WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * American Beach National Historic Landmark Study * Date: July 24, 2025 Contact: SER Communications Office National Park Service welcomes public input on draft of Public comment period runs July 24 - September 7 ATLANTA - Today, the National Park Service (NPS) opened a 45-day public comment period that will inform a National Historic Landmark (NHL) nomination for   more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bean Bill Targets Violence Against Police Animals * WASHINGTON-- Today, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) proudly introduced the LEO K9 Protection Act, a bill aimed at strengthening penalties for individuals who use a deadly weapon to harm a federal police dog or horse in the line of duty. Named in honor of K9 Leo, a fallen Marion County, Florida, canine deputy, the bill expands federal protection  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bean Urges Swift Action to Release K-12 Education Funds * WASHINGTON-- In response to the U.S. Department of Education's abrupt hold on $6.8 billion in K-12 formula grant funding, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) sent a letter to Secretary Linda McMahon urging immediate release of the money, citing urgent needs as school districts gear up for the new year. "Delaying critical education funding at   more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Surface Transportation released the following written testimony by Husein Cumber, senior advisor of Brightline Holdings LLC, from a June 18, 2025, hearing entitled "On the Right Track: Modernizing America's Rail Network": * * * Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member, and members of the Subcommittee. As Senior Advisor of Brightline Holdings, LLC and one of the people who developed the vision for this company  more

CANTON, Ohio, July 24 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Browns' Andrew Berry indicates Quinshon Judkins may not be at camp soon following arrest * BEREA, Ohio -- Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry indicated Thursday that he doesn't expect to see Quinshon Judkins on the field at training camp for a while. The rookie running back remains unsigned after he was arrested on July 12 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on a charge of battery a  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Diaz-Balart's FY26 State NSRP Bill Approved by House Appropriations Committee * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee's approval of the proposed fiscal year 2026 funding legi  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on July 23, 2025: * * * Chairman Mast Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on State Department Bureau of Political Affairs Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast delivered opening remarks at a full committee hearing titled, "FY26 State Department Posture: Bureau of Political Affairs." -Remarks- Under the Biden administration, the State Depa  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Webster Calls for Briefing to Address Surge in Rail Cargo Theft * Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Daniel Webster, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, led 23 of his colleagues in requesting a briefing from the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to discuss the growing issue of freight rail cargo theft, a  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled announced a notice titled "Procurement List; Additions." This action adds services to the procurement list to be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. Following are the details of the service added to the Procurement List: Service Type: Warehouse Support Service Mandatory for: US Navy, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville,  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Increase Hospital Transparency for New and Expecting Parents * Contact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 July 24, 2025 Washington, DC -- Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Mississippi), and Rick Scott (R-Florida) today introduced the Neonatal Care Transparency Act, legislation that would re  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, July 25 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Expert: Student Athletes Face New Challenges with NIL Policies By Amber Bonefont The uncertainty and lack of clear guidelines surrounding contracts with student-athletes under Name, Image, and Likeness policies in high school and college sports underscores the urgent need for financial literacy and business education, according to a sports m  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, July 25 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Most Hospital Visits of Vulnerable Nursing Home Residents Avoidable By Gisele Galoustian Hospitalizations and emergency department (ED) visits can be distressing and costly for nursing home residents - especially those who are severely impaired or terminally ill. Despite their vulnerability, these individuals are frequently transferred to hospit  more

MIAMI, Florida, July 25 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FIU celebrates the legacy of Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen with launch of fellowship program By Jonathan Ruadez This week, Florida International University (FIU) launched the Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Legacy Project and Fellowship Program, a multifaceted initiative designed to preserve the historic contributions of Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtin  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 25 (TNSrep) -- The Florida Chamber Foundation issued the following news on July 24, 2025: * * * Florida Chamber Foundation Releases 2025 Florida Business & Economic Mid-Year Report to Inform Research-Backed, Strategic Decision Making for Florida Leaders Grounded in Data, Report Unpacks 2025 Trends Shaping Florida's Business Climate * The Florida Chamber Foundation today announced the release of its 2025 Florida Business & Economic Mid-Year Report, offering data-in  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Florida Policy Institute has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) expressing concerns regarding the agency's System of Records Notice (SORN) for the proposed National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. This letter, dated July 21, comes in response to a notice published in the Federal Register on June 23, which outlines the new data collection initiative. FPI, an independent and non-partisan   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 25 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University's Panhellenic Association wins highest award from national conference By Brittany Devies and Suzan Kurdak Florida State University's Panhellenic Association received seven national awards, including the highest honor given to a college Panhellenic association, at this year's National Panhellenic Conference. The conference, which awarded FSU the 2024-25 National Panhellenic Con  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 25 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU researcher's new findings connect biological and behavioral consequences of weight loss to binge eating By Jenny Ralph A groundbreaking study from Florida State University has uncovered the biological and behavioral consequences of weight loss that underlie binge eating in women with bulimia nervosa and related syndromes. Led by Pamela Keel, Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor in FSU's Depart  more

DESTIN, Florida, July 25 -- The Destin Chamber of Commerce issued the following news on July 23, 2025: * * * Great Food, Cold Beer & Non-Stop Sports Unite at The Gulf Club Restaurant & Sports Pub On Tuesday, July 22, The Gulf Club Restaurant & Sports Pub celebrated a ribbon cutting with the Destin Chamber. The Gulf Club Restaurant & Sports Pub is where great food, cold beer and nonstop sports come together in Destin. It offers an elevated sports pub experience with 27 beers on tap, a full ba  more

MIAMI, Florida, July 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Expands Public Finance & Infrastructure and Government Law & Policy Practices; Adds Kostas Poulakidas in Chicago * CHICAGO - July 24, 2025 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has expanded its Public Finance & Infrastructure and Government Law & Policy practices with the addition of Kostas Poulakidas as a shareholder in its Chicago office. He joins  more

MIAMI, Florida, July 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Michael Burshteyn Named Law360 Rising Star * SAN FRANCISCO - July 24, 2025 - Michael Burshteyn, shareholder at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, has been named to Law360 's Rising Stars list for 2025 in the Cybersecurity/Privacy category. The list honors attorneys "under 40 whose legal accomplishments belie their age," according to the publicat  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, chairman of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health, issued the following opening statement on July 22, 2025, at a hearing entitled "Medicare Advantage: Past Lessons, Present Insights, Future Opportunities": * * * Thank you to the witnesses for being here today to discuss an important issue: Medicare Advantage or "MA." MA is a very popular health insurance option that plays a vital role in providing high-quality, affordable care to  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2025: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Advances Measures to Codify Much-Needed Reforms to Foreign Arms Sales Process Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee advanced six bills aimed at improving the foreign arms sales process and strengthening the U.S. defense industrial as part of the panel's second markup of the 119th Congress. The suite   more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Ranking Member Frankel Passes Amendment to Strengthen U.S.-Africa Partnership, Introduces Amendment to Improve Foreign Assistance Staffing at State Dept * Today, during the full committee markup of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations funding bill, Ranking Member Frankel introduced two amendments to safeguard American leadership on the world stage.   more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on July 24, 2025: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... WLRN: Sen. Rick Scott Leads Lawmakers Urging Crackdown on International Scams Targeting Seniors; Follows Release of the Committee's Annual Fraud Report In case you missed it, WLRN highlighted a letter signed by U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Rick Scott and committee members Senator Mark Kelly,   more

WACO, Texas, July 24 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommAlex Golesh, Head Coach - USF * On this week's episode of Inside the Headset - Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Alex Golesh, the Head Football Coach at the University of South Florida. In this in-depth conversation, Coach Golesh shares his thought process behind accepting the USF head coaching job, his approach to recruiting and  more

ORLANDO, Florida, July 25 -- Florida Realtors issued the following news: * * * June New Home Sales Hold Steady Mortgage rates and affordability continue to challenge the housing market, keeping buyers hesitant and new-home sales sluggish despite builder incentives. * WASHINGTON -- Challenging affordability conditions, elevated interest rates and economic uncertainty continue to act as headwinds on the housing sector as many potential buyers continue to stay on the sidelines. Sales of newly  more

MIAMI, Florida, July 25 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release on July 24, 2025: * * * School Board Invests $21.6 Million in Renovation Project at Riverside Elementary School At its regular Board meeting yesterday, the School Board of Miami-Dade County commissioned an architectural/engineering firm for a renovation project at Riverside Elementary School valued at approximately $21.6 million. Gurri Matute, P.A. was chosen as Architect/Engineer of Record for thi  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Moskowitz Hosts 3rd Annual "Sneaker Day on the Hill" * WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23), founder and co-chair of the Congressional Sneaker Caucus, hosted his third annual "Sneaker Day on the Hill" with other Caucus members. "Sneaker Day has become a tradition on Capitol Hill, and I'm glad that the halls of Congress are once again bringing their style to celebrate t  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- A package containing a 5 millicurie Iodine-131 radioactive source was temporarily impounded by a towing company after the courier transporting it was arrested following a traffic stop. The incident, which occurred on July 16, 2025, in Gainesville, was reported to the Florida Bureau of Radiation Control by Cardinal Health, Gainesville, Florida, the licensee. The courier, employed by a third-party company, was transporting the radioactive material when their vehicle was tow  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Frankel Opening Remarks at Full Committee Markup of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Funding Bill * Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I'm going to start by recognizing the collegiality of our Chairman Mr. Diaz-Balart and the thoughtful members on both sides of the aisle. And of course, I want to thank our hardworking staff for their tireless efforts. But most of  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, July 25 -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release: * * * Raymond James achieves 150 consecutive quarters of profitability, celebrating nearly four decades of resilient growth ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Raymond James has reached a rare and remarkable milestone: 150 consecutive quarters of profitability, a streak spanning nearly 38 years. Announced in the firm's fiscal third-quarter earnings, the achievement reflects Raymond James' enduring strength, guid  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans Threaten National Security, Abdicate United States World Leadership, and Slash Humanitarian Assistance * Today, House Appropriations Committee Republicans pushed ahead with their fiscal year 2026 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs funding bill that weakens our national security and puts the American people and public health preparedness at risk. House Republic  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Leads Bipartisan Canadian Snowbirds Act to Boost Florida Tourism and Economy * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott introduced the Canadian Snowbirds Act, a bipartisan bill to allow eligible retired Canadian citizens who spend their summers escaping to Florida to stay for two additional months every year, driving more investments into the state's economy and tourism industries,  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10 a.m. on July 30, 2025, at 253 Russell Senate Office Building: Agenda: * Nomination of Neil Jacobs, of North Carolina, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere (NOAA Administrator) * Nomination of Taylor Jordan, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Environmental Observation and Prediction (NOAA)  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Awareness to Action: Combating Elder Abuse & Neglect" at 3:30 p.m. on July 30, 2025, at 106 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Members * Chairman Rick Scott (Republican-Florida) * Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand (Democrat-New York) Witnesses * Maricela Morado, President & CEO, Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida, Fort Myers, FL * Nelson Bunn, Executive Director, Natio  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 24, 2025: * * * Senator Ashley Moody Joins Aging Committee Colleagues in Urging Action to Combat and Prevent International Financial Scams Senator Ashley Moody joined Senators Rick Scott, Mark Kelly and Kirsten Gillibrand, all members of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, in sending a bipartisan letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, and U.S. Se  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 23, 2025: * * * Senator Ashley Moody's Resolution Celebrating the Florida Panthers Stanley Cup Win Passes Senate Unanimously Today, in recognition of the Florida Panthers winning the Stanley Cup for the second time in the team's franchise history last month, Senator Ashley Moody celebrated the unanimous passage of her resolution congratulating and commending the team for their victory. Senato  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Rick Scott, Ashley Moody Congratulate Florida Panthers on Back-to-Back Stanley Cup Final Championships * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Florida's U.S. Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody announced the successful passage of their resolution congratulating the Florida Panthers on winning the 2025 Stanley Cup Final marking the franchise's second championship title and solidifying their back-to-back sta  more

TARPON SPRINGS, Florida, July 25 -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance issued the following news release on July 24, 2025: * * * Southern Shrimp Alliance Welcomes New Trade Agreements with Indonesia and Vietnam Trump Administration Imposes Additional Tariffs on Shrimp While Addressing Forced Labor and Illegal Fishing Practices U.S. shrimp industry calls for similar action against Ecuador and India * The Southern Shrimp Alliance applauds President Trump's announcement of breakthrough trade agreem  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy and Regulatory Affairs, issued the following news release: * * * Subcommittee Ranking Member Frost's Opening Remarks at Hearing on Republican Efforts to Eliminate Nuclear Energy Protections Below is Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost's opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at today's Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, an  more

COCONUT CREEK, Florida, July 25 -- Food for the Poor, an international relief and development organization, issued the following news release: * * * Superstars Angelica Vale and Angelica Maria Join Food For The Poor to Support Children in Need COCONUT CREEK, Fla. - Two of Latin America's most beloved and influential entertainers, Angelica Vale and Angelica Maria, are joining forces with Food For The Poor (FFTP) to bring renewed hope to vulnerable children across Latin America and the Caribbea  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 25 -- The Florida Health Care Association issued the following news release on July 24, 2025: * * * Tracy Greene Named 2025 FHCA Willis J. Gregson Associate of the Year Tallahassee, Fla. - Tracy Greene, a dedicated advocate and leader in Florida's long term care sector, has recently been honored as the Florida Health Care Association's (FHCA) Willis J. Gregson Associate Member of the Year. The award, presented during FHCA's 2025 Annual Conference in Orlando, is the   more

MIAMI, Florida, July 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Clinical Study on Targeted Drug Expands Treatment Options for Myelodysplastic Syndrome Summary * The drug olutasidenib targets a mutation linked to some cases of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a potentially deadly condition that can progress to leukemia. * Researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center led clinical testing of the drug in 22 MDS patients whose tumors   more

MIAMI, Florida, July 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Dr. Stephen D. Nimer-led Study Shows DNA Regulatory Switch Prompts Stem Cells to Give Rise to Blood Summary * A key regulator of gene expression called TAF1 is emerging as a potential drug target in leukemia and other blood cancers. * A new study takes a deep dive into how TAF1 operates to promote the development of new blood cells. * TAF1 activates genes that prompt blood  more

MIAMI, Florida, July 25 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Paving the Way for Human Eye Transplants By Janette Neuwahl Tannen University of Miami biomedical engineers are collaborating with researchers at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and the Miller School of Medicine to develop a device crucial to whole human eye transplants. It seemed like a simple idea. Design a device that will make it possible for a human eye to remain alive and functio  more

MIAMI, Florida, July 25 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * SLEEP 2025 Wakes Up to Miller School Sleep Research Summary * Sleep researchers from the Miller School's Center for Translational Sleep and Circadian Sciences presented 34 posters at SLEEP 2025. * Miller School research underscored how sleep disruption can affect Alzheimer's disease risk. * Center researchers also analyzed the impact of discrimination on sleep, finding a strong cor  more

MIAMI, Florida, July 25 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Sylvester's Rectal Cancer Program Earns National Accreditation Summary * Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center has achieved full accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer. * The accreditation recognizes Sylvester's commitment to delivering high-quality, multidisciplinary care for patients with rectal cancer. * With this accreditation, Sylvester is also  more

CORAL GABLES, Florida, July 24 -- The University of Miami College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Paving the way for human eye transplants Biomedical engineer Ashutosh Agarwal is collaborating with researchers at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and the Miller School of Medicine to develop a device crucial to their effort to complete a whole human eye transplant. By Janette Neuwahl Tannen It seemed like a simple idea. Design a device that will make it possible for a human eye to  more

MIAMI, Florida, July 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science issued the following news: * * * Deep-sea fish confirmed as a significant source of ocean carbonate New research sheds light on the overlooked contribution of the ocean's most abundant fish to marine carbon cycling. The findings open new avenues for studying deep-sea carbon dynamics and may improve Earth system models. By Diana Udel A new study offers the first direct evidence t  more

MIAMI, Florida, July 24 -- The University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science issued the following news: * * * From boathouse to beacon: The evolution of the Rosenstiel School In the fall of 1940, Frederick George (F.G.) Walton Smith, a 31-year-old British marine scientist tasked by the British government to investigate a sea sponge die-off in the Bahamas, toured U.S. oceanographic labs. His visit to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Massachusetts proved pivotal  more

MIAMI, Florida, July 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science issued the following news: * * * Scientists call for urgent policy reform to accelerate cross-border coral restoration efforts New paper published in Science by a team of international scientists urges regulatory reform to accelerate global coral restoration using assisted gene flow--an essential step to safeguard the economic value and coastal protection services that reefs provi  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Webster and Transportation Committee Leaders Introduce Legislation to Dramatically Reform FEMA * Washington, D.C. -- Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, along with Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee Ranking Member Greg Stanton (D-AZ),   more