WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ***DAY #8: SCHUMER SHUTDOWN*** Congressman Patronis: The Schumer Shutdown is Putting American Transportation at Risk * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis issued a statement condemning Senate Democrats and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for forcing a government shutdown and jeopardizing the safety and efficiency of America's air travel system. Congressman Patronis called on S  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Spearheads Landmark Legal Challenge to Unconstitutional 2020 Census * America First Legal (AFL), in partnership with Weber, Crabb & Wein, P.A., is leading a landmark lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division, alleging that the 2020 Census was unconstitutional and violated federal law. The l  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The American Spray Drone Coalition (ASDC), Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding proposed regulations for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operating beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). In this letter, ASDC emphasizes the importance of establishing a performance-based regulatory framework, while also raising concerns related to safety and operational feasibility. The ASDC represents American fa  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart on Local 10 News: The Only One Who Can End This Shutdown is Schumer * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, joined Ross Ketschke of WPLG Local 10 News to discuss the government shutdown, emphasizing that the only person who can end it is Senator Schumer. Watch the full interview here (link is external) or below.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Donalds Releases Remarks On Second Anniversary Of The October 7th Attacks * NAPLES, Fla. - In solidarity with Jewish Americans across the Southwest Florida region, the Sunshine State, and the nation, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) shared the following remarks with members of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples at their Second Annual October 7 th Community Remembrance Event. Read full remarks  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Florida Mosquito Control Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation expressing serious concerns regarding the proposed regulations on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations. Specifically, the association opposes the establishment of Shielded Areas and argues that crewed aircraft must retain the right-of-way over uncrewed aircraft in all low-altitude airspace. In the letter, the association emphasized that the safety o  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Florida Power & Light Co. (FPL), Juno Beach, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the proposed regulations for the normalization of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. The letter emphasizes the vital role of UAS operations in maintaining and monitoring critical infrastructure, notably in emergency response situations following significant storms. FPL outlined its extensive exper  more

MAXWELL AFB, Alabama, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol issued the following news on Oct. 8, 2025: * * * Florida, Wisconsin Squadrons Produce Air Force Academy Cadet Duos Squadrons in Florida and Wisconsin can each claim two cadets in the U.S. Air Force Academy's Class of 2029. Cadet 1st Lt. Neil Klein, who joined Civil Air Patrol in December 2019, served in the Florida Wing's Ormond Beach Composite Squadron as cadet commander. A certified private pilot, Klein also part  more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Oct. 7 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Foreigner is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Apr. 22, 2026 Foreigner is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. *  Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 10, at 10 a.m. and start at $55. Fans can access the venue presale Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 10 a.m. through Semin  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Franklin Leads Bipartisan Florida Delegation Letter Urging USDA to Support Specialty Crop Producers * Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) led a bipartisan letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins urging the agency to include Florida's specialty crop producers in any new federal economic assistance program being developed for the agriculture sector. The letter was co-l  more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Adds Six Preeminent Lawyers to Singapore Office, Bolstering Firm's Presence in Asia * Singapore - Oct. 8, 2025 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues to expand its capabilities and expertise in Southeast Asia with the addition of six renowned lawyers to the firm's office in Singapore. The new hires include a team led by Shareholder Jek Aun  more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's David G. Thomas and Angela C. Bunnell Present 'ADR Strategies for In-House Counsel' Webinar * Oct. 8, 2025 - David G. Thomas, a Litigation shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Boston office, and Angela C. Bunnell, a Litigation associate in the Boston office, presented the In-House Connect webinar, "ADR Strategies for In-House Couns  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- A. Michael Shekari, director of the Technology Center for Emergency Response at Gulf Coast State College, Panama City, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), criticizing the structure of the proposed rule for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations. The director, citing FAA's historical regulatory doctrine, stated the proposed Part 108 rule covers far too many topics and should be separated into different pa  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- America's Health Insurance Plans posted the following news release on Oct. 8, 2025: * * * Headlines Nationwide Underscore the Urgency of Extending the Health Care Tax Credits With just weeks until open enrollment begins, news reports throughout the nation underscore the urgent need for Congressional action as soon as possible to extend the enhanced premium tax credits that have made comprehensive, high-quality health care coverage affordable for 22 million Americans. A  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 [Category: Media] -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that say it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following news: * * * Health Reporting Inspires Spanish Classes To Write Letters to Local Officials * Maria Eugenia Zelaya is an IB Spanish Teacher and CAS coordinator for high school students in Gainesville, Florida. Zelaya created the lesson plan "La Salud: Un derecho humano" as part of the fall 2024 Pulitzer Center Teacher Fellowship Program "Making Local Con  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 [Category: Media] -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that say it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following news: * * * Health Reporting Inspires Students in Spanish Classes To Enter Pulitzer Center Letter Contest * Maria Eugenia Zelaya is an IB Spanish Teacher and CAS coordinator for high school students in Gainesville, Florida. Zelaya created the lesson plan "La Salud: Un derecho humano" as part of the fall 2024 Pulitzer Center Teacher Fellowship Program "  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott Rips Democrats' Denial on Fox News: Time to Admit Obamacare Failed & Fix It * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, Senator Rick Scott joined Fox News' The Sunday Briefing to slam Democrats' continued government shutdown for two clear reasons: 1) Democrats' vendetta against President Trump, and 2) Democrats' demands to using American tax dollars for handouts  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS Announces New System Leaders to Serve on PBS Board of Directors * ARLINGTON, VA; October 8, 2025 -- Today, PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger announced the election of three leaders in public media, incumbent Dolores Fernandez Alonso, President and CEO of South Florida PBS; Becky Magura, President and CEO of Nashville PBS; and Luis Patino, President and CEO of Austin PBS; to serve three-year   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Protecting Military Pay * WASHINGTON-- During a government shutdown, members of the Armed Services go without pay, yet they are still expected to carry out their duties as their financial obligations mount. This unacceptable reality threatens military recruitment, retention, and overall readiness. In response to Washington's ongoing partisan gridlock and the resulting shutdown, U.S. Congressman Aaron B  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * REMINDER: Anna Paulina Luna Voted to Gut SNAP, Leave Florida Families Struggling to Put Food on the Table * In a cowardly attempt to cover her tracks, Republican Anna Paulina Luna is now pretending to care about her constituents, feigning concern over food assistance funding running out as House Republicans remain on vacation during the government shutdown. Has Anna Paulina Luna f  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2025: * * * Rep. Salazar Marks the Second Anniversary of the October 7th Hamas Terror Attacks * Washington DC- On the second anniversary of the brutal October 7 terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas against the State of Israel, U.S. Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) reaffirmed her unwavering support for Israel and the global Jewish community. "Two years ago today, the world watched   more

SAINT LEO, Florida, Oct. 9 -- Saint Leo University issued the following news: * * * Saint Leo Faculty Member Discusses Cybersecurity Awareness in the Digital Age University continues to highlight the field of cybersecurity during awareness month * October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a national initiative dedicated to promoting digital safety and strengthening the cybersecurity workforce. As one of the Tampa Bay area's first institutions to offer cybersecurity degrees and a recognized   more

PENSACOLA, Florida, Oct. 9 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF Center for Cybersecurity receives record-breaking $9.6M federal grant The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity has been awarded a $9.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of War CIO Cyber Academic Engagement Office to expand the National Cybersecurity Workforce Development program. This is the largest federal gra  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Walmart Inc., Bentonville, Arkansas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advocating for improved regulations concerning unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operating beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). The letter, articulating the retailer's position, emphasizes the need for a regulatory framework that fosters growth and innovation in drone delivery services throughout the United States. The retail giant currently operates a dron  more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Oct. 8 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Yungblud is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, June 2, 2026 * YUNGBLUD is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 10 a.m. and start at $45. All seats are reserved. Tickets are available at www.myHRL.com. Doors open one hou  more