WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * #1: SCHUMER SHUTDOWN*** Congressman Patronis: Schumer and Democrats are Fighting for Illegal Immigrants Rather than Our Military * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis held a virtual press conference slamming the Democrats and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for failing to pass a clean Continuing Resolution (CR) and causing a government shutdown. Congressman Patronis urged Sena  more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 3 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Named to The Hollywood Reporter's 2025 Top Music Lawyers List * ATLANTA - Oct. 1, 2025 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholders Jess Rosen, Bobby Rosenbloum, and Paul D. Schindler were chosen as honorees on The Hollywood Reporter's 2025 Top Music Lawyers list. According to the publication, the annual power list highlights the   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * After Securing $13 Million TIGER Grant, Diaz-Balart Celebrates Groundbreaking for Immokalee Infrastructure Improvements * IMMOKALEE, FL - Today, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, joined the Collier County Commissioners and other local leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of major street and infrastructure improvements in Immokalee. The   more

RESTON, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics posted the following news release: * * * AIAA Announces its Class of 2026 Associate Fellows AIAA is pleased to announce its newly elected Class of 2026 Associate Fellows. The Institute will formally honor the class at the AIAA Associate Fellows Induction Ceremony and Dinner, Wednesday, 14 January 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Orlando during AIAA SciTech Forum 2026, 12-16 January 2026, Orlando, Florida. "Congratul  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bilirakis Directs Pay to Be Withheld During Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) today announced that he has formally requested the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to withhold his congressional pay for the duration of the ongoing government shutdown. " Government shutdowns are costly, disruptive, and ultimately unproductive," said Congress  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Brevard County (Florida) Commissioner Katie Delaney has issued a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) outlining significant concerns from local residents and businesses regarding the proposed increase in commercial launch frequencies by SpaceX and other space operators. The letter highlights the vital role Brevard County plays in America's aerospace industry while stressing the need for responsible growth to protect local communities and the en  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan Calls for Cooperation to Reopen and Fund the Government * "America Deserves Cooperation, not a Government Shutdown." Democrats' Partisan Demands Forced a Government Shutdown WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement after Democrats forced a federal government shutdown: "America deserves coopera  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Chairman Mast, Colleagues Commend Trump Administration's Closure of BIS Loophole Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast joined fellow Republicans in championing the Trump Administration's decision to create the 50% subsidiary rule for the Bureau of Industry and Security's Entity List and Military End-User List. House  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Wilson Hosts Job Fair with Miami Dade College and CareerSource South Florida * Miami, Fla.-- Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) hosted a job fair with Miami Dade College and CareerSource South Florida at Miami-Dade North Campus. This job fair included over 50 employers, including representation from the private sector and local, state, and federal government agencies. Appro  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Laurilee Thompson, the co-owner of Dixie Crossroads Seafood Restaurant Inc., Titusville, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expressing concerns about the SpaceX Starship Super Heavy Launch Vehicle at Launch Complex 39A. Thompson, a fifth-generation Floridian, urged the agency to reconsider the environmental impact and public access implications of the proposed project. The letter raises skepticism regarding the Draft  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- DRONERESPONDERS, West Palm Beach, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation, urging revisions to a recent notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled "Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations." The organization emphasizes that the integration of Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations into the National Airspace System (NAS) is essential for modernizing public safety operations. In the   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Unveils ESPN on ABC Lineup for 2025-26 Women's and Men's College Basketball Seasons, Featuring 11 Marquee Matchups * * Valentine's Day slate showcases Kansas-Iowa State and Kentucky-Florida men's doubleheader, plus No. 1 South Carolina at No. 5 LSU women's matchup in primetime ESPN has unveiled its ESPN on ABC lineup for the 2025-26 women's and men's college bas  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, Oct. 2 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Joins Neuroarts Academic Network to Bridge Art, Brain and Healing By Gisele Galoustian Florida Atlantic University has joined the newly launched Neuroarts Academic Network (NAN), recently announced by the NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative. NAN is a global initiative aimed at expanding the transformative power of the arts - such as music, dance,   more

BOCA RATON, Florida, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Chatbots the New 'Doc?' Exploring AI in Health Behavior Coaching By Gisele Galoustian, ggaloust@fau.edu Changing health habits - like quitting smoking, exercising more, or sticking to prescribed treatments - is difficult but crucial for preventing and managing chronic diseases. Motivational interviewing (MI), a patient-centered counselin  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSFR) -- The Revocable Living Trust for Robert A. Narmont, Naples, Florida, has filed an application with the Federal Reserve System to retain voting shares of United Community Bancorp Inc. and indirectly retain voting shares of United Community Bank, both of Chatham, Illinois. The Federal Reserve System reviews the proposal under the Change in Bank Control Act, codified at 12 U.S.C. 1817(j), and Section 225.41 of the board's Regulation Y, 12 CFR 225.41. The board of govern  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 2 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University's Office of Institutional Research honored with 2025 TaxWatch Award for university training program By Logan Lowery Florida State University's Office of Institutional Research (IR) has received the 2025 TaxWatch Government Productivity Award for a training program that equips employees across the university with new tools and skills -- while saving Florida taxpayers millions of  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Franklin Statement on Senate Democrats' Failure to Prevent Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) released the following statement after the Senate failed to advance H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, resulting in a government shutdown beginning October 1, 2025: > >"House Republicans acted responsibly by passing a clean continu  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 2 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU ignites campus innovation with Google Gemini AI training event By Anna Prentiss and Celine Johnson Florida State University welcomed Google to campus for a full day of hands-on training, offering students, faculty and staff an immersive opportunity to explore Google's latest generative AI platforms through interactive demos, workshops and direct engagement with technology experts. The Google Gemin  more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Launches 50th Office, Opening in Abu Dhabi * Strategic Expansion Fuels Unified Firm Growth Around the Globe ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Oct. 1, 2025 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig has launched its 50th office. The firm has become licensed in the Abu Dhabi Global Market, an international financial centre located in Abu Dhabi. The new office   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * Hilton Jacksonville at Mayo Clinic Debuts on Mayo Clinic Campus JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Hilton Jacksonville at Mayo Clinic is officially open and welcomes guests for the first time today, marking the first full-service hotel opening in the Jacksonville market in nearly two decades. Since construction first began in 2023, the eight-story, 252-room property has been one of Northeast Flor  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott Slams Democrats' Government Shutdown on Fox News: If Congress Can't Fund Government, Congress Shouldn't Get Paid * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, Senator Rick Scott joined Fox and Friends this morning to call out Democrats for shutting down the government over their liberal trillion dollar wish-list, while Republicans push for a clean proposal to fund  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Sale and Financing of District West Gables Multifamily Community in Miami Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale and financing of District West Gables, a premier 427-unit multifamily community located in Miami, Florida. Newmark Vice Chairmen Hampton Beebe and Avery Klann represented an undisclosed seller in the transaction. Vice Chairman Matt Williams and Senior Managing Director Danny Mat  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has granted subsequent renewed facility operating licenses to NextEra Energy Point Beach LLC, Juno Beach, Florida, for the Point Beach Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2, located near Two Rivers, Wisconsin. The licenses were issued on Sept. 29, 2025, following a comprehensive review process. The NRC prepared a record of decision to support the choice to issue the subsequent renewed licenses. The licenses permit NextEra to operate both pr  more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida posted the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Peruvian National Sentenced to More than Six Years in Prison in Transnational Scheme to Defraud Spanish-Speaking US Consumers A Peruvian national was sentenced yesterday to 80 months in prison and ordered to pay more than $3,000,000 in restitution for his participation in transnational fraud schemes that victimized vulnerable consumers in th  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Oct. 1 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release: * * * Raymond James hires three biotech banking and capital markets veterans * ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Raymond James is significantly expanding its Investment Banking and Equity Capital Markets capabilities in biotechnology with the hiring of three senior professionals. These new additions reinforce the firm's commitment to grow its presence in biotechnology across t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Diaz-Balart: Schumer's Shutdown Shows Democrats are in Disarray * WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, the Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP), and member of the Defense Subcommittee, issued the following statement regarding the government shutdown: "Make n  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Salazar and Meng, along with Senators Hassan and Johnson, Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Houses of Worship. * WASHINGTON D.C. - This week, Representatives Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Grace Meng (D-NY), together with U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Ron Johnson (R-WI), reintroduced the biparti  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) urging the federal agency to withdraw its proposed rule, "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media". The college asserts that the potential regulation could adversely affect international stu  more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Oct. 1 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Rod Stewart is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Feb. 27, 2026 * Rod Stewart is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Thursday, Feb. 27, 2026, at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 3 at 10 a.m. and start at $85. Fans can access the venue presale Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. through  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Alton R. Johnson Jr., President of The Save a Leg, Save a Life (SALSAL) Foundation, Bradenton, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed CY 2026 PFS Rule. The author of the letter urged the agency to maintain robust reimbursement and clear, science-based classification for advanced wound care products, including one called OCM(TM), for the benefit of vulnerable patients. According to the surg  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * Sen. Moody Pledges to Donate Paycheck for Each Day the Democrats Keep the Government Shutdown "I will not take a paycheck while Senator Schumer denies one to our military servicemembers, law enforcement and government employees." * Today, Senator Ashley Moody released the following statement announcing she will be donating her taxpayer-funded salary each day the federal govern  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Southeastern Fisheries Association (SFA), Tallahassee, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expressing grave concerns regarding the proposed SpaceX Falcon SLC-40 project. Representing members involved in the commercial seafood and fishing industries across the Southeast, the SFA highlights potential detrimental impacts on fishers' livelihoods and the marine environment surrounding Cape Canaveral, Florida. In multiple c  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Sports Neuropsychology Society, St. Petersburg, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) urging improvements to the proposed 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. The organization emphasizes the critical need for equitable access to mental health services for underserved communities and rural areas. In the letter addressed to the CMS, the Sports Neuropsychology Society (SNS) outlines key issues and recommend  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Surfrider Foundation's Space Coast Chapter, Brevard County, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter addressing concerns over the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) related to the SpaceX Starship-Super Heavy project at the Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A. The chapter emphasizes the potential risks to the coastal environment and local communities as the proposed project moves forward. In the letter, the org  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Statement on Republican Health Care Crisis * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement on the Republican Health Care Crisis: "House Democrats are urging Republicans in Congress and President Trump to cancel the health care cuts, lower costs and address the burgeoning health care crisis. We must work together to extend Affordable  more

PENSACOLA, Florida, Oct. 2 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF secures $1.5M U.S. DOE grant to expand civic education opportunities The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a three-year, $1,555,318 million grant to the University of West Florida to expand the UWF Summer Institute for Civics Educators into the Academy of American Civic Republicanism. The new Academy will provide year-round  more