NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 16 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation posted the following news release: * * * Agricultural Groups Sound Alarm about Farmers' Future Agriculture groups sound an alarm about the economic crisis in rural America in a letter sent today to Congress. 56 organizations representing a cross-section of agriculture signed the letter, sending a strong message to Congress. The letter describes an existential threat looming over many farms, stating, "America's farmers, ranc  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * Nationwide Tax Competition Heats Up as Missouri Governor Calls for Zero Income Tax While blue states like California and New York look to impose tax hikes, red states pursue tax cuts By John Kartch There are eight no-income-tax states, and Missouri is in the race to become the ninth. Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe today called for an elimination of the state income tax. In his State of the State address today  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Atlantic Biologicals Corporation co-owner agrees to pay half a million for alleged failure to report suspicious controlled substance orders * HOUSTON - A 64-year-old Miami, Florida, woman has agreed to pay $500,000 to resolve violations of the Controlled Substances Act, including failing to maintain effective controls, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganj  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Bill Belichick to join ACC Network's on-site coverage of CFP National Championship as special guest analyst * * ACCN delivers three consecutive days of live studio programming from Miami, Jan. 17-19 * Field Pass with ACC Huddle alternate telecast available on ACCN * Coverage includes analysis from legendary head coaches Belichick, Mark Richt, Jimbo Fisher; plus   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan Recognizes Local Student Innovators for App Protecting Seniors' Health * "Children Are 25 Percent of the Population, but 100 Percent of the Future, And That Future Is Bright with Innovators Like Gabriel and Omar Leading the Way." BRADENTON, FL - Congressman Vern Buchanan recently recognized Hillsborough County students, Gabriel Raymond Cacho and Omar Halwani, as the winners of the 2025 C  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan Statement on Administration's Efforts to Lower Health Care Costs * "Lowering Health Care Costs and Increasing Transparency Are Essential to a System That Works for Patients." The Great Healthcare Plan Would Aim to Reduce Health Care Costs for Patients WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chairman of the Health Subcommitte  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Business Employment Dynamics in Minnesota -- First Quarter 2025 * From December 2024 to March 2025, gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in Minnesota were 139,190, while gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 129,481, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Stat  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Business Employment Dynamics in Wisconsin -- First Quarter 2025 * From December 2024 to March 2025, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Wisconsin were 128,770, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 124,907, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Stat  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR, CAIR-CA Condemn Political Grandstanding, Scapegoating of Afghan Nationals and Muslim-Serving Groups at Joint Subcommittee Hearing * The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, along with its California chapter (CAIR-CA), today condemned the political grandstanding and scapegoating of   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR, CAIR-Florida: Tell Florida Legislators to Stop the DeSantis Cover Up and Reject New Orwellian 'Terrorism' Bills * The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Florida chapter of the CAIR (CAIR-Florida), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights organizations, today called on Florida residents to tell their legislators and oppose Orwellian, uncons  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-Florida Welcomes Criminal Charges Against Men Who Harassed Muslim Students During Prayer at USF * The Florida chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Florida), the state's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the decision by the Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office to file criminal charges against th  more

TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * California Man Sentenced To More Than 20 Years In Prison For Child Exploitation Offenses * Jacksonville, Florida - Gyasi Wallace (33, California) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Wendy W. Berger to 20 years and 10 months in prison for producing of child sexual abuse material. He pleaded guilty on August 26, 2025. Wallace is also required to serve 25   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Jan. 12 -- The Center for Excellence in Education issued the following news release: * * * CEE Program Alumni Among Top Scholars in Science Competition The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) is pleased to announce that 17 alumni of CEE's Research Science Institute (RSI) and USA Biolympiad (USABO) are among the top 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2026, an annual science competition for high school seniors. "I am so proud of these students, who are   more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 16 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Cleveland Clinic posted the following news release: * * * Cleveland Clinic Hosts 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Celebration * Today, Cleveland Clinic paid tribute to the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a virtual celebration for caregivers and community members. Since 1992, Cleveland Clinic's Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Celebration has honored Dr. King's enduring influence and his vision of strengthening comm  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Coast Guard Cutter Alert Returns Home After Seizing More Than $18 Million in Narcotics * The crew of the Coast Guard cutter Alert returned to their home port in Cape Canaveral, Florida, yesterday following a 45-day counter-drug patrol in the Windward Passage, Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean. While underway in the Coast Guard Southeast District's area of responsibility, the Alert's crew interdicted a   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * DeSantis' Attempts to Lower Insurance Prices Yield Small Savings but Undermine Key Safeguards for Homeowners * Despite Floridians facing some of the highest insurance premiums in the country, and the state's insurer of last resort grappling with a broken and fundamentally unfair arbitration process, Governor Ron DeSantis this week claimed the state's legislative overhaul of the insurance indu  more

SANTA BARBARA, California, Jan. 17 -- Direct Relief issued the following news: * * * Direct Relief Support Departs for 14 Countries, 44 U.S. States and Territories Direct Relief's Humanitarian Activity for the week of 01/09/2026 - 01/16/2026 * Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 500 shipments of requested medical aid to 44 U.S. states and territories and 14 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 6.9 million defined daily doses of medication Medications and supplies shippe  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * Ron DeSantis' State of the State Means Higher Costs, Less Health Care, and Worse Education Ron DeSantis' Florida puts billionaires first and working Floridians last * Today, Ron DeSantis will deliver his final State of the State address, where he'll try to comb over his abysmal record of higher costs, less health care, and worse education for working Floridians. Thanks to Donald Trump and Ron  more

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Jan. 16 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Embry-Riddle Faculty Awarded Office of Naval Research Grant to Develop Autonomous Boat Curricula * With a strong record of designing award-winning uncrewed surface vehicles, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is creating openly available training guides for autonomous boat builders at the high school through graduate school levels. "Our project will be a great starting point for stude  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents comprehensive studio coverage from Miami for 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship Presented by AT&T * * College GameDay 's season finale originates from Hard Rock Stadium on Monday at 5 p.m. ET * 24+ hours of live studio programming in Miami across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ACC Network, ESPN YouTube, ESPN Facebook and the ESPN App * N  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release: * * * Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Banco Inter, S.A. * The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced its approval of the application by Banco Inter, S.A., of Belo Horizonte, Brazil, to establish a state-licensed branch in Miami, Florida. For media inquiries, please email media@frb.gov or call 202-452-2955. *** Original text here: https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressrele  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 17 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Florida A&M University Highlights Statewide Impact During FAMU Day at the Capitol By Ashley Flete Orange and green filled the halls of the Florida State Capitol as the sounds of Florida A&M University's Marching 100 echoed throughout the building Thursday, Jan. 15. Students, alumni, faculty, staff, administrators, legislators and supporters gathere  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 17 -- The Florida Chamber of Commerce issued the following news: * * * New Florida Chamber Statewide Poll Shows Floridians Maintaining Optimism on Florida's Direction Entering 2026 Election Year Florida voters continue to support President Trump, Governor DeSantis & further lawsuit abuse reforms, not high on pot legalization * 2026 is poised to be a vital election year for Florida and the nation alike, and as the year begins, the latest Florida Chamber poll finds   more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Jan. 16 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Florida man accused of defrauding the Sabine Parish School Board out of more than $250,000 arrested by Louisiana Bureau of Investigation * Agents with Attorney General Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrested a man from Florida for defrauding the Sabine Parish School Board out of more than $250,000. The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI) received a request for ass  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 16 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU expert available for interviews on housing affordability * Housing affordability has been a hot topic marked by soaring prices since 2019. In a recent survey conducted by YouGov, nearly 3 in 4 Americans felt housing affordability had worsened in their communities. Nearly half of the 1,400 respondents (46.7%) reported being moderately or extremely concerned about their own ability to afford housin  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 16 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU historian earns prestigious MacDowell Fellowship to author book on architectural legacy and preservation * A Florida State University faculty member has been awarded a highly competitive international fellowship to trace and preserve the architectural and environmental relics of slavery, ranging from presidential homes to city streets. Assistant Professor Kathleen Powers Conti is the first resear  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 16 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU trustee Brian Murphy to deliver keynote at 2026 Seminole 100 Celebration * Florida State University Trustee Brian Murphy, founder and CEO of ReliaQuest, will be the keynote speaker for the 2026 Seminole 100 celebration Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. Seminole 100 honors the fastest-growing businesses owned or led by FSU alumni. The annual event recognizes entrepreneurial   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 16 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU's Museum of Fine Arts presents exhibit examining humanity through things we collect, keep and carry * "Like everything alive that we try to hold forever" On view from Thursday, Jan. 29, through Saturday, June 27, at the Museum of Fine Arts Florida State University's Museum of Fine Arts (MoFA) will debut a new exhibition this month that explores the deep and often complicated relationship betwee  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Jan. 16 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Go RVing's SuperShow Media Tour Reaches Millions Of Consumers Nationwide * Go RVing generated significant media buzz at the Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa yesterday, reaching a combined audience of millions of consumers nationwide. The on-site media tour aimed to excite families about RV travel during America's 250th birthday year with its own RV-2-50 initiative while driving   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2026: * * * House Appropriations Drives January Momentum, Advances Targeted America First Funding The House Appropriations Committee has driven results for the American people by doing exactly what we told the nation we would: breaking the failed status quo and putting discipline and accountability back in charge. The start of January has been defined  more

FORT PIERCE, Florida, Jan. 17 -- Indian River State College issued the following news release: * * * Indian River State College and USA Team Handball Launch Strategic Partnership to Establish National Training Presence on Florida's Treasure Coast Commander-in-Chief's Trophy Collegiate Handball Match to Mark Launch on January 17, 2026 * Indian River State College (The River) and USA Team Handball have formally launched a strategic partnership to establish a sustained national team training  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Jan. 16 -- Air University posted the following news: * * * International Air and Space Attaches tour Air University * Air University hosted an orientation tour for 30 International Air and Space Attaches and spouses Jan 12-13, educating allies on the Department of the Air Force mission and U.S. culture. On behalf of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, International Affairs from the Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force provides Attaches these orientati  more

TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Jacksonville Woman Charged with Assaulting Officers Conducting an Immigration Operation * Jacksonville, Florida - Jennifer Susan Cruz (40, Jacksonville) has been charged by complaint with assaulting officers conducting an immigration operation. If convicted, Cruz faces a maximum penalty of eight years in federal prison. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the  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 Orlando Man Of Bank Fraud And Aggravated Identity Theft Involving COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Benefits * Orlando, Florida - A federal jury has found Dexter Ray King (36, Orlando) guilty of bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. King faces a mandatory penalty of 2 years in federal prison for the aggravated identity theft and up t  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * MDP and Michiganders with Pre-existing Conditions Call out Mike Rogers' Attacks on Health Care as Premiums Skyrocket On Tuesday, January 13th, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel, Rep. Jason Morgan, and Michiganders with pre-existing conditions hosted a virtual press conference to call out GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers' attacks on health care as premiums skyrocket because of the p  more

CORAL GABLES, Florida, Jan. 13 -- The University of Miami's Miami Herbert Business School issued the following news: * * * Miami Herbert launches first physician-only executive leadership program Six-month online program addresses critical gap in healthcare leadership development. By Lindsey Massimiani Pepe The University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School is launching the Global Physician Executive Business Accelerator, a first-of-its-kind executive education program designed  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * "Michigan Democrats Deploy Populist Playbook In Rebuking Rogers' Healthcare Stance" [MIRS] As health care costs skyrocket across the state, MIRS reports on how Michigan Democrats are deploying a "populist playbook" to hold multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers accountable for his price-hiking agenda that's spiking costs and ripping away health care from Michiganders.   more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Chair Hertel Calls Out Trump, Michigan Republicans' Price-Hiking Agenda Ahead of Detroit Visit "He's not been focused on the actual improving lives of the everyday Michigander, unless you're a millionaire or billionaire." * In case you missed it, ahead of Donald Trump's visit to Detroit today, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Curtis Hertel joined Michigan's Big Show with Michael Patric  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: At Detroit "Economy" Speech, Trump and Mike Rogers Focus on Election Denialism Instead of Lowering Costs Trump: "I'll be honest with you, Mike. They rigged the election on you. Mine was too big to rig. You won, I'm telling you, you won." * Within the first few minutes of Trump's speech in Detroit--which was supposedly going to focus on the economy--the president made the "head-scr  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * STATEMENT: Mike Rogers Doubles Down on Ending ACA Subsidies As Premiums Skyrocket for Michiganders As health care costs skyrocket because of his price-hiking agenda, multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers is once again doubling down on supporting premium hikes, telling Michigan Advance that he is committed to ending ACA subsidies. Responding to Michiganders with pre-  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * STATEMENT: Mike Rogers Silent as Trump Suggests Handing China the Keys to U.S. Auto Industry As Trump gives Michigan auto workers the finger (literally and figuratively), multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers has remained silent after the president told American automakers they should "let China come in" to the market, a move that would effectively hand China the keys  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Michigan Dems Chair Responds to Trump's Lies on the Economy in Detroit Today, Donald Trump returned to Michigan to try and spin the devastating impacts that his presidency is having on Michiganders: ripping away health care, crushing farmers and small businesses, cutting manufacturing jobs, and spiking the cost of groceries, utilities, and more. Trump's visit came the same day that  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * NAKED AND AFRAID PUSHES HUMAN ENDURANCE TO THE EXTREME WHEN A NEW SEASON PREMIERES SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15 AT 8PM ET/PT ON DISCOVERY CHANNEL * View the Promo HERE (New York, NY) - January 16, 2026 - Discovery Channel's NAKED AND AFRAID returns for the most raw and adrenaline-charged season yet on Sunday, February 15 at 8PM ET/PT. This season, survivalist  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW DATA: Maria Elvira Salazar To Blame for 250,000 Floridians Having Lost Their Insurance So Far * Florida has the most people in the country who have already dropped ACA coverage Salazar refused to extend ACA tax credits before they expired, causing drastic price hikes More than 250,000 fewer Floridians - the most of any state in the country - signed up for Affordable Care A  more

TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * North Carolina Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced To 50 Years In Federal Prison For Attempting To Entice 11-Year-Old Child To Engage In Sexual Activity * Jacksonville, Florida - Geoffrey Lee Dudding (40, Concord, NC) was sentenced by United States District Judge Wendy W. Berger to 50 years in federal prison for using his cellphone and the internet to attempt to  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Lawlessness First: Darren Soto Backs Abolish-ICE Caucus Darren Soto and his very own Congressional Progressive Caucus have made the Democrats' agenda crystal clear: defund ICE, weaken Customs and Border Patrol, and leave the border wide open. Just today, they threatened to block funding for the Department of Homeland Security unless border enforcement is stripped out. Soto  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 17 -- The Oceantic Network, formerly the Business Network for Offshore Wind, issued the following statement on Jan. 16, 2026: * * * Oceantic Statement: Largest U.S. Offshore Wind Project Can Return to Construction Moments ago, a U.S. judge for the Eastern District of Virginia has allowed the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project to resume work after granting their injunction request against the administration's lease suspension and construction pause issued D  more

NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, Jan. 12 -- Pasco-Hernando State College issued the following news release: * * * PHSC Welcomes New and Reappointed Members to the District Board of Trustees Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Toni Zetzsche, Ph.D., and the reappointment of Gino Collura, Ph.D., and Marilyn Pearson-Adams to the Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) District Board of Trustees (DBOT). Zetzsche is the newest member appointed to the District Board of Trustees, she will serve as a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Salazar Introduces Bill to Restore Democracy in Nicaragua * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Representative Maria Elvira Salazar, Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, and Representative Chris Smith introduced H.R. 7055 (link is external), the Restoring Sovereignty and Human Rights in Nicaragua Act of 2026. This bill will impose targeted sanctions against the Ortega-Murillo di  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Lee & Lofgren Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Main Street Businesses * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) and Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) introduced the bipartisan Customer Legal Ease and Relief (CLEAR) Act, legislation to establish a clear, uniform "customer stay" rule across all federal courts. The bill will be considered by the House Committee on the Judiciary  more

NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, Jan. 17 -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * All Ten Gulf Senators Ask NOAA Fisheries to Ban Imports of Mexican Red Snapper In a letter sent yesterday to NOAA Fisheries from all ten Senators in the five states bordering the Gulf of America, the federal agency was urged to use its authority - without further delay - to prevent fish caught through illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing from entering the U  more

NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, Jan. 17 -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance issued the following news release: * * * In Historic First, Treasury Opposes Foreign Shrimp Competitor Funding Southern Shrimp Alliance Grateful for Administration's Unprecedented Stand * American shrimpers are spotlighting the U.S. Treasury Department's landmark vote against an Asian Development Bank (ADB) project to fund $150 million in Thai shrimp production. This marks the first time in history that the United States has   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Tlaib Introduces Bill to Prevent Restricting Access to Body Camera Footage with a Paywall * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) introduced the Stop Body Camera Paywalls Act to prevent local and state governments from restricting access to police body camera footage behind an obstructive paywall. Recently, the state of Ohio adopted a new law to charge members of the publ  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Jan. 16 -- 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

TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 16 -- The University of South Florida issued the following Q&A on Jan. 15, 2026, by Ryan Hughes with Michael Teng, associate professor in the Division of Allergy and Immunology: * * * Why is the flu so bad this year? Flu levels are elevated and continuing to rise during the 2026 season, with Influenza A emerging as the dominant strain. People across the country, including in the Tampa Bay area, are coping with the latest surge of illness. The virus is contributing to a   more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 13 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * USC Gould School of Law and Akerman LLP launch flagship Law+AI Initiative to bridge legal scholarship and commercial innovation New partnership unites top legal scholars and nationally recognized practicing lawyers to facilitate global knowledge sharing and influence cross-market standards for AI adoption. * The nationally recognized University of Southern California Gould School of Law and Am Law 100 l  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * USDA Accepting Applications for the 1890 National Scholars Program * WASHINGTON, DC -January 16, 2026 -The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting applications for the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program, which aims to encourage students at the Congressionally created 1890 land-grant universities to pursue careers in food, agriculture, and natural resource sciences. The applicati  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * WEST POINT GRADUATE CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN HOSTS SERVICE ACADEMY APPRECIATION RECEPTION HONORING CLASS OF 2030 NOMINEES, HUDSON VALLEY ACTIVE CADETS AND MIDSHIPMEN, AND LOCAL VETERAN LEADERS * West Point Graduate Congressman Pat Ryan Hosts Service Academy Appreciation Reception Honoring Class of 2030 Nominees, Hudson Valley Active Cadets and Midshipmen, and Local Veteran Leaders More than 100 attendees  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 16 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Wildfire modeling: FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers develop tree-fire dynamics simulator * Scientists Tackle Critical Gap in Fire Prediction With Current Models That Fail to Capture How Living Trees Influence Wildfire Behavior When wildfires rage through forests, current prediction models treat trees as static obstacles, ignoring their swaying movement and dynamic influence on flames. Rese  more