DORAL, Florida, Aug. 29 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Jeff Johnson, state director for AARP Florida, from an Aug. 7, 2025, field hearing entitled "Protecting Florida's Seniors: Fighting Fraud and Financial Exploitation": * * * Chairman Scott thank you for inviting AARP to testify today. My name is Jeff Johnson, and I am the State Director for AARP Florida. AARP advocates for the more than 100 million Americans age 50 and older, including 10 millio  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead Of Peak Hurricane Season: Donalds Rereleases Important Disaster Preparedness Resources And Information * NAPLES, Fla. - With less than two weeks until Peak Hurricane Season, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) rereleased the following list of disaster preparedness resources and information to ensure community safety and readiness. As September nears, the seasonal increase in ocean temperature   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Celsius Holdings, Boca Raton, Florida, and PepsiCo, Purchase, New York, have announced a significant expansion of their strategic partnership. The new agreement includes several key provisions, with Celsius acquiring PepsiCo's Rockstar Energy brand in the U.S. and Canada and PepsiCo acquiring $585 million in new convertible preferred stock in Celsius. As part of the deal, Celsius's Alani Nu brand will also move into PepsiCo's distribution network in the U.S. and Canada.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk returns home to Key West, Florida after 75-day maritime border security patrol * KEY WEST, Fla. -- The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk (WMEC 913) returned to their home port in Key West, Friday, following a 75-day maritime border security patrol in the Windward Passage, Florida Straits and Caribbean Sea. During the patrol, Mohawk's crew deployed t  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Patronis Files Amendment to Repeal Woke EV and Hybrid Vehicle Policy in the Military * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis filed Amendment 161 (link is external) on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Amendment 161 would end the Biden administration's mandate that gives preferential treatment to electric and hybrid non-tactical vehicles over fossil-fuel powe  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed adding the southern hognose snake, a small burrowing reptile native to southeastern coastal plains and sandhills, to the list of threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. This move follows a review of scientific data indicating the snake faces risks from habitat destruction and other pressures. Found in states like North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama and Mis  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (TNSFR) -- Revels Road Investors LLC, Kissimmee, Florida, is seeking a permit from the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service to build a housing development in Lake County. This permit, if granted, would allow the company to destroy the habitat of the federally protected sand skink. The Service has issued a notice of availability for public comment regarding the developer's application for an incidental take permit. According to the application, the proje  more

DORAL, Florida, Aug. 29 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Kathleen L. Kraninger, president and CEO of the Florida Bankers Association, from an Aug. 7, 2025, field hearing entitled "Protecting Florida's Seniors: Fighting Fraud and Financial Exploitation": * * * Chairman Scott, on behalf of the Florida Bankers Association (FBA) and our more than 150 member banks operating in the great state of Florida, I am honored to appear before you on such a crucial  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * FORT WALTON BEACH MAN SENTENCED TO FEDERAL PRISON FOR DRUG AND MONEY LAUNDERING CONSPIRACY PENSACOLA, FLORIDA - Taj Tariq Tamboura Robinson, 35, of Fort Walton Beach, was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison after previously pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, two counts of distribution and possession with intent to di  more

DORAL, Florida, Aug. 29 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz from an Aug. 7, 2025, field hearing entitled "Protecting Florida's Seniors: Fighting Fraud and Financial Exploitation": * * * Good morning Chairman, distinguished panelists, and everyone present. Welcome to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's office. This is your home. Thank you, Chairman Rick Scott, for your leadership and continued commitment to protecting America'  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Moskowitz Relaunches Bipartisan Congressional Disaster Preparedness & Recovery Caucus for 119th Congress * WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) today announced that he is relaunching the Congressional Disaster Preparedness & Recovery Caucus for the 119 th Congress, following his lead role in founding the group in 2023. Joining him in caucus leadership are fellow co-founder Rep.  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * PENSACOLA MAN INDICTED ON CHARGES OF INTERSTATE DRUG TRAFFICKING AND MONEY LAUNDERING INVOLVING HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS PENSACOLA, FLORIDA - Jovon "Playa Pat" Booker, 32, of Pensacola, Florida, has been indicted in federal court on charges of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance, possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug traffic  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Introduces Resolution to Advance the End Congressional Stock Trading Act * Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Representative Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13) announced the introduction of a resolution providing for the immediate consideration of H.R. 1908, the End Congressional Stock Trading Act, a landmark reform bill that will ban Members of Congress-- and their spouses and  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube Introduces GRACE Act * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) introduced today the Guaranteeing Religious Accommodation in Childhood Education (GRACE) Act. This bill prohibits federal education funding to educational institutions and agencies that refuse to provide students with a religious exemption for vaccine mandates. "Freedom of speech and religion is the most sa  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube Introduces Protection of College Sports Act to Codify Trump Executive Order * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) introduced today the Protection of College Sports Act. This bill codifies executive action taken by President Trump to restore order to collegiate sports and the Name,, and Likeness (NIL) rule. "With all the excitement and buzz generated by the introduc  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott to USDA: We Must Review CA Disaster Funding After State and Local Botched Response to Wildfires * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins thanking her for the great work she and the USDA are doing to respond effectively and quickly to natural disasters, including the California wildfires earlier this  more

DORAL, Florida, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, released the following opening remarks from an Aug. 7, 2024, field hearing entitled "Protecting Florida's Seniors: Fighting Fraud and Financial Exploitation": * * * The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging will now come to order. Thank you all for being here today. It's wonderful to be back home in Florida as we continue doing the work of this committee. The way this Senate job works i  more

DORAL, Florida, Aug. 29 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Brandy Bauer, director of the Senior Medicare Patrol Resource Center, from an Aug. 7, 2025, field hearing entitled "Protecting Florida's Seniors: Fighting Fraud and Financial Exploitation": * * * Chairman Scott, thank you for inviting me here today on behalf of the Senior Medicare Patrol program. The nation's 54 Senior Medicare Patrol, or SMP, programs are managed by the U.S. Administration fo  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for Aug. 29, 2025: * * * SECRETARY MARCO RUBIO 12:15 p.m. Secretary Rubio visits SOUTHCOM in Doral, Florida. (CLOSED PRESS COVERAGE) DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE CHRISTOPHER LANDAU Deputy Secretary Landau has no public appointments. DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE FOR MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCES MICHAEL J. RIGAS Deputy Secretary Rigas attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State. UNDER SECRETARY  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * TALLAHASSEE MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO FEDERAL FIREARM AND DRUG TRAFFICKING OFFENSES Triston Chacoey Aric Johnson, 21, of Tallahassee, Florida, pleaded guilty in federal court to possession of a firearm and ammunition by an unlawful user of controlled substances, possession with the intent to distribute oxycodone and marijuana, possession of a short-barreled  more

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Florida, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Central Command issued the following news release: * * * U.S. and Egypt Host Exercise Bright Star 25 * August 29, 2025 Release Number 20250829-01 Tampa, Fla. - The multinational military exercise Bright Star 25, co-hosted by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and the Egyptian Armed Forces/Egyptian Training Authority, officially kicked off yesterday with an opening ceremony at Mohamed Naguib Military Base in Egypt. The exercise is a clear  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz Files Amendment to Block Trump's Corrupt Deal Funding Repression of Venezuelans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), co-chair of the Congressional Venezuela Democracy Caucus introduced the bipartisan Revoke Exemptions for Venezuelan Oil to Curb Autocratic Repression Act, or REVOCAR Act, as an amendment to the 2025 National Defense Auth  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz Hosts Broward County Leaders at Briefing on Trump's Big Ugly Law, Executive Orders, and Florida Budget Cuts * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) led an urgent public briefing at the Broward County Governmental Center to highlight the impacts of the Big Ugly Bill, other federal and state budget cuts, and recent Trump Executive Orders. Wa  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 29 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Why an Enforcement Surge is Needed in Trucking * Aug 29, 2025 The egregious crash in Florida that destroyed three innocent lives and grabbed national attention lays bare why the American Trucking Associations has been calling for a surge in enforcement to ensure bad actors do not jeopardize the safety of our nation's highways. It is exactly why we say the n  more