ORLANDO, Florida, Feb. 25 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * 2 UCF Teams Awarded 2025 Pabst Steinmetz Creative Futures Awards * Two interdisciplinary projects focused on advancing human well-being through technology have been named winners of the 2025-26 Pabst Steinmetz Creative Futures Awards. The awards recognize UCF research teams that collaborate across disciplines and with community partners to tackle community challenges. Over the past 11 years, the  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * 2025 Naval Research Laboratory Year in Review In 2025, scientists and engineers at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) pushed the boundaries of what is possible, launching new instruments into space, advancing breakthrough technologies in the lab, and delivering capabilities that directly strengthen naval readiness and national security. From the sea floor to the far reaches of space, NRL's researc  more

TAMPA, Florida, Feb. 25 [Category: Education] -- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business issued the following news release: * * * 8 Institutions Earn AACSB Initial Business Accreditation * AACSB International (AACSB) announced today that 8 institutions have earned initial business accreditation. Achieving Business Accreditation Catholic University of Eichstatt-Ingolstadt Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon Kaunas University of Technology Middle East Unive  more

ORLANDO, Florida, Feb. 25 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * 84 Faculty Scholars Honored at the 5th Biennial Faculty Authors' Celebration * Beyond teaching and conducting research, many faculty members devote significant time -sometimes years -to authoring books. Their work spans instructional texts that guide students' learning to creative publications that explore new ideas. This year, UCF honored 84 faculty members during the fifth biennial Faculty Aut  more

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 26 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * ACLU of Florida Condemns House Passage of Anti-Voter Bill that would Remove Eligible Florida Voters From the Rolls HB 991/SB 1334 imposes new barriers to registration and will prompt widespread voter disenfranchisement * Today, the Florida House of Representatives passed House Bill 991 by Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka by a vote of 83 to 31. HB 991 creates in-perso  more

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 26 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * ACLU of Florida Condemns Senate Committee Passage of Political Repression Bill and Warns of Dangerous Constitutional Violations The legislation would empower state officials to target nonprofits, political adversaries, and those who support them * Today, Senate Bill 1632 advanced in the Florida legislature, passing the Senate Appropriations Committee on Criminal  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news: * * * Agricultural Producers and Landowners Encouraged to Apply for Agricultural Conservation Easement Program * GAINESVILLE, Fla., February 25, 2026 -The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida announces Fiscal Year 2026 (February 25, through March 23, 2026) easements enrollment opportunities for agricultural producers and partners for Agricultura  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation expressing opposition to a petition from Florida Power and Light Company (FPL) seeking an exemption to operate a small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) weighing up to 1,800 pounds. ALPA emphasized the need for maintaining safety standards in the National Airspace System (NAS). In its letter, ALPA articulated that while it understands FPL's request to use the  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 26 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * In football players with repeated head impacts, inflammation related to brain changes Study of former college, pro players also found brain changes related to worse memory Highlights * A new study of former American football players looked at how a history of repetitive head impacts may be associated with cognitive and behavioral symptoms later in life. *  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by Wesley Brooks, President Trump's nominee to be assistant secretary of State for oceans and international environmental and scientific affairs, from a Feb. 12, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen, and distinguished Members of this committee, I'm honored to appear before you today as President Trump's nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Oce  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 25 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson fights for parental rights at the Supreme Court * South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is leading a 19-state "friend-of-the-court" brief at the U.S. Supreme Court to safeguard the constitutional rights of parents. "Parents hold the primary role in the upbringing of their children," Attorney General Wilson stated. "Any effort by a school or di  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bean Statement on State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON -Tonight, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) released the following statement after President Donald Trump delivered the annual State of the Union Address before a Joint Session of Congress: "One year ago, President Trump returned to office with a plan to restore prosperity, secure our borders, and put the American people first. Tonight, he   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Sociological] -- The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee issued the following news release: * * * Breaking: ADC Sues Rep. Randy Fine for Violating First Amendment Moments ago, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), together with Muslim Legal, filed a federal lawsuit against U.S. Representative Randy Fine of Florida. Rep. Fine, one of the most bigoted and racist members ever elected to federal office, is being sued for violating the First   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan on President Trump's State of the Union: Promises Made, Promises Kept * "Tonight, President Trump Made One Thing Clear: The American Dream is Alive and Making a Comeback." Address Highlighted Renewed American Strength as Nation Approaches 250th Anniversary WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan released the following statement after President Trump's State of the Union address:   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The National Catholic Partnership on Disability, the Catholic Medical Association, the National Catholic Bioethics Center and the National Association of Catholic Nurses, have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services supporting proposed rule which would prohibit federal Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program funding for sex-rejecting procedures furnished to minors. Organization  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on Feb. 25, 2026, by Director of Research Kyle Nazareth: * * * ENDING THE ABA'S INCLUSION TRAP In January, Texas and Florida took bold steps that could reshape legal education nationwide by ending the American Bar Association's (ABA) role as the sole gatekeeper f  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following research by senior fellow Kathleen Romig: * * * Social Security Lifts More People Above the Poverty Line Than Any Other Program Social Security benefits play a vital role in reducing poverty in every state, and they lift more people above the poverty line than any other program in the United States. Without Social Security, 23.5 million more adults and children in the United States (including Puerto Rico)[1  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * CLEAR and Mount Sinai Announce Collaboration to Bring Simple and Secure Health Care Experiences to New Yorkers * CLEAR (NYSE: YOU), the secure identity company, today announced a collaboration with the Mount Sinai Health System (Mount Sinai) that will enhance digital experiences for both patients and employees and reinforce both organizations' commitment to health care innovation.   more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Feb. 25 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson students help young composers discover their inner Mozart * College of Arts and Humanities Fourth graders at Northside Elementary in Seneca, South Carolina, discovered the joy of composing music this past Fall semester, thanks to an idea developed by Lauren Crosby, assistant professor of music theory in Clemson University's Department of Performing Arts. Crosby developed a music-composition proj  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- A coalition of 20 state attorneys general has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging to finalize proposed rules that would prohibit federal funding for sex-rejecting procedures for minors. The letter, spearheaded by the Attorney General of Alabama, addresses potential health risks associated with these procedures and conveys agreement on the necessity of restricting federal support for them. The proposed rules aim to preve  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bilirakis Responds to President Trump's State of the Union Address * Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) released the following statement tonight in response to President Donald J. Trump's State of the Union Address: " President Trump is leading the great American comeback. The State of our Union is strong and growing stronger, and Americans are beginning to see the results of our  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN CARLOS A. GIMENEZ DEMANDS URGENT INVESTIGATION INTO REPORTED KILLINGS ABOARD U.S.-REGISTERED VESSEL NEAR CUBA * MIAMI, FL \- Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (R-FL) issued the following statement after alarming reports that agents of the Cuban regime executed four individuals aboard a Florida-registered vessel near Santa Clara Province, Cuba. The incident raises serious concerns ab  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Patronis Issues Statement Following Tuesday's State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Following President Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday, Congressman Jimmy Patronis issued a statement commending the administration's leadership in strengthening American security, revitalizing our economy, pushing for critical reforms, and standing up to global threats. "The Pre  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Patronis Presents Sec. Hegseth with 3D Printed Toy of Blue Angels Jet * WASHINGTON DC - Late Tuesday at the State of the Union, Florida Congressman Jimmy Patronis (FL-1) presented U.S. Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth with a 3D-printed, toy rendition, of a U.S. Navy Blue Angels jet. Florida Congressional District 1 is home of the Blue Angels who are housed at Naval Air Station   more

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Feb. 26 -- The Army Space and Missile Defense Command issued the following news on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Deputy to the Commanding General, Mr. Richard P. De Fatta to retire after 13 years in the Senior Executive Service. Story by Jacob Wologo After nearly five decades in the space and missile defense business, Richard P. De Fatta, deputy to the commanding general of U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, will retire from civil service on Feb. 27. For four yea  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * DGA Announces Additional 2026 Leadership Appointments Today, the DGA announced that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey will continue to serve as Chair of the Women Governors Fund, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will serve as DGA Finance Chair, and California Governor Gavin Newsom will continue to serve as DGA Policy Chair. The appointments are for one year and were made official at a me  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart Commends President Trump's Leadership Following the 2026 State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Dean of the Florida Delegation and Vice Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations, issued the following statement commending President Trump's achievements during the 2026 annual State of the Union address on February 24, 2026. "Presi  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 25 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents over 250 women's college basketball matchups during final week of regular season * * 17 ranked teams featured across ESPN networks * Thursday Primetime Presented by Indeed showcases a big-time SEC matchup between Tennessee at No. 6 LSU (6 p.m.) * Women's College GameDay heading to Fort Worth, Texas (March 1, 11 a.m.) * ESPN is home to a Sunday t  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 26 (TNSrep) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Five ways NOAA scientists helped improve human and marine life in 2025 NOAA data advanced space weather warnings, made water safer, protected right whales, and more * NOAA led no shortage of scientific breakthroughs in 2025: from launching satellites containing new instruments to advance space weather observations, to deploying uncrewed systems for critical data   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 25 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces State Approval to Protect Over 2,800 Acres of Working Agricultural Land Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced that the Governor and Cabinet, sitting as the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund, have approved the preservation of more than 2,800 acres of worki  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 25 -- Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Mission San Luis Voted Among the Best in the Country Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced that Mission San Luis placed in the top ten for best Open-Air Museum in the country as part of the USA TODAY 10BEST. Mission San Luis ranked seventh out of 20 similar museums. The only Open-Air Museum in Florida to place in the top ten, Mission San Luis is listed as one of the  more

LAKELAND, Florida, Feb. 26 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * Florida Poly partners with Taiwan tech university to advance STEM innovation Florida Polytechnic University and National Chin-Yi University of Technology (NCUT) in Taichung, Taiwan, are partnering to amplify their international research momentum and build new solutions for today's evolving technological landscape. The two institutions signed an agreement that allows for mutual exchanges of f  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 25 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release: * * * FOX NEWS CHANNEL TOPS CBS IN PRIMETIME FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY * FNC Delivers Best Monthly Performance for Entire Lineup Since September FNC Sweeps the Top 100 of the Month's Top Cable News Telecasts CBS Posts Weakest February in Primetime Since 2000 NEW YORK - February 25, 2026 - FOX News Channel (FNC) closed February by leading CBS in primetime for the month, acco  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Frankel: Higher Costs and ICE Brutality Mark the Real State of the Union * Tonight, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after President Trump delivered his State of the Union address. "Sadly, tonight Donald Trump ignored the real state of the union," said Rep. Frankel. "For far too many Americans, life is more expensive-from groceries, to rent, to health care. His brutal I  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State and Related Programs, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * From Reagan to Today: Democracy, Accountability, and American Leadership This week, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), hosted a hearing with the National Endowment for Democr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * From Reagan to Today: Democracy, Accountability, and American Leadership * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), hosted a hearing with the National Endowment for Democracy (link is external) (NED) President and CEO, Damon Wilson. The hearing provided Appropriators the opport  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 25 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Board of Trustees approves three-year contract extension for President Richard McCullough * Florida State University's Board of Trustees voted Wednesday to approve a three-year contract extension for President Richard McCullough, reaffirming the board's confidence in his visionary leadership. Since becoming president in 2021, McCullough has guided the university through an era of remarkable progr  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 25 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU College of Music spotlights Frank Martin's chamber works at 2026 Festival of the Creative Arts recital * The Festival of the Creative Arts recently highlighted the chamber music of Frank Martin in a concert featuring faculty from the College of Music and the Department of Classics. The faculty chamber music concert, held Sunday at the Longmire Recital Hall, offered a deep dive into the 20th-centu  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 25 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU's College of Social Sciences and Public Policy launches Emergency Management and Intelligence Studies majors * Florida State University's College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) and Emergency Management and Homeland Security (EMHS) program are offering a new degree and majors for students interested in strengthening community safety and security. Beginning in fall 2026, FSU students  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Political] -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, posted the following news release: * * * GIFFORDS Florida: Lawmakers putting defective guns over Florida gun owners * WASHINGTON -Today, GIFFORDS Florida, the gun violence prevention organization founded by Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, called on lawmakers to stand with Florida gun owners over greedy gun industry CEOs who are pushing for legislation that would allow   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 25 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Unveils Statue of Frederick Douglass in St. Augustine * ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -Today, Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a new statue of author, orator, abolitionist, and American Statesman Frederick Douglass in St. Augustine's historic Plaza de la Constitucion as part of the state's ongoing commemoration of America's 250th anniversary. The statue is located near the site w  more

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Barbara Meili Honored on Crain's New York Business 'Notable Women in Law' List * NEW YORK - Feb. 25, 2026 - Barbara Meili, vice chair of the Global Entertainment & Media Practice, co-chair of the Sports Business Industry Group, and chair of the New York Entertainment and Media Practice at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, has been named to the   more

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Jonathan R. Pickett Named Orlando Business Journal 40 Under 40 Honoree * ORLANDO, Fla. - Feb. 25, 2026 - Greenberg Traurig, P.A. Orlando Real Estate Associate Jonathan R. Pickett has been recognized as one of the Orlando Business Journal's 2026 40 Under 40 honorees. The annual Orlando Business Journal's 40 Under 40 award program recognizes standout  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Jewish Abortion Access Coalition (JAAC) and Thrive: The Jewish Coalition to Defend Trans and LGBQ+ Youth have expressed opposition to proposed federal regulations aimed at imposing restrictions on access to gender-affirming care for transgender youth. In their public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the organizations, along with 79 supporting entities, argue that the proposed rules undermine both health care and religious pr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: * * * Laser Strikes on Aircraft Drop for Second Year In a Row * WASHINGTON \-Pilots reported 10,994 laser strikes to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2025 -a 14 percent decrease from the year before but still too high. Shining a laser at an aircraft poses a serious safety threat and is a federal crime. The FAA conducted outreach and training with local  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Making America Safe Again: The State of DHS Under President Trump and Secretary Noem * The Department of Homeland Security continues its historic progress in keeping the Homeland secure WASHINGTON - In honor of President Donald J. Trump's first State of the Union Speech as the 47th President of the United States, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is expres  more

ENCINO, California, Feb. 26 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers $5.5 Million Bankruptcy Sale of Clearwater Brewery CLEARWATER, Fla. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Big Storm Brewery, a 50,490-square-foot brewery, restaurant and flex industrial facility in Clearwater, F  more

ENCINO, California, Feb. 26 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Closes Boutique Apartment Sale in Hallandale Beach, Florida HALLENDALE BEACH, Fla. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Parkview at Gulfstream, a 10-unit apartment community in Hallandale Beach, Florida, for $2,895,000  more

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 26 -- Miami International Airport issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Miami-Dade County Mayor and American Airlines unveil plans for MIA's Concourse D expansion Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-Dade County Commissioners, and American Airlines CEO Robert Isom, along with local, state, and federal officials, and community partners, today unveiled plans to expand Miami International Airport's Concourse D. The new Gate D60 expansion will creat  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Michiganders Frustrated About Rising Costs as Price Hike Mike Lies About a "Booming" Economy Despite multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers' claims that the economy is "booming" under Trump and "working families [are] not paying more," new reporting from FOX 47 finds the economy remains a "top concern" for Michiganders as "rising food, utility and housing costs are still squeezing thei  more

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 25 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Miller School of Medicine Experts Highlight Synergistic Power of Sleep and Exercise in Improving Health * Summary * A new commentary by University of Miami Miller School of Medicine researchers underscores that pairing sleep and exercise interventions may produce health benefits greater than either strategy alone. * The commentary looks at a study led by Dr. Borui Zhang that sh  more

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 25 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Moving Through Cancer Treatment: How Exercise Helps Women with Breast Cancer During Chemotherapy * Summary * A new study led by researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center shows that exercise during chemotherapy measurably improves quality of life for women with breast cancer. * Modern breast cancer treatment has dramatically improved survival rates but imposes a great  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Naval Airship Association, Edgewater, Florida, has issued a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration in response to the notice regarding beyond visual line of sight operations. The association highlighted concerns about the exclusion of airships from eligibility under Part 108 Subpart H of the proposed regulations. In the letter, the organization expressed its discontent with what it describes as a predetermined exclusion based on outdated percepti  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 26 -- The New Hampshire Banking Department issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * New Hampshire Banking Department staff among presenters at recent NMLS Annual Conference Members of the New Hampshire Banking Department attended the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) annual conference and training seminar in Orlando, Florida from February 17-20. New Hampshire Banking Department Commissioner Emelia A.S. Galdieri said that events such a  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Politico issued the following news release: * * * A Note from Deputy Editor-in-Chief Joe Schatz and Energy and Environment Editorial Director Debra Kahn Dear Readers, Energy is rapidly becoming the central policy and political story of this moment -- it's shaping decisions in tech and AI, finance, defense, infrastructure and more, and it comes up constantly wherever and whenever we engage with you, our POLITICO Pro and E&E News subscribers. POLITICO has alway  more

BASEL, Switzerland, Feb. 26 -- Novartis, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Novartis to build new radioligand therapy site in Denton, Texas, delivering more next generation treatments to patients * Facility expected to be operational in 2028 in Dallas-Fort Worth area, expanding largest RLT manufacturing network in US * Site to serve patients in Southern US and add network capacity as RLT expands into earlier treatment lines and additional tumo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (TNSFR) -- The Office of Personnel Management has proposed redefining the Federal Wage System area coverage for the Raven Rock Mountain Complex to ensure pay parity across the installation. The facility currently spans portions of Washington County, Maryland, and Adams County, Pennsylvania. The proposal seeks to move the Adams County portion of the complex from the Harrisburg-York-Lebanon wage area into the Washington-Baltimore-Arlington wage area. While standard regulatory   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 25 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App begins Florida Swing with Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches * * Four-day coverage of the Cognizant Classic begins Thursday, Feb. 26, at 6:45 a.m. ET on the ESPN App * Every shot from Brooks Koepka's third start in return to PGA TOUR included as part of early round Marquee & Featured Groups coverage PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App's  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Pocan Introduces Resolution Recognizing "HIV Is Not a Crime Awareness Day" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), Chair of the HIV/AIDS Caucus, introduced the HIV Is Not a Crime Awareness Day resolution, which recognizes nationwide February 28 as "HIV Is Not a Crime Awareness Day." This is a call to action to end the criminalization of people living with HIV and to promo  more

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 25 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Podcast: Can Medicine Win the War on Misinformation? * Listen on Apple Podcasts Geeta Nayyar, M.D., M.B.A., joins Dean Ford to break down how false health narratives spread and what clinicians and health leaders must do to rebuild trust. The newest episode of "Inside U Miami Medicine" addresses one the most urgent challenges facing health care today: the growing surge of medical   more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Feb. 25 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * Pond Strategies for Growing Giant Bluegills * The bluegill is a versatile species present in most Arkansas ponds, streams and large reservoirs. Many only consider bluegills as food for larger predators such as largemouth bass, catfish and crappie, according to Scott Jones, small impoundment Extension specialist at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. However, with some adjustment t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Laurel Lee Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) released the following statement praising President Trump's State of the Union Address. "Tonight, President Trump laid out a forward-looking vision to continue strengthening our economy and expanding opportunity for American families. While we have made meaningful pr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. John Rutherford, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rutherford Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Tuesday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement after President Donald Trump's State of the Union address to Congress and the American people: "Over the last year of his presidency, President Trump has done more to renew the American Dream than any other president b  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * Scripps reports Q4 2025 financial results The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) delivered $560 million in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2025. Loss attributable to the shareholders of Scripps was $44.9 million or 51 cents per share. Business notes : * The company has launched a transformation plan that targets annualized enterprise EBITDA growth of $125  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 0:26-cv-60495-AHS; S.D. Fla filed Feb. 23, 2026) involving an alleged $196 million South Florida ponzi scheme: * * * On February 23, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed a settled action as to Joel Castellanos for his role in an alleged $196 million fraudulent securities offering orchestrated by MJ Capital Funding, LLC, its affiliated company, MJ Taxes and More, Inc., and th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Noem Backs Dalilah Law to Bar States from Granting Commercial Driver's Licenses to Illegal Aliens following President Trump's Proposal at State of the Union * Allowing illegal aliens, many of whom do not know English, to obtain CDLs to operate 18-wheelers and transport hazardous materials on America's roads is reckless and incredibly dangerous to public safety WASHINGTON - U.S  more

TAMPA, Florida, Feb. 26 -- The Shriners Hospitals for Children issued the following news: * * * Shriners Children's Salt Lake City Patient Aims for the Podium at 2026 Winter Paralympics Paralympian Jesse Keefe made his first Winter Games appearance when he was just 17 years old in 2022. * Now, the Shriners Children's Salt Lake City patient is preparing for the Milano Cortina Games this March, and he credits the nonprofit healthcare system for giving him the tools and connections to reach t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following fact sheet on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * U.S.-Caribbean Cooperation to Disrupt Illicit Firearms Trafficking Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) traffic illicit drugs that kill our citizens and illegally smuggle firearms and ammunition that fuel violence and instability in the Caribbean - including Haiti. The United States works to disrupt illicit firearms trafficking in our regio  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * State of Immigration in America: Salazar, Senior Pastors Warn of Impact on Churches and Families * Today, U.S. Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) convened Pastor Lorenzo Sewell, Pastor Charles Kuruku, Reverend Paul Marzahn, Reverend Abraham Hernandez, and senior pastors from across the country to address the state of immigration in America and the responsibility facing Congress at this piv  more

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 25 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Sylvester's Game Changer: Taking Cancer Screening to the Streets * Summary * Sylvester's Game Changer(tm) mobile program expands cancer screening and education in high-risk South Florida communities. * Innovative screenings, including PSA and HPV self-sampling, advance early cancer detection and community-based research. * Guided by SCAN 360 data and local partnerships, the   more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 26 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UAMS Researcher Participates in $2 Million Project Examining DNA Damage and Cancer Mutations Gunnar Boysen, Ph.D., associate professor in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health Department of Environmental Health Sciences, is among a coalition of researchers assessing if damage in DNA happens on the same side that can  more

MOBILE, Alabama, Feb. 25 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: * * * Building a Legacy of Care Education changed the lives of Barbara and Leonard Bush -and now, through a $1.3 million planned gift to the University of South Alabama, their gratitude will change the lives of future nurses for generations to come. Education transformed the lives of Barbara and Leonard Bush. Now, they're paying that legacy forward. The two met while attending a Florida communit  more

PENSACOLA, Florida, Feb. 26 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF Center for Behavior Analysis delivers specialized support at Escambia Westgate School The University of West Florida Center for Behavior Analysis has launched a new hands-on learning opportunity for graduate students through a new internship partnership with Escambia Westgate School, a local public school serving pre-K through hi  more

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Feb. 26 -- Walmart issued the following Q&A on Feb. 25, 2026, involving associates Antonia Phillips and Harold Ramirez Jr.: * * * Signs of Strength Walmart associates Antonia and Harold traveled to Tokyo last November to compete in the Deaflympics. In a recent conversation, they shared what it takes to shine on the world stage. Their workday doesn't give much away. Antonia Phillips and Harold Ramirez Jr. stock shelves at a steady pace and communicate quickly and practi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The White House issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: President Trump Heralds America's Golden Age in Historic State of the Union Address Last night, President Donald J. Trump delivered a record-breaking State of the Union Address -- the longest in American history -- proclaiming the arrival of a new Golden Age for our nation just one year into his transformative second term. With boundless optimism and deep pride in our nation, Preside  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * While Sanctuary Politicians Refuse to Put the Safety of American Citizens Before Illegal Aliens, Our Law Enforcement Officers Were Out on the Streets Arresting Murderers, Pedophiles, and Depraved Sex Criminals * During his State of the Union address to the nation, President Trump made it clear: The FIRST duty of the American government is to protect AMERICAN CITIZENS, not illegal aliens   more