MOBILE, Alabama, April 27 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: Darren J. Baxley, a veteran law enforcement officer at the University of Florida, where he most recently has served as deputy chief of police, has been named chief of police at the University of South Alabama. He begins June 10. "The security of our students, faculty, staff and patients is and will continue to be a priority, which is reflected in today's announcement," said President Jo Bonner. "Fun more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 27 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on April 26, 2024: Yesterday, leaders from Palm Beach County bashed Rick Scott for his support of Florida's extreme abortion ban that goes into effect next week. The speakers responded to Scott again backing the ban in an interview last week, calling on voters to hold Scott accountable for his support of the "cruel and dangerous" ban. Read the full article here (https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/pol more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 27 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: On Friday, Florida Democrats filed and qualified to contest all 28 Congressional Districts in 2024. It's the first time Florida Democrats have filled a full slate of congressional candidates since 2018. "Florida Democrats just filed to compete for every congressional seat," said FDP Chair Nikki Fried. "It does not matter if we're running in Pensacola or Key West, every part of this state is worth fighting more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, April 27 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: Joseph Glover, who previously served as provost at the University of Florida, will be the University of Arizona's next senior vice president of academic affairs and provost, leading the academic enterprise of the university. His appointment begins on July 1. Glover, a mathematician, stepped down from his provost role in Gainesville in July 2023 after serving in the position for 15 years. During his tenure more PR

MELBOURNE, Florida, April 27 (TNSres) -- L3Harris Technologies, a technology company, defense contractor and information technology services provider, issued the following news release: * * * - Orders/1 of $5.5 billion; book-to-bill of 1.06x - Revenue of $5.2 billion, up 17%, up 5% organically/1 - Operating margin of 7.3%; adjusted segment operating margin/1 of 15.1% - Earnings per share (eps) of $1.48; non-gaap eps/1 of $3.06 - 2024 adjusted segment operating margin/1 guidance increases  more PR

TAMPA, Florida, April 27 -- Tampa Electric, an Emera company, issued the following news release: The National Arbor Day Foundation(TM) has recognized Tampa Electric as a Tree Line USA(R) utility for the sixteenth consecutive year for its efforts to protect the health of trees the company must trim near power lines. Tampa Electric reminds customers that a tree that contacts a power line can create a safety hazard and can also lead to power outages. In honor of Arbor Day today, Tampa Electric do more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Joey Garcia The Class of 2024 put their NextGenMD scholarly and research skills on display at the inaugural Scholarly Concentration Capstone Poster Symposium that concluded their University of Miami Miller School of Medicine academic year. Nearly 150 digital posters were submitted, with 40 selected by the dual-degree program directors and the pathway directors for full displa more PR

CORAL GABLES, Florida, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami issued the following news: By Michael R. Malone University of Miami specialists in health psychology and in mindfulness practices offer tips to help reframe how we perceive stress and shift our response to build resilience and support well-being. You're striding to the podium, heart pounding, hyper-aware, about to give that commencement address in front of a packed room. Are you "energized" and "excited," ready to meet the ch more PR

SARASOTA, Florida, April 27 -- The University of South Florida's Sarasota-Manatee campus issued the following news: The first-ever residence hall under construction at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee now has a name: Atala Hall, after a rare tropical butterfly that feeds and breeds in the landscaping on campus. Atala butterflies are small with inky black wings, speckled with iridescent blue spots and a bright red body. Once thought to be extinct, they are making a comeback than more PR

PENSACOLA, Florida, April 27 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: University of West Florida Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering students were recognized with the Ingenuity Award at the 30th NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge. The Ingenuity Award, judged by NASA engineers, is given to a team that shows the most creative design and problem-solving process. The competition, which concluded on  more PR