ATLANTA, Georgia, May 30 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news: * * * Ameris Bank Distributes $250,000 Grant to Invest Atlanta to Support Heirs' Property Work Grant made available by Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta ATLANTA (May 29, 2025) - Invest Atlanta will receive a $250,000 grant that has been approved for distribution by Ameris Bank, a member of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) to  more

PANAMA CITY, Florida, May 30 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * Beneath the Surface: How Panama City Keeps Military Divers on the Cutting Edge By Jeremy Roman, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division For the military diver, the unforgiving depths can be a perilous arena. Since August 1, 1882, U.S. Navy sailors have executed essential underwater operations around the globe, from special operations and reconnaissance to ship repair and force protection. Yet these  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Taiwan Caucus Co-Chairs' Statement on the Passing of Gerry Connolly WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA), and Andy Barr (R-KY), co-chairs of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, issued the following statement on the passing of co-chair Congressman Gerry Connolly: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend and colleague,  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bean Announces Launch of Congressional App Challenge to Inspire the Next Generation of Innovators WASHINGTON --U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) today announced the launch of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge (CAC) for Florida's Fourth Congressional District. The annual competition challenges students to create an original software application. The winner will be eligible to have thei  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN CARLOS GIMENEZ JOINS SENATOR RICK SCOTT TO PROMOTE HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS AHEAD OF 2025 SEASON MIAMI, FL \- Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez joined U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) in Miami for a pivotal stop on the Senator's Hurricane Preparedness Tour, encouraging Floridians to take proactive steps as the 2025 hurricane season approaches. The event, held in collaboration with local emerge  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Taylor Introduces Connor's Law, Requiring English Proficiency for CDL Drivers WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) and Representative Harriet Hageman (WY-AL) today announced the introduction of Connor's Law, which will codify President Trump's Executive Order requiring CDL drivers to maintain a basic proficiency in English in order to be licensed to drive on American roads  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on May 29, 2025: * * * Congressman Taylor Introduces Connor's Law, Requiring English Proficiency for CDL Drivers WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) and Representative Harriet Hageman (WY-AL) today announced the introduction of Connor's Law, which will codify President Trump's Executive Order requiring CDL drivers to maintain a basic proficiency in English in order to be licensed to drive on Ameri  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for May 29, 2025 NAVY Deloitte & Touche LLP, Arlington, Virginia, is being awarded an $81,055,361 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N00189-25-D-0010) in support of Naval Information Forces to provide Navy enterprise management and technical support services. The contract will include a five-year ordering period with an additional six-month ordering period pursuant to Federal Acqui  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 30 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news: * * * FHLBank Atlanta and Synovus Bank award $500,000 grant to Georgia Heirs Property Law Center Inc. ATLANTA (May 29, 2025) - Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) and Synovus Bank are delivering a $500,000 grant to Georgia Heirs Property Law Center Inc. The grant will be used to prevent and resolve heirs' property issues that arise  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 30 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on May 29, 2025: * * * Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Preservation of Alachua County Farmland Through Rural and Family Lands Protection Program TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the preservation of more Florida farmland through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' Rural and Family Lan  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE arrests 100+ illegal aliens during targeted enforcement operation in Tallahassee TALLAHASSEE -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested more than 100 illegal aliens during a targeted enforcement operation at construction sites in the in Tallahassee during a joint agency operation May 29. The multiagency operation, directed by ICE Homelan  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Isabelle's Kitchen Inc. Recalls Refrigerated Deli Salads Containing Fresh Cucumbers Because of Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: May 28, 2025 FDA Publish Date: May 29, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Company Name: Isabelle's Kitchen,   more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Moskowitz, Gonzales Relaunch Bipartisan School Safety & Security Caucus WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressmen Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) and Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23) this week announced the relaunch of the Congressional Bipartisan School Safety & Security Caucus for the 119 th Congress. Founded in 2023 by Co-Chairs Moskowitz and Gonzales, the Caucus brings members of Congress together with educators, law enf  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Reeling Them In: Teaching Kids Why Science Matters Getting students excited about science, marine life, conservation and fishing is an annual event in St. Petersburg, Florida, home of the St. Petersburg Science Festival. This event brings the science and academic communities together to create a hands-on experience for students to be engaged, have fun, and consider a career in science.   more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube Introduces Make Autorail Great Again Act to Rebrand DC Metrorail as WMAGA and Trump Train WASHINGTON -- U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today introduced the Make Autorail Great Again Act to block all federal funding to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) until it officially changes its name to the "Washington Metropolitan Authority for Greater Access" (WMA  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube Reintroduces Legislation to Stop Federal Payments to the Deceased WASHINGTON -- U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today reintroduced the Valid Benefits Act to require federal agencies and departments verify the eligibility of individuals 105 years of age or older for federal benefits. "No American who has paid into Social Security and Medicare should see their benefits compromis  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Makes Fourth Stop of Hurricane Preparedness Tour in Sanford Ahead of 2025 Hurricane Season SANFORD, Fla. - Today, Senator Rick Scott joined state and local leaders and law enforcement in Sanford for a Hurricane Preparedness press conference to urge Floridians to get prepared as the 2025 Hurricane Season begins June 1. Throughout the week, Senator Scott has been traveling across Florida a  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Rounds Out Annual Hurricane Preparedness Tour in Pensacola as 2025 Hurricane Season Begins Sunday PENSACOLA, Fla. - Today, Senator Rick Scott wrapped his hurricane preparedness tour in Pensacola joined by state and local leaders and law enforcement for a press conference to urge Floridians to get prepared as the 2025 Hurricane Season begins June 1. Throughout the week, Senator Scott has   more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The U.S. Postal Service issued the following news release: * * * USPS releases dog bite national rankings Woodridge, VA, Letter Carrier George Hinton encounters a dog on his delivery route. WASHINGTON -- Incidents involving dog attacks on Postal Service employees rose to more than 6,000 cases last year. As part of the 2025 USPS National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign, the organization is offering crucial information on how dog owners can be good stewards for safe mail del  more