WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Blue Wind Technology LLC, a manufacturer of nacelles and wind energy components based in Pensacola, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the ongoing Section 232 national security investigation into imports of wind turbines and their parts. The investigation, initiated by the Secretary of Commerce, seeks input on the implications that these imports have on national security and potential policy responses. In its comme  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Central Florida Development Council posted the following news on Sept. 10, 2025: * * * CFDC Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker Shares Wealth of Experience from Margaritaville Leadership Roles Brad Schwaeble, Chief Operating Officer of the Margaritaville Hospitality division, is the Keynote Speaker at the Central Florida Development Council's Annual Meeting. The CFDC Annual Meeting will be held Sept. 25 at Camp Margaritaville Auburndale. In keeping with the Jimmy Buffe  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Franklin Champions Committee Passage Of Weather Act Reauthorization * Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18), Chairman of the Environment Subcommittee on the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, today announced the House Science, Space and Technology Committee advanced the Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025. This bipartisan legislation strengthens America's weather forecasting  more

BELLEVUE, Washington, Sept. 11 -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release: * * * CCRKBA HAILS FLORIDA APPEALS COURT RULING STRIKING DOWN OPEN CARRY BAN The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is hailing a unanimous ruling by a three-judge appeals court panel in Florida which strikes down the state's Open Carry ban as unconstitutional, reversing the conviction of gun rights activist Stanley V. McDaniels and vacating his se  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Demand Justice issued the following news release: * * * Demand Justice Slams Senator Welch's Vote For Trump Nominee Kyle Dudek On Tuesday the Senate voted on the nomination of Kyle Dudek to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, confirming the nominee 53-44. Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) became the first Democrat to vote alongside Republican senators on a judicial nominee this congress, confirming Dudek to a lifetime federal judgeship. In response,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart Celebrates the City of Hialeah's 100th Anniversary * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Dean of the Florida Delegation, issued the following statement commemorating the 100 th Anniversary of the City of Hialeah: "Earlier this year, I presented the City of Hialeah with a Congressional Resolution commemorating its 100 th anniversary. Today, I join the communi  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 11 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025: * * * Duke Energy's smart, self-healing technology helps keep the lights on for Florida customers * The company's investment has helped avoid more than 950,000 extended power outages and save nearly 6.3 million hours of outages for customers since January 2024 Editor's Note: Photos and b-roll of self-healing technology installation can be downloaded here. For county-specific data related t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Eight Buchanan Amendments Pass House to Strengthen Military Readiness and Counter Adversaries Proposals Included in FY26 NDAA to Combat Obesity Crisis, Secure Supply Chains and Support Servicemembers * Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan announced that eight of his policy amendments were included in the House-passed FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA ) ( H.R. 3838 ). The NDAA implements   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 11 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU researchers receive $2.3 million National Science Foundation grant to strengthen wildfire management in hurricane-prone areas Florida State University researchers have received a $2.3 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to develop artificial intelligence tools that will help manage wildfires fueled by hurricanes in the Florida Panhandle. The four-year project will be led by Yushun Don  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Named Finalist for National Law Journal's Appellate Hot List * NEW YORK - Sept. 10, 2025 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP is shortlisted for The National Law Journal 's Appellate Hot List. Winners will be announced at an awards dinner Nov. 5 at the Westin DC Downtown. The Appellate Hot List highlights law firms that have handled exemplary ap  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Represents Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III in its $230 million IPO on Nasdaq * NEW YORK - Sept. 10, 2025 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III in connection with the closing of its initial public offering on the Nasdaq Stock Market. Trading under the ticker symbol "SVACU" commenced on Sept. 4, 202  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Haridopolos' Office Reclaims Over $5 Million for Floridians from Federal Government * MELBOURNE, FL - Congressman Mike Haridopolos announced today that his office has reclaimed more than $5,400,000 owed to Floridians by the federal government since he took office in January. In that same period, the office assisted more than 1,400 Floridians in Brevard, Indian River, and Orange counties in resol  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Steube Pens Op-Ed in The Washington Times on U.S. Intelligence Shortcomings * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) penned an opinion piece on the value of Open-Source Intelligence and the need for U.S. intelligence to modernize in the face of growing threats. Read the Op-Ed in The Washington Times here or below. U.S. intelligence is sitting idly by The Washingto  more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Sept. 10 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Inaugural Rock The Climb 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb to Honor Heroes at The Guitar Hotel at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood * WHAT: The Firefighters Benevolent of Davie, in partnership with Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, presents the inaugural " Rock The Climb " 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at The Guitar Hotel. This powerful tribute   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration has launched antidumping duty (AD) investigations into imports of high purity dissolving pulp from Brazil and Norway, following petitions filed on August 12, 2025, by Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (RYAM), Jacksonville, Florida, and the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union (USW), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A coun  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration has initiated a countervailing duty investigation into imports of high purity dissolving pulp from Brazil. The action began on September 2, 2025. The investigation was prompted by a petition filed by Rayonier Advanced Materials, Inc., Jacksonville, Florida, a domestic producer of the pulp, and the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Worker  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- MCR Health, a private, not-for-profit healthcare system based in Florida, has issued a public comment letter addressing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) regarding the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization is urging HRSA to exempt Community Health Centers (CHCs) from the pilot program, expressing that it poses a serious threat to their core mission of providing affordable healthcare se  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Pine Rocklands Conservation Team Wins 2024 Regional Recovery Champion Award * MIAMI-- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has awarded a 2024 Regional Recovery Champion Award for the southeastern United States to the Pine Rocklands Conservation Team, a public-private partnership dedicated to protecting and restoring South Florida's critically endangered pine rocklands ecosys  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Project Health Inc. has formally submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) expressing concerns about the adverse impacts of the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program on Community Health Centers (CHCs). The organization, which operates multiple Federally Qualified Health Centers in Florida, has voiced that the pilot threatens the financial stability of CHCs and the vital serv  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Luna Introduces Protect Our Farmers and Families Act of 2025 to Ban Toxic Pesticide Diquat * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Monday, Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13) introduced the Protect Our Farmers and Families Act of 2025, legislation that cancels the registration and prohibits all uses of the toxic pesticide diquat in the United States. Diquat, a chemical long associated with harmful  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Webster Mourns the Tragic Murder of Charlie Kirk * Washington, D.C. -- Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, released the following statement after the news that Charlie Kirk, Founder and President of Turning Point USA, was killed while speaking with students at Utah Valley University. "Sandy and I are mourning the tragic death of Charlie Kirk. Our prayers are with his family, hi  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Tampa Police Department launches "Connected Officer" program with Verizon Frontline * TAMPA, FLORIDA \- Verizon Frontline today announced the deployment and activation of more than 950 5G Ultra Wideband (UW)-enabled smartphones as part of a mission-critical communications upgrade for the Tampa Police Department (PD). The new devices su  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Today Marks Peak Hurricane Season: Donalds Rereleases Important Disaster Preparedness Resources And Information * NAPLES, Fla. - As today marks Peak Hurricane Season 2025, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) rereleased the following list of disaster preparedness resources and information to ensure community safety and readiness. During the month of September, the seasonal increase in ocean temperat  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Uh oh! Moskowitz is taking heat from both sides * Least Effective Florida Democrat Jared Moskowitz said he's ready to abandon his constituents and weigh running for Senate if "set free from my district," and his primary challenger pounced on his comments. And we couldn't agree more with Oliver Larkin's sentiment. Moskowitz consistently votes out of touch with his district (when he actua  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Podcast: Breaking the Silence Around Cancer and Firefighters Firefighters sprint into dangerous situations to protect their communities. But what happens when the very act of helping others puts their own lives at risk? On the latest episode of "Inside U Miami Medicine," Alberto Caban-Martinez, D.O., Ph.D., M.P.H., and Erin Kobetz, Ph.D., M.P.H., leaders of the Sylvester Firefighter  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSFR) -- The University of Florida Museum of Natural History has completed inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects. The museum has determined a cultural connection between these items and Miccosukee Tribe of Indians and Seminole Tribe of Florida. These items were found at the Burial Island Mound site in Sarasota, Florida. The site, situated on private land, was vandalized in 1987. The collection of artifacts, including human remains, was later given to   more