WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: Acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations and Environment (EI&E) Todd Schafer traveled to several locations in the Navy's Southeast Region from June 2-5. Schafer traveled to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Panama City in Florida on June 3. He recognized six Sailors and civilians for their safety achievements in reporting risks and preventing mishaps. During this visit, Schafer toured the installation an  more

PENSACOLA, Florida, June 8 -- The Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, Jason R. Coody, issued the following news release on June 7, 2021: John Michael Thomas, 51, of Pensacola made his initial appearance today on wire fraud charges related to his business, Thomas Insurance, LLC. A federal criminal complaint was filed on March 12, 2021, charging Thomas with selling fraudulent insurance policies to his clients in exchange for approximately $4 million in insurance premium pay  more

MACDILL AFB, Florida, June 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: By Staff Sgt. Bradley Tipton 927th Air Refueling Wing The U.S. Air Force Reserve provides combat ready air forces and for some, is a way to continue serving after active duty. Following her initial enlistment, Tech Sgt. Crystal Cash, 63rd Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, found her new home as a Citizen Airman in the 927th Air Refueling Wing. Growing up in Dothan Alabama, Cash sought to see more  more

TYNDALL AFB, Florida, June 8 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: By Courtney Strzelczyk Air Force Installation & Mission Support Center Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, is receiving energy efficiency infrastructure improvements through an Energy Saving Performance Contract awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency-Energy, June 3. The $19,273,847 task order to Ameresco is a collaborative effort between DLA-Energy, Cannon AFB and the Air Force Civil Engineer Center -- a primary su  more

PENSACOLA, Florida, June 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: FEMA has approved grants totaling $16,445,577 to reimburse recovery expenses in Florida for Hurricane Michael in 2018. Funding from FEMA's Public Assistance program will provide the following reimbursements: * Bay County: $14,048,123 for permanent repairs to hurricane-damaged public roadways. * Florida Department of Corrections: $1,012,508 for repair  more

DUKE FIELD, Florida, June 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: Citizen Airmen often serve long and storied careers in the Air Force Reserve. It's less common for members to earn the distinction of serving 35 years like Senior Master Sgt. Kim Perez, first sergeant for the 2nd Special Operations Squadron. Perez celebrated her retirement ceremony at Duke Field, Florida, on May 1, 2021, exactly 36 years to the day from her active-duty enlistment. "I spent four years o  more

FORT EUSTIS, Virginia, June 8 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: Comedian, actor and filmmaker Jon Stewart will be the host of the opening and closing ceremonies during the upcoming 2021 Department of Defense Warrior Games taking place Sept. 12 to 22 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. Stewart will mark his fifth time participating in the annual event, which celebrates the resiliency and dedication of wounded, ill and injured  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation issued the following order (MDL No. 2994): IN RE: MEDNAX SERVICES, INC., CUSTOMER DATA SECURITY BREACH LITIGATION TRANSFER ORDER Before the Panel:* Defendants Mednax, Inc.; Mednax Services, Inc.; Pediatrix Medical Group; and Pediatrix Medical Group of Kansas, P.C. (collectively, Mednax) move under 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1407 to centralize this litigation in the Southern District of Florida. Alternatively, Mednax does not oppose cent  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation issued the following order (MDL No. 2804): IN RE: NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION OPIATE LITIGATION TRANSFER ORDER Before the Panel: Plaintiff in a Southern District of Florida action (MSP Recovery) moves under Panel Rule 7.1 to vacate the order conditionally transferring its action, which is listed on Schedule A, to MDL No. 2804. CVS defendants/1 oppose the motion. After considering the arguments of counsel, we find this action invo  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 0:21-cv-61176-AHS; S.D. Fla. filed June 7, 2021): The Securities and Exchange Commission today filed fraud charges against Coral Springs, Florida resident Larry B. Brodman and several entities he controls for misappropriating and misusing millions of dollars of investor proceeds raised in various fraudulent and unregistered securities offerings. The Commission also charged Lake Worth, Flori  more

MACDILL AFB, Florida, June 8 -- The U.S. Air Force MacDill Air Force Base (6th Air Mobility Wing) issued the following news: By Staff Sgt. Bradley Tipton 927th Air Refueling Wing Lt. Col. Michael Albert took command of the 927th Operational Support Squadron from Lt. Col. Benjamin Ward during a change of command ceremony on MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., June 5, 2021. Col James Mach Jr., 927th Operations Group Commander, presided over the ceremony, passing the guidon to Albert. Additionally, M  more