WASHINGTON, June 19 -- A public communications letter addressed to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) expresses strong support for the proposed rule on the deregulation of chrysanthemum white rust. Paul Fisher, a professor and extension specialist in floriculture at the University of Florida, cites over 30 years of experience in research and farm advising on floriculture as the basis for his endorsement. Fisher emphasizes the need to shift th  more

MIAMI, Florida, June 20 (TNSjou) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Yes, you can train your brain to like exercise The science behind mental strength and resilience: How pushing through a little physical discomfort gives the brain new 'reference points' of tolerance By Angela Nicoletti If the idea of going to the gym makes you moan and groan, you're not alone. Let's be honest: It's called working o  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * FRANKLIN, DIAZ-BALART INTRODUCE USPS TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT * Last week, U.S. Representatives Scott Franklin (FL-18) and Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26) introduced the Post Office Closure Accountability Act to improve transparency in how the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) handles post office closures. The Post Office Closure Accountability Act would require USPS to notify communities, local o  more

NAPLES, Florida, June 20 -- The Foundation for Government Accountability issued the following news release: * * * Louisiana Legislature Puts the REINS on Unelected Bureaucrats The Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) applauds Senator Reese and the Louisiana legislature for championing much-needed transparency and accountability through Louisiana's passage of a REINS-style policy. This commonsense legislation ensures that the people, not unelected bureaucrats, have a say in the rules  more

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, June 19 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Mayo Clinic in Florida recognized as a Blue Zones Approved Worksite * JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Mayo Clinic in Florida has become a Blue Zones Approved Worksite, joining a growing number of organizations across the city committed to making even more healthy choices available to employees. This milestone, achieved in collaboration with Blue Zones Project Jacksonville, reflects Mayo Cl  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Moskowitz Announces Ten Appointments to U.S. Service Academies * CORAL SPRINGS, FL -- Today, Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) announced that ten of his nominees to the United States' service academies have received appointments to the Class of 2029 at the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy, or U.S. Naval Academy: U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY: Alana Brow  more

DANIA BEACH, Florida, June 20 -- The International Game Fish Association posted the following news: * * * Recapping the 9th Annual Forage Fish Research Program Data Workshop On Thursday, May 29, 2025, the Florida Forage Fish Coalition, made up of the IGFA, Pew Charitable Trusts, Wild Oceans, Fish Florida, Florida Wildlife Federation, Angler Action Foundation, American Sportfishing Association, and the Tampa Bay Estuary Program, hosted the 9th Annual Forage Fish Research Program Data Workshop.  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 20 -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, issued the following news release: * * * Redwire Successfully Completes Integration of Hammerhead Spacecraft for Upcoming European Mission JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (June 19, 2025) - Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a leader in space infrastructure for the next generation space economy, announced today that is has completed the integration of a Hammerhea  more