WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The House Homeland Security Committee released the following written testimony by Ray Martinez, chief operating officer for the FIFA World Cup Miami Host Committee, from a Feb. 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Before the Whistle: Assessing Information Sharing and Security Collaboration Ahead of Major Events": * * * Chairman Garbarino, Ranking Member Thompson, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today regarding public  more

BURBANK, California, March 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * ABC Continues Multiplatform Success With Midseason Lineup * Season to date, ABC continues to dominate the competitive cross-platform landscape among broadcast series based in viewing over seven days on ABC, Hulu, Disney+ and digital platforms, with Tuesday dramas "High Potential," "Will Trent" and "The Rookie" ranking in the Top 5 in Total Viewers, while "Abbo  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * AFT Holds National Day of Action to Protect Our Kids, Our Families and Our Communities * NATIONWIDE -Thousands of educators, students, parents and community allies will participate in over 100 in-person events and online actions around the country today as part of the AFT's " Protect Our Kids, Our Families and Our Communities " March 4 national day of action. AFT me  more

NEW YORK, March 4 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * American Express Expands Global Sports and Entertainment Footprint with New Stadium and NFL Team Partnerships * New partnerships with MetLife Stadium, New York Giants, New York Jets, Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Atlanta Falcons will deliver exclusive access, value and experiences for American Express(r) Card Members NEW YORK -American Express will soon offer exclusive access, value  more

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, March 4 [Category: Science] -- The Biophysical Society issued the following news release: * * * Biophysical Society Announces Undergraduate Poster Award Competition Winners * BETHESDA, MD - The 10 winners of the annual Undergraduate Poster Award Competition (UPAC) were recognized at the 70 th Biophysical Society Annual Meeting Poster Awards Ceremony on February 23, 2026. After two rounds of review, judges from every career level selected these students for their outstand  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan, Soto Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Combat AI-Enabled Impersonation Scams * "The AI Fraud Accountability Act Makes Clear That If You Use AI To Defraud Americans, You Will Be Prosecuted." Legislation Modernizes Federal Law to Protect Americans from Digital Fraud WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, and Congre  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 4 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Collins, McCullough and Norvell share first-generation journeys at FSU's Horizons Unlimited Conference * Three FSU leaders who were the first in their families to attend college -Board of Trustees Chairman Peter Collins, President Richard McCullough and Head Football Coach Mike Norvell -shared their inspiring journeys of resilience and achievement, encouraging current first-generation students to pursu  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, March 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Blocking DeSantis' Unconstitutional Order Targeting CAIR * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida today granted a request for a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' "blatantly unconstitutional" executive order targeting the Council on American-Islamic Relations (  more

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, March 4 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Daysha Williams '17 follows drumbeat back to Worcester with STOMP * Daysha Williams '17 arrived in Worcester a couple of weeks ago with a Nor'easter in the forecast and a table at Da Lat awaiting her. It was like coming home. Williams was back in the city with the touring company of STOMP, an inventive and explosive stage show in which the performers bang everyday items -from trashcan covers to broomstic  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Marks Cleanup Success at Four Superfund Sites in Southeast Region * ATLANTA (March 4, 2026) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to delete from the National Priorities List (NPL) four Superfund sites in the Southeast region. EPA worked closely with state and local partners-who best understand the needs of their communities-to revitalize these blighted properties an  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 4 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Briefs February 2026 * Florida State University's distinguished faculty are central to the mission of the university. Faculty excellence in scholarship, research, and creative activity is critical to the quality of student learning and makes a difference in the lives of others. Throughout the year, honors and recognitions are awarded to individual faculty and staff members across ca  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public comment on an application from Melbourne Orlando International Airport, Florida, regarding a taxiway rehabilitation project. The applicant is seeking a 5-year incidental take permit for the potential take of the federally listed scrub-jay during the construction and operation of the facility. The proposed project involves a taxiway rehabilitation on 40.27 acres. This work would result   more

MIAMI, Florida, March 4 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following Q&A on March 2, 2026, by David Drucker with Arif Sarwat, professor and chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering: * * * 5 questions with the chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor Arif Sarwat oversees a dynamic department that is leading in quantum research, educating AI-fluent students and building South Florida's tech   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 5 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Permanent Protection of Nearly 2,600 Acres of Working Timberland Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the permanent protection of nearly 2,600 acres of working Florida agricultural land through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' Rural and Family Lands  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Frankel Shares State Department Resources and Guidance for Americans in the Middle East Seeking Safety * Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) shared updated information and guidance from the State Department for Americans currently in the Middle East, amid the ongoing military conflict in the region. The State Department has advised that Americans currently in the Middle East should depart as soon as   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 4 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU expert available for interviews on how stuttering interacts with culture and society * Stuttering is a speech disorder that affects approximately 3 million Americans and 70 million people worldwide. While repetition of sounds and syllables are most often heard, the bigger burden for some with the speech impediment is its psychological impact. At the recent 2026 NFL Combine, accomplished wide rece  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 4 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU honors alumni service through Peace Corps' 65th anniversary * Florida State University is marking the Peace Corps' 65th anniversary with National Peace Corps Week events March 2-5 and celebrating more than 900 FSU alumni who have served communities around the world through the international volunteer program. Established by President John F. Kennedy on March 1, 1961, the Peace Corps sends America  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 4 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Libraries selects TIND Digital Archive to power next-generation digital library * Florida State University Libraries will transition to TIND Digital Archive as its new digital library platform after an extensive procurement review process. The move marks a significant upgrade for the FSU Digital Library, which provides faculty, students and the research community access to more than 125,000 cultu  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 4 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU researchers show increased dietary folic acid can prevent peripheral neuropathy in models of type 2 diabetes * Florida State University researchers have demonstrated that significantly increasing dietary folic acid in mice can prevent peripheral neuropathy, a condition commonly associated with diabetes and other health issues. The research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 4 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU summit brings farmers and researchers together to strengthen food system resilience * Florida State University's Resilient Infrastructure and Disaster Response (RIDER) Center recently convened farmers, researchers and emergency management leaders from across the Southeast to examine how disasters disrupt food production and what communities can do to strengthen resilience. The summit, "Rooted in   more

MIAMI, Florida, March 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Presents BBA Webinar, 'eDiscovery and Artificial Intelligence: 2025 Year in Review and 2026 Trends' * BOSTON - March 4, 2026 - Jacqueline Tambone deGrandpre and Elizabeth E. Georgiopoulos, shareholders in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Boston office, will present the Boston Bar Association webinar "eDiscovery and Artificial Intelligence: 202  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Edward C. Wallace Recognized on City & State's 2026 'Trailblazers in Law' List * NEW YORK- March 4, 2026 - Edward C. Wallace, co-chair of the New York office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was named to City & State 's 2026 "Trailblazers in Law" list. City & State observes that Wallace is "a top real estate attorney with firsthand experien  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Mississippi, and Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, chairman and ranking member, of the House Ethics Committee, issued the following statement on March 3, 2026, regarding Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, R-Florida: * * * Pursuant to Committee Rule 7, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ethics (Committee) determined to release the following statement: On January 29, 2026, the Committee announced that the adjudicatory subcommittee in  more

NEW YORK, March 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * How NBCUniversal's Early-Career Media Tech Professionals Helped Deliver the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics Early-career tech professionals Emily Abert and Ryan Nguyen take us behind the scenes of their work supporting the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games as part of NBCUniversal's Media Tech Associate Program. * For early-career professionals, few opportunities offer a better intro  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 4 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * How the Miller School of Medicine Integrates Nutrition Education Across All Four Years of Medical School * Summary * At the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, a new nutrition curriculum aims to ensure that future physicians graduate with the knowledge to address diet as a cornerstone of patient care. * The initiative grew out of a growing recognition that diet-relat  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Remarks at Puerto Rico Equality and Statehood Summit * WASHINGTON, DC - This week, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered remarks at the Puerto Rico Equality and Statehood Summit in the U.S. Capitol. Below is a transcription of his remarks:"Well, I, first of all, I apologize to the distinguished panel for interrupting you, but I want to let you know that I was instructed to be here at  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI Video: Blumenthal Grills Noem About Constitutional Violations & Abuses of U.S. Citizens by DHS Agents * [WASHINGTON, DC] - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), today grilled U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem about constitutional violations and abuses by federal immigration agents. At a hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee,  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Buchanan Highlights Early Impact of Working Families Tax Cuts During IRS Hearing * "199A is Another Powerful Tool Where You Get Some Parity with Corporate America" Discusses Tax Relief for Workers, Support for Small Businesses and Faster Refund Processing WASHINGTON -Today, C ongressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, highlighted the early impact of Re  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * In Floor Speech, Senator Murray Blasts Trump for Breaking Promises of "No New Wars" and "Lower Prices," Calls on Congress to Vote to End Trump's War in Iran * Murray : "This President is ordering our kids to be shipped off into war from his beach club in Florida-that is obscene. And, tragically, American families are already paying the cost of Trump's war as the lives of our brave American servic  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 4 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Match Day 2026: Claire Alcus' Path from Wall Street to the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine * After leaving a career in health care investment banking, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine student Claire Alcus found purpose in community service, women's health and OB-GYN as she approaches Match Day. For Claire Alcus, the decision to become a doctor did not arr  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 5 -- The National Federation of State High School Associations issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * Records Should be Set in True Spirit of Athletic Competition The adage "records are made to be broken" has been a part of our nation's sports history for decades. Many remember Hank Aaron's 715th home run in 1974 that finally topped Babe Ruth's career mark, followed in 1995 when Cal Ripken broke Lou Gehrig's record of 2,130 consecutive games p  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 4 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * National Nutrition Month: FSU dietary expert explains how wild blueberries benefit cardiometabolic health * As National Nutrition Month shines a light on healthy eating, new research points to wild blueberries as a simple way to support cardiometabolic health. Also referred to as lowbush, wild blueberries are primarily grown in Maine and Canada. Their short shelf life and seasonal availability mean t  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following issued the following Q&A on March 4, 2026, involving Corps Commander Megan Gaston: * * * The Sky's the Limit: an Interview with Megan Gaston NOAA Corps Commander joins NOAA Fisheries Southeast. * When she's not flying into hurricanes collecting critical data for hurricane research and forecasts, NOAA Corps Commander, former test pilot, and Navy veteran, Megan Gaston wo  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App showcases Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, the season's third Signature Event * * Four-day coverage of the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard begins Thursday, Mar. 5, at 7:30 a.m. ET on the ESPN App * World No. 1 & 2 Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy headline early round Marquee & Featured Groups cov  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Haridopolos Recognizes Marco Rubio on the House Floor * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08) delivered remarks on the House Floor recognizing the leadership and work of Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Click here (link is external) or on the image above to watch his remarks. Congressman Haridopolos' remarks as prepared for delivery: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * Scripps agrees to purchase WTVQ in Lexington, Kentucky, from Morris Network, Inc. for $15.8 million The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has reached an agreement to purchase WTVQ, the ABC affiliate in Lexington, Kentucky, from Morris Network, Inc. for $15.8 million. Scripps' acquisition of WTVQ would create a duopoly in Lexington with the company's existing   more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Calls on Congress to End War with Iran, Demands White House Take DHS Reforms Seriously * Murray : "Donald Trump promised lower costs and no more foreign wars. Instead, he has given us higher costs and a new, costly war in the Middle East. It is hard to imagine a more straightforward betrayal." Murray : "If Republicans want to know who is actually undermining our cyber defenses an  more

AUGUSTA, Georgia, March 4 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * SPH professor publishes papers on health equity for people with IDD * Teal W. Benevides, PhD, professor in the Department of Community and Behavioral Health Sciences in Augusta University's School of Public Health, is a leading national voice for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, or IDD. Recently, she published two papers on improving health outcomes and elevating the voice  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Statement From Congressman Franklin On The Death Of CPT Cody A. Khork * "I join our entire community in mourning the loss of CPT Cody A. Khork of Winter Haven, who was killed while serving our nation during Operation Epic Fury. He and five other American service members lost their lives in the attack after answering the call to serve and making the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country."   more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations and Accountability, issued the following news: * * * Subcommittee Chairman Brecheen Announces Hearing on Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver's Licenses Granted to Inadmissible Aliens Today, Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Chairman Josh Brecheen (R-OK) announced a hearing for Wednesday, March 4, to examine the emerging national trend  more

SANTA BARBARA, California, March 2 -- Direct Relief issued the following news: * * * U.S. Measles Cases Rising: Why This Once Eliminated Threat is Back With outbreaks occurring in Florida and other states, health providers are urging the public to take the risks of this once-obscure disease seriously. * For decades, measles existed mostly as a memory in the United States, a disease largely consigned to textbooks and history lessons. After the measles vaccine was introduced in the 1960s, cas  more

ORLANDO, Florida, March 4 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF College of Medicine Founding Dean Deborah German to Conclude Tenure Following 2 Decades of Transformational Leadership * After 20 years of leading UCF's College of Medicine and advancing the university's clinical efforts, Deborah German will conclude her tenure as founding dean of the UCF College of Medicine and vice president for health affairs. "Because [Deb German] dared, the UCF College   more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, March 4 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * UPDATE IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Fallen Heroes * FORT BRAGG, N.C. - UPDATE: The Department of War has announced the identity of a 5th U.S. Army Reserve soldier who died March 1st while supporting Operation Epic Fury. The soldiers, who were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command, Des Moines, Iowa, died in Kuwait at the Port of Shuaiba, during an unmanned aircraft system attack. The incident is u  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor cites Florida air conditioning contractor for exposing workers to struck-by hazards after worker fatality * FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - The U.S. Department of Labor has cited a Florida plumbing, heating, and air conditioning contractor for exposing workers to struck-by hazards after an employee suffered a fatal injury at a Bal Harbor Shops worksite in August 2025. The department's   more