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- 1FAU wins NIH grant to study nerve-repair cells▼FAU lands NIH grant to study new cells that may help repair nerve damage
Florida Atlantic University has received a grant from the National Institutes of Health to study newly identified cells that may help repair nerve damage. The funding will support research into how these cells work and whether they could lead to new treatments for nerve injuries, an area where effective therapies remain limited.
- 2FIU program helps children overcome debilitating social anxiety●FIU's Brave Bunch helps children overcome the anxiety that makes speaking feel impossible
Florida International University's Brave Bunch program is helping young children overcome selective mutism, an anxiety disorder that makes speaking in social settings feel impossible. Through structured group sessions, clinicians gradually coach children to practice speaking with adults and peers, building confidence step by step. The program highlights growing attention to early treatment of childhood anxiety disorders.
- 3IRS Reviews Whistleblower Claim Over Hope Florida Funds▼IRS takes up whistleblower claim of Hope Florida money that flowed to Uthmeier’s political committee
The IRS is examining a whistleblower's allegation that money from Florida's Hope Florida program was funneled into the political committee of James Uthmeier, now the state's attorney general. The claim, previously raised in state inquiries, alleges that $10 million in Medicaid settlement funds routed through the charity were used to influence Florida politics. Federal involvement raises the stakes for Governor Ron DeSantis's administration.
- 4Jadan Baugh leads No. 21 Florida to 52-28 rout of Ole Miss●Jadan Baugh and No. 21 Florida run roughshod over 4th-ranked Ole Miss, 52-28
Jadan Baugh and No. 21 Florida overpowered fourth-ranked Ole Miss 52-28 in a college football upset. The Gators' dominant win over a top-five opponent is drawing wide attention, with fans and analysts highlighting Baugh's performance and the damage the result does to Ole Miss's ranking and playoff hopes.
- 5Pop-Up Book Sale for Youths to Aid Cape Coral Library▼Pop-Up Book Sale planned for youths to benefit Friends of the Cape Coral Library
A pop-up book sale aimed at young readers is being planned in Cape Coral, Florida, with proceeds going to the Friends of the Cape Coral Library. The volunteer group supports the library's programs and services, and organizers hope the youth-focused sale will encourage children to read while raising funds. Details on the date and location have not yet been announced.
- 6Tallahassee Commission Seat 3 candidates outline priorities before election▼Tallahassee Commission Seat 3 candidates share plans for city ahead of election
Candidates vying for Tallahassee City Commission Seat 3 are laying out their plans for the city as the election approaches. Local coverage highlights the contenders' platforms and what each hopes to accomplish if elected. The race is drawing attention as residents weigh the candidates' visions for the Florida capital ahead of voting day.
- 7Republican redistricting in Texas and Florida may disappoint Trump●Republican redistricting in Texas and Florida may not turn out as Trump had hoped
Republican-led redistricting efforts in Texas and Florida, pushed with the expectation of gaining congressional seats ahead of the midterm elections, may not deliver the advantages President Trump had hoped for. Reporting suggests the new maps could face legal challenges, voter backlash, or produce smaller gains than projected, raising doubts about whether the redrawn districts will strengthen the party's narrow House margin as planned.
- 8Bishop Agüero leads hurricane anniversary Mass in Fort Myers Beach▼Bishop Agüero brings hope to Church of the Ascension with Mass on anniversary of Hurricane Ian
Bishop Agüero celebrated a Mass at the Church of the Ascension marking the anniversary of Hurricane Ian, bringing a message of hope to a community still recovering from the storm. The service offered residents a moment to reflect on the destruction and on the rebuilding effort that has followed since the hurricane struck southwest Florida.