CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 27 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * APCIA Applauds Passage of Third-Party Litigation Financing Bill by Florida Senate Judiciary Committee * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today issued the following statement, attributed to its assistant vice president of state government relations Chase Mitchell, regarding the passage of Senate Bill 1  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Jan. 27, 2026 (20 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were higher in December in 6 states and stable in 44 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twenty-one states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 8 states had decreases, and 21 states had little change. The national un  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- State Job Openings and Labor Turnover November 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Jan. 26, 2026 (22 pages) * * * Job openings rates decreased in 7 states in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the month, hires rates decreased in 4 states and increased in 1 state. Total separations rates increased in 6 states and decreased in 2 states. Nationally, the job openings, hires, and total separation  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan Announces Retirement * Legacy Includes 51 Bills and Initiatives Signed into Law by 4 Presidents Rated One of Most Effective in Congress by Non-Partisan Group Longest-Serving Southwest Florida Republican "Time to pass the torch and begin a new chapter" WASHINGTON - Congressman Vern Buchanan (FL-16), whose no-nonsense business background helped make him a national leader on tax, trad  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * U.S. Population Growth Slows Due to Historic Decline in Net International Migration Population growth in the United States has slowed significantly with an increase of only 1.8 million, or 0.5%, between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025, according to the new Vintage 2025 population estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. This was the nation's slowest population growth since the ea  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * Chair Cassidy, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing National School Choice Week U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Tim Scott (R-SC), co-chair of the Congressional School Choice Caucus, and Ashley Moody (R-FL) introduced a resoluti  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Jan. 27 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson University Tiger Band's halftime show to be featured at the 2026 CBDNA Southern Division Conference * College of Arts and Humanities The Clemson University Tiger Band has been selected to appear in the Juried Marching Band Video Presentations at the 2026 College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) Southern Division Conference. The ensemble was chosen through an anonymous adjudication pro  more

ROCKFORD, Illinois, Jan. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * Co-Creator of Dark Web Marketplace Pleads Guilty in Chicago to Drug Conspiracy Charge CHICAGO -- A Virginia man who co-created and operated "Empire Market"--a dark web marketplace that enabled users to anonymously buy and sell illegal goods and services--has pleaded guilty in Chicago to a federal drug conspiracy charge. RAHEIM HAMILTON  more

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, Jan. 27 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * Crisp-Ellert Art Museum Welcomes Ceramicist Dakota-Joan Parkinson * Flagler College welcomes Dakota-Joan Parkinson as the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum's (CEAM) Artist-in-Residence from Feb. 18 to March 4, 2026. An artist talk will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 6 p.m. at Ringhaver Student Center's Virginia Room, located at 50 Sevilla Street in downtown St. Augustine. This event is free and open to the public.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on Virginia Circuit Court Ruling on Commonwealth's Effort to Give Virginians A Chance to Vote for Fair Elections * Today, DCCC Executive Director Julie Merz released the following statement after a lower court in Virginia ruled against the Commonwealth's action to allow Virginia voters - not politicians - to decide on a temporary measure to ensure free and fair congr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following written testimony by Monique Chireau Wubbenhorst, a senior fellow with De Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture at the University of Notre Dame, from a Jan. 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Protecting Women: Exposing the Dangers of Chemical Abortion Drugs": * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) Physicians in pro-abortion states must follow the laws of the states where women fill their prescriptions  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN men's college basketball schedule delivers six days of conference showdowns and ranked matchups, Jan. 27-Feb. 1 * * College GameDay Covered by State Farm (r) heads to Lawrence ahead of No. 13 BYU at No. 14 Kansas * No. 23 Alabama at No. 19 Florida headlines ESPN on ABC Sunday (1 p.m. ET) * Undefeated No. 24 Miami (OH) hosts UMass Tuesday night on ESPNU ES  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, Jan. 28 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Becomes State's First University to Host Onsite Quantum Computer Announcement Snapshot: Florida Atlantic University will become the first university in Florida to publicly host a large, dedicated quantum computer on site. FAU has signed an agreement with D-Wave Quantum Inc. to acquire and install the revolutionary Advantage2 system on the uni  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The FBI issued the following news release: * * * FBI Jacksonville Honors Local Pastor with Director's Community Leadership Award The FBI Jacksonville Field Office is pleased to announce Pastor Korey O'Neal, program director for Project RISE, as the recipient of the 2024 DCLA for his partnership with FBI Jacksonville and our law enforcement partners to combat violent crime and violent gang activity in North Florida. "Our partnership with Pastor O'Neal and Projects has i  more

NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, Jan. 28 -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance issued the following news release: * * * Federal Appropriations to Support U.S. Shrimp Industry, Strengthen Seafood Enforcement Trade SSA helped secure over $23M in FY2026 to address critical challenges facing U.S. shrimpers * On Friday, President Trump signed into law a $6.1 billion FY2026 "minibus" appropriations bill that includes funding for NOAA. Combined with earlier funding for the Department of Agriculture, the Southe  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 22 -- The University of New Hampshire School of Law issued the following news: * * * First in the Nation: NH's 1776 Constitution to the Present Six months before the national Declaration of Independence, NH inked its first Constitution. Join the Rudman Center and NH Humanities for a conversation on the NH Constitution's enduring significance. Hear unique stories about NH's bold break from the Crown, look through the lens of "originalism," and see how NH's frequent  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 28 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Florida A&M University Cohort Engages History and Global Leadership Through Immersive Educational Experience in Israel and the Palestinian Territories By Alonda Thomas A cohort of students, faculty and administrators from Florida A&M University (FAMU) recently completed a multi-city international educational experience designed to deepen their unde  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following financial audit (No. 2026-084) on January 20, 2026, entitled "North Florida College." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of North Florida College (a component unit of the State of Florida) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed financial reporting   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 28 -- The Florida Chamber Foundation issued the following news on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * Florida Chamber Foundation's Business Alliance for Early Learning Unveils New Guide to Boost Early Literacy Across Florida Today, the Florida Chamber Foundation's Business Alliance for Early Learning unveiled the Early Literacy Resource Guide, a comprehensive collection of free tools to support Florida's youngest learners from birth through age five. The guide provides families, e  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (TNSFR) -- The Florida Department of State announced the completion of an inventory of human remains in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The findings establish a cultural affiliation between the remains of at least two individuals and the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma. The remains were originally transferred to the FDOS from the Leon County Sheriff's Office after being discovered on the dry lakebed of Lake Jackson. While the Leon County   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 27 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University chosen as awardee for Golden Dome for America projects * Florida State University is pleased to announce it was awarded a contract for the Missile Defense Agency Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling of $151 billion. This contract encompasses a broad range of work that allows for t  more

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, Jan. 27 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * Four Saints Programs Tabbed as Preseason Conference Favorites * Men's lacrosse, men's tennis, and women's tennis were each picked to finish first in the Peach Belt Conference, while women's lacrosse was chosen as the favorite to win the Gulf South Conference. Men's Lacrosse The Flagler College men's lacrosse team was selected as the preseason favorite in the Peach Belt Conference Coaches' Poll after earni  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 27 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU earns 12 top rankings in 2026 U.S. News Best Online Programs * Florida State University earned national recognition for its online graduate programs in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings, with 12 degree-granting distance-education programs receiving "Best" status when the rankings were released Tuesday. FSU's strongest results remain concentrated in education and info  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 27 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU student-athletes earn record high GPA * Student-athletes at Florida State University earned their highest ever collective GPA during the Fall 2025 semester. FSU's Student Athlete Academic Services (SAAS) reported that the Fall 2025 GPA among student-athletes was a 3.33, setting a record for any single fall or spring semester. Student-athletes also broke a record for overall cumulative GPA at 3.36  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 28 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * Hot take: The National Rifle Association agrees with Governor Newsom What you need to know: The Trump administration continues to trample our basic Constitutional rights. * While President Trump today doubled down on claims that individuals "can't walk with guns," two unlikely allies have come together -- Governor Gavin Newsom and the National Rifle Association (NRA)  more

LA JOLLA, California, Jan. 27 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * How do nature and nurture shape our immune cells? * * Highlights * Salk Institute researchers analyzed immune cells from 110 people and found that genetic differences and life experiences (sickness, vaccination history, environment) impact immune cells differently. * The findings help explain why people respond differently to the same infections and treatments. * The   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Hundreds of Thousands of People Across U.S. Voice Opposition to Trump's Plan to Expand Offshore Drilling * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Friday, January 23rd, marked the close of the 60-day public comment period on the Trump administration's draft offshore drilling plan, which proposes an unprecedented expansion off of Alaska, Gulf, and California coastlines. Nearly 300,000 Americans submitted commen  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch Urges Justice Department to Investigate Florida County for Woke Quota Scheme for 'Diversity Advisory Council' * (Washington, DC) - Judicial Watch announced today that it submitted a formal request to the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division for an investigation of Hillsborough County, Florida's Board of County Commissioners for various racial and other quota appoint  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Mast, Florida legislators call for inclusion of National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in newly created system * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Brian Mast today called on the Secretary of the Navy, John C. Phelan, to include the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, Florida in the U.S. Navy's Museum System. With bipartisan support from both chambers, 28 members of Florida's federal delegation join  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 28 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release: * * * Miami Film Festival and Lynn & Louis Wolfson II Family Foundation Announce the Winners of The Louies, Awarding $100,000 to Six Local Filmmakers Films to explore South Florida's pivotal moments and people, from social movements and distinct cultural expressions to untold stories and unique spaces * Documentaries help communities understand their past and imagine a better future. This year, six Miami based   more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * After Mike Rogers Said the Economy Was "Booming," U.S. Consumer Confidence Drops to Lowest Level Since 2014 After multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers claimed the economy was "booming" under Trump, new data released today by The Conference Board shows U.S. consumer confidence has plummeted to the lowest level since 2014, "surpassing [...] the depths of the pandemic r  more

TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 27 (TNSxrep)-- The University of South Florida issued the following news on Jan. 26, 2026: * * * New report finds USF's economic impact nears $10 billion annually across Florida, including $7 billion in Tampa Bay The University of South Florida today shared results from a new report that assesses the impact of the university on the regional and state economy. According to the analysis, USF generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion across Florida, including  more

CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 22 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Buccaneers hire former Falcons OC Zac Robinson as new offensive coordinator By Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer Baker Mayfield is reuniting with a familiar face in Tampa. The Buccaneers are hiring Zac Robinson as their new offensive coordinator, with Mayfield making a significant push for Robinson's hiring, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Thursday. Tampa Bay later announced Robinson's hire. "W  more

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, Jan. 27 (TNSjou) -- Nova Southeastern University issued the following news release: * * * Silky Shark Study Reveals Deadly Gaps in Marine Protected Areas DANIA BEACH, Fla.--A new satellite-tracking study led by Nova Southeastern University (NSU) has found that the silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis)--a major victim of the international shark fin trade--spends most of the time outside the relative safety and limited range of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), migrating  more

TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Polk County Methamphetamine Trafficker Sentenced to 18 Years * Tampa, FL - Wesley Anderson (Lakeland, 46) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Kathryn Mizelle to 18 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Anderson pleaded guilty on August 20, 2025. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement. According to cour  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 27 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Rainbow Round Table Announces the 2026 Stonewall Book Award Winners in Non-Fiction and Literature * CHICAGO -The 2026 Stonewall Book Awards for Adult Non-Fiction and Literature were announced Sunday, Jan. 25 by the Rainbow Roundtable of the American Library Association (ALA), during a virtual event. "Dead Girl Cameo" by m. mick powell and published by One World, an   more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Jan. 27 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release: * * * Raymond James launches proprietary digital AI agent to bolster operational excellence * ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Building on its service-focused, long-term artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, Raymond James announced the launch of its proprietary digital AI operations agent, dubbed Rai. Rai leverages natural language processing and generative AI to provide im  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center issued the following news: * * * The Rebuilders: AFCEC NDR marks major construction milestones in 2025 By Christine Alombro Walker, Air Force Civil Engineer Center TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - The Air Force Civil Engineer Center's Natural Disaster Recovery Division is building on the momentum of a successful 2025, where it achieved significant milestones, managing over 60 military construction proje  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Jan. 27 [Category: BizScience] -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, issued the following news release: * * * Redwire Selected for Missile Defense Agency's $151 Billion Multi-Vendor SHIELD IDIQ to Support Homeland Defense * JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (January 27, 2026) - Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a global leader in space and defense technology solutions today announced it was awarded a contra  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Diaz-Balart to Attend Ribbon-Cutting Celebrating the Completion of the Picayune Strand Restoration Project After Years of Leadership on Everglades Restoration * Collier County, FL - On Wednesday, January 28, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Everglades Caucus, will attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony commemorating the completion of the Picayun  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Jan. 28 (TNSrep) -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus issued the following news: * * * New report finds USF's economic impact nears $10 billion annually across Florida, including $7 billion in Tampa Bay By Althea Johnson, University Communications and Marketing The University of South Florida today shared results from a new report that assesses the impact of the university on the regional and state economy. According to the analysis, USF generates  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * NEW: Sen. Ossoff Investigation Uncovers Over 1,000 Credible Reports of Human Rights Abuses in Immigration Detention * Sen. Ossoff's investigation had previously uncovered reports of abuse of pregnant women and children in immigration detention This is an external link & medical neglect and denial of adequate food or water This is an external link Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff's investigat  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Moody, HELP Committee Republicans Launch Task Force to Eliminate Fraud in Federal Spending, Protect American Taxpayers U.S. Senators Ashley Moody, Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), Jon Husted (R-OH), Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), and Tim Scott (R-SC) launched a Committ  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 27 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Texas Insurance Rates Stabilized in 2025 * Insurance prices for Texas drivers rose by less than one percent in 2025, and homeowners rates rose by just 4.3% the same year, according to new data released by the Texas Department of Insurance. It's the clearest sign that insurance increases from 2022 to 2024 were driven by unique external factors: 40  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 27 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Thriving Beyond Treatment: Building Resilience for Lymphoma Survivors * Article Summary * SMART 3RP Lymphoma is a clinical trial designed to improve survivors' quality of life after treatment. * Virtual group sessions teach stress management and healthy routines. * Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center leads advances in survivorship care and Hodgkin lymphoma treatment. In   more

NEW YORK, Jan. 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Responds to Lawsuit Seeking Immediate Nationwide Restrictions on Medication Abortion * NEW ORLEANS -Today, the Trump administration filed a brief on behalf of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in a lawsuit that   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release: * * * U.S. News & World Report Reveals 2026 Best Online Programs Rankings * Washington, D.C. - U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings, today published the 2026 Best Online Programs rankings. Developed to provide prospective students with a data-driven path to advancing their career and knowledge, the new evaluatio  more

ORLANDO, Florida, Jan. 27 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * U.S. News Online 2026 Rankings: UCF's People-First, Tech Enhanced Approach Earns Highest Honors Yet * From our earliest mixed-mode courses to today's expansive digital ecosystem, UCF has pursued a forward-thinking idea to prove that access and excellence can rise together at scale. That vision is reinforced by the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings, where UCF ranks No. 6 f  more

GAINESVILLE, Florida, Jan. 22 -- The University of Florida issued the following news: * * * UF AI consultant published in Microsoft's AI Economy Institute's first book * UF AI consultant Daniel Maxwell, PhD, was published in the Microsoft AI Economy Institute's first book, "Degrees of Change: What AI Means for Education and the Next Generation." * Maxwell's chapter focuses on how AI is reshaping education and white-collar work, and why creativity will be the defining skill in an AI-infused w  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (TNSFR) -- The University of Florida Museum of Natural History announced the completion of an inventory of 28 unassociated funerary objects from St. Lucie County, Florida. The findings establish a cultural affiliation between the items and the Seminole Tribe, the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians and the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma. The collection consists of 28 pottery sherds, including one check-stamped sherd, one bark-like pattern sherd, and 26 sand-tempered sherds. J.D. Almond  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (TNSFR) -- The University of Florida Museum of Natural History announced the completion of an inventory identifying the remains of two Native American individuals and 940 associated funerary objects. The findings establish a cultural affiliation with the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians, the Seminole Tribe of Florida, and The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma. The remains and artifacts were recovered from two distinct sites in Monroe County. At the Cape Sable 2 site, an ancestor was id  more

TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 27 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news: * * * USF online graduate programs rise significantly, place among the nation's best in new U.S. News rankings University of South Florida online graduate programs continue to place among the top in the country, with several making double-digit gains in rankings released today. All four USF programs ranked in the 2026 Best Online Graduate Programs by U.S. News & World Report improved from last year and are i  more