NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 7 -- The Tennessee Arts Commission issued the following news: The National Endowment for the Arts announced 19 Tennessee arts organizations in each of Tennessee's three grand divisions are receiving a total of $1,495,250 in grants. The recipients are: ArtsBuild, Big Ears Festival, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley, Hattiloo Theatre, Indie Memphis, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Inc. (aka The Brooks), National Ornamental Metal Museum (aka Metal Museum), New Bal  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Stressful station-to-station moves due to poor quality service and broken or delayed household goods could soon be a thing of the past. This summer, U.S. Transportation Command kicked off implementation of its new Global Household Goods contract, or GHC, which aims to make the movement of household goods a better experience all around for service membe  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 6 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on June 5, 2024: Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis hosted a meeting with over 100 sheriffs, police chiefs, and other law enforcement officials from across the state to highlight new resources for officers to utilize to direct individuals to Hope Florida. This summer, law enforcement agencies, departments, and offices will also receive personnel training on connecting those in need with a Hope Florida   more

TAMPA, Florida, June 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release: U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle has sentenced Avery Jones-Neal (29, Dunedin) to 12 years and 7 months in federal prison for distributing cocaine. Jones-Neal entered a guilty plea on February 21, 2024. According to court documents, Jones-Neal sold cocaine to a confidential informant on July 25, July 26, and July 31, 2023. On July 26, 2023, Jones-Neal also s  more

MIAMI, Florida, June 6 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Markenzy Lapointe, issued the following news release: On May 28, Daniel Navarro, 50, of Miami Lakes, Florida, the former Vice President of Sofly Aviation Services (Sofly), an aviation parts distribution company, and Jorge Guerrero, 71, of Hialeah, Florida, a Procurement & Asset Management Specialist for Sofly, were sentenced to federal prison after previously pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to defraud t  more

ORLANDO, Florida, June 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release: United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return by a grand jury of an indictment charging Jordanish Torres Garcia (28, Orlando), Kevin Ocasio Justiniano (27, Orlando), Giovany Crespo Hernandez (27, Orlando), and Dereck Alexis Rodriguez Bonilla (21, Orlando),with carjacking resulting in death, kidnapping resulting in death, and use of a firearm during an  more

ORLANDO, Florida, June 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release: United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return by a grand jury of an indictment charging Giovany Joel Crespo Hernandez (27, Orlando) and Monicasabel Romero Soto (28, Orlando) with possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and use of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. If convicted on all counts, Crespo Hernandez faces a maxim  more

ORLANDO, Florida, June 7 -- The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority issued the following news release: The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) announces the launch of the "English on the Fly" program in partnership with UCF Global, an innovative initiative designed to improve English language proficiency among airport employees. Recognizing the diverse linguistic background of its workforce, GOAA is dedicated to ensuring that all employees have the support to effectively assist the more th  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following weekly report entitled "Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims" for week ending June 6, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending June 1, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 229,000, an increase of 8,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 2,000 from 219,000 to 221,000. T  more

ORMOND BEACH, Florida, June 6 -- Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez, R-Florida, issued the following news release on June 5, 2024: Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nunez, Secretary of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Shevaun Harris, State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo, and Agency for Persons with Disabilities Director Taylor Hatch highlighted resources, education, and tips for water safety and drowning prevention. "Governor Ron DeSantis and I know that Florida is the best place to be   more

MCCONNELL AFB, Kansas, June 7 -- The U.S. Air Force McConnell Air Force Base (22nd Air Refueling Wing) issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Gavin Hameed, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs Drone manufacturer Skydio and Boeing collaborated with McConnell's innovation lab to introduce a new drone program to wing leadership and future operators May 29, 2024. During a presentation, the parties showcased the drone's utility in the maintenance hangars by scanning a KC-46A Pegasus with  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- NASA issued the following news release: NASA has awarded contracts to six companies to supply liquid nitrogen and liquid oxygen in support of operations at agency centers and facilities across the United States. The indefinite-delivery/fixed-price contract runs from Monday, July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029. The awards and approximate maximum contract values are: * Air Products and Chemicals Inc., Allentown, Pennsylvania, $36.9 million * Airgas USA LLC (South), Kennes  more

TAMPA, Florida, June 7 -- The Tampa Convention Center issued the following news: The Tampa Convention Center team is pleased to announce the addition of a new Chief Maintenance Engineer after a nationwide search. The center has hired Abed Pompa for this vital role within the Facilities/Operations and Maintenance Department. Pompa joins the Tampa Convention Center team with an extensive facilities background, including working with large hospital facilities departments. Pompa previously worked   more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release: Terrylle Blackstone, 36, of Woodbridge, Virginia, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in a conspiracy that fraudulently promised thousands of homeowners across the U.S. legal help in avoiding foreclosure. The scheme generated at least $15 million for the conspirators but never provided any legal services to the client-victims. The plea was announced by U.S. Attorney Mat  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 7 (TNSres) -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release: Attorney General Ashley Moody joined state and local health officials at an event in Seminole County to recognize Florida's first Revive Awareness Day. Revive Awareness Day shines a light on the dangers of opioid misuse and the power of naloxone to save lives. During the event, Attorney General Moody announced increased participation in Helping Heroes--an initiative Attorney General  more