Students took part in workshops on broadcast journalism, multimedia journalism, yearbook production and journalism fundamentals, including photography and how to prepare for college media programs. Faculty members Dr. Brid more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news: * * * HHS Announces More Than $35 Million in New Grants for Disability Research, Technology, and Training * WASHINGTON, D.C.--OCTOBER 28, 2026--The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Community Living (ACL), today announced $35,763,912 in fiscal year 2026 funding for 68 new grants from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * HHS Announces More Than $35 Million in New Grants for Disability Research, Technology, and Training * WASHINGTON, D.C.--OCTOBER 28, 2026--The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Community Living (ACL), today announced $35,763,912 in fiscal year 2026 funding for 68 new grants from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). The gran more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Earns Top Rankings in The Legal 500 Latin America 2027 Guide * MIAMI (October 28, 2026) - Holland & Knight is recommended as one of the top international law firms in Latin America, including Colombia and Mexico, in The Legal 500 Latin America 2027 edition. The Firm earned 34 practice rankings, including Top Tier Firm designations in four areas: City Focus - Miami (Latin America International Firms),  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 [Category: Political] -- Humane World Action Fund issued the following news release: * * * Humane World Action Fund endorses over 700 candidates ahead of Election Day * Nonpartisan slate includes candidates for federal, state and local offices who demonstrate a commitment to protecting animals WASHINGTON (October 28, 2026)--Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society Legislative Fund, announced today that it has endorsed 742 candidates running for federal, state and local offices on Election Day. The nonpar more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Hundreds attend Ascension St. Vincent's St. Johns County Trunk-or-Treat and Community Health Fair * Hundreds of community members gathered at Ascension St. Vincent's St. Johns County on Sunday, Oct. 25, for a free Trunk-or-Treat and Community Health Fair, bringing together Halloween fun and opportunities for families to connect with local clinicians. The family-friendly event featured decorated trunks, t more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 29 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release: * * * October 28, 2026 M-DCPS Celebrates Completion of Planetarium, Law Academy, and Modernized Learning Spaces at Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) celebrated the completion of a $3.2 million General Obligation Bond (GOB) Program project at Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School (HML), further advancing the District's commitment to innovation, educational excellence, and expanded opportunities for st more PR

EL SEGUNDO, California, Oct. 29 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news: * * * Fisher-Price Hosts First-Ever Mini Marathon in NYC; Partners with Mom Walk Collective to Celebrate First Steps & Big Milestones Following a NYC kickoff with Robin Arzon, Fisher-Price and The Mom Walk Collective are bringing families together across the country to celebrate babies' first steps and the milestones parents experience along the way - EL SEGUNDO, CA (October 28, 2026) - Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global play and fa more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 28 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Meet IU McKinney Alumnus Lee Stoy * Lee Stoy, J.D. '17, originally wanted to follow his father's footsteps into law enforcement before pivoting to law school. Learn about Stoy's career path. Where are you from originally? I am from Hamilton, Indiana. And, no, NOT Hamilton County, Indiana, but rather, the small 1,500-person lake town straddling DeKalb and Steuben counties. Did you work before coming to law school? If so more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 28 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * Miami Dade College to Host XI Presidential Dialogue on Democracy, Freedom and Artificial Intelligence * Former heads of state from Spain and Latin America will convene in Miami to examine how societies can protect public well-being without compromising democratic freedoms in the digital and AI era. MIAMI, Fla., October 28, 2026 -- Miami Dade College (MDC) will host the XI Presidential Dialogue of Grupo IDEA on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, bringing together fo more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 29 -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * October 28, 2026 North Carolina Strengthens Economic Partnership with Japan at the 2026 SEUS/Japan Annual Meeting State joins regional partners in Nashville to advance trade, investment, and economic collaboration with Japan RALEIGH, N.C. On behalf of Governor Josh Stein, North Carolina Department of Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley joined state and business leaders from across the Southeast and Japan in Nashville, Tennessee more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The National Association of Realtors issued the following news release: * * * NAR Honors 2026 Good Neighbor Awards Winners for Life-Changing Community Service CHICAGO (October 27, 2026) - The National Association of REALTORS(R) announced the five winners of its 2026 Good Neighbor Awards today. Now in its 27th year, the program honors NAR members who make an extraordinary difference in their communities by giving their time, money, goodwill and expertise to help others. The 2026 Good Neighbor Awards winners are as foll more PR

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Oct. 29 -- Palm Beach Atlantic University issued the following news: * * * October 28, 2026 Seagrass Restoration Project in Partnership with Manatee Lagoon Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA), through the work of Assistant Professors of Biology Dr. Rachel Harris and Dr. Maddison Melchionna, has partnered with Friends of Manatee Lagoon in a research project aiming to support seagrass restoration efforts. This project allows students the opportunity to participate in research alongside their professors. With fundin more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Perrone Co-Authors Two Chapters in Evidence in Florida * Taft Of Counsel Jennifer Perrone co-authored two chapters, "Relevancy" and "Evidentiary Trial Issues," published in the 13th edition (2026) of Evidence in Florida, a legal resource published by The Florida Bar and LexisNexis. The chapters examine important aspects of Florida evidence law, including the relevance and admissibility of evidence and evidentiary issues that arise  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 28 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release: * * * Pinnacle named a 2026 Best Workplace for Women(tm) by Fortune * ATLANTA, Oct. 28, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners has landed on the Fortune Best Workplaces for Women(tm) for the seventh year in a row, coming in at No. 58. Earning a spot means that Pinnacle is one of the best companies to wo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSletter) -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter to Express Scripts President Adam Kautzne: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 23, 2026 Mr. Adam Kautzner President Express Scripts 1 Express Way St. Louis, MO 63121 Dear Mr. Kautzner: The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is continuing to investigate the role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) in pharmaceutical markets. The Committee is concerned that indep more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSletter) -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter to Optum Rx CEO Patrick Conway: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 23, 2026 Dr. Patrick Conway, M.D. Chief Executive Officer Optum Rx. 2300 Main Street Irvine, CA 92614 Dear Dr. Conway: The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is continuing to investigate the role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) in pharmaceutical markets. The Committee is concerned that ind more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 28 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Report: State's Early Voting Up 57% from 2022 * More than 34 million Americans voted early in the 2026 midterm elections as of Oct. 27, putting turnout on pace to surpass the 2022 midterms, according to the Tennessee Lookout. In Tennessee, early voter turnout during the first eight days was 57% higher than during the same period in 2022. The Nov. 3 election will determine control of the U.S. House and Senate, whe more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All, Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy Launch Final Mailer in $160,000 Effort to Reelect Kathy Castor in Florida's 14th Congressional District * Washington, DC -- Today, Reproductive Freedom for All and the Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy launched the final mailer in a $160,000 direct-mail program supporting Rep. Kathy Castor's reelection in Florida's  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Darrell E. Issa, R-California, chairman of the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence and the Internet, to Robert J. Conrad Jr., secretary of the Judicial Conference at the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 22, 2026 The Honorable Robert J. Conrad, Jr. Secretary of the Judicial Conference of the United States Adminis more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * Scripps raises full-year political guide, completes 2026 workforce reductions * CINCINNATI - The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has raised its expectations for full-year 2026 midterm Local Media political advertising revenue to about $275 million, which is about 40% above its 2022 midterm election revenue. On Tuesday, the company also completed 431 workforce reductions, bringing the total employees impact more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following letter with co-signers to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 14, 2026 The Honorable Pete Hegseth Secretary of War Department of War 1000 Defense Pentagon Washington, DC 20301 Dear Secretary Hegseth: We write to respectfully urge you to conduct a review of the Florida National Guard's authorized force structure and to approve an increase in its total allocation. The Florida National Guard carries one of the heavies more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 27 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Shriners Hospitals for Children posted the following news: * * * Shriners Children's Marks New Milestone with Ribbon Cutting in Las Vegas * The ceremony represents the opening of a new outpatient orthopedic clinic. Shriners Children's cut the ribbon on its first outpatient clinic in Las Vegas, bringing specialized care to children and families in the region. The clinic is already seeing approximately 150 patients per week and operates in partnership with Intermountain Health. Shriners more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for Oct. 28, 2026: * * * SECRETARY MARCO RUBIO In the afternoon, Secretary Rubio joins President Trump on travel to Ohio on October 28, 2026. DEPUTY SECRETARY CHRISTOPHER LANDAU Deputy Secretary Landau attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State. UNDER SECRETARY FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS ALLISON M. HOOKER Under Secretary Hooker attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State. UNDER SECRETARY FOR PUBLIC DIPLOMACY SARAH ROGERS Under S more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for Oct. 29, 2026: * * * SECRETARY MARCO RUBIO 9:00 a.m. Secretary Rubio meets with Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen at the Department of State. (CLOSED PRESS COVERAGE) 9:30 a.m. Secretary Rubio and Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen participate in a Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony on a Critical Minerals Framework and a Technology Prosperity Deal at the Department of State. (OPEN PRESS COVERAGE) Call time for video cameras, still more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release: * * * Media Logistics for the G20 Leaders' Summit in Miami, Florida Media Note Office of the Spokesman October 28, 2026 President Donald J. Trump will host the G20 Leaders' Summit in Miami, Florida, on Monday, December 14 and Tuesday, December 15, 2026, bringing together leaders from the world's major economies to advance cooperation on shared economic and security challenges. Under President Trump's leadership, the United States is returning the G20 to it more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 29 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Texas A&M Researchers To Study New World Screwworm Genetics To Strengthen U.S. Response Oct. 28, 2026 By Camryn Haines, Ph.D., VMBS Marketing & Communications Using samples from the ongoing outbreak in Honduras, researchers will examine how New World screwworm populations spread, change, and respond to treatments. - As New World screwworm (NWS) continues to threaten animals in the United  more PR

NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, Oct. 28 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Shrimpers Petition to Stop Imports of Indian Shrimp Using Forced Labor * U.S. commercial shrimp fishermen, supported by the Southern Shrimp Alliance, filed a trade action today to end imports of Indian shrimp produced through the reprehensible use of forced labor. The Section 337 complaint asks the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) to determine whether forced labor in the supply chains of major se more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Oct. 28 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Engineers Develop Digital Rover Twin to Help Navigate Future NASA Missions * * UCF Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems Professor Luis Carlos Rabelo leads the project, with aerospace engineering graduate student Carson Gray '26 helping develop the digital twin software. * Using student-built robotic platforms, the team generates real-time virtual representations of rovers and their surroundings that allow operators to  more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Oct. 28 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF computer science student turns career pivot into research and fintech success * When computer science major Shirley Chen began her journey at the University of North Florida, she was pursuing a new direction far from the career path she originally envisioned. After earning a bachelor's degree in interior design from Pratt Institute in 2021 and working in the design field, she returned to the classroom to pursue a career in technology. Th more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- The University of Virginia Karsh Institute of Democracy issued the following news: * * * Inside the Midterms: Sabato's Crystal Ball Editor Breaks Down 2026 Races With Election Day approaching, UVA's Center for Politics sizes up the races that will decide control of the U.S. House and Senate. By Natalie Ermann Russell October 28, 2026 With less than a week until the 2026 midterm elections, the Karsh Institute spoke with Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball, one of the nation's most clo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * USDA Seeks Applications for NAREEE Advisory Board and Citrus Disease Subcommittee Membership * (Washington, D.C., October 28, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS) is soliciting applications for membership to the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics (NAREEE) Advisory Board and the Citrus Disease Subcommittee (CDS). NAREEE is the advisory board charged with provid more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 28 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF launches new, free online course aimed at understanding AI systems and responsible usage * The University of South Florida is offering a new, free online course to help individuals further expand their knowledge of artificial intelligence. AI, Agents, LLMs, Prompting and More: An Overview, explains how AI systems generate responses, where they can fall short and how to evaluate their outputs. The course is open to the public. Developed by John L more PR

MOSCOW, Idaho, Oct. 27 -- The University of Idaho posted the following news release: * * * Wildfire smoke harms dairy cattle health and production * Amy Skibiel studies how smoky air affects milk production and the health of cows and calves BY Leigh Cooper and Danae Lenz October 27, 2026 What happens when dairy cows breathe wildfire smoke? Amy Skibiel, an associate professor in University of Idaho's Department of Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences, studies how smoke and heat affect dairy cows and their calves. Hear what her team has le more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 28 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Women's college basketball coaches unite to advance women's cardiovascular health * DALLAS, Oct. 28, 2026 -- Cardiovascular disease remains the No. 1 killer of women in the United States, and new projections indicate that nearly 6 in 10 U.S women will have some form of cardiovascular disease by 2050, according to the American Heart Association. To help change that future, women's college basketball coaches are joining to more PR