Monday - July 7, 2025
*Florida Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Saturday June 07, 2025 ( 18 items )  

Boosting readiness: AETC's plan to train 1,500 pilots annually
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * Boosting readiness: AETC's plan to train 1,500 pilots annually * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- To maintain air superiority, project global power and ensure national security, the U.S. Air Force requires a consistent supply of trained aviators--specifically, 1,500 pilots per year. Achieving this goal has been a persistent struggle prompting Air Education and Training Command officials to develop a c  more

CENTCOM Supports Partner Forces During Defeat ISIS Operations in Iraq and Syria
MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Florida, June 6 -- The U.S. Central Command issued the following news release: * * * CENTCOM Supports Partner Forces During Defeat ISIS Operations in Iraq and Syria * June 04, 2025 Release Number 20250604-01 TAMPA, Fla. - U.S. Central Command forces supported partner forces in operations in Iraq and Syria, May 21-27, in support of the ongoing Defeat ISIS campaign. USCENTCOM forces supported six D-ISIS operations, five in Iraq and one in Syria, resulting in two  more

CONGRESSMAN CARLOS GIMENEZ, FL DELEGATION URGE PRESIDENT TRUMP ON F-35 PLACEMENT AT HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN CARLOS GIMENEZ, FL DELEGATION URGE PRESIDENT TRUMP ON F-35 PLACEMENT AT HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Carlos Gimenez, alongside the Dean of the Florida Delegation, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart, and 16 members of the Florida Congressional Delegation, sent a letter to President Trump requesting continued F-35 production and deployment to Homestead Ai  more

Congressman Fine and the Republican Study Committee Chairman Condemn Antisemitic Terrorist Attack in Boulder, Demand Stronger Immigration Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Rep. Randy Fine, R-Florida, issued the following news release on June 6, 2025: * * * Congressman Fine and the Republican Study Committee Chairman Condemn Antisemitic Terrorist Attack in Boulder, Demand Stronger Immigration Law Enforcement Washington, DC - Congressman Randy Fine (FL-06), in partnership with the Republican Study Committee, today introduced a resolution unequivocally condemning the evil antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, on Sunday, June 1, 2025. This   more

Congressman Jimmy Patronis Delivered Remarks on the U.S. House Floor Honoring John Thrasher
WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on June 6, 2025: * * * Congressman Jimmy Patronis Delivered Remarks on the U.S. House Floor Honoring John Thrasher WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Jimmy Patronis delivered remarks on the floor of the United States House of Representatives honoring the memory and the lifetime achievements of former Florida Speaker of the House, Florida Senator, and Florida State University President John Thrasher.  more

Defense Health Agency: Innovative Traumatic Brain Injury Care Leads to Service Member Recovery
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 7 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Innovative Traumatic Brain Injury Care Leads to Service Member Recovery Often called the hidden disease of recent battlefields, any TBI can bring on balance, vision, and hearing injuries, which can be very difficult to detect and diagnose. By Janet A. Aker, Defense Health Agency Communications Innovative Traumatic Brain Injury Care Leads to Service Member Recovery An airman who endured a long battle wi  more

DHS and Idaho Team up in Joint Immigration Enforcement Operation
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS and Idaho Team up in Joint Immigration Enforcement Operation * Idaho is helping DHS keep America safe Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Idaho Governor Brad Little announced that the state of Idaho has signed a new agreement to support President Trump's deportation agenda. Idaho State Police will be working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to send hundreds of  more

Diaz-Balart Leads FL Delegation on Homestead Air Reserve Base F-35A Letter to Trump Administration
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart Leads FL Delegation on Homestead Air Reserve Base F-35A Letter to Trump Administration * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, led a 17-member coalition from the Florida Congressional Delegation in a letter to President Trump and his administration requesting sustained F-35A production and fielding to modernize th  more

Historic Preservation Efforts Unfold in 10 States, D.C.
WASHINGTON, June 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service has issued a notification of pending nominations and related actions for the National Register of Historic Places. This notice invites public comment on a diverse array of properties in 10 states and District of Columbia that have been nominated for historic designation or are subject to related actions. Among the nominated properties are the Latin American Youth Center located at 3045 15th Street NW in Wash  more

Mast Introduces Bills to Combat Toxic Water
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Mast Introduces Bills to Combat Toxic Water * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-21) introduced three bills today to fight back against toxins polluting Florida waterways. Each bill, the Stop Poisoning Florida Act, the Toxic Health Threat Warning Act, and the Prioritizing Revised Operations to Eliminate Cyanobacteria Toxins in (PROTECT) Florida Act, is intended to improve public health   more

Policy Briefing on the Property Insurance Crisis Hosted by Congresswoman Frederica Wilson
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Policy Briefing on the Property Insurance Crisis Hosted by Congresswoman Frederica Wilson * Today, June 5 th, 2025, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) hosted a policy briefing on the Property Insurance Crisis in Florida and across the nation. Congresswoman Frederica Wilson brought policy experts to discuss the rising costs of property insurance, its coverage, and the challenges consumers face  more

Rep. Lois Frankel Warns Trump's Foreign Aid Cuts Are Dangerous and Self-Defeating
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Lois Frankel Warns Trump's Foreign Aid Cuts Are Dangerous and Self-Defeating * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) issued the following statement in response to President Trump's proposal to drastically slash international affairs funding--endangering Americans' safety, economic security, and global standing: "President Trump's extreme plan to gut diplomacy and f  more

Rep. Webster Introduces the Florida Safe Seas Act of 2025
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Webster Introduces the Florida Safe Seas Act of 2025 * Washington, D.C. -- Today, Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, introduced the Florida Safe Seas Act of 2025, along with Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL), bipartisan legislation that prohibits shark feeding in the exclusive economic zone off the State of Florida. "As a Floridian and member of the House Natural Resources Committee, I am  more

Sen. Rick Scott Marks Naloxone Awareness Day with Advocates, Families, and National Naloxone Awareness Day Resolution
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Marks Naloxone Awareness Day with Advocates, Families, and National Naloxone Awareness Day Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott marked the introduction of his bipartisan resolution designating June 6, 2025, as National Naloxone Awareness Day. Senator Scott joined the Victoria's Voice Foundation to recognize National Naloxone Awareness Day, and he was joined by the S  more

Sen. Rick Scott Reintroduces Legislation to Provide Tax Break for Homeowners
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Reintroduces Legislation to Provide Tax Break for Homeowners * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott announced the reintroduction of the Homeowners Premium Tax Reduction Act to provide American homeowners an above-the-line deduction of up to $10,000 for premiums paid for homeowners' insurance annually on their primary residence. This legislation comes at the start of the 2025 h  more

Sen. Rick Scott, Colleagues Ask President Trump to Send F-35As to Homestead Air Reserve Base
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott, Colleagues Ask President Trump to Send F-35As to Homestead Air Reserve Base * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott and his Florida colleagues sent a letter to President Trump thanking him for his incredible work to keep our nation safe, make our military the most lethal military force in the world and return peace through strength around the world and asked that the administrat  more

Senator Ashley Moody Joins Victoria's Voice Foundation to Bring Awareness to Lifesaving Overdose Reversal Drug Naloxone
WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on June 5, 2025: * * * Senator Ashley Moody Joins Victoria's Voice Foundation to Bring Awareness to Lifesaving Overdose Reversal Drug Naloxone WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, Senator Ashley Moody joined the Victoria's Voice Foundation to share remarks at their 3rd Annual National Naloxone Awareness Day celebration event on Capitol Hill. The Victoria's Voice Foundation was founded following David and Jackie   more

Tuberville Speaks About Importance of Protecting Alabama's Family Farms
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Speaks About Importance of Protecting Alabama's Family Farms * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke about the importance of protecting Alabama's family farms during a Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing. During the hearing, Sen. Tuberville spoke with Zippy Duvall, President of the American Farm Bureau Federation, Jim Alderman, Owner of Alderman Farms  more