PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, March 2 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * #UAPBFootball: Golden Lions Announce 2026 Football Slate Highlighted by Homecoming and Classic Matchups * The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lions have officially announced their 2026 football schedule, highlighted by five home contests, two premier classic appearances, homecoming at Simmons Bank Field, and a nationally televised matchup against an SEC opponent. The 2026   more

MIAMI, Florida, March 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 3 Greenberg Traurig Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in Crisis Management * NEW YORK - March 2, 2026 - Lawdragon recognized three attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP in the 2nd edition of its guide, The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in Crisis Management. The three Greenberg Traurig attorneys who were recognized and their li  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, March 3 -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * Aeronautics chapter chartered at State By Dave Graves South Dakota State University is now home to the state's first chapter of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. "It is the society for aerospace engineering," said Jeffrey Doom, an associate professor in mechanical engineering and a professional member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics for 15 years.  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by Emma Coyne: * * * No Tax on Overtime Testimonials Americans for Tax Reform has compiled testimonials on the impact of the No Tax on Overtime provision successfully enacted by President Trump and House and Senate Republicans: "We have 5 children. And me and my husband work a lot of over time to take care of our family. It has been a large amount of money in our household to help take care of our family." Selen  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 3 (TNSrep) -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on March 2, 2026: * * * As Trump tears apart decades of environmental progress, Governor Newsom restores nearly 300,000 acres of habitat and cuts average permitting time to 42 days New report shows four years of historic progress, including 500+ fast-tracked restoration projects, 700 miles of streams improved, and $12 million in permitting savings What you need to know: The Newsom a  more

ORLANDO, Florida, March 3 -- Dean Mead, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Attorney Michael Minton Presents at Statewide Agribusiness Industry Conference Dean Mead Tax and Estate Planning attorney Michael Minton served as a panelist during the Saunders Lay of the Land Conference. Addressing "Tax Reform & Estate Planning - Opportunities & Strategies," panelists provided practical insights on topics such as estate planning, property sales, and business investments. When asked  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, March 2 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * Based on a True Story documentary film conference begins March 4 * By: Austin Fitzgerald Based on a True Story (BOATS), a three-day slate of documentary films, master classes, workshops and panel discussions leading into the True/False Film Fest, returns March 4-6. Hosted by the Murray Center for Documentary Journalism at the Missouri School of Journalism, the events wi  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee released the following testimony by Stevan Edward Pearce, President Trump's nominee to be director of the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management, from a Feb. 25, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Good morning. Thank you, Chairman Lee and Ranking Member Heinrich, for your leadership on this committee. I'm deeply grateful for the support of my friends and family who are with us today or watching on C-Spa  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada posted the following news release: * * * Business Owner Sentenced To Four Years In Prison For Multimillion-Dollar Ponzi Fraud Scheme A Las Vegas business owner was sentenced today to 48 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining nearly $4 million dollars from a food brokerage company. According to court documents, Richard Vairo owned Richard's Brazilian Sausage LLC, a Florida company that purportedly so  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on March 2, 2026, by Ken Braun, managing editor and editor of content: * * * Al Gore's 30-plus years of climate errors The former VP has been reliably wrong on climate & energy for more than three decades. Just 537 votes prevented him from winning the presidency in 2000 and turning his bad plots into policy. Editorial note: This retrospective on the career of former U.S. Vice President and anti-energy advocate  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections released the following written testimony by Elyse Shaw, director of the Education, Labor and Worker Justice Team at the Center for Law and Social Policy, from a Feb. 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Balancing Careers and Care: Examining Innovative Approaches to Paid Leave": * * * Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Omar, and members of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee. My name is Elyse Shaw. I a  more

TORONTO, Ontario, March 2 -- The city of Toronto issued the following news release: * * * City of Toronto water Meter Transmission Unit replacement program * Overview The City of Toronto is launching a three-year program to replace all 470,000 water meter transmission units (MTUs) used by customers. The program will help ensure automated transmission of water-use data and timely and up-to-date billing for customers, following the early failure of MTU across the city, an issue affecting man  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Patronis Urges Democrats to Pass DHS Funding Amid Military Strikes in Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following Saturday's U.S.-led military operation that killed Iran's supreme leader and several senior officials, Congressman Patronis praised President Trump and called on Senate Democrats to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security to protect the homeland. During this moment of height  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, March 3 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Decrepit Conditions for Military Dogs at San Antonio Base Prompts PETA Plea to President Trump: 'Please Fund Robo Dogs! Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and 11 other military bases are the subject of a disturbing, just-released report from the Defense Department's Inspector General's office which reveals that at least four dogs used by the U.S. military died after being confined i  more

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, March 2 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Embry-Riddle Researchers Develop Drone Tech to Study Harmful Blue-Green Algae on Lake Okeechobee * During the summer months, mats of blue-green algae float across Florida's Lake Okeechobee, choking the ecosystem and releasing toxins that can be irritating to people and fatal to fish and other wildlife. Water testing could help better detect the blue-green algae -which are actually a pri  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Face of Defense: Aeromedical Nurse Practitioner Bridges Medicine, Mission * The small, brain-shaped coin felt heavier than its size, a quiet symbol of gratitude that brought tears as she recalled its meaning. It was a gift from an Air Force airman she once treated for lymphoma, presented to her after he not only completed treatment, but beat the cancer. He honored his doctor by coining her -a tribute usually  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 3 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAMU Partners with Duke University on $4.75M NIH HIV Prevention Project By Rachel James-Terry Florida A&M University's College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health (CoPPS, IPH), has become a funded subaward site for the Pharmacists for Prevention (P4P) project. Receiving an approximate $30,000 per year. FAMU COPPS IP  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, March 3 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Economists: Delayed Data Leaves Fed Cautious on Rates By Amber Bonefont Even as updated inflation data shows persistent price pressures, the Federal Reserve faces continued uncertainty over interest rates, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University. The Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (PCEPI), which is the Federal  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, March 3 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Study: Do Best Friends or Popular Peers Shape Teen Behavior? Study Snapshot: As children move into adolescence, one thing is clear: friends matter. But who matters most - best friends or the popular classmates? In a first-of-its-kind study, FAU researchers and collaborators followed 543 Lithuanian middle school students over the cour  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 3 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation posted the following news release: * * * FFRF to Sarasota Schools: bench the baseball team chaplain The Sarasota County Schools (Fla.) system must immediately stop an outside adult from the Fellowship of Christian Athletes from serving as a religious chaplain to a public school baseball team, asserts the Freedom From Religion Foundation. FFRF has learned that North Port High School is permitting an adult  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 2 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU's Creative Arts Entrepreneurship program graduates first cohort * Florida State University's Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship (JMC) is celebrating a milestone as the first cohort of graduates completes its Master of Science in entrepreneurship with a major in creative arts entrepreneurship. The innovative program represents a significant step forward in interdisciplinary arts education at FS  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest filed by Magellan Solutions USA Inc., a service-disabled veteran-owned small business based in Melbourne, Florida, regarding the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' decision to award a sole-source contract for switchboard operation services at the Buffalo VA Medical Center to VIA Visually Impaired Advancement, Buffalo, New York, a non-profit agency under the AbilityOne program. Magellan argued that the VA was requ  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The Government Accountability Office has sustained protests filed by Amentum Technology Inc., Chantilly, Virginia, and SOS International LLC, Reston, Virginia, regarding a high-stakes intelligence contract. The decision halts a task order previously issued to General Dynamics Information Technology Inc., Falls Church, Virginia, for analytic support services. The contract, issued by the Defense Intelligence Agency, was intended to support the U.S. Central Command Intellige  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 2 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Makes One Judicial Appointment * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces one judicial appointment to the First District Court of Appeal. Lance Neff, of Tallahassee, to serve as Judge on the First District Court of Appeal Judge Neff has served as a Judge on the Second Judicial Circuit Court since he was appointed by Governor DeSantis in 2023. Pr  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Accelerates Strategic London Growth with Real Estate and Sports Hires * LONDON - March 2, 2026 - Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues the strategic growth of its London office with the addition of Simon Elliott as a shareholder in the Real Estate Practice and Robert Turner as a shareholder in the Entertainment, Media & Sports Practice -strengthening two co  more

HEMPSTEAD, New York, March 3 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Hofstra Students Share Virtual Reality Research at National Perfusion Meeting Cardiovascular innovation and student scholarship took center stage this month as two students from the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies shared their research at a national meeting. The research explored whether virtual reality could serve as a stress inoculation tool in cardiopulmonary bypass trai  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations and Accountability issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Highway Safety Under Threat: Examining Non-Domiciled CDL Issuance to Illegal Aliens" at 2 p.m. on March 4, 2026, at 310 Cannon House Office Building: WITNESSES: * Tim Tipton, Commissioner, Oklahoma Department of Public Safety * Richard Del Toro Jr., Sheriff, St. Lucie County, Florida * Wendy Liu, Attorney, Public Citizen Liti  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sens. Rick Scott, Tom Cotton Urge AG Bondi to Investigate Communist Chinese-Owned Surrogacy Centers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last Thursday, Senator Rick Scott led a letter with Senator Tom Cotton urging Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate surrogacy centers operated by foreign nationals, especially centers run by those with ties to Communist China. Recent reports highlight ho  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, March 3 -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news: * * * Former Washington Post editor delivers keynote during 2026 Arnolt Center Symposium Lily Saylor Former Washington Post Editor Marty Baron delivered a keynote address Thursday evening in Presidents Hall at The Media School. The address concluded the Arnolt Center for Investigative Journalism Symposium, an afternoon-long event featuring award-winning reporters from various publications including ES  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Jena Valdetero Named to Crain's Chicago Business' Notable Women in Law List * CHICAGO - March 2, 2026 - Jena M. Valdetero, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Chicago office, was named to Crain's Chicago Business' 2026 Notable Women in Law list. According to Crain's, honorees are chosen for their leadership, professional excellence, and meaningf  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from Canton Foundation, New York City, disclosing changes in its membership and adding several new parties to the venture. These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke the provisions of the Act that limit the   more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction disclosing updates to its membership through both the addition and withdrawal of several parties. These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke the provisions of the   more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from the Expeditionary Missions Consortium-Crane disclosing updates to its membership with the addition of several parties to the venture. These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke the provisions of the Act  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from RailPulse LLC, Norfolk, Virginia, disclosing updates to its membership with the addition of two parties to the venture. These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke the provisions of the Act that limit th  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from the Customer Experience Hub disclosing updates to its membership with the addition of 35 parties. These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke the provisions of the Act that limit the recovery of antitrus  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The Antitrust Division received notifications from the Defense Industrial Based Consortium disclosing updates to its membership with the addition of numerous parties and the withdrawal of one entity. These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke the provisions of the Act that limit   more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from the Information Warfare Research Project Consortium disclosing updates to its membership with the addition and withdrawal of numerous parties. These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke the provisions o  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from the National Armaments Consortium disclosing updates to its membership with the addition of 58 parties and the withdrawal of 10 entities. These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke the provisions of the  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from the Naval Surface Technology and Innovation Consortium disclosing updates to its membership with the addition of 54 parties and the withdrawal of nine entities. These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to invok  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from the Rapid Response Partnership Vehicle disclosing updates to its membership with the addition of 89 parties and the withdrawal of one entity. These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke the provisions of  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly Koster of Greenberg Traurig to Speak on Two Panels at CenterForce Employment Law & HR Summit * HOUSTON - March 2, 2026 - Kelly Robreno Koster, a Labor & Employment shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Houston and New York offices, will speak on a pair of panels at the CenterForce Employment Law & HR Summit on March 4 in Houston. Koster will s  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Rep. Al Green for Reelection to Congress * AFGE says Green is a labor ally who will fight for AFGE members and all federal workers KILLEEN, Texas - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Al Green for reelection to the U.S. House in the 2026 elections representing Texas's  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sense the Possibilities PLLC, a mental health counseling firm based in Lutz, Florida, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging immediate action to prevent what they describe as a damaging proposed rule that would affect the funding and training of future mental health counselors. The organization warns that this rule, which seeks to exclude Master's-level counseling programs from being classified as "professional degrees," could severel  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on March 2, 2026: * * * McIver Introduces Bill to Fund Transformative Greenway Projects Today, Representative LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) introduced the Parks to People Active Transportation Act, a bill which would dramatically expand federal funding for greenway path projects. Greenways are shared-use corridors that connect communities and expand access to parks, jobs, and transit. Greenway paths help co  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 2 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * MDC Presents Artistry in Rhythm Dance Conference 2026 * MIAMI, March 2, 2026 - Miami Dade College 's (MDC) Performing Arts and Industries Department, in collaboration with MDC Humanities Edge, will host its annual Artistry in Rhythm (A.I.R.) Dance Conference, themed The Blueprint: Make+Create+Innovate, from Thursday, March 12 through Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Kendall Campus. The A.I.R. Dance Confe  more

SANTA BARBARA, California, Feb. 27 -- Direct Relief issued the following news: * * * Medical Aid Supports Health Services in Yemen, South Sudan, and More Direct Relief's Humanitarian Activity for the week of 02/20/2026 - 02/27/2026 * Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 514 shipments of requested medical aid to 48 U.S. states and territories and 22 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 14.5 million defined daily doses of medication. Medications and supplies shipped this w  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Moskowitz Calls for Congressional Briefing on Iran Negotiations Amid Rising Tensions Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and ongoing diplomatic talks with the Islamic Republic of Iran, Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) - House Committee on Foreign Affairs Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Intelligence - called on the Department of State and Department of Defense to provi  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections released the following written testimony by Julie Squire, vice president of policy and general counsel at the National Association of State Workforce Agencies, from a Feb. 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Balancing Careers and Care: Examining Innovative Approaches to Paid Leave": * * * Chairman Mackenzie, Ranking Member Omar, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for inviting me here today to testify  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * National Park Service Invites Public Input on Fort Caroline Memorial Relocation JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The National Park Service invites the public to comment on the environmental assessment for the relocation of the Fort Caroline Memorial. This project proposes to create a new outdoor memorial to commemorate French settlers who built Fort Caroline in the 1560s and mitigate  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * The Ocean's Underwater Ears: Tracking North Atlantic Right Whales Using Sound Scientists are acoustically tracking endangered North Atlantic right whales in the Southeast Atlantic. The data we collect help us understand their presence in their less-studied calving habitat. In the vast, blue expanse of the Southeast Atlantic, a mystery unfolds every year. The  more

ORLANDO, Florida, March 2 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Orlando Family Stage Sets the Mark with UCF Collaboration * Highlights * UCF's multi-faceted partnership with the Orlando Family Stage has led to decades of impact in the local and broader theater communities. * UCF's MFA in theatre for young audiences program has operated for two decades as Florida's only professional theater for young audiences and is one of the most distinctive programs i  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, March 2 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release: * * * Raymond James Financial completes acquisition of GreensLedge Holdings LLC * ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Raymond James announced today it has completed the previously announced acquisition of GreensLedge Holdings LLC, a boutique investment bank known for its leadership in structured credit and securitization. "GreensLedge has long been a trusted partner, sharing   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 2 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Research to impact: Five FSU professors named National Academy of Inventors Senior members * The National Academy of Inventors, or NAI, has named five Florida State University faculty members as 2026 NAI Senior Members. NAI Senior Members are active faculty, scientists and administrators with success in patents, licensing and commercialization and have produced technologies that have had significant   more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Rivers Edge Enterprises to Pay $65,000 in EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit * Settles federal suit charging that company owner sexually harassed female servers and retaliated against employee who complained of harassment TAMPA, Fla. - Rivers Edge Enterprises, LLC, doing business as River's Edge Bar and Grill in Gibsonton, Florida, will pay $65,000 to settle a federal sexual harassment l  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, March 3 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Robot Swarms on the Moon: NJIT Student's Concept Wins $10K From NASA Written by: Mindy Weisberger An NJIT student's proposal for robot swarms that can build and service a moon base has won first place at a NASA competition. Led by Tatiana Mejia '27, the winning team received a $10,000 grant to develop a prototype. Mejia, a mechanical engineering major at NJIT's Newark College of Engineerin  more

TROY, Alabama, March 2 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * School of Music hosts 12th annual Guitar Festival * On Friday, February 20, Troy University's John M. Long School of Music hosted over 160 participants for the 12 th annual Guitar Festival. The festival featured guitar concerts, masterclasses, ensembles and competitions and had artists and adjudicators from the United States, Canada, Cuba and Mexico. Other participants traveled from Alabama, Florida, Texas, Georgi  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * Scripps completes sale of WFTX in Fort Myers-Naples to Sun Broadcasting By Carolyn Micheli The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) closed today on the sale of WFTX, its Fox-affiliated station in Fort Myers, Florida, to Sun Broadcasting for $40 million. Scripps intends to use cash from the sale to pay down debt and strengthen its balance sheet, Scripps Preside  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following transcript: * * * Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing * SECRETARY HEGSETH: Well, good morning. We just finished an update with Admiral Brad Cooper, the CENTCOM commander across the CENTCOM AOR; our leadership and troops, as you would expect, doing a fantastic job. Two days ago, under the direction and direct orders of President Donald J. Trump, t  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, March 2 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * SKYE Research Lab develops evidence-based actions to improve home safety for children * KENNESAW, Ga. | Mar 2, 2026 Every day, household hazards claim the lives of young children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Seeking to curb the alarming trend, faculty and students in Kennesaw State University's SKYE Research Lab are digging into the root causes and developing ne  more

TAMPA, Florida, March 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Software Distributor Sentenced To 22 Months in Prison for Conspiracy to Traffic in Illicit Microsoft Certificates of Authenticity Heidi Richards (52, Brandon) has been sentenced to 22 months in federal prison after a jury found her guilty of conspiring to traffic in illicit Microsoft certificate of authenticity (COA) labels. The Court also ordered Richards to   more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, March 2 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * Spotlight on Sports: Three qualify for national wrestling championships * Last week in review: For the first time since becoming NCAA postseason eligible in 2017-18, three Wildcat wrestlers qualified in a single season for the Division III National Championships as a result of their top three Region 2 finishes. Meanwhile, for the second time in four years, the season ended for the  more

STANFORD, California, March 3 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University Law School issued the following news: * * * After Fatal School Shootings, Campaign Cash Surges--and Congress Stays Stuck Stanford Law School study finds gun policy PACs flood competitive House races after fatal school shootings, often neutralizing electoral pressure for reform By Monica Schreiber When a child is killed in a school shooting, public outrage is swift and intense. Polls consistently show overwhelming support for mea  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, March 2 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * Students Pass 'Toughest Test in Sales Education' * Finished No. 6 in Debut at Selling with the Bulls, Feb. 19-21, at the University of South Florida. Northwood University students ranked No. 6 in the nation during their inaugural participation in Selling with the Bulls, a national sales competition held Feb. 19-21 in Tampa, Florida. Sponsored by Ricoh, Selling with the Bulls is touted as the " Toughest Te  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Studer Family Children's Hospital Hosts First Pediatric Critical Care Conference for Regional EMS and Transport Specialists * Studer Family Children's Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart hosted its first-ever Pediatric Critical Care Conference on February 24, welcoming EMS and transport specialists from across Northwest Florida and South Alabama for a free,  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The University of South Florida has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education advocating for the inclusion of athletic training within the regulatory definition of a professional degree program. The institution argues that the current proposal could lead to unintended consequences detrimental to athletic training education, workforce development, and the communities served by certified athletic trainers. Athletic training is recognized as a vit  more

TAMPA, Florida, March 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Tampa Auto Dealer Sentenced to 54 Months' Imprisonment for Wire Fraud Conspiracy and Exporting Stolen Vehicle * Tampa, Florida - Mohamad Jihad Fakih (Tampa, 27) has been sentenced by U.S. Senior District Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington to four and a half years in federal prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and attempting to export a stolen motor   more

MIAMI, Florida, March 2 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * The Genetics of Colorectal Cancer: Q and A with Cancer Prevention Leader Daniel Sussman * The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center gastroenterologist guides patients and families who may have genetic cancer risks. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States. But many colorectal cancers have a lesser-known cause: genetics. As leader of the gastroenterol  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 2 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * The science of structures: FSU chemist synthesizes complex molecule with potential for medicine, pharmaceutical applications * A Florida State University chemist has developed a method to rapidly assemble significantly complex natural molecules with potential in biomedical applications, opening the door for novel drug therapies based on the molecule's structure. James Frederich, the Warner Herz Assoc  more

TAMPA, Florida, March 2 -- The U.S. Central Command issued the following news release: * * * Three U.S. F-15s Involved in Friendly Fire Incident in Kuwait; Pilots Safe * TAMPA, Fla. - At 11:03 p.m. ET, March 1, three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles flying in support of Operation Epic Fury went down over Kuwait due to an apparent friendly fire incident. During active combat-that included attacks from Iranian aircraft, ballistic missiles, and drones -the U.S. Air Force fighter jets were mistakenly   more

DORAL, Florida, March 3 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Southern Command issued the following news release: * * * Gen. Donovan Visits Ecuador The commander of U.S. Southern Command, Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan, met with President Daniel Noboa and senior Ecuadorian defense officials on March 2 in Quito, Ecuador, to discuss security cooperation and reaffirm the United States' strong commitment to supporting the nation's efforts to confront narco-terrorism and strengthen regional security.   more

ORLANDO, Florida, March 2 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Doctoral Grad Heads to Harvard Medical School to Advance AI-Driven Clinical Tools * Highlights * UCF computer engineering graduate Kamalakkannan Ravi is advancing trustworthy AI for healthcare through a research fellowship at Harvard Medical School and Boston Children's Hospital. * At UCF, Ravi combined strong engineering fundamentals with interdisciplinary, human-centered research to de  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz Announces More Than $1 Million for Vital Alzheimer's, Cancer, Addiction, Chronic Disease Treatment to FAU * Davie, FL - Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) joined Florida Atlantic University (FAU) President Adam Hasner, Vice President of Research Gregg Fields, FAU researchers, and Parkinson's Foundation of Florida Executive Director Karen Lopez to announce  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The White House sent to the Senate on March 2, 2026, the nominations of 20 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * Jeffrey Brodsky, of Florida, to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2029. Adam Cassady, of Virginia, to be Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy. Kaveh Farzad, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (International Affairs). William Gallo, of Florida, to be a Gove  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, March 2 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU English Alum Emily Shulten Weekley Takes Poetry From the Florida Keys to Hungary * Emily Shulten Weekley has pursued her love of writing from seemingly every possible direction. She has published three books of poetry and is the winner of the 2023 Wine Poetry Prize. She is the 2024-2026 poet laureate of Key West, Florida, and is currently studying folk and fairy tales in Hungary on a Fulbrigh  more