OFFUTT AFB, Nebraska, June 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Offutt Air Force Base (55th Air Wing) issued the following news: By 1st Lt. Kyle Cope For 30 years, the men and women of the 45th Reconnaissance Squadron conducted global reconnaissance and treaty verification missions at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. To commemorate the squadron's 30 years of service at Offutt, Nebraska, State Senator Rita Sanders, 45th District of Nebraska, introduced a resolution in the 2024 Nebraska State Senate congra  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following remarks on June 27, 2024, by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland on a national health care fraud enforcement action resulting in 193 defendants charged and over $2.75 billion in false claims: * * * We are here today to announce the results of a two-week nationwide law enforcement action, across 32 federal districts, and against 193 defendants, for their roles in health care fraud schemes. In addition to the charges and  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 27 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 26, 2024, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach - May 2023": * * * Workers in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.47 in May 2023, compared to the nationwide average of $31.48, the U.S. Bureau of Lab  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 27 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 26, 2024, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford - May 2023": * * * Workers in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.87 in May 2023, compared to the nationwide average of $31.48, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported t  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 27 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 26, 2024, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater - May 2023": * * * Workers in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.81 in May 2023, compared to the nationwide average of $31.48, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: Two U.S. Air Force installations were announced among the winners of the Presidential Federal Sustainability Awards, June 25: Edwards Air Force Base, California; and Tyndall AFB, Florida. The Presidential Federal Sustainability Awards recognize federal agencies and employees who have made transformational efforts to advance sustainability and climate resilience and lead by example to deliver on President Biden's goal to slash  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Veterans' Employment and Training Service issued the following news release on June 26, 2024: * * * VETS welcomes organizations in 6 states, District of Columbia * * * The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the selection of eight Employment Navigator and Partnership Program partners with the department's Veterans' Employment and Training Service. The ENPP provides service members transitioning from active duty and their spouses with p  more

ARCADIA, Florida, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration issued the following news release: * * * Guerrero Ag LLC did not protect worker from high ambient temperatures * * * A federal workplace safety investigation found a Florida labor contractor could have prevented the fatal illness of a 41-year-old worker who collapsed while harvesting oranges at Alico Farms in December 2023 by taking required steps to protect employees from hazards associated  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: The Federal Election Commission has declared Jill Stein and her principal campaign committee, Jill Stein for President 2024, eligible to receive public matching funds for her 2024 presidential campaign for the Green Party nomination. To become eligible for matching funds, candidates must raise a threshold amount of $100,000 by collecting $5,000 in 20 different states. Although an individu  more

LONDON, England, June 26 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following speech on June 25, 2024, by Governor Michelle W. Bowman at the Policy Exchange: * * * Perspectives on U.S. Monetary Policy and Bank Capital Reform * * * I would like to thank Policy Exchange for the invitation to speak with you today./1 Engagement abroad is essential for gaining a better understanding of the common forces shaping the global economy and financial system. It also promotes a better understanding of the drivers  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 (TNSrep) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: Here are excerpts: * * * Fast Facts We reviewed how federal agencies manage their property--including buildings, roads, and dams--with respect to climate-related events and environmental justice issues. We reviewed 13 agencies and found they all consider disasters and climate-related threats, such as wildfires and hurricanes, when managing their property. For example, agencies ranked potential   more

WASHINGTON, June 27 (TNSrep) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: Here are excerpts: * * * Fast Facts The COVID-19 pandemic, inflation, and increased housing costs raised questions about whether more U.S. households are experiencing hunger and homelessness. We reviewed key federal programs that provide food or housing assistance to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Federal funding for such programs generally increased in FY 2017-2022. These pro  more

ORLANDO, Florida, June 27 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: By MaryTherese Griffin U.S. Army Spc. Janmiguel Torres-Cruz is having the time of his life at the 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games at Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports. "I couldn't sleep the last two days," said Torres-Cruz. "There are so many amazing Soldiers and veterans. To compete and be here - It's a selective team, and I'm proud to be part of it!" Torres-Cruz was selected to be on Team Army after th  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 28 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Jacksonville District issued the following news release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (USACE), seeks public comments, views, and information regarding the preparation of a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document for the maintenance dredging of the federal navigation channel as well as realignment of a portion of the channel in the vicinity of Fernandina Harbor, Florida. The district has publ  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 27 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Jacksonville District issued the following news release: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District, invites the public to attend a presentation and open discussion ahead of initial construction of the Flagler County Coastal Storm Risk Management beach project. The presentation begins at 6 p.m. next Tuesday, June 25, at the Santa Maria del Mar Church, 915 N. Central Ave. in Flagler Beach. USACE staff experts wi  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: The Justice Department today announced the 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action, which resulted in criminal charges against 193 defendants, including 76 doctors, nurse practitioners, and other licensed medical professionals in 32 federal districts across the United States, for their alleged participation in various health care fraud schemes involving approximately $2.75 billio  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 0:24-cv-61118-DSL; S.D. Fla. filed June 26, 2024) involving BorrowMoney.com Inc. and Aldo Piscitello: * * * SEC Charges South Florida Company and Principal in Fraud Scheme * * * The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today it filed an action against BorrowMoney.com, Inc. and its sole officer and majority shareholder, Florida resident Aldo Piscitello. According to the SEC's co  more

MIAMI, Florida, June 26 -- Miami International Airport issued the following news: * * * MIA is first U.S. airport with service for travelers with reduced mobility * * * On June 21, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and officials from American Airlines, Envoy Air, WHILL, Inc., and the Miami-Dade Aviation Department announced ten new autonomous power chairs that Envoy Air is now using to transport American Airlines passengers with limited mobility at Miami International Airport (MIA  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news release: By Emily Winget, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Corporate Communications The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory's (NRL) Compact Coronagraph (CCOR) was launched June 25, on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-U (GOES-U) from NASA - Kennedy Space Center to detect and characterize coronal mass ejections (CMEs). The NOAA sponsored NRL to  more

ORLANDO, Florida, June 26 -- Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings issued the following Demings Digest on June 25, 2024: * * * Greetings! It's July and summer is in full swing. With the longer days and warmer weather, it's only fitting to celebrate National Park and Recreation Month. It's a perfect time to explore and build memories at the more than 100 parks in Orange County. We are proud of our Parks & Recreation Department, which offers popular amenities such as pickleball courts, skate par  more

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, June 27 -- Palm Beach County issued the following news: Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) welcomes its 15th airline. Porter Airlines will offer nonstop service to Toronto Pearson International (YYZ), Canada's busiest airport, beginning in November. "Porter is connecting travelers to West Palm Beach with an elevated economy service that is unmatched by any other carrier in North America. Whether that's free WiFi, no middle seats, free beer and wine alongside premi  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, June 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: An explosion, heard from more than 20 miles away, rocked and decimated the walls of the barracks near King Abdulaziz Air Base as frantic screams of terror pour out of the building. Combat boots and yellow flowers representing those who lost their lives are displayed during the 28th Annual Khobar Towers Memorial Ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, June 25, 2024. Every year, friends, f  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: By Katie Scott, Air Force Institute of Technology The Air Force Institute of Technology's Civil Engineer School recently revamped its Advanced Control Systems Cybersecurity course, expanding the curriculum to include new exercises targeting wireless access points, fire alarms, traffic lights and other enhanced material supporting base critical infrastructure protection. Before   more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: The Bulletin of Marine Science released a special issue of its scientific journal, Advances in Ecosystem-Scale Coral Reef Visual Surveys. This special issue featured groundbreaking scientific research led by NOAA and our partners that is deepening our knowledge about coral reefs. This special issue compiled two decades of results from large-scale coral reef ecosystem monitoring efforts across   more

OLYMPIA, Washington, June 26 -- The Washington State Department of Health issued the following news release: The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges against the following health care providers in our state. The department's Health Systems Quality Assurance Division works with boards, commissions, and advisory committees to set licensing standards for more than 80 health care professions (e.g., dentists, nurses, counselors). Information abou  more

TYNDALL AFB, Florida, June 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Tyndall Air Force Base (325th Fighter Wing) issued the following news: On June 25, 2024, the 325th Medical Group celebrated the opening of a Heritage Room dedicated to Lt. Col. Jennifer Baker, the former 325th Medical Support Squadron commander, who died of cancer in December 2023. The dedication provided a chance for members of the 325th MDSS to remember her and provide closure to those who were impacted by her. Baker, a pharmacist by trade,  more