MIAMI, Florida, March 25 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Can Lifestyle Changes Over a Lifetime Protect Brain Health? * New University of Miami Miller School of Medicine research links long-term physical activity, diet quality and social engagement to stronger cognition and brain resilience in older adults. Staying physically active, eating well and remaining socially engaged over the course of adulthood may do more than support overall   more

WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSxrep) -- Students for a Democratic Society and the birth of the New Left - A report from Capital Research Center InfluenceWatch - March 24, 2026 - Authored by Managing Editor and Director of Content Ken Braun: * * * Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) and the birth of the New Left SDS planted the seeds that grew into today's radical left. Editorial note: This is a reproduction of the InfluenceWatch profile of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS). * * *   more

MIAMI, Florida, March 25 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Castaways Against Cancer Launches New Commitment to Support Sylvester Researchers * The longtime philanthropic partner celebrates completing a $1.5 million commitment and announces a new pledge to support innovative cancer research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Like the rhythmic strokes of kayak paddlers, the Castaways Against Cancer and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer   more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, March 25 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on March 24, 2026, by economist John Phelan: * * * IRS data show that Minnesota lost $1.5 billion in income to other parts of the U.S. in 2022-2023 Last week, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) belatedly released its migration data for 2022-2023. The data showed a net loss of 7,561 individuals from Minne  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following remarks on March 23, 2026, by Chairman Michael S. Selig at a town hall event: * * * Prepared Remarks for Delivery Good morning, everyone. Thank you for being here today. I want to start by saying how truly honored and eager I am to be working with all of you. Many years ago, I served at the CFTC as a law clerk for Chairman Giancarlo, so there are a number of faces here that I still recognize. What I lear  more

GAINESVILLE, Florida, March 26 (TNSrep) -- The city of Gainesville issued the following news release: * * * City receives clean FY2025 audit; finances are accurate, transparent For the third year in a row, the City of Gainesville has received a clean financial audit from external auditor Purvis, Gray & Company. The city's Department of Financial Services completed the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) (https://www.gainesvillefl.gov/Government-Pages/Government/Depar  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Patronis Urges Congress to Repeal Section 230 After Social Media Negligence Verdict * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a landmark verdict, a jury found Meta and YouTube liable for harm to children, ruling they were negligent in the design and operation of their platforms, the first trial over social media addiction. The court found their actions harmed a young user, identified as K.G.M., and t  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 25 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Consumer Sleep Technology Can Support Better Sleep, With Limits * A new National Sleep Foundation statement shaped by University of Miami Miller School of Medicine sleep researcher Dr. Azizi Seixas outlines when consumer sleep technology helps and where its limits lie. Consumer sleep trackers, smart rings and sleep apps are now part of daily life for millions of Americans. But how  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following news on March 25, 2026: * * * CRC News: Recent Capital Research Center & InfluenceWatch media citations Reporters looking to "follow the money" in public policy & politics keep turning to CRC and InfluenceWatch. * The Daily Caller--Chinese Communist Party Using Nonprofit Networks To Attack American Energy, Report Suggests [Energy Foundation China] has a registered headquarters in San Francisco and one in Beijing regis  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Democratic Overperformance in Florida Puts House Republicans on Notice * Last night, Republicans were shown once again that their failing agenda will cost them their majority in November. Democrats in Florida flipped two State Legislature seats - Trump's Mar-a-Lago State House District 87 and Florida State Senate 14 in Laurel Lee and Anna Paulina Luna's backyard. Republicans' co  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell, Raskin Press Administration for Answers on DNA Collection Practices After Threatening Canadian National Seeking Lawful Entry into Michigan * Today, U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Jamie Raskin (D-MD-08), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, pressed the Trump Administration for answers following the detaining of a Canadian national and subjecting him to an u  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 24, 2026: * * * BREAKING: Democrat Emily Gregory Flips Trump's Home District in Florida HD-87 Special Election Tonight, in an earthshattering victory for Florida Democrats and humiliating defeat for Donald Trump, Democrat Emily Gregory flipped Florida House District 87, Donald Trump's home district which he won by about 9 points in 2024. With Gregory's win, Democrats have now flipped 29 legisl  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 25, 2026: * * * CPAC Kicks Off ... Without Trump Amid historically low approval ratings, Trump is absent from CPAC * Today is the first day of the 2026 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) and Donald Trump is poised to skip the conference for the first time in 10 years. As Trump's deadly and costly war with Iran rages on and his economy continues to tank, Trump's approval ratings   more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 26 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Energy Bill Assistance Available for Qualified Duke Energy Florida Customers * In 2025, nearly $30.5 million in energy bill assistance was provided in Florida, helping nearly 31,000 customers * Multiple financial assistance programs are available for eligible customers * As Duke Energy Florida's storm cost recovery charges have been removed from customer bills as of February, dropping residential bi  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA awards $1,687,013,000 to Florida for water infrastructure resiliency * Tallahassee, Fla. (March 25, 2026) - T he U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $1,687,013,000 in supplemental appropriation funds to Florida to improve water infrastructure resiliency in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. "These funds are critical to Florida as they build back stronger w  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight released the following written testimony by Thomas W. Padden, former deputy director of the Organized Crime and Drug Task Force, from a March 18, 2026, hearing entitled "The Legal Basis for Action Against Venezuelan Drug Traffickers": * * * Chairman Jordan, Ranking Member Raskin, Chairman Van Drew, Ranking Member Crockett, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today. At the end of   more

MIAMI, Florida, March 25 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Exosome Therapy Shows Promise for Severe Peripheral Nerve Injuries * New University of Miami Miller School of Medicine research shows that Schwann cell-derived exosomes significantly improve recovery after severe peripheral nerve injuries, but offer little benefit for milder nerve damage. Peripheral nerve injuries can dramatically affect movement, sensation and quality of life, yet  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 25 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers develop new model for predicting noise feedback loops from supersonic jets * The research could help develop methods for reducing intense noise that threatens aircraft and ground crews Researchers from the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and the Florida Center for Advanced Aero-Propulsion, or FCAAP, are helping to solve a safety challenge in military aviati  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, March 26 (TNSrep) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Study Shows STEM Teacher Pipeline is Resilient Amid Challenges Study Snapshot: A multiyear collaborative NSF study by Florida Atlantic University, the Brookings Institution and Texas State University, and four Robert Noyce partner institutions examined the state of the STEM teacher workforce in high-need U.S. schools. The mixed-method r  more

LAKELAND, Florida, March 26 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * Florida Poly team develops new tool to quickly detect microplastics in water Plastic pollution has become a widespread global problem, with microscopic particles in the water that can slip into the human body without notice. For decades, scientists have struggled to detect these microplastics and nanoplastics quickly and affordably. Researchers at Florida Polytechnic University are working o  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 26 -- The Florida Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: * * * Florida Seafloor Mapping Initiative Reaches Major Milestone Revealing New Insights Beneath Florida's Coast The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has reached a major milestone in its Florida Seafloor Mapping Initiative (FSMI), completing all airborne LiDAR data collection and receiving the majority of vessel-based sonar data used to map Florida's   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 25 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University celebrates Honors in the Major faculty at annual appreciation reception * Florida State University hosted the Honors in the Major (HITM) Faculty Appreciation Reception on March 5 at the Beth Moor Lounge to celebrate the faculty mentoring HITM student researchers. "This celebration was a time to gather a number of inspiring faculty members together and acknowledge them as ins  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 25 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University's Information Technology Services to host 2026 RISE Together Showcase * Florida State University's Information Technology Services (ITS) is hosting the 2026 ITS RISE Together Showcase from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7. This event is designed to promote collaboration, highlight groundbreaking projects and drive technological innovation across the university. Open to all  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 25 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU expert available for interviews on AI literacy * National AI Literacy Day is observed annually to educate individuals on navigating a world immersed in artificial intelligence. Held on March 27 this year, the day promotes ways in which humans, including educators, can embrace the technology and better prepare for its impact. According to the adaptive learning company HMH, research is showing man  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration announced the receipt of 95 petitions under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program for the period of Feb. 1, 2026, through Feb. 28, 2026. The program allows for compensation if a petitioner can prove that a vaccine caused a condition not explicitly listed or if symptoms appeared outside the specified windows. To ensure a fair process, the Secretary is required   more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 25 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * How a Spartan revolutionized baseball * With more than 3,300 inventions on record, Spartans are known for being forward-thinking problem solvers who innovate to make the world better. Some of those inventions come from an unlikely place. Former Michigan State University Baseball Coach Danny Litwhiler, who led the Spartans for nearly two decades, is credited with developing more than 100 invention  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Diaz-Balart and Appropriators Demand America First Accountability at the United Nations * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), Chairman of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) Subcommittee on House Appropriations, chaired a bipartisan field hearing at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations in New York City. Chairman Diaz  more

NEW YORK, March 19 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * ICYMI: Mayor Mamdani and Senator Warren: Universal Child Care Is a Cornerstone of Economic Freedom In a new opinion piece, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) come together to celebrate universal child care for what it truly is -- a transformative investment in working people and the broader economy. Writing for USA TODAY, Mayor Mamdani and Senator Warren break down how guaran  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Ignoring His Own Hypocrisy, Trump Votes By Mail While Trying to Narrow Opportunity for Others * WASHINGTON, DC - Despite the fact that voting by mail is safe, secure, and a convenient way for millions of Americans in both red states and blue states alike to exercise their right to vote, President Donald Trump has declared an all-out war on mail-in voting for others, but not himself. Over the we  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott in The Washington Post: Big Government Causes Problems * WASHINGTON, D.C. -In case you missed it, Senator Rick Scott wrote a Letter to the Editor in the Washington Post outlining how big government is making life worse for working Americans, as the national debt hit $39 trillion last week. Senator Scott's letter was a response to a George Will's column, whic  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 25 -- The National Alliance for Care at Home issued the following news release: * * * In Fight Against Fraud, Leading National Organizations Urge CMS to Take Action While Protecting Legitimate Providers and Patient Access The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance), LeadingAge, LeadingAge California, and the California Association for Health Services at Home (CAHSAH) in a March 25, 2026 letter to Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator, the Centers for Medicare and  more

TAMPA, Florida, March 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Jury Convicts Melbourne Man of Transporting Four Kilograms of Cocaine to Brevard * Orlando, Florida - A federal jury has found Leonard Ronald Nile, Jr. (53, Melbourne) guilty of conspiracy to distribute cocaine and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. Nile faces a minimum penalty of 5 years, up to 40 years, in federal prison on each c  more

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, March 25 (TNSrep) -- CompTIA posted the following news release: * * * Key employment metrics, market insights and the impact of AI revealed in CompTIA State of Tech Workforce 2026 report Tech workforce growth of 1.9% and 185,000 new positions forecast for this year * Technology employment across the United States is forecast to grow at a moderate rate this year, according to the "State of the Tech Workforce 2026" report published by CompTIA, the leading global provi  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Lead Defendant in Multi-State SNAP and PUA Fraud Conspiracy Pleads Guilty * BOSTON - A Fitchburg, Mass. man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Worcester to his role in a fraud scheme that used the stolen identities of more than 100 individuals to obtain $440,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from Massachusetts and R  more

DORAL, Florida, March 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Southern Command issued the following news release: * * * Lethal Kinetic Strike, March 25, 2026 * On March 25, at the direction of the Commander of U.S. Southern Command, Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Caribbean and  more

TAMPA, Florida, March 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * New Port Richey Man Sentenced to Prison for Interstate Threats to Kill Federal Officials * Tampa, Florida - Benjamin Rubin (79, New Port Richey) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Charlene Honeywell to one year in federal prison for interstate transmission of threats to kill multiple federal officials. Rubin pleaded guilty on December 22, 2025. U.S. A  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections released the following written testimony by Patrick Howe, executive vice president of Nuclear Care Partners, from a March 18, 2026, hearing entitled "Strengthening Federal Workers' Compensation Programs: Ensuring Integrity, Efficiency, and Access": * * * Thank you, Chair Mackenzie, Ranking Member Omar, and members of the Subcommittee. I am Patrick Howe, and I serve as Executive Vice President, Nucl  more

ORLANDO, Florida, March 25 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Orlando Magic Inducts UCF Alum Into Hall of Fame * One of Orlando 's most influential figures and prominent UCF graduates, Alex Martins '01MBA, now has another superlative to add to his name: hall of famer. A well-regarded civic leader who has helped propel Orlando's trajectory as the fastest major metro area in the United States, Martins has spent 30 of his nearly 40 years in professional spor  more

TAMPA, Florida, March 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Orlando Woman Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Obtaining Disaster Benefits After Hurricane Ian * Orlando, Florida - Shardae Jackson (40, Orlando) has pleaded guilty to fraud in connection with major disaster or emergency benefits. Jackson faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Keho  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Partnership in Action: Reimagining Climate and Health Funding Together * Facing a significantly altered funding landscape, Members of the NAM's Climate Communities Network and philanthropies are pursuing new strategies-and learning from one another about innovative ways to sustain their work. By Jamie Durana When the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science in Durham lost its grant funding from a   more

MIAMI, Florida, March 25 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Reanimating the Face: The Case for Early Nerve Repair in Skull Base Surgery * University of Miami Miller School surgeons argue that facial nerve reinnervation should begin at the time of tumor resection, an approach that can dramatically improve recovery after complex skull base surgery. When a large tumor invades the infratemporal fossa and the facial nerve must be cut, surgeons f  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Salazar Signs Discharge Petition to Advance TPS Protections for Venezuelans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27) signed a discharge petition filed by Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL-09) to force a vote on H.R. 3310, the Venezuela TPS Act of 2025, legislation to protect Venezuelans in the United States from deportation and provide temporary stability as conditions in thei  more

BUFFALO, New York, March 25 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * Roswell Park Faculty to Present at National Comprehensive Cancer Network 2026 Annual Conference * BUFFALO, N.Y. -Clinical researchers from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center are among the experts invited to share insights and clinical best practices at the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) 2026 Annual Conference March 27-29 in Orlando,   more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on March 25, 2026: * * * Senator Moody Applauds Department of Justice's Action to Combat Antisemitism at Harvard University Senator Moody previously introduced the RECLAIM Act - a bill that runs parallel to the Administration's action to address the issue of antisemitism on college campuses. * Senator Ashley Moody released a statement following the Department of Justice taking legal action to pro  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Moody Demands End to Taxpayer Funded Travel for Senators While Critical Public-Safety Employees Work Without Pay Senator Ashley Moody released a statement calling on the Senate to adopt a rule prohibiting the use of taxpayer funds to reimburse Senate travel when a lapse in funding occurs for critical federal agencies and workers: "No other place in America runs as shamelessly as Was  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on March 25, 2026: * * * Senator Moody, Colleagues, Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Florida Agriculture by Supporting New Farming Technology to Lower Costs and Increase Efficiency Senator Ashley Moody, along with Senators Rick Scott, Jon Ossoff, and Raphael Warnock, introduced S. 4067, The Land Grant Research Prioritization Act of 2026. This legislation aims to help Florida's land gra  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Florida, issued the following news release on March 25, 2026: * * * Soto Files Discharge Petition to Force Vote on Venezuela TPS Act of 2025 The discharge petition currently has 31 signatures and needs 218 to move forward * On Thursday, March 19, 2026, Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL-09) filed a discharge petition to force a vote on H.R. 3310, the Venezuela TPS Act of 2025, legislation designating Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status. H.R. 3310 was int  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Workers in Florida Join Teamsters * Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: mdrumm@teamster.org (TAMPA, Fla.) - More than 25 workers at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits in Lakeland, Fla., have overwhelmingly voted to join Teamsters Local 79. The sanitation, inventory control, salvage, and day yard trailer jockeys orga  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence and the Internet released the following testimony by John Squires, under secretary of commerce for intellectual property and director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, from a March 25, 2026, hearing on the oversight of the agency: * * * I. Introduction Chairman Issa, Ranking Member Johnson, Chairman Jordan, Ranking Member Raskin, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you  more

ORLANDO, Florida, March 25 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF College of Medicine Leads the Way in Bilingual Medical Training * A new Spanish-language program offered in UCF's College of Medicine will better equip its students to serve patients in Florida -a state that ranks among the top four in the country for Latino populations and Spanish speakers. UCF is the first medical school in Florida offering Spanish language certification through the natio  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, March 26 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus issued the following news: * * * Largest clinical trial using brain training to reduce dementia receives $2.8 million in federal funding By Matthew Cimitile, University Communications and Marketing An expansive clinical trial led by USF researchers and aimed at delaying the onset of dementia continues to receive major federal support for addressing a public health crisis. The Preventing Alzheimer's wi  more

TAMPA, Florida, March 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Winter Park Man Sentenced to Over 14 Years' Imprisonment for Drug Trafficking Offenses * Orlando, Florida - Henry Baker (30, Winter Park) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Julie Sneed to 14 years and 8 months in federal prison for conspiring to distribute fentanyl, distributing and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, possessing with intent  more