HURLBURT FIELD, Florida, June 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command issued the following news: To foster transparency and address concerns of Air Commandos, Air Force Special Operations Command leadership, along with community leaders, held a town hall today to discuss the recent shooting incident involving an Okaloosa County Sheriff's Department deputy resulting in the death of SrA Roger Fortson May 3rd. The event aimed to provide clarity, share information, and facilitate constr  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 2 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Jacksonville District issued the following news release: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District reflects on the hard work and dedicated efforts of their state partners as well as the scientist and engineers within USACE and their unwavering commitment to Everglades restoration. USACE, and its state partners are making strategic efforts to restore, rehabilitate and reverse the damage inflicted in the past. This mission  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Education Inspector General issued the following audit report on May 30, 2024, entitled "88th Semiannual Report to Congress." Here are excerpts: * * * Message from Sandra D. Bruce, Inspector General On behalf of the employees of the U.S. Department of Education (Department) Office of Inspector General (OIG), I present this Semiannual Report on the activities and accomplishments of this office from October 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024.   more

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Florida, June 2 -- The U.S. Central Command issued the following news release: TAMPA, Fla. - Between 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. (Sanaa time) June 1, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces destroyed one Iranian-backed Houthi uncrewed aerial system (UAS) in the southern Red Sea. USCENTCOM forces also observed two other UAS crash into the Red Sea. No injuries or damage was reported by U.S., coalition, or commercial ships. Additionally, between 7 and 11:30 p.m., USCENTCOM forces  more

DORAL, Florida, June 2 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Southern Command issued the following news release: Paraguayan President Santiago Pena visited U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) today to meet with U.S. Army Gen. Laura Richardson, as well as other command and Department of Defense leaders. This marks the first visit to the command headquarters by a sitting foreign Head of State since former President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil visited in March of 2020. Pena's visit enabled the command t  more

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, June 3 (TNSres) -- The South Florida Water Management District issued the following news: The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is actively addressing the impacts of rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and changing rainfall and flood patterns. As part of our ongoing efforts, we are encouraging stakeholders and the public to share their comments on the Draft 2024 District Sea Level Rise and Flood Resiliency Plan. The draft plan details regional res  more

TYNDALL AFB, Florida, June 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Tyndall Air Force Base (325th Fighter Wing) issued the following news: By Tech. Sgt. Betty Chevalier and 2nd Lt. Lyca Steelman, 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, commander of Air Combat Command, Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe, ACC command chief, and their spouses, visited Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, May 21-22, 2024, to gain direct insight into the 325th Fighter Wing's mission transition and installation re  more