MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Mark Gaige What environmental and health consequences do electric vehicle fires pose to firefighters? Electric vehicles (EVs) comprise 6.8% of motorized vehicles in the United States. The number will continue to grow as prices decrease and charging stations proliferate. Eight states, including California, New Jersey and New York, have pledged to phase out the sale of new, gas  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 12 (TNSres) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * As a growing number of those who served in the wake of the World Trade Center attack move to Florida, FIU researchers look to address their ongoing needs. * * * By Alexandra Pecharich Millions of Americans sat stunned in front of TV sets on Sept. 11, 2001, as the worst foreign attacks on U.S. soil in history took place from the cockp  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 13 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following Q&A on Sept. 11, 2024, with Ebrahim Ahmadisharaf, assistant professor and researcher at the Florida A&M University-FSU College of Engineering: * * * By Kayla Cardenas Atlantic hurricane season is nearing its peak, raising alarms for mold outbreaks triggered by flooding and the respiratory health issues to follow. Ebrahim Ahmadisharaf, an assistant professor and researcher at the FAMU-FSU College of Engin  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 13 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release: In recognition of National Preparedness Month and with storms brewing in the Atlantic Ocean, Attorney General Ashley Moody is encouraging all Floridians to take proactive steps to be ready for potential storm strikes. September is also the peak of hurricane season, and it is important that Floridians review emergency plans, gather essential supplies and stay informed about possible threats  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 13 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2024: PALM HARBOR, Fla.--Today, Governor Ron DeSantis spoke at the Palm Harbor 9/11 Memorial Ceremony to honor the memories of those lost in the attacks on September 11th, 2001. A transcript of Governor Ron DeSantis' remarks is below: "Thank you so much. Please be seated. Thank you. Thank you. Well, it's great to be back. We've been able to do this for a number of years. Of course, I  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 13 -- The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice issued the following news release: St. Petersburg, Fla. - The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) joined together with Pinellas Technical College (PTC) and its partners to host a signing day event for students served through the Florida Youth College, DJJ's workforce education and credentialing program formerly known as Project Anchor.Through the Florida Youth College, DJJ students at Britt Technical Youth Aca  more

LAKELAND, Florida, Sept. 13 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release: Through a strong final enrollment push during the first weeks of the new academic year, Florida Polytechnic University saw a significant spike in student interest, resulting in record-setting enrollment for the Fall 2024 semester. Classes started on Aug. 20. The University's updated fall enrollment number is over 1,770, a 10% increase over last year. At the start of the semester, the increase was p  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 13 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2024: Today, the Heritage Foundation announced that Florida ranks #1 in Education Freedom for the third year in a row. This achievement is a direct result of Florida's priorities to expand school choice, support parental rights in education, and ensure that families can make the best educational choice for their individual child. The Education Freedom Report Card began in 2022, and Flo  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 13 -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Stephen Stone Florida State University Associate Professor of Special Education Veronica Fleury will help enhance early literacy for preschool children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through support from the Institute of Education Sciences. Fleury and her colleagues from Oklahoma State and Vanderbilt universities will develop a project that includes creating a shared reading intervention for preschoo  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 13 -- The Miami-Dade County government issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2024: Following Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava's strong commitment to Vision Zero, aimed at reducing traffic accidents, fatalities and serious injuries by 2040, the Miami-Dade Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW), the Miami-Dade County District 5 Commission Office, and the Miami Downtown Development Authority (Miami DDA) have collaborated to add 170 special s  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 13 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release: The Miami-Dade County School Board approved a budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year last night that increases funding for mental health, services to students with disabilities, post-secondary education and bolsters security to ensure that students have a safe learning environment. The approved budget does this while maintaining among the lowest millage rate in over 40 years. "This budget looks toward t  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 13 (TNSres) -- Eckerd College issued the following news: By Tom Zucco They are a common sight around Tampa Bay--people fishing from the shoreline or from bridges or piers. To some of the people, it doesn't matter what they catch. To others, it matters a lot. They depend on the fish to supplement their diet. But because of pollutants in the water and the fish, along with shifting locations where people are allowed to fish, landing that sea trout or redfish could   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 13 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Suzan Kurdak As part of an effort to address student organizational well-being, Florida State University launched the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Organizational Wellness. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new research center was held Tuesday, Sept. 10. The center will serve as a multifaceted national support system, guiding chapters in their pursuit of excellence with three core goals: bui  more

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, Sept. 13 -- Nova Southeastern University issued the following news release: * * * NSU's Terry W. Stiles School of Real Estate Development appoints Evgeny Munkov and David Udine to advisory board of industry leaders who help prepare graduates for career leadership * * * Nova Southeastern University's (NSU) H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship announced Sept. 12, 2024, the appointment of Evgeny Munkov, director of investments at BBX Capital, an  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 13 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2024: At its regular Board meeting held on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the Miami-Dade County School Board voted to approve Veitia Padron Incorporated (VPI) as the construction company to complete two General Obligation Bond (GOB) projects at Madison Middle School and Broadmoor Elementary School totaling $37.3 million. The work includes the partial construction replacement and renovati  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 13 -- Duke Energy Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Advanced tools, customized training and life-saving equipment boost community safety and resiliency during ongoing storm season and beyond * * * Just as Duke Energy makes extensive preparations ahead of severe weather and other emergencies, Duke Energy Foundation is committed to helping ensure its communities are well prepared before disaster strikes. During the past five years, Duke Ener  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Dr. Hernandez talks about his work using advanced technologies to improve surgery plans and post-operative patient pain and establish an ideal pace for recovery. * * * By Josh Baxt Victor Hugo Hernandez, M.D., is chief of the Division of Joint Replacement in the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's Department of Orthopaedics. He's been researching ways to refi  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Josh Baxt A new clinical trial at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and 14 other sites, is testing whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can effectively treat ulcerative colitis. The study, which has patients breathe 100% oxygen under increased pressure to boost tissue oxygenation, is currently enrolling patients. "There have been two small clinical trial  more