WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey has issued Fact Sheet 2025-3051, titled 'Bascom Laser Diffraction Sedimentology Laboratory, Reston, Virginia,' authored by Grant D. Colip of the U.S. Geological Survey and dated February 2026. Produced by the Department of the Interior's science bureau as part of its Florence Bascom Geoscience Center program, the four-page online publication describes how the Reston-based laboratory uses laser diffraction, portable x ray fluorescence, p  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * 11 charged in Florida for marriage fraud scheme targeting US service members * JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -The Homeland Security Task Force in Jacksonville announced a multijurisdictional enforcement operation targeting a Chinese transnational criminal organization for marriage fraud. The organization recruited U.S. service members to participate in fraudulent   more

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 12 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * ACLU of Florida Urges Lawmakers to Stop the Planned Political Repression of Floridians' First Amendment Freedoms and Due Process Rights HB 1471 is a dangerous, vague, and overbroad bill that seeks to limit a formidable check on state officials' power - the people of Florida, including those who unite to pursue social justice and racial and religious equality or op  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Andy Ogles and Cory Mills Poised to be Most Unelectable Republicans in Congress * "The incumbents have twin vulnerabilities: weak fundraising and ethics issues." The hits keep coming for Andy Ogles and Cory Mills as their chances for re-election dwindle by the minute. New reporting from NOTUS reveals a tough future ahead for Ogles and Mills as the two face "weak fundraising and  more

EDMONTON, Alberta, Feb. 12 -- Stantec, a design and consulting company, issued the following news: * * * Arizona Department of Transportation selects Coffman-Fisher and Stantec design-build team for final segment of the I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor improvements $410 million project will improve connectivity and safety along one of Arizona's most congested commuter routes * The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has selected the Coffman-Fisher design-build team, consisting of Coffm  more

ITASCA, Illinois, Feb. 12 -- The American Supply Association issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * ASA Next-Gen Strategic Action Team Looks into the Future During Annual LEAD Strategic Leadership Summit For the past 18 years, ASA volunteer leaders have gathered at the association's LEAD Strategic Leadership Summit to review the association's Long Range Strategic Plan, its continued relevance and to look into the future to anticipate what new disruptors are emerging and wha  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media released the following written testimony by Scott Agnew, president of FirstNet and public sector mobility at AT&T, from a Jan. 28, 2026, hearing entitled "On the Front Lines of Connectivity: Examining FirstNet's Role in Public Safety": * * * Chairman Fischer, Ranking Member Lujan, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to provide  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer, Buchanan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Hospitals from Natural Disasters * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) and Congressman Vern Buchanan (R-FL), Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, today introduced the bipartisan Protecting Hospitals from Disaster Act to help hospitals, clinics, and other health care facilities prepare for extreme weather and natural disasters without  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bilirakis to Hold Local Senior Forums on Tax Changes, Community Resources, and Advances in Disease Research * Next week, Congressman Bilirakis will host three senior forums across Florida's 12th Congressional District. At these events, there will be updates on recent tax policy changes, legislative developments benefiting seniors, community resources that support independent living, and advancem  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Feb. 11 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Cybersecurity isn't just a safeguard - it can help businesses perform better New study involving Binghamton University School of Management highlights how companies benefit when transparent about cybersecurity By Anthony Borrelli The infamous Target data breach during the 2013 holiday shopping season, which cost the company more than $200 million in damages, has since been hailed as a landmark case in cy  more

WESTERVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 11 -- Otterbein University issued the following news: * * * Black History Month: Otterbein and Sierra Leone February 1856. Otterbein sends its first missionaries to Sierra Leone. Despite a disastrous first trip, the seeds were planted for a long relationship that has spanned over 150 years and counting. * The population of Sierra Leone boasts a vast system of roots. Great Britain created a colony at Sierra Leone as a home for Africans from many different nations who   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the Miami Metropolitan Area December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - Feb. 11, 2026 * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 4.7 percent in the Miami-Port St. Lucie-Fort Lauderdale, FL Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee n  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan, Mast and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Protect Pets and Families During Disasters * "For Millions of Families, Pets Are Part of the Family and in Disaster-Prone States Like Florida, Families Often Won't Evacuate If They Can't Bring Them, Putting Lives at Risk." Legislation Expands Use of Existing Emergency Funds to Improve Animal Evacuation and Sheltering W  more

PASADENA, California, Feb. 12 -- CALSTART, an organization that says it works with member companies to build a clean transportation industry, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Federal Highway Administration's New 'Buy America' Proposal Will Harm U.S. Manufacturing WASHINGTON, D.C.: On Tuesday, February 10, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released a proposal to update the Build America, Buy America waiver for manufactured products, bringing the required percen  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Chairman Rick Scott Exposes How Washington's Red Tape is Harming Patients, Undermining Health Care Today, Chairman Rick Scott led a hearing entitled "The Doctor Is Out: How Washington's Rules Drove Physicians Out of Medicine" examining how burdensome federal regulations are fueling physician burnout and worsening workforce shortages. T  more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Feb. 10 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Chris Tucker is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Apr. 25 * Editor's Note: Download high-res images here. Chris Tucker is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Saturday, April 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. and start at $73. Fans can access the venue p  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard Sector Miami, partners stop 5 illegal charters, 1 violated federal order * MIAMI -Coast Guard Sector Miami law enforcement officers, along with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, terminated 5 illegal charter voyages, over the weekend, off Rickenbacker Causeway and Lummus Park. The owner of the vessel EPIC II was reportedly violating active federa  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart Honors Parkland Victims, Cosponsors Alyssa's Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - As the country approaches the eighth anniversary of the horrific shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, which claimed 17 innocent lives, including 14-year-old Alyssa Alhadeff, we remember the victims and their families. Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart, Dean of the Florida Delegation  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Empowering State Management of Red Snapper Populations Today, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced a request for comment for pending applications for Exempted Fishing Permits (EFP) for Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. If approved, these EFPs would allow for the South Atlantic st  more

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Eric W. Moran Appointed to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey Lawyers Advisory Committee * NEW JERSEY - Feb. 10, 2026 - Eric W. Moran, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Litigation Practice in New Jersey, has been appointed to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey Lawyers Advisory Committee ("LAC"). The appoin  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents over 250 women's college basketball matchups across networks, Feb. 11-17 * * Thursday Primetime Presented by Indeed showcases a top-20 Big 12 battle on ESPN between No. 17 TCU and No. 12 Baylor (7 p.m. ET) * Saturday highlights a top-6 SEC bout as South Carolina-LSU clash during primetime (ABC, 8:40 p.m.) * Sunday Slate: ABC doubleheader featuring   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 11 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FAMU-FSU Engineering joins Mayo Clinic to research Alzheimer's disease treatments * Researchers from Mayo Clinic Florida, Florida State University and the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering are collaborating to develop innovative treatments for Alzheimer's disease. Yan Li, a professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, is leading research int  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, Feb. 12 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Study: Tiny Worm Offers Clues to Combat Chemotherapy Neurotoxicity Study Snapshot: Chemotherapy is a lifesaving treatment for millions of cancer patients worldwide, but it often comes with severe long-term side effects. One of the most debilitating is Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy, which can cause pain, weakness, numbnes  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 11 -- First Lady Casey DeSantis issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Florida Cancer Innovation Fund Project Treats First Patient in the Florida Panhandle Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that Cancer CARE (Connected Access and Remote Expertise) Beyond Walls(TM) has successfully treated its first patient, marking a milestone for a pilot clinical trial expanding access to cancer care in the Florida Panh  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-089) on January 29, 2026, entitled "Department of the Lottery - Annual Comprehensive Financial Report." Here are excerpts: * * * Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements Opinions We have audited the financial statements of the Department of the Lottery (Lottery), an enterprise fund of the State of Florida, as of and for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2024  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-088) on January 29, 2026, entitled "Eastern Florida State College - Financial Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY OF REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of Eastern Florida State College (a component unit of the State of Florida) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed fina  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-096) on February 6, 2026, entitled "Florida State University - Financial Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION FROM THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION I t is my privilege to present Florida State University's Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, a year marked by historic growth, strategic investment, and unwavering commitment to excellenc  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-094) on February 5, 2026, entitled "Franklin County District School Board - Financial and Federal Single Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of the Franklin County District School Board (District) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed finan  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-092) on February 4, 2026, entitled "Nassau County District School Board - Financial and Federal Single Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of the Nassau County District School Board (District) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed financial  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-095) on February 6, 2026, entitled "Santa Rosa County District School Board - Financial and Federal Single Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of the Santa Rosa County District School Board (District) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed f  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-090) on February 2, 2026, entitled "Seminole State College of Florida - Financial Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of Seminole State College of Florida (a component unit of the State of Florida) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance wit  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-091) on February 3, 2026, entitled "University of Florida - Operational Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY This operational audit of the University of Florida focused on selected University processes and administrative activities and included a follow-up on findings noted in our report No. 2023-190. Our operational audit disclosed the following: Finding 1: University controls  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-093) on February 5, 2026, entitled "Walton County District School Board - Financial and Federal Single Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of the Walton County District School Board (District) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed financial  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Senate Democrats Call On Secretary Noem to Reverse Termination of TPS for Haiti * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper, Lisa Blunt-Rochester, and the entire Senate Democratic Caucus demanded that Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem reverse her directive to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti. The policy was expected to take effect February 3  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 11 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship announces inaugural Small Business Executive Program in Panama City * The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship at Florida State University (JMI) is expanding its statewide impact by launching its first-ever program in the Panama City area. For more than two decades, JMI has served small business owners and nonprofit leaders across Tallahassee  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Justice Department Sues to Shut Down Miami Gardens-Based Return Preparer and Business Yesterday, the Justice Department filed a complaint seeking to bar a Miami Gardens-based return preparer, Christopher Brown, and his business, Superior Taxes LLC, from owning or operating a tax return preparation business and preparing tax returns for others. The United States filed its civil comp  more

ATHENS, Georgia, Feb. 12 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * KBH Industrial repeats as fastest-growing UGA business UGA reveals 2026 Bulldog 100 rankings By Rachael Andrews The University of Georgia recognized the fastest-growing companies owned or led by UGA alumni during the Bulldog 100 Celebration on Feb. 7 in the West End Zone of Sanford Stadium. KBH Industrial earned the No. 1 spot for 2026. The company is led by Tarun Ganeriwal, president and chief executi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Advances Bill to Maintain and Strengthen FirstNet Emergency Response Communications * Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it: Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) and Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) advanced H.R. 7386, the First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act, out of the Energy & Commerce Committee to be voted on and passed by Congress. Their bill strengthens ac  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Meeks Urges Republicans to join Democrats in Lowering Costs on American Families by Terminating Trump's Canada Tariffs Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today delivered the following remarks, as prepared, during a debate on the House Floor in support of his Resolution ter  more

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 12 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Rooted in Success: New Nature-Based Lab Coming to Charles R. Drew K-8 Center Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony at Charles R. Drew K-8 Center to celebrate the launch of a transformative nature-based outdoor classroom, funded through a $125,000 grant from the PNC Foundation, and supplemented by capital resources. This innovative outdoor   more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Mike Rogers Blasted Over Support for Blocking Gordie Howe Bridge: 'Dumb,' 'No Idea What He's Talking About,' 'Really Shocked' Multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers is facing widespread backlash and "assertions he has no idea what he's talking about" after he came out in full support of Trump's plan to sabotage Michigan's economy by blocking the Gordie Howe Internation  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Revolving Door Rogers Advised Companies That Threatened Privacy Rights, Spied on Citizens As multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers faces continued scrutiny for abandoning Michigan to enrich himself through his DC connections, a reminder that Revolving Door Rogers made hundreds of thousands of dollars advising companies that "threatened privacy rights" and helped a hostile foreign regi  more

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 11 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * MICHELIN Guide Expands Colorado Coverage to Entire State * DENVER - The Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), is thrilled to announce that the MICHELIN Guide will officially expand its coverage to the entire state of Colorado. This milestone represents a significant step in recognizing and celebrating the depth  more

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Miller School Unveils AI Platform to Transform Translational Research and Scientific Training * Summary * The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has launched a new artificial intelligence platform designed to change how scientists work with data. * The MIL Agentic Data Scientist platform lowers the learning curve, guiding users through best practices in study design,  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Molecule Found to Drive Skin Cancer Growth & Evade Immune Detection * A molecule that helps regulate gene activity has also been shown to drive skin cancer growth and the ability of tumors to evade attack by the body's immune system, a new study shows. Led by researchers at NYU Langone Health and its Perlmutter Cancer Cent  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * National Park Service Invites Public Input on Playalinda District Storm Adaptive Management Plan TITUSVILLE, Fla. -- Starting Feb. 11, the National Park Service invites the public to comment on Canaveral National Seashore's draft adaptive management plan addressing changing shoreline conditions for the Playalinda District. The public comment period will be open until Marc  more

FARGO, North Dakota, Feb. 12 (TNSjou) -- North Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * NDSU researchers discover simple method to combat global 'forever chemicals' A collaborative research team led by North Dakota State University has discovered that ovalbumin, the primary protein found in egg whites, effectively binds and removes per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from contaminated water. PFAS are widely used in products such as nonstick cookware, waterproof fabrics  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Bankers Association posted the following news release: * * * Next Monday/Tuesday Livestreams: ABA's Rob Nichols and Fed's Michelle Bowman to Address Community Bankers at ABA Conference * WASHINGTON - ABA president and CEO Rob Nichols and Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman will address community bankers from across the country at the American Bankers Association's Conference for Community Bankers next   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on Feb. 10, 2026, by senior policy analyst Peyton Lofton: * * * Do You Have to Show ID to Vote? Congress Is About to Weigh In The SAVE Act would create a national photo ID requirement for federal elections and require proof of citizenship to register. Here's what's in the bill and why it matters. * Most Americans assume you have to prove you're a U.S. c  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The PAN Foundation issued the following news: * * * PAN announces new public health practicum program with Florida A&M University's Institute of Public Health As part of its continued commitment to accelerating access to healthcare, the PAN Foundation announced that it will be welcoming Master of Public Health (MPH) learners from Florida A&M University's (FAMU) Institute of Public Health (IPH)--a renowned historically black college and university (HBCU)--as part of FAMU  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Peters, Collins, Ossoff, Merkley Reintroduce Bipartisan SWAT Act to Target Invasive Insect Hurting Fruit Growers * Bill Would Fund Mitigation and Research on Spotted Wing Drosophila Which Continue to Threaten Cherry, Blueberry, and Other Fruit Crops Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Susan Collins (R-ME), Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) have reintroduced bipartisan legis  more

MISENHEIMER, North Carolina, Feb. 11 -- Pfeiffer University posted the following news: * * * Pfeiffer University Welcomes Physician Assistant Class of 2028 * Pfeiffer University is proud to introduce our most recent Physician Assistant (PA) Class of 2028, a highly accomplished and diverse cohort that reflects the program's academic excellence and commitment to preparing compassionate healthcare professionals. Students enter the program with an average of 3,125 direct patient care hours, ac  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * President Trump's Make America Beautiful Again Commission Launches Strategy to Champion Conservation * WASHINGTON -The Make America Beautiful Again (MABA) commission today launched its strategic initiative MABA 250 -a results-driven agenda to conserve America's natural beauty and expand outdoor recreation opportunities. Chaired by U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, this ini  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Announces Oversight Democrats to Hold Shadow Field Hearing on Epstein Investigation in Palm Beach, Florida Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, announced Democrats on the House Oversight Committee will be holding a shadow fi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Diaz-Balart, Gimenez, and Salazar Demand Full Review of U.S. Licenses Authorizing Business with the Cuban Regime * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and Chairman of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee (NSRP), along with Representatives Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28) and Maria Elvi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * REPS. GIMENEZ, DIAZ-BALART, SALAZAR DEMAND FULL REVIEW OF U.S. LICENSES AUTHORIZING BUSINESS WITH THE CUBAN REGIME * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (R-FL), along with Representatives Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) and Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), sent a letter to the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) at the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Bureau of Industry and Security   more

TAMPA, Florida, Feb. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Retired U.S. Army Officer Sentenced to Federal Prison for Disclosing Classified National Defense Information * Tampa, Florida - Kevin Charles Luke (62, Tampa) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge James Moody, Jr. to 24 months in federal prison for the disclosure of classified information relating to the national defense of the United States. U.S. Attorne  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Salazar, Diaz-Balart, and Gimenez Demand Strong Enforcement of U.S. Sanctions Against Cuban Regime * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar, joined by Representatives Mario Diaz-Balart and Carlos Gimenez, sent a joint letter (link is external) to the U.S. Departments of the Treasury and Commerce urging immediate action to revoke licenses granted to U.S. companies operating with the C  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Feb. 11 (TNSjou) -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * SDSU researchers model mpox transmission, shed light on medical mystery In a groundbreaking new study, a team of researchers from South Dakota State University -- led by associate professor Saikat Basu -- determined the critical exposure durations for inhaled transmission of pox viruses, including smallpox and mpox, and may have provided key insights into a medical mystery. By Addison  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Sen. Ashley Moody and Rep. Scott Franklin Introduce TEMP Act to Examine Resilience for Our American Growers When Extreme Weather Hits Today, Senator Ashley Moody and Congressman Scott Franklin are introducing the bipartisan Temperature Event Mitigation Policy (TEMP) Act, directing the Risk Management Agency (RMA) to research and develop an affordable crop insurance option to c  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Dives into True Meaning of the American Dream with FL Restaurant Owner in 'American Dream at Work' Series * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott released the second episode of his ' American Dream at Work ' series highlighting Fernando Mendoza, the owner and founder of Nando Grill with several locations throughout the state. Senator Scott hears directly from Fernando on what th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Senator Blunt Rochester, Senate Democrats Call on Secretary Noem to Reverse Termination of TPS for Haiti U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) led all 47 members of the Senate Democratic Caucus in demanding that Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem reverse her directive to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti. The policy took effect February 3, 202  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Senator Moody's Bill to End Washington Waste, Save Taxpayer Dollars, and Stop Government Payments to Deceased People Signed into Law by President Trump Today, Senator Ashley Moody and Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) joined President Donald Trump at the White House for the signing of their bipartisan Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act that will save hard-earned taxpay  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Sierra Club Florida Statement on Trump Administration's Planned Elimination of the EPA's Endangerment Finding * ORLANDO Fla. - In a brazen assault on the health and welfare of the American public, the Trump administration announced that it will finalize its rule revoking the Environmental Protection Agency's longstanding greenhouse gas endangerment finding under the federal Clean Air Act.   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 11 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Smokey and the artist: Museum of Fine Arts highlights Burt Reynolds' gift of Ernie Barnes lithographs * Florida State University's Museum of Fine Arts is home to a permanent collection of more than 7,000 works of art, including 12 offset lithograph prints by renowned American artist Ernie Barnes. The pieces were donated by the late actor and former Florida State Seminole football star Burt Reynolds.   more

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Feb. 11 -- The University of Southern Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Southern Miss Students Advance to National Collegiate Sport Sales Competition in Atlanta Students in The University of Southern Mississippi's Sport Management program will compete in the National Collegiate Sport Sales Competition (NCSSC) face-to-face event Feb. 24-25, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, home of the NBA's Atlanta Hawks. Southern Miss will be represented by seniors Heath D  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Space Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * Space Systems Command, Mission Partners Prepares USSF-87 for National Space Security Launch on ULA's Vulcan Centaur SUMMARY: The primary payload on USSF-87 is the Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program (GSSAP) space system. GSSAP is a space-based capability operating in a near-geosynchronous orbit supporting the U.S. Space Command space surveillance operations as dedicated Space Surveill  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Education Re. Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment * Human Rights Watch welcomes the opportunity to offer input for the Special Rapporteur's upcoming thematic report on curriculum, pedagogy and assessment at the service of the right to education. This submission draws on Human Rights Watch's global research on the right to education and foc  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Teens from Dallas High School Capture Pennsylvania State LifeSmarts Title * State Champions Advance to National Competition HARRISBURG - Dallas High School bested four other teams to capture the Pennsylvania State LifeSmarts Championship after successfully answering questions on real-life marketplace issues during a competition hosted by the Office of Attorney General in Harr  more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Feb. 11 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * The Black Keys 'Peaches 'N Kream' is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Apr. 24 * Editor's Note: Download high-res images here. The Black Keys 'Peaches 'N Kream' is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Friday, April 24 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 13, at 10 a.m. and   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Puts Safety First, Finalizes Rule to Stop Unqualified Foreign Drivers from Driving Big Rigs on American Roadways * At least 17 fatal crashes and 30 deaths in 2025 alone were caused by non-domiciled drivers who will now be ineligible to get a license WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today issued a final rule to sto  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Puts Safety First, Finalizes Rule to Stop Unqualified Foreign Drivers from Driving Big Rigs on American Roadways At least 17 fatal crashes and 30 deaths in 2025 alone were caused by non-domiciled drivers who will now be ineligible to get a license * U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean   more

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Turning Data into Hope: The Impact of Dr. Jay Sosenko on Diabetes Research * The Miller School of Medicine's Dr. Sosenko has been instrumental in revealing the natural history of type 1 diabetes. Understanding type 1 diabetes (T1D) requires studying the disease before it is diagnosed, investigating earlier, deeper and across populations. This comprehensive perspective has allowed  more

ORLANDO, Florida, Feb. 11 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Alum Offers Innovative Solutions for Classroom Struggles * Highlights * Drawing upon her personal experience in struggling to learn how to read, Shea is inspiring confidence in the next generation of school children with her series of kits that teach children to identify and explore problems, brainstorm and develop innovative ideas, build and prototype concepts, and practice their presentat  more

ORLANDO, Florida, Feb. 11 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Electrical Engineering Professor Named National Academy of Inventors Fellow * Professor Reza Abdolvand has built a career defined by invention, impact and daring ideas. Among them is a system that converts radio waves into electricity, capable of powering small electronic devices or measuring signal strength. Breakthroughs like these have earned him 15 patents and, most recently, national reco  more

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Uncovering Ancestry-Specific Genetic Risk in Inflammatory Bowel Disease * Summary * Dr. Jacob McCauley and Dr. Oriana Damas are examining the genetic roots of inflammatory bowel disease in Hispanic populations. * Most large genetic studies of IBD have focused almost exclusively on people of European ancestry. This imbalance has limited understanding of how the disease develops   more

TAMPA, Florida, Feb. 11 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF recognized by Forbes as one of America's top large employers for second consecutive year By Gregory Bowers, University Communications and Marketing The University of South Florida is one of the country's best large employers, according to a new list released by Forbes. USF is the only public or private university in Florida to make the list. "The University of South Florida is committed to bein  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: * * * USS Serpens--Coast Guard's worst loss of life over 80 years ago * "I felt and saw two flashes after which only the bow of the ship was visible. The rest had disintegrated and the bow sank soon afterwards." -LCDR Perry L. Stinson (U.S. Coast Guard) Commanding Officer, USS Serpens The quote above refers to the Coast Guard-manned USS Serpens (AK-97). On January 29, 1945, over 80 year  more

PENSACOLA, Florida, Feb. 12 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF breaks ground on Darrell Gooden Stadium The University of West Florida reached a historic milestone on Feb. 11, 2026, officially breaking ground on the Darrell Gooden Stadium, a multi-use football and events facility that represents UWF's growth and a significant investment in the community. The University of West Florida reach  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media released the following written testimony by Walton County (Florida) Sheriff Michael A. Adkinson Jr. and acting board chair of the First Responder Network Authority, from a Jan. 28, 2026, hearing entitled "On the Front Lines of Connectivity: Examining FirstNet's Role in Public Safety": * * * Chairman Fischer, Ranking Member Lujan, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee, my   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz Unveils Affordability Agenda to Address the Cost of Living Crisis * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) joined with the New Democrat Coalition to release her Affordability Agenda, a policy roadmap to make life more affordable for South Florida by focusing on lowering the five core costs that are too high for hardworking people: health ca  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Webster Votes to Pass SAVE America Act, Protecting Election Integrity * Washington, D.C. -Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, today voted to pass S. 1383, the SAVE America Act, legislation that requires documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and mandates photo identification when casting a ballot. "Secure elections are a hallmark of our republic," s  more

TAMPA, Florida, Feb. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Winter Haven Tax Preparer Sentenced to More than Six Years in Federal Prison and Ordered to Pay Over $1.6 Million in Restitution to the IRS * Tampa, FL - Timothy Smith has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday to six years and six months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aiding and assisting in the filing of false an  more

ALPHEN AAN DEN RIJN, Netherlands, Feb. 12 (TNSxrep) -- Wolters Kluwer, a company that specializes in professional information, software solutions and services, issued the following news release: * * * Wolters Kluwer analysis shows insurance-related activity driving surge in subpoena volumes A new analysis from Wolters Kluwer Financial & Corporate Compliance shows that insurance coverage disputes, aggressive surplus line insurer practices, and new privacy compliance rules fueled a 54% increase  more