AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 15 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * 2026 travel predictions revealed * Travel is constantly evolving, and 2026 will be no exception. Airbnb forecasts that travelers will seek to make the most of their time away, rooted in authentic and immersive experiences: * Gen Z is leading the shift toward short, international escapes. * Outdoor lovers are heading to national parks for restorative adventure  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Free Press, an advocacy group that is part of the media reform or media democracy movement, posted the following news release: * * * 31 Press-Freedom and Civil-Liberties Groups Condemn Government Invasion of Washington Post Reporter's Home On Thursday, a coalition of 31 press-freedom and civil-liberties groups published a joint statement condemning the government invasion of the home of Washington Post journalist Hannah Natanson. The statement calls for strengthened pre  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 16 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida issued the following news release: * * * Federal Court Allows Naples Pride Lawsuit to Move Forward After The City's Attempt to Dismiss the Case Judge denies most of the City's motion to dismiss, clearing the way for Naples Pride's claims to proceed as the case continues. * Earlier this week, a federal judge denied the City of Naples' attempt to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the city's censorship of drag performances in  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of College Football Championship, Congresswoman Stevens and Congressman Baumgartner Urge NCAA to Limit Private Equity in College Sports * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, ahead of the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, Reps. Haley Stevens (D-MI) and Michael Baumgartner (R-WA) urged National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) President Charlie Baker to limit the emergence   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 15 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * APCIA Outlines Top Priorities During the 2026 Florida Legislative Session * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today outlined its top priorities for the 2026 Florida Legislative Session, which center around protecting the strong growth and improving affordability of Florida's property insurance market b  more

AUBURN, Alabama, Jan. 16 -- Auburn University issued the following news: * * * Auburn partners working toward affordable, storm-resistant housing in Selma On a side street in Selma, Alabama, sits a simple, two-bedroom house, complete with a perfectly shingled roof and a front porch just right for rocking chairs. So, what makes this house different from any other? First, it is the result of a partnership between many different groups, including Auburn University Outreach, Auburn's College o  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bilirakis Leads Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Medicaid Coverage for Genomic Sequencing in Children * Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Scott Peters (D-CA), Marc Veasey (D-TX), Troy Balderson (R-OH), Kevin Mullin (D-CA), Mike Carey (R-OH), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), and Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) introduced the Genomic Answers for Children's Health   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 [Category: Real Estate] -- The Central Florida Development Council posted the following news: * * * CFDC Welcomes Prominent Site Selection Expert to Share Keys to Success for Industrial Attraction * The CFDC is pleased to announce that Jeannette Goldsmith, Vice President of Strategic Development Group, will be the guest speaker for the 2026 EconDev Forum, where she will share her expert insight on the topic of site readiness. The forum will provide a detailed overview of   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release: * * * CitiesSpeak Podcast Features NLC Immediate Past President Steve Patterson on Building Ready and Resilient Cities * Washington, D.C. -A new episode of the CitiesSpeak podcast from the National League of Cities (NLC) features Steve Patterson, Mayor of Athens, Ohio, and NLC's Immediate Past President, sharing reflections from his year of leadership and outli  more

GAINESVILLE, Florida, Jan. 16 -- The city of Gainesville issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * City of Gainesville awarded NEA grant for Plays in the Park The City of Gainesville has received a $19,000 Grants for Arts Projects award from the National Endowment for the Arts to support Plays in the Park: The American Story. The series includes six performances highlighting key periods in American history: Revolutionary America (1774-1776), New Mexico (1820), Pioneer America  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN CARLOS GIMENEZ INTRODUCES RESOLUTION COMMENDING PRESIDENT TRUMP'S OPERATION ABSOLUTE RESOLVE * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Congressman Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) introduced House Resolution 998 \- Commending President Trump, his administration, and the brave men and women of the Armed Forces, Intelligence Community, and Justice Department for the remarkable success of "Operation Absolute Resolve".   more

ORLANDO, Florida, Jan. 16 -- The Disney Cruise Lines issued the following news release: * * * Disney Adventure Port Canaveral Arrival The Disney Adventure, the newest ship in the Disney Cruise line fleet, arrived at Port Canaveral today, bringing this ship one step closer to its maiden voyage in Singapore on March 10, 2026. The Disney Adventure draws on over 100 years of Disney storytelling from Disney, Marvel and Pixar to bring to life the first Disney Cruise Line ship for families in Asia.  more

TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Dun & Bradstreet to Pay $5.7M to Resolve Alleged Violations of Federal Trade Commission Order * WASHINGTON -The Justice Department, acting on referral from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), announced today that a federal court has entered a stipulated order resolving a case against Dun & Bradstreet Inc., doing business as D&B. Under the court's order, Dun &  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 15 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Easing the Burdens of International Care * Dr. Bruno Nahar steps into his new role as director of UHealth International, a program that facilitates access to care for international patients. Bruno Nahar, M.D., has assumed the role of director of UHealth-University of Miami Health System's UHealth International, ensuring that international patients will continue to experience a smoo  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 15 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Releases 2026 State Gun Law Rankings, Florida Ranks 23rd in the Nation for the Weakness of its Gun Laws * TALLAHASSEE, F.L. - Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund launched the updated " Gun Law Rankings " for 2026, an online tool and website that ranks all 50 states based on the strength of their gun laws and catalogs gun safety laws state by state.  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, Jan. 16 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Engineering's Ubicquia Innovation Center to Open in Spring Announcement Snapshot: FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science is establishing the Ubicquia Innovation Center for Intelligent Infrastructure (UICII) following a $1.5 million gift from the Aaron Family Foundation and Ubicquia, Inc. Opening this spring, the center will advance  more

TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Five Ophthalmology Practices Agree to Pay Nearly $6M to Resolve Allegations of Fraudulent Claims to Medicare and Medicaid for Cranial Ultrasounds * Florida ophthalmology practices Clay Eye Holdings LLC, Retina Macula Specialist of Miami LLC, Florida Eye Institute P.A., Miami Eye LLC, and Kendall Eye Institute Inc. have agreed to pay a total of nearly $6 milli  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 16 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Commissioner Wilton Simpson Terminates Illegal Door-to-Door Pest Control Sales Operation Targeting Floridians Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced that the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has shut down an illegal door-to-door pest control sales operation targeting Florida residents,  more

MELBOURNE, Florida, Jan. 16 -- Florida Institute of Technology issued the following news on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Florida Tech, Eve Air Mobility Formalize Collaboration University, Advanced Air Mobility OEM Agree to Share Experts, Industry Challenges, Internships and More * A new agreement between Florida Tech and Eve Air Mobility will supercharge student experiences in this evolving field by providing industry-level technical challenges for them to tackle, guest lectures, potential internsh  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Jan. 16 -- The Florida Blue Foundation issued the following news release: * * * From Pilot to Program: Florida Blue Expands Cancer Support for Medicare Advantage Members Trial Showed 40% Reduction in Hospital and ER Visits and 95% Patient Satisfaction * As part of its ongoing commitment to members with cancer and their families, Florida Blue, the state's leading health insurer, has launched a new care navigation program. The program guides patients throughout the canc  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 15 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU nutrition professor receives grant to explore new approach to offsetting sodium in diets * Andrea Lobene, assistant professor in the Florida State University Department of Health, Nutrition, and Food Sciences within the Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (Anne's College), has received a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to research a new   more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Jan. 15 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Highly ranked: Purdue's long-standing strengths in co-op and internship opportunities position it among nation's best * A senior in chemical engineering at Purdue, Anika Bhoopalam wants to work in semiconductor manufacturing and use her background to introduce groundbreaking innovations -particularly related to solar or other forms of renewable energy -that increase environmental stability. To ad  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, released the following opening statement from a Jan. 13, 2026, Subcommittee on Environment hearing entitled "From Orbit to Operations: How Weather Satellites Support the National Security Mission": * * * Good morning. Thank you to our Subcommittee Chairman, Mr. Franklin, for presiding over this timely hearing. As the gentleman from Florida noted, one of America's greatest military   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment, released the following opening statement from a Jan. 13, 2026, hearing entitled "From Orbit to Operations: How Weather Satellites Support the National Security Mission": * * * Good morning, and thank you to our panel of witnesses for taking the time to share your expertise with us today. This morning's hearing addresses a topic of utmost importance: the role   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Buchanan Details 2026 Agenda to Deliver for Florida Families in Sarasota Herald-Tribune Op-Ed * "2025 Was A Year of Promises Kept, and 2026 Will Be No Different." WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan penned an op-ed in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune outlining his priorities for 2026 and his plans to deliver results for the people of Florida's 16th District. Buchanan highlights his eff  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Jan. 15 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release: * * * IFCN awards $750,000 to 25 fact-checkers to build financial sustainability * ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -The International Fact-Checking Network at the nonprofit Poynter Institute has awarded $750,000 grants to 25 fact-checking organizations, providing flexible support to help fact-checking newsrooms keep publishing through a period of rapid funding contraction while they strengthen  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Jan. 14 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release: * * * IFCN Statement: U.S. visa bans on international researchers undermine press freedom * The International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) at the Poynter Institute strongly opposes the Trump administration's recent decision to deny U.S. visas to European public officials and civil society leaders. This action, which includes the blacklisting of individuals for their professional con  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott's More Affordable Care Act Delivers on President Trump's Push to Make Health Care Great Again * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, as President Trump calls for fixes to make health care more affordable for families, Senator Rick Scott's More Affordable Care Act works to deliver just that. This bill will fix the broken health care crisis Obamacare has cre  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has received a complaint regarding certain disposable and other closed-system electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and their components. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 involving the illegal importation and sale of these products within the U.S. The complaint was filed by R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., R.J. Reynolds Vapor Co., RAI Services Co., and Reynolds Marketing Services Co.. It i  more

TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Jacksonville Minister Pleads Guilty to Tax Crime * A Jacksonville minister pleaded guilty today to obstructing the IRS's efforts to collect his tax debts. According to court documents and statements made in court, Brian Carn, Jr. operated a ministry under various names, including Healing House Ministries, Inc., Brian Carn Ministries, Inc.,   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 15 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and Florida State University mark 25 years of shared stewardship * The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (The Ringling), the official State Art Museum of Florida, is celebrating 25 years under the stewardship of Florida State University (FSU), a transformative partnership that has led to major restoration and expansion in addition to record public engagemen  more

TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Jury Convicts Honduran National of Aggravated Identity Theft and Associated Fraud Charges * Tampa, FL - A federal jury has found Nidia Roxana Maradiaga-Flores (28), an illegal alien from Honduras, guilty of aggravated identity theft, false representation of a Social Security number, and making a false claim of United States citizenship for employment purposes  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following memorandum on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * TO: Interested Parties FROM: Sara Chieffo, VP of Government Affairs, League of Conservation Voters MEMO: Bringing the Receipts: One Year of Higher Costs Under Trump and Congressional Republicans' Control of Washington Across the country, families are paying more. For electricity, for insurance, for health care, for housing...the list goes on. These ri  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Julia Letlow, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Letlow Delivers $2 Million for Local Infrastructure in Amite * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Julia Letlow has secured $2 million in Community Project Funding to support Amite's local water and sewer infrastructure. This federal investment will provide funding for a regional wastewater treatment facility, ensuring improvements to water and sewer services for local residents. The funding passed  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida posted the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * MARIANNA MAN SENTENCED TO TEN YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR DISTRIBUTING METHAMPHETAMINE Lionel Mitchel Crawford, 54, of Marianna, Florida was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after previously pleading guilty to Distribution of 5 Grams or More of Methamphetamine and 50 Grams or More of a Mixture and Substance Containing Methamphet  more

DORAL, Florida, Jan. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Southern Command issued the following news release: * * * Maritime Interdiction Operation, Jan. 15, 2026 Through Operation Southern Spear, the Department of War is unwavering in its mission to crush illicit activity in the Western Hemisphere in partnership with U.S. Coast Guard through the Department of Homeland Security and The Justice Department. In another pre-dawn action, Marines and Sailors from Joint Task Force Southern Spear,   more

TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Mexican National Sentenced To 25 Years For Trafficking Narcotics In The Middle District Of Florida * Tampa, FL - Lorenzo Valerio-Popoca (31, Mexico) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge William F. Jung to 25 years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute and for distributing methamphetamine in the Tampa Bay area. A jury found Valerio guilty on July  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment released the following written testimony by Irene Parker, deputy assistant administrator for systems for National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Services, from a Jan. 13, 2026, hearing entitled "From Orbit to Operations: How Weather Satellites Support the National Security Mission": * * * Chairman Franklin, Ranking Member Amo, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * Everglades National Park Issues Finding of No Significant Impact for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Everglades Harbor and Channel Dredging Project Environmental Assessment EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK, Fla. -- The National Park Service issued a Finding of No Significant Impact on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Everglades Harbor and Channel Dredging Project environmental assess  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida posted the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * PENSACOLA MAN CHARGED WITH DRUG TRAFFICKING PENSACOLA, FLORIDA - Adrian Dion Pettaway Jr., 24, of Pensacola, was indicted by a federal grand jury charging him with distribution of a controlled substance. John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced the charges today. Pettaway appeared for his   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida posted the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * PENSACOLA MAN SENTENCED TO 17 YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR FIREARMS AND NARCOTICS OFFENSES PENSACOLA, FLORIDA - Malcolm Terrell Louis, 40, of Pensacola, was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison after previously pleading guilty to two counts of possession with intent to distribute 5 grams of more of methamphetamine, cocaine, and marij  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Helps Introduce Legislation to Ensure Medicaid Coverage for Genomic Sequencing in Children * Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Scott Peters (D-CA), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Marc Veasey (D-TX), Troy Balderson (R-OH), Kevin Mullin (D-CA), Mike Carey (R-OH), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), and Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) introduced the Genomic Answers for Children's Health Act, a bill to clarif  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 15 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Pioneering Neurorehabilitation: The Miami Project's Legacy and Future * In 1985, Barth Green, M.D., world-renowned neurosurgeon, and Nick Buoniconti, NFL Hall of Fame linebacker, joined forces and founded The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis after Nick's son, Marc, sustained a spinal cord injury during a college football game. Since then, research at The Miami Project has changed the   more

MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio, Jan. 16 -- Progressive Insurance issued the following news release: * * * PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE(R) TO BEGIN ISSUING CREDITS RELATED TO FLORIDA EXCESS PROFITS Florida law establishes a statutory profit limit and requires insurance carriers to return excess profits to all Florida personal auto policyholders active on December 31, 2025, on a pro rata basis if profits in the state over the 2023-2025 accident year period exceed the statutory limit. Consistent with previousl  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * RATINGS CHANGE: Democrats Gaining Steam as Cook Political Shifts FL-07 Predictions * Today, the Cook Political Report announced that it is shifting its prediction for Florida's 7th Congressional District towards Democrats, building on growing momentum and setting the stage for a competitive election in 2026. Cook Political Report noted Cory Mills' litany of scandals including dom  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Jan. 15 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release: * * * Raymond James to acquire Clark Capital Management Group * ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Raymond James announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire Clark Capital Management Group, Inc. ("Clark Capital"). Founded in 1986 by Harry Clark, Philadelphia-based Clark Capital is a leading asset management firm specializing in wealth-focused solutions, with ove  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu and Rep. Green Reintroduce H.R. 7053 - the Preemption of Real Property Discrimination Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Al Green (TX-09) reintroduced H.R. 7053 - the Preemption of Real Property Act. This bill seeks to address current and future efforts by state legislatures around the country to restrict or prohibit individuals from purchasing real estate based on their coun  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mullin Helps Introduce Legislation to Ensure Medicaid Coverage for Genomic Sequencing in Children * Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Kevin Mullin (D-CA), Scott Peters (D-CA), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Marc Veasey (D-TX), Troy Balderson (R-OH), Mike Carey (R-OH), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), and Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) introduced the Genomic Answers for Children's Health Act, a bill to c  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tokuda Urges Increase in Maximum Sentence for Military Members Convicted of Voluntary Manslaughter * Congresswoman's request follows the insufficient prison sentence for Schofield soldier convicted of killing his pregnant wife Mischa Johnson Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) sent a letter to the Chair of the Joint Service Committee on Military Justice requesting an incr  more

DANIA BEACH, Florida, Jan. 16 (TNSjou) -- The International Game Fish Association issued the following news: * * * New Research Publications | Exciting Science from the 7th Annual International Billfish Symposium Co-hosted by the IGFA and Wild Oceans at Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute * Since its inception in Kona, Hawaii in 1972, the International Billfish Symposium Series has emerged as the leading global forum where researchers, fishery managers, and anglers collaborate to share cuttin  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Reintroduces No Relief for Allies of Dictators Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott reintroduced the No Relief for Allies of Dictators Act to revoke existing and deny future U.S. visas to foreign nationals who enable or benefit from regimes in Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua, and Bolivia to protect our national security and stop those who support evil dictators from entering U  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Senator Moody Honors Law Enforcement Heroes Who Saved Senior from Falling from a Roof with Florida's Finest Award Senator Ashley Moody today presented two Florida law enforcement heroes who saved a senior's life with a Florida Finest Award. During remarks on the Senate Floor, Senator Moody honored Tampa Police Department officers Jason Sikoski and Kaleb Girard for their lifesa  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Senators Moody & Gillibrand Lead Bipartisan Bill to Ban Stock Trading by Members of Congress Today, Senator Ashley Moody and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand are announcing the bipartisan Restore Trust in Congress Act to stop insider trading by Members of Congress through banning the ownership and trading of individual stocks. Additionally, the Restore Trust in Congress Act extends   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Steube and Soto Introduce Ensuring Consistency in Nutrition Labels Act * WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Darren Soto (D-Fla.) introduced today the Ensuring Consistency in Nutrition Labels Act. This bill would strengthen the FDA's requirements for food nutrition labels by reducing the nutrition labeling deviation threshold from 20% to 5%. "Americans have a right to accu  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida posted the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * TALLAHASSEE MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO DRUG DISTRIBUTION CONSPIRACY AND ILLEGAL WEAPONS CHARGES Garret Culpepper, 25, of Tallahassee, Florida, pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, and unlawful possession of firearms in furtherance of drug  more

TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Tampa Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Stealing More Than Half a Million Dollars in COVID Relief Funds * Tampa, Florida - Terrance Bradford (47, Tampa) was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington to 30 months in federal prison for obtaining multiple fraudulent COVID relief loans. As part of his sentence, the court also entered an o  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida posted the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * TWO CONVICTED FELONS CHARGED WITH TRAFFICKING FENTANYL PENSACOLA, FLORIDA - Ke Anthony Javon Blackmon, 29, and Averee Kathryn Savage, 27, both of Pensacola, were indicted by a federal grand jury. Each defendant has been charged with conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of a mixture and sub  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida posted the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * U.S. Attorney Jason A. Reding Quinones Swears in New Assistant U.S. Attorneys and Special Assistant U.S. Attorneys United States Attorney Jason A. Reding Quinones administered the oath of office this week to several new Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) and Special Assistant United States Attorneys (SAUSAs) during a swearing-in cerem  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Jan. 15 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Fishing Team Casts Off for Florida -- Representing Conservation, Community, and Commitment * The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is proud to spotlight its UAPB Fishing Team, a group of dedicated student-conservationists and ambassadors who represent their university and community with passion, poise, and a commitment to outreach. The team - Isaiah Atoe, Keidron Warner  more

ORLANDO, Florida, Jan. 15 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Board of Trustees Welcomes 2 New Members, 4 Reappointees * Six distinguished business and community leaders will serve on the UCF Board of Trustees following their selections -including four reappointments -by Gov. Ron DeSantis and the State University System Board of Governors. New Members Alan Florez '98 Trustee Florez is chief sales officer at Foundation Risk Partners. Previously, Fl  more

GAINESVILLE, Florida, Jan. 13 -- The University of Florida issued the following news: * * * Ahead of Florida Arbor Day, experts help Tavares cemetery become state's first to earn arboretum accreditation * Ahead of Florida Arbor Day on Friday, UF/IFAS celebrates the work done to create the state's first cemetery accredited as an arboretum. * UF/IFAS Extension partnered with the City of Tavares to achieve Florida's first cemetery accredited as an arboretum, featuring over 30 labeled tree and s  more

GAINESVILLE, Florida, Jan. 16 -- The University of Florida issued the following news: * * * Future Florida dentists learn to treat patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities * UF dental students train to treat patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities, using a compassionate approach. * New research identifies a lack of training for general dentists as a primary barrier to care for the 470,000 Florida residents living with these disabilities. * A historic state  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 15 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Unlock Free Nights from Spain to South Beach with the World of Hyatt Credit Card from Chase * New cardmembers can earn up to five free nights at Category 1-4 Hyatt hotels and resorts with a limited-time offer that transforms everyday spending into bucket-list adventures. CHICAGO ( January 15, 2026 ) - The World of Hyatt Credit Card from Chase is offering n  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Wireless Communication Devices and Components Thereof * News Release 26-010 Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1480 Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819 The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain wireless communication devices and components thereof. The products at issue in the in  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz Requests Answers on Trump Administration's Elimination of 35,000 VA Jobs * Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Ranking Member of the House Appropriation Committee's Military Construction and Veterans Affairs subcommittee, called on VA Secretary Doug Collins to provide answers on how the Department of Veterans' Affairs elimination of 35  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 15 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release: * * * WGAE Joins 31 Press-Freedom and Civil-Liberties Groups Condemn Government Invasion of Washington Post Reporter's Home * WASHINGTON, D.C. and NEW YORK (January 15, 2026) - On Thursday, the Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) joined a coalition of 31 press-freedom and civil-liberties groups to publish a joint statement condemning the government invasion of the home of Wash  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The White House sent to the Senate on Jan. 13, 2026, the nominations of 66 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * Ademola Adewale-Sadik, of New York, to be United States Director of the African Development Bank for a term of five years, vice Oren E. Whyche-Shaw. Charlton Allen, of North Carolina, to be General Counsel of the Federal Labor Relations Authority for a term of five years, vice Julia Akins Clark, term expired. Matthew Anderson, of Colorad  more