Thursday - March 26, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida

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CAIR-Florida Calls for Censure of Councilman for Anti-Muslim Remarks, Ties to Notorious Xenophobe Sen. Randy Fine
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-Florida Calls for Censure of Councilman for Anti-Muslim Remarks, Ties to Notorious Xenophobe Sen. Randy Fine The Florida chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Florida), the state's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called for the censure of Palm Bay City Councilman Chandler Langevin for his inflammatory and xeno  more
Great Minds in Genetics, Diet, Environment Discuss Metabolism's Impact on Cancer, Health
MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Great Minds in Genetics, Diet, Environment Discuss Metabolism's Impact on Cancer, Health By Lisette Hilton Desai Sethi Urology Institute's Miami Symposium on Human Metabolism fuels research collaborations on metabolic processes that govern health and disease, from longevity to cancer. Researchers from around the world shared current knowledge and discoveries about how genetics, diet  more
Nemours Children's Health Names North Florida President
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Feb. 10 -- Nemours Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Nemours Children's Health Names North Florida President JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 10, 2025) - Nemours Children's Health, one of the nation's largest multistate pediatric health systems, announced today the promotion of Aaron Carpenter, DNP, MDiv, APRN, CPNP-PC, NEA-BC to North Florida President. Carpenter most recently served as Senior Vice President, Chief Nursing and Patient Operations Officer, Nemo  more
No changes in DI Women's Basketball top 4, Wabash Valley moves into top 5
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 10 [Category: Sports] -- The National Junior College Athletic Association posted the following news release: * * * No changes in DI Women's Basketball top 4, Wabash Valley moves into top 5 * * * 2024-25 NJCAA DI Women's Basketball Poll | Week 11 - 02-10-25 Place Name Region Record Points 1st Place Prev. 1 New Mexico Junior College 5 22-1 250 12 1 2 Northwest Florida State College 8 21-1 240 0 2 3 Chipola College 8 23-1 230 0 3 4 Three Rivers Commu  more
South Dakota Bans Sanctuary Cities, Protecting Its Citizens
NAPLES, Florida, Feb. 11 -- The Foundation for Government Accountability issued the following news release: * * * South Dakota Bans Sanctuary Cities, Protecting Its Citizens The Foundation for Government Accountability Applauds Governor Larry Rhoden for Signing SB 7 Into Law NAPLES, FL-- The Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) applauds Governor Larry Rhoden (R-SD) for signing his first bill as South Dakota's 34th Governor, officially banning sanctuary cities statewide. Sanctuary c  more
Sweet DREAMs: Miller School Scholars Focus on Research Training
MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Sweet DREAMs: Miller School Scholars Focus on Research Training DREAM scholars carry out independent research projects that provide a springboard for careers in translational discovery. Through the Dean's Research Excellence Award in Medicine (DREAM) program, future physician-scientists interested in pursuing careers in academic medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Me  more