WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Congressman Bean, K9s United to Hold Press Conference Calling for Tougher Penalties for Individuals Who Harm Law Enforcement Animals * WASHINGTON --On Tuesday, July 22nd, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean will join K9s United for a press conference at the House Triangle to unveil the Leo K9 Protection Act, a bill aimed at strengthening penalties for individuals who use a deadly weapon t  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan Leads Bipartisan Effort to Help Small Nonprofits Offer Retirement Plans * Legislation Offers Nonprofits the Same Access to Tax Incentives as For-Profits Ensures Nonprofits Can "Offer Retirement Plans and Encourage Employees to Save" WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Small Nonprofit R  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Cammack, Torres Launch NextGen 911 Caucus * Washington, DC -- Today, Representatives Kat Cammack (R-FL-03) and Norma Torres (D-CA-35) officially launched the Congressional NextGen 911 Caucus for the 119th Congress with a visit to the District of Columbia's Office of Unified Communications to meet with public safety telecommunicators. As the only bipartisan, bicameral organization in Congress focuse  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on July 21, 2025: * * * Chairman Mast Issues Statement on Chairman Green's Retirement Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement upon House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green's retirement from Congress. "Chairman Green dedicated his life to serving our great nation on the battlefields and in the ha  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Cleveland Clinic, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, commending the agency's commitment to interoperability and innovative health technology. The organization, which operates 23 hospitals and 280 outpatient locations across Northeast Ohio, Florida, and Nevada, believes there is a great opportunity to empower patients through effective and responsible technology adoption. Cleveland Clinic suggested that the Centers for Me  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Diaz-Balart: Doing More for National Security with Less, in the FY 2026 National Security and State Department Funding Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This morning, House Appropriations Committee Vice Chair and Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, the Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP), Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), joined Cheryl Casone on Mornings with Maria on F  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Laurel Lee and Congressman Joe Neguse Reintroduce Bipartisan Supporting Military Voters Act * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL-15) and Congressman Joe Neguse (D-CO-02) announced the reintroduction of the Supporting Military Voters Act, a bipartisan bill to strengthen oversight of the federal government's efforts to support active-duty military members and their fa  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Coral Reefs Fuel Florida's Economy--Restoration Ensures Their Future * In the Florida Keys, restoring coral reefs isn't just an environmental priority--it's a strategy to safeguard ocean ecosystems and sustain a tourism economy worth billions. Healthy coral reefs make the Florida Keys' economy tick. By restoring degraded reefs within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, NOAA and  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart's Legislation to Create a Unique ZIP Code for the Town of Miami Lakes Passes the House * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Dean of the Florida Delegation, issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed his legislation, H.R. 672 (link is external), to create a unique ZIP code for the Town of Miami Lakes. "I am thrilled that my l  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart, Wasserman Schultz, Gonzales, Espaillat Lead Latino-Jewish Caucus in Marking Anniversary of AMIA Jewish Center Bombing, Demand Accountability * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Co-Chair of the Latino-Jewish Caucus, was joined by fellow Co-Chairs, Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), and Tony Gonzales (TX-23) in sponsori  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Donalds Initiative To Expedite Government Efficiency In Conservation Advances To House Floor With Unanimous Support The U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources has advanced H.R. 1676 - "The Make SWAPs Efficient Act" out of committee and to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives with a unanimous, bipartisan voice-vote. H.R. 1676 - "The Make SWAPs Efficient Act" was introduced by Congressm  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 22 (TNSjou) -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FAMU-FSU research identifies U.S. dams at greatest risk of overtopping By Bill Wellock The number of dams in the United States at risk of overtopping is increasing, threatening their structural integrity and downstream communities, according to new research from the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. The study, published in Nature Communications, examined data from 33 dams over 50 years to dete  more

MIAMI, Florida, July 22 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Two faculty awarded Fulbright fellowships for 2025-2026 By Birgitta Rausch-Montoto Long-term faculty relationships and collaborations are critically important in the progression of an academic's research agenda. This includes collaborations with partners across the globe. Fulbright fellowships, funded by the U.S. Department of State and adminis  more

MIAMI, Florida, July 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Adds Veteran County Litigator Angela F. Benjamin in Miami * MIAMI - July 21, 2025 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. expanded its Miami Litigation Practice with the addition of Angela F. Benjamin, a former assistant county attorney for Miami-Dade County. Benjamin brings more than a decade of government experience, including recently with Miami  more

MIAMI, Florida, July 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Advises ActivumSG on Majority Acquisition of Centralis * BERLIN, July 21, 2025 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig advised ActivumSG on the majority acquisition of Centralis, a serviced apartment real estate platform currently focused on the German market. The transaction included the corporate platform, four completed assets in Berlin, Bonn, and Lubec  more

MIAMI, Florida, July 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Expands SALT Practice; Adds Breen M. Schiller in Chicago * CHICAGO - July 21, 2025 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has expanded its State and Local Tax (SALT) Practice with the addition of Breen M. Schiller as a shareholder in its Chicago office. A nationally recognized attorney in SALT, Schiller brings deep experience in multistate tax plan  more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, July 21 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood Named Best Concert Venue in Fort Lauderdale Magazine's 2025 Best of Fort Lauderdale Awards * Editor's Note: Download high-res images here. Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood has been named Best Concert Venue (Gold) in Fort Lauderdale Magazine's 2025 Best of Fort La  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Bilirakis-Soto Bill to Study Causes of Sinkhole Formation, Provide Public Information on Risk Zones * The Sinkhole Mapping Act directs the USGS to conduct studies on mechanisms that potentially contribute to the triggering of sinkholes, as well as open a public website that displays maps depicting zones at greater risk of sinkhole formation- WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. House of R  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Haridopolos Bill to Cut Red Tape for Small Businesses * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tonight, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3343, the Greenlighting Growth Act, sponsored by Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08). The bill marks a major step toward removing regulatory barriers that prevent small, high-growth companies from expanding and creating jobs. This is the first bill introduced  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 21 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * HSA nurses rally citing concerns for patient safety * RNs say HSA's three South Florida hospitals are short on staff and supplies Nurses from three Healthcare Systems of America (HSA) hospitals in Florida -- Palmetto General Hospital in Hialeah, Coral Gables Hospital in Coral Gables, and Florida Medical Center in Lauderdale Lakes -- are holding a joint rally on Wednesday,   more

ORLANDO, Florida, July 22 -- Florida Realtors issued the following news: * * * Hyperlocal Hustle: How to Dominate Micro Markets By Leslie C. Stone for Florida Realtor magazine Build neighborhood fame to become a reliable and authentic connection -- and dominate your niche community. When Cole Slate decided to invite two food trucks loaded with coffee and breakfast sandwiches to his cul-de-sac one Saturday morning in May, he figured it was a fun way to mingle with the neighbors. "I'm not ha  more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, July 21 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Jerry Seinfeld is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood on Jan 23 & 24, 2026 * Jerry Seinfeld is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 24, 2024, at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 25 at 10 a.m. and start at $81. Fans can access   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Point Broadband on Inaugural Securitization * Kirkland & Ellis advised Point Broadband, a regional internet and network services provider that builds and operates fiber optic and fixed wireless networks serving the wholesale and consumer markets, on its inaugural asset backed securitization bond offering totaling $725,100,000 in secured notes, compr  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McDermott attracts elite private client talent with the addition of David Pratt * International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce that David Pratt, one of the nation's most respected private client lawyers, has joined the firm as a partner based in Boca Raton, Florida. David previously chaired the nationally ranked Private Client Services   more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * NOAA and Partners Launch Next-Generation Coral Restoration Following Florida Coral Bleaching * Healthy coral reefs are vital to the survival of thousands of marine species and provide $6.3 billion in local sales and 71,000 jobs annually (PDF, 29 pages). But rising ocean temperatures are pushing these ecosystems to the brink. That's why NOAA is investing in cutting-edge technology to cr  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Once Again Diaz-Balart Delivers for South Florida * MIAMI, FL - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Dean of the Florida Delegation and House Appropriations Committee Vice Chair, and Chairman of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee, issued the following statement in celebration of the groundbreaking ceremony for PortMiami's new Phytosanitary and Cold C  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations, issued the following floor remarks in opposition to Republicans' rescissions package: * * * I rise in fierce opposition to the Republicans' rescission bill--an outrageous attack on America's values, global leadership, and moral standing in the world. Let's be clear: this isn't a budget fix--it marks a dange  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs, issued the following remarks at the subcommittee's markup of the fiscal 2026 State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs funding bill: * * * Let me start by recognizing the collegiality of Chairman Diaz-Balart and the thoughtful members on both sides of the aisle. I also want to thank the dedicated committee staff--and my own team--f  more

ORLANDO, Florida, July 22 -- Florida Realtors issued the following news: * * * Realtor Creates AI Tool to Make Your Listings Shine By Dina Cheney for Florida Realtor magazine In a quest to make her property listings stand out from the ChatGPT crowd, one Realtor built her own AI tool --and is saving 30-40 hours a week on writing social media posts and listings. Real estate centers on relationships. Or at least it should. Yet, during the past several years, the profession has increasingly emp  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 21, 2025: * * * Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Refers Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for Criminal Investigation Over False Testimony On Saturday July 19th, 2025, U.S. Representative Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13) formally submitted a referral to Attorney General Pam Bondi requesting a Department of Justice investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome H. Powell for potential perjury and making fal  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube Partners with Sen. Banks to Protect Biological Reality at Work * U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) joined with Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) today in introducing the Restoring Biological Truth to the Workplace Act. This bill reinforces President Trump's E.O. 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government, by protecting  more

PEMBROKE PINES, Florida, July 22 -- Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association issued the following news release on July 21, 2025: * * * Seatrade Cruise, FCCA and CLIA forge extended 10-year partnership to drive Cruise Industry innovation and sustainability MIAMI, FL - 21 July 2025 - Seatrade Cruise, the leading global cruise events brand, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) have extended their existing partnership, with a new 10-year ag  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Rollins Announces $675.9 Million in Disaster Assistance for Farmers in Florida * WASHINGTON, July 21, 2025 - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today in Florida met with agricultural leaders and producers and announced additional U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) assistance to help producers recover from Hurricanes Idalia, Debby, Helene and Milton.  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Applauds Pres. Donald Trump, Sec. Brooke Rollins for Delivering Long-Awaited Support to Florida's Citrus Growers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott released the below statement applauding President Donald Trump and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins for their support of Florida's citrus industry through the delivery of long-delayed disaster relief block grants. Florida  more

AUSTIN, Texas, July 22 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Animal science expertise honored at international conference Department of Animal Science faculty and students recognized by American Society of Animal Science By Kay Ledbetter Three Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists in the Texas A&M Department of Animal Science earned top honors for their outstanding work during the recent   more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 22 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Researchers to Develop AI to Aid in Emergency Food Distribution University Part of $1.2M Investment to Improve Disaster Response Key Takeaways * University of Houston researchers are developing an AI-powered dashboard to help Florida food pantries coordinate disaster relief more efficiently and reduce food insecurity. * The system, funded as part of a $1.2 million USDA grant, will prioritize urgent nee  more

ATHENS, Georgia, July 22 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Rainbow parrotfish may be behind coral bleaching in part of the Florida Keys More than 1 in 3 corals in Buttonwood Sound frequented by parrotfish were bleached By Leigh Hataway A pesky fish may be the culprit behind bleached tropical coral off the coast of the Florida Keys, according to research from the University of Georgia. The rainbow parrotfish is a beautiful teal green and yellow fish commonly foun  more