WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * CASTOR LEADS FLORIDA DEMOCRATS IN URGING FLORIDA SENATORS TO OPPOSE HOUSE-PASSED BUDGET BILL THAT WOULD INFLICT OUTSIZED HARM ON FLORIDIANS * Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) and other Florida House Democrats urged Florida Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody to oppose the costly and destructive House Republican budget bill, which will strip health coverage away from over 1.8 million Floridians  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Castor, Huffman, Pallone, Booker, Reed, and Padilla Lead Charge to Block Trump's Dangerous Offshore Drilling Plan * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. House Energy and Commerce Energy Subcommittee Ranking Member Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.), U.S. House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), U.S. House Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone (D-N.J.), Senator Alex Pad  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bean Celebrates Selection of Northeast Florida for Otto Aviation's Advanced Manufacturing and Production Facility * WASHINGTON-- Today, in response to Otto Aviation's decision to establish its new manufacturing operations and production facility at Cecil Field in Jacksonville, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) released the following statement. "I am thrilled to welcome Otto Aviation to  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Randy Fine, R-Florida, issued the following news release on June 16, 2025: * * * Congressman Randy Fine Opens Third of Five Local Offices to Serve Florida's 6th Congressional District Eustis, FL - The Office of Congressman Randy Fine is pleased to announce the opening of the third of five new district offices, enhancing accessibility for constituents across Florida's 6th Congressional District. This new office will be opening today in Eustis, Florida. "Lake County  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, June 17 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * In Stereo: Neurons Shift Gears Between Thoughts Using Brain Rhythms By Gisele Galoustian The brain is constantly mapping the external world like a GPS, even when we don't know about it. This activity comes in the form of tiny electrical signals sent between neurons - specialized cells that communicate with one another to help us think,   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 17 -- The Florida Health Care Association issued the following news release on June 16, 2025: * * * FHCA Applauds Florida Legislature for Significant Medicaid Funding Increase in State Budget Tallahassee, FL - The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) today applauded the Florida Legislature for providing a significant Medicaid funding increase that will help nursing centers remain focused on being the gold standard in high-quality long term care. The state FY 2025-  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Florida credit union charter enhancement signed into law * Cementing an advocacy victory for The League of Credit Unions and Florida credit unions, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed credit union charter enhancement legislation into law Friday. HB 1549 will modernize and strengthen the state charter, the culmination of one of The League's legislative priorities to update the charters in its m  more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, June 16 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Julio 2025 Promociones y Eventos de Casino En Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood * Promociones de casino Maserati Bonus Entries Todos los lunes y miercoles de julio Recibe entradas adicionales por cada 20 creditos de nivel obtenidos. Por cada 20 creditos de nivel obtenidos, los jugadores reciben entradas adicionales segun su e  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Lung Association posted the following news release: * * * LUNG FORCE Sunset Soiree: Dancing with the Stars Raises Nearly $300,000 for Lung Health * On the evening of May 30 at the Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale, 250 guests joined the American Lung Association in Florida's 20th annual LUNG FORCE Sunset Soiree: Dancing with the Stars, presented by Title Sponsor Memorial Cancer Institute. The event, which featured its first-ever ballroom  more

MIAMI, Florida, June 17 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Miller School Neurological Surgeons Reflect on AANS Conference By Lauren Comander Miller School faculty, residents and alumni presented research and patient care strategies at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons annual meeting. Faculty physicians within the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's Department of Neurological Surgery joined the brightest minds in   more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Moskowitz Congratulates Boca Raton's Maya Todorov on Winning Congressional Art Competition * WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) announced this year's winner for his Congressional Art Competition: Maya Todorov of Boca Raton, a rising senior at Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale. Todorov's winning piece Maestro (acrylic paint) will hang in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a notice regarding the "Socioeconomics of Coral Reef Conservation, South Florida 2026 Survey." The U.S. Department of Commerce will submit this information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for review. This notice allows for an additional 30 days of public comments. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on Jan 5, 2024,  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 17 -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, issued the following news release: * * * Redwire Announces Offering of $200,000,000 of Common Stock JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (June 16, 2025) - Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW) ("Redwire" or the "Company"), a global leader in aerospace and defense technology solutions, today announced that it has commenced an underwritten registered public offering (the "  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Sea Turtle Conservancy, the world's oldest sea turtle conservation organization, is advocating for the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service to uphold the current definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act, which includes habitat modification or destruction. In a letter signed by Stacey Gallagher, development and policy coordinator and David Godfrey, executive director, the Florida-based STC emphasizes the critical role of habitat protec  more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, June 16 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Stevie Nicks is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Sep. 3 * Stevie Nicks is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Wednesday, Sep. 3 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 20 at 10 a.m. and start at $205. Fans can access the venue presale Wednesday, June 18 at 10 a.m. through Seminol  more

MIAMI, Florida, June 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * How Vision Loss Can Lead to Cognitive Decline Summary * Dr. Diane Zheng's research demonstrates the link between sight and cognition. * Dr. Zheng found impairment of vision can lead to social isolation and depression and fuel cognitive impairment. * Dr. Zheng and her team plan to explore how loss of vision, hearing and smell can impact cognition. By Emma Yasinski Diane Z  more

MIAMI, Florida, June 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science issued the following news: * * * Juvenile great hammerhead sharks rely on South Florida's Biscayne Bay An eight-year study highlights Biscayne Bay as a vital nursery and seasonal refuge for great hammerhead sharks, underscoring its importance across life stages and for long-term shark conservation. By Diana Udel A new study from the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine,  more

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida, June 17 -- Disney World issued the following news release: * * * Walt Disney World Unveils Enchanting New Experiences Throughout 2025 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 16, 2025) - A year of magic and enchantment continues as Walt Disney World Resort in Florida unveils an extraordinary lineup of new experiences throughout 2025. From brand-new stage productions and dazzling entertainment to immersive dining, lounges and more, The Most Magical Place on Earth is transformin  more