MIAMI, Florida, March 14 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * $1.5 Million Investment Propels College Access for M-DCPS Students Through Landmark Partnership Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) is proud to announce a bold new initiative to expand college opportunities for its students, powered by a $1.5 million grant from Helios Education Foundation. The Education Fund, which received the award, will collaborate closely with M-DC  more

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, March 14 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news: * * * Ag Groups Urge Mosaic, J.R. Simplot to Renounce Fertilizer Duties Citing the impact of the Middle East conflict, 64 agricultural groups, including the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), sent a letter today to the chief executives of two of the nation's largest domestic fertilizer producers urging them to support the removal of duties placed on imported phosphate products from Moro  more

TAMPA, Florida, March 13 -- The U.S. Central Command issued the following news release: * * * All Crew Members of U.S. KC-135 Loss in Iraq Confirmed Deceased * TAMPA, Fla. - All six crew members aboard a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft that went down in western Iraq are now confirmed deceased. The aircraft was lost while flying over friendly airspace March 12 during Operation Epic Fury. The circumstances of the incident are under investigation. However, the loss of the aircraft was not due   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 13 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news: * * * Alum Answers with Joyonna Gamble-George * Joyonna Gamble-George, PhD'16, was raised in rural Alabama and Florida in a family and community where faith, resilience, civic engagement, and education were foundational values. These values were demonstrated, in large part, by her grandmother, a retired elementary school teacher and small business owner who participated in the  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Temple Health, an academic health system that says it is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education, posted the following news: * * * America's Essential Hospitals Visit TUH-Episcopal Campus to Learn About Innovative Recovery Partnerships * Temple Health is known for pioneering programs that provide patients with exceptional care while also addressing barriers to treatment  more

COCOA, Florida, March 10 -- The National Space Society issued the following news release: * * * Astronauts and Space Leaders to Appear at the 2026 International Space Development Conference The International Space Development Conference (ISDC) will be Held on June 4-7, 2026, in McLean, VA * A slate of NASA astronauts and leaders will be appearing at the National Space Society's 44th International Space Development Conference(R) (ISDC(R)), to be held in the Washington, D.C. metro area of Mc  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following letter on March 11, 2026: * * * ATR Coalition Letter Urges Missouri to Eliminate Income Tax On March 11, Americans for Tax Reform led a coalition of national and state organizations supporting the effort to eliminate the state income tax in Missouri via ballot referendum. The House will consider and vote on HCS for HCRs 173 & 174 this week. Read the full letter below: Dear Representative, We, the undersigned organization  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, March 13 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hanaway Leads Coalition of 21 States Supporting Common-sense Election Integrity Laws at the United States Supreme Court * JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Today, to protect and uphold election integrity laws across our country, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway led a coalition of 21 states to call on the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a federal appellate court rul  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Schwalb Secures $531,192 from Dangerous Maryland and Virginia Drivers * Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) won nine new judgments in lawsuits filed against dangerous drivers under the Strengthening Traffic Enforcement, Education, and Responsibility (STEER) Act, in addition to entering into five se  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Fatal Work Injuries in Florida 2024 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - March 13, 2026 * * * Fatal work injuries totaled 284 in 2024 for Florida, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the number of work-related fatalities in Florida was down 7.2 percent from 306 in 2023. (See chart 1.) The fatal work injury rate was 2.9 fatalities per 100,000  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on March 13, 2026: * * * CAIR-FL Announces Lawsuit on Behalf of Attorney Allegedly Unlawfully Terminated Over Pro-Palestine, Anti-Genocide Public Posts The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Florida), the state's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization, today announced the filing of a lawsuit on behalf of Florida attorney Zohra Khorashi against Chartwell Law Offices.   more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on March 13, 2026: * * * CAIR-Florida Condemns "Draconian" Police State Bills Awaiting Gov. DeSantis' Signature The Florida chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-FL), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights organization, today condemned the Florida legislature's passage of draconian and unconstitutional police state bills that are now heading to Governor Ron DeSantis' desk  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 13, 2026: * * * In Another Major Win for Florida Democrats, Andy Thomson Flips Boca Raton Mayoral Seat Democrats have not held this seat for over 30 years * Today, Andy Thomson won his race to become the next mayor of Boca Raton, Florida, a seat that has not been held by a Democratic-aligned candidate for over 30 years. Democrats have won or overperformed in 90% of key elections since Trump   more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, March 14 -- Eckerd College issued the following news: * * * Eckerd College community gets words of advice from the school's First African-American graduate By Ashlyn Porter '28 Evelyn Jackson Cowart '65, Eckerd College's first African-American graduate, has overcome challenges her entire life. Her journey to Eckerd started with a knock at the door of her family's home in St. Petersburg, Florida. A group of women from the Presbyterian Church visited to encourage Cowa  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration issued the following fact sheet: * * * The eIPP: What You Need to Know What We're Doing Under President Trump's direction, the FAA introduced the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) to accelerate the safe deployment of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) vehicles in the National Airspace System. The program will form public-private partnerships with state, local, tribal, and territorial government enti  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, March 14 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Microbial Clues Uncover How Wild Songbirds Respond to Stress Study Snapshot: FAU researchers studied wild Northern cardinals to explore how everyday challenges affect the gut microbiome, the community of microbes living inside the birds. They found that even brief disruptions, such as short holding periods during routine capture or soci  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 14 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Five Takeaways from the "Consequences for Cuba of a Course Correction in Venezuela" discussion with a panel of experts By Alex Bassil Although the situation in Venezuela after the U.S. capture of Nicolas Maduro is still fluid, there is growing speculation on the repercussions for the Castro regime in Cuba. While international attention on Cuba  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-123) on March 5, 2026, entitled "City of North Miami Beach, Purchasing Cards, Gift Cards, and Selected Administrative Activities - Prior Audit Follow-Up - Operational Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY In our operational audit report No. 2025-004 of the City of North Miami Beach (City), we noted 5 findings related to purchasing cards, gift cards, and selected administrative a  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-125) on March 5, 2026, entitled "Daytona State College - Financial Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of Daytona State College (a component unit of the State of Florida) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed financial rep  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-120) on March 3, 2026, entitled "Department of Financial Services - Division of Unclaimed Property and Information Technology Controls - Operational Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY This operational audit of the Department of Financial Services (Department) focused on the Division of Unclaimed Property (Division) and related information technology controls. Our audit disclo  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-118) on March 2, 2026, entitled "Florida International University - Financial Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements Opinions We have audited the financial statements of Florida International University, a component unit of the State of Florida, and its aggregate discretely presented component units as of and for the fiscal year ended June  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-119) on March 2, 2026, entitled "Florida SouthWestern State College - Financial Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of Florida SouthWestern State College (a component unit of the State of Florida) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance wit  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-122) on March 3, 2026, entitled "Highlands County District School Board - Financial and Federal Single Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of the Highlands County District School Board (District) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed finan  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-130) on March 11, 2026, entitled "Jefferson County District School Board - Financial and Federal Single Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of the Jefferson County District School Board (District) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed fina  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-126) on March 9, 2026, entitled "Madison County District School Board - Operational Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY This operational audit of the Madison County School District (District) focused on selected District processes and administrative activities and included a follow-up on findings noted in our report No. 2023-004. Our operational audit disclosed the following:   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-129) on March 10, 2026, entitled "Marion County District School Board - Florida Education Finance Program - Attestation Examination." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF ATTESTATION EXAMINATION Except for the material noncompliance described below involving teachers and reporting errors or records that were not properly or accurately prepared or were not available at the t  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-128) on March 10, 2026, entitled "Miami Dade College - Financial Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of Miami Dade College (a component unit of the State of Florida) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed financial reportin  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-127) on March 10, 2026, entitled "University of Central Florida - Financial Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of the University of Central Florida (a component unit of the State of Florida) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with pre  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-124) on March 5, 2026, entitled "University of West Florida - Financial Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of the University of West Florida (a component unit of the State of Florida) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-121) on March 3, 2026, entitled "Washington County District School Board - Financial and Federal Single Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of the Washington County District School Board (District) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed fin  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 14 -- The Florida Chamber of Commerce issued the following news: * * * Florida Maintains Economic Momentum Following Conclusion of 2026 Legislative Session Despite Discord The Florida Chamber sees the passage of major public sector union collective bargaining reforms while defeating several anti-business bills, including lawsuit abuse reform rollbacks; Competitiveness decisions remain on outstanding budget and tax issues Florida's Regular Legislative Session by th  more

TAMPA, Florida, March 13 -- The U.S. Central Command issued the following news release: * * * Four Confirmed Deceased in Loss of U.S. KC-135 Over Iraq * TAMPA, Fla. - At approximately 2 pm ET on March 12, a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq. Four of six crew members on board the aircraft have been confirmed deceased as rescue efforts continue. The circumstances of the incident are under investigation. However, the loss of the aircraft was not due to hostile fire or f  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, March 13 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * From UNM to Universal: A Conversation with Mark Woodbury * In this special edition of the Lobo Living Room, join University of New Mexico President Garnett S. Stokes in a conversation with UNM alum, and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX) Mark Woodbury on Wednesday, March 25 from 11 a.m. to 12 noon in the Garcia Honda Auditorium located in George P  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 13 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU film screening explores the 'chosen family' of cinematic creation * Florida State University's College of Motion Picture Arts presented "Finding Your Family" at the Askew Student Life Center where the stories on screen reflected a decade of creative fire. Part of the 2026 Festival of the Creative Arts (FCA), the event showcased eight student-produced short films. The curated selection bridged th  more

LOS ANGELES, California, March 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Secures Trial Victory for Five Hospitals Against Leapfrog Group * A Gibson Dunn team recently secured a sweeping bench-trial victory for five South Florida hospitals in a case against The Leapfrog Group, the nonprofit organization that publishes widely distributed A-F "Hospital Safety Grades." The decision halts a widely disseminated hospital ratin  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 13 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Makes One Judicial Nominating Commission Appointment * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces one appointment to Florida's Eleventh Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission: Eleventh Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission Alex Peraza, of Coral Gables, is a Partner at Diamond Kaplan & Rothstein, P.A. He earned his bachelor's deg  more

TAMPA, Florida, March 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Hillsborough County High School Teacher Sentenced to Prison for Conspiring to Provide Firearms to Trinidad-Based Transnational Criminal Organization * Tampa, Florida - Shannon Nicole Samlalsingh (47, Temple Terrace) was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William F. Jung to one year and one day in federal prison for conspiracy to make false statements to   more

MIAMI, Florida, March 13 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * How Treating Sleep Apnea May Protect Your Brain and Lower Dementia Risk * University of Miami Miller School of Medicine research and patient experience at UHealth show how diagnosing and treating sleep apnea early may help protect memory, preserve brain health and reduce long-term dementia risk. For thousands of people, snoring, feeling tired or waking up multiple times at night f  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Department of Justice Endorses Buchanan's Thin Blue Line Act * "Our Message Is Clear: We Stand with Our Law Enforcement and They Have Our Full Support." Trump Administration Backs Legislation to Strengthen Penalties Against Cop Killers WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan announced that the Trump Administration and the U.S. Department of Justice have formally endorsed his Thin B  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on March 13, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Homeland Republicans Examine Public Safety Threats from Issuance of Non-Domiciled CDLs to Illegal Aliens Last week, Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Chairman Josh Brecheen (R-OK) convened a hearing to examine the issuance of non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) to illegal aliens, as we  more

COCONUT CREEK, Florida, March 13 -- Food for the Poor, an international relief and development organization, issued the following news release: * * * International School Meals Day: FFTP School Feeding Programs help children stay focused, energized, ready to learn As the world marks International School Meals Day, Food For The Poor (FFTP) is highlighting how school feeding programs are helping children overcome hunger and succeed in the classroom. For students facing food insecurity, a nutri  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Schiff & Gallego Introduce War Powers Resolution for Cuba * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced a War Powers Resolution to ensure any U.S. participation in hostilities against Cuba is explicitly authorized by Congress. The resolution is privileged and may be called up for a vote after 10 days. President Trump has engaged in  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Wilson Center, an organization that provides nonpartisan insights and analysis on global affairs to policymakers and the public through deep research, open dialogue and independent scholarship, issued the following news release: * * * Key Takeaways from the 2026 Shield of the Americas Summit * On March 7, President Trump hosted the inaugural Shield of the Americas Summit in Doral, Florida. Perhaps intended to replace th  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 11 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release: * * * M-DCPS Hosts Groundbreaking for New $20.6 Million MAST @ FIU Main Building Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday at the Marine Academy of Science and Technology (MAST) @ FIU, Biscayne Bay Campus, to celebrate a $20.6 million project to construct the campus's new main building. "As we enter into tomorrow, these are the types of learning environme  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 11 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release: * * * M-DCPS Launches Big Smiles Dental Program to Provide Free On-Site Care and Enhance Student Readiness Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) celebrated the launch of the Big Smiles Dental Program at South Hialeah Elementary School on Tuesday. The program will provide free dental services for students at select District schools. "The best thing in the world is to see a child smiling. A smil  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 13 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Maize mysteries: FSU scientists uncover new information on how DNA works in maize * Maize serves as a vital model species for advancing our understanding of plant biology, yet many mysteries remain about the intricate processes governing how DNA works and organizes itself in the genome. A team of FSU researchers together with colleagues at North Carolina State University has made a breakthrough in u  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Mast holds freeze recovery meeting for local farmers * Hobe Sound, F.L. - U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-21) held a Farmer's Freeze Recovery Meeting in Hobe Sound, where he spoke with farmers across Florida's 21st District on the issues they continue to face from February's record-breaking temperatures, and provided guidance on federal resources and recovery assistance. The meeting followed a winter  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 13 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * MDC to Unveil New AI Innovation Hub at Kendall Campus * MIAMI, March 13, 2026 - Miami Dade College 's (MDC) acclaimed AI program continues its successful expansion with the opening of its AI Innovation Hub at Kendall Campus. The milestone will be celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by guided tours on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. Working media are welcome. "At Miami Dade College,  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following written testimony by Mike McCormick, president of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation, Jackson, from a March 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Oversight of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act": * * * Chair Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle, and members of the subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today. My name is Mike McCormick and I have the distinct honor as  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Moskowitz Announces $20,000 National Endowment for the Arts Grant for Broward Center for the Performing Arts Parkland, Florida - Today, Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) announced that the Performing Arts Center Authority in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) as part of its FY 2026 Grants for Arts Projects program. The fu  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Murder investigation leads to federal drug trafficking and firearms charges * HOUSTON - A 49-year-old Houston resident is now facing federal charges for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, announced Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck. Johna Robinson has now been taken into federa  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Schiff, Kaine, Gallego Introduce War Powers Resolution for Cuba * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) introduced a War Powers Resolution to ensure any U.S. participation in hostilities against Cuba is explicitly authorized by Congress. The resolution is privileged and may be called up for a vote after 10 days. President Tru  more

CANTON, Ohio, March 13 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Bills signing ex-Dolphins pass rusher Bradley Chubb to three-year, $43.5 million deal Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer The Buffalo Bills are taking another swing at a veteran edge rusher. Two-time Pro Bowler Bradley Chubb is signing a three-year, $43.5 million deal with Buffalo, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero reported on Wednesday. The contract includes $29 million in  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 13 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NMMA Comments to NOAA Support State Efforts to Improve South Atlantic Red Snapper Management The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) recently submitted comments to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) supporting requests from Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina for exempted fishing permits to improve mana  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on March 13, 2026, by senior policy analyst Peyton Lofton: * * * The Senate Just Passed a Rare Bipartisan Housing Bill. Here's What's in It The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act would cut red tape, reward cities that build more homes, and limit home buying from large investors. A generation of Americans is being priced out of homeownership. Congress may f  more

NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, March 14 (TNSrpt) -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance issued the following news release: * * * NOAA Economic "Snapshot" of the U.S. Shrimp Industry In response to the newly released NOAA Fisheries report, Snapshot: Economics of the Gulf of America Federal Shrimp Fishery, the Southern Shrimp Alliance (SSA) is sounding the alarm, citing the federal agency's own data as irrefutable evidence that the American shrimp industry is in the midst of a policy-driven disaster. The  more

IRVING, Texas, March 10 -- Omni Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel Celebrates Grand Opening Omni's first South Florida flagship redefines luxury hospitality on the Gold Coast, unveiling modern coastal design, six signature dining concepts, and direct access to the largest convention center in the Southeast U.S. * Fort Lauderdale, FL - Omni Hotels & Resorts announces the grand opening of Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel, the brand's third flagshi  more

LA JOLLA, California, March 9 (TNSjou) -- Sanford Burnham Prebys issued the following news release: * * * Living LARP6: How a protein plays an oversized role in liver fibrosis Study further elaborates on how LARP6 powers organ damage, and how it may be a therapeutic target for myriad, almost ubiquitous, conditions Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of at least three conditions--abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high triglycerides and low HDL cholesterol--that in combinat  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Moody Urges Passage of SCAM Act After Terrorist Attacks by Naturalized Citizens Following recent terrorist attacks carried out by naturalized citizens, Senator Ashley Moody is calling for the passage of the SCAM Act--a bill she is cosponsoring. The SCAM Act or Stopping Citizenship Abuse and Misrepresentation Act would increase safety and protect the integrity of American citizenship b  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 13 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Study finds women's games underrepresented in sports betting coverage * Despite the growing popularity of women's sports, media coverage of sports betting has not given them more attention, according to research by Brian Petrotta, an assistant professor of sports media and communication at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The forthcoming study, "The gender dichotomy of wagering expertise: A conten  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 13 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Sylvester Builds Immunotherapy Momentum with Dr. Mario Sznol * A pioneer of modern cancer immunotherapy, Dr. Mario Sznol joins Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center to expand clinical trials and accelerate the translation of discovery into patient care. Mario Sznol, M.D., a clinical investigator and recognized leader in cancer immunotherapy, cancer drug development and the treatme  more

NEW YORK, March 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Universal Epic Universe Has Been Named to TIME's World's Greatest Places of 2026 TIME named Universal Epic Universe to its World's Greatest Places of 2026, recognizing the world's most extraordinary destinations to explore. The recognition underscores Universal Destinations & Experiences' decades-long legacy of innovation. From the debut of a must-see tram tour 60 years ago, to   more

GAINESVILLE, Florida, March 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Florida issued the following news: * * * Fat in muscle hastens limb loss, study shows By Dorothy Hagmajer For decades, treatment of peripheral artery disease has focused almost exclusively on restoring blood flow. Now, new research from University of Florida scientists suggests that what happens inside the muscle, not just inside the artery, might determine whether patients regain their strength. Peripheral artery disease is a va  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor cites Florida construction contractor after 2 workers severely injured, 1 fatally electrocuted * SEMINOLE, FL - The U.S. Department of Labor cited a Florida utility construction contractor for Duke Energy after one worker was electrocuted and two others injured at a Seminole site in August 2025. Investigators with the department's Occupational Safety and Health Administratio  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following report (No. 24-03542-57) on Feb. 24, 2026 entitled "Mental Health Inspection of the VA Tampa Healthcare System in Florida." Here is the summary: * * * The OIG's Mental Health Inspection Program evaluates Veterans Health Administration's (VHA's) continuum of mental healthcare services. This inspection focused on the inpatient mental health care delivered at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital (facil  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Carol Whitmore, commander-in-chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., from a March 3, 2026, joint hearing with the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee entitled "Legislative Presentation of Veterans of Foreign Wars & Multi VSO: Student Veterans of America, Jewish War Veterans, Blinded Veterans Association, Fleet Reserve Association, Minority Veterans of America, National Association of Count  more

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, March 14 -- Walmart issued the following statement on March 13, 2026: * * * Moving Fast to Serve You Better: Why We're Refreshing Your Neighborhood Market Sam Walton always believed in "swimming upstream," challenging the traditional way of doing things to find a better path for the customer. That's exactly what we're doing with our latest round of Walmart Neighborhood Market store remodels. This April, several Walmart Neighborhood Markets across Florida, Oklahoma, Tex  more