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 -- 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

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 9 -- Florida Department of Commerce issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2025: * * * Florida Expands Strategic Trade Ties with Italy with Leadership Trade Mission Highlights include the opening the SelectFlorida Milan Office, signing an MOU with the Lombardy Region and participating in the second transportation and infrastructure Italy-Florida Working Group * MILAN & GENOA, Italy--A Florida Delegation led by Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly and Secretar  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

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

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. 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

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 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Raskin and Schatz Defend the American Freedom to Read and Call to End Nearly 23,000 MAGA Book Bans in the Nation's Schools * The resolution coincides with Banned Books Week, a national observance from October 5-11. WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) introduced a resolution affirming the fundamental American freedom to read and condemning the  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

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN DAY 7: Senator Murray Blasts Trump and Vought's Latest Threats, Slams Republicans' Refusal to Get Serious About Tackling Health Care Costs * Murray: "I know Republican leaders desperately want to ignore the looming health care crisis they caused. They have put their heads in the sand for months. They have spun wild lies to try to bury the truth. And they are hoping that people   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Hirono Presses Attorney General Bondi on Rampant Corruption at Trump DOJ * Sen. Hirono: "What was once the Department of Justice has become the Department of Revenge and Corruption. Rather than pursuing cases without fear or favor, this DOJ seeks to favor the President's friends and instill fear in his alleged enemies." ~ Video of Sen. Hirono's question line can be found here ~ WASHINGTO  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

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren on Day 7 of Republicans' Shutdown: "Democrats Are Fighting to Lower Costs for Every Single American. Where Are Their Republican Senators?" * "While Senate Republicans keep taking orders from their wannabe-king and drag out their government shutdown, Senate Democrats will not stop fighting to save health care and to lower costs for families." Video of Floor Speech (YouTube) Washin  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Demands Answers from Attorney General Bondi About Trump Administration's Request for Sensitive Vermont Voter Data * WASHINGTON, D.C. - At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing this week, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, demanded answers from Attorney General (AG) Pam Bondi about the validity of a Justice Department (DOJ) re  more