WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "It's Honest-to-God Quite Simple": Gabe Vasquez Calls Out GOP's Reckless Spending * While hardworking New Mexicans are facing rising gas prices, health care premiums, and grocery costs, Congressman Gabe Vasquez is fighting to make their lives more affordable. In a new op-ed, Vasquez details how MAGA Republicans in Washington are more focused on giving ICE blank checks and spending   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * AFGE Endorses 4 Alabama Lawmakers Ahead of Statewide Primary * Largest federal employee union says working families can count on these lawmakers to fight for them RIVERDALE, Ga. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of four Alabama lawmakers who are running for office during the 2026 midterm elections. The state  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 8 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Continues Fight against Shipment of Abortion Pills into Arkansas, Joins Amici Briefs Challenging FDA Rule * Griffin: 'I have fought for the rights of the unborn my entire political career, which is why I was proud to join these amici briefs in support of Louisiana' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing he has   more

WACO, Texas, May 9 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Baylor Students Selected for Fulbright Awards, Rotary Global Grants Prestigious international scholarship programs provide opportunities for students and recent alumni to study, conduct research and teach English abroad By Shelby Cefaratti-Bertin, Media & Public Relations Baylor University students and recent graduates continue to be awarded the most prestigious - and highly competitive - scholarships and fellowships a  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Blount Island Command's Ship-to-Shore Operations Reinforces Southcom Readiness Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit landed an MK36 Wrecker tactical armored vehicle May 5 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Florida, demonstrating how the service rapidly moves equipment to support operations across the region.  The six-wheeled vehicle was transported aboard a landing   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP Announces 37 Additional Partnerships for New and Expanded Services U.S. Customs and Border Protection made tentative selections for new Reimbursable Services Agreements that will promote cross-border trade and essential travel to the United States in late October. "The CBP Reimbursable Services Program is a crucial program that ensures trade and travel cont  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Chairman Crawford Hosts Additional Roundtable Event to Discuss CCP Counterintelligence Threats in Tampa, Florida TAMPA, FLORIDA-- House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Rick Crawford (AR-01) and House Intelligence Committee Member Representative Greg Steube (FL-17) hosted a roundtable discussion at the  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release: * * * CitiesSpeak Podcast on the Department of Homeland Security Funding Deal and What It Means for Local Governments A new episode of the CitiesSpeak podcast from the National League of Cities (NLC) features Yucel Ors, Legislative Director for Public Safety and Crime Prevention for NLC, in conversation with NLC Senior Executive Irma Esparza Diggs about the recent   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following report on April 29, 2026 by Henry Ziemer and Ryan C. Berg entitled "Assessing the Impact of China-Russia Security Coordination in Latin America and the Caribbean." Here is the executive summary: * * * The United States is currently engaged in a dramatic reprioritization of the Western Hemisphere in its national security policy. Documents like the 2025 National Security Strategy and 2026 Nati  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on D.C. Republican Dark Money Interests Meddling in TX-35 Runoff, Uplifting Antisemitism * In response to reporting that a D.C. Republican-aligned dark money super PAC is spending tens of thousands of dollars to uplift notorious antisemitic online poster Maureen Galindo in Texas' 35th Congressional District, DCCC Spokesperson Madison Andrus issued the following stateme  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: GOP Senate Candidates' Cost-Raising Agenda Continues Driving Up Gas Prices Across the U.S. In case you missed it, with gas prices "up in every state" and the average national gas price over $4.50 a gallon, new reporting from The Bulwark is highlighting how Republican Senate candidates are dismissing concerns about skyrocketing costs. From telling voters th  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * Department of the Air Force announces Homestead ARB as candidate for future F-35A basing * ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - The Department of the Air Force approved Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida, as the candidate location in the most recent round of Air Force Reserve Command F-35A basing decisions.  The Air Force will follow the strategic basing process to evaluate the recapitalization of 24 F-16 Fighting Falcons at Home  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: Democrats Win Big in Special Elections, Trump and Republicans Continue Their Redistricting War, and Deadly and Costly War With Iran This week, Democratic candidates up and down the ballot notched victories and overperformances across the country. While voters continue to reject Donald Trump and Republicans' toxic agenda, Democrats are running and winning election after  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 8 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * DPVA Chairman Senator Lamont Bagby's Statement on the Virginia Supreme Court's Redistricting Decision On April 21st, Virginians went to the polls to fight against the redistricting war that Donald Trump initiated. In the time since Virginians voted for new maps to fight to save Democracy, The U.S. Supreme Court has torn apart Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, allowing states like Tennessee, A  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 9 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Duke Energy Florida celebrates FAMU partnership, highlights customer savings during Rattler Renewable Energy Center unveiling in Hernando County * The solar energy site is located on land that Duke Energy Florida leases through an agreement with Florida A&M University * Customers will save an estimated $250 million over the site's operational lifetime * BROOKSVILLE, Fla. - Today, Duke En  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center issued the following news: * * * New F-22A Raptor hangar marks construction milestone at JBLE TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - A push to modernize infrastructure for the F-22 Raptor reached a milestone last month with the formal handover of a new 76,445-square-foot hangar at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is overseeing several major military cons  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, May 9 -- FIS, a financial technology company, issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * FIS Reports First Quarter 2026 Results and Reiterates Full-Year Outlook * First quarter GAAP Diluted EPS of $4.58 * Adjusted EPS of $1.36 increased 12% over the prior year period * Revenue increased 30% on a GAAP basis to $3.3 billion, increasing 31% on an adjusted basis and 6.5% on a Pro Forma basis * Net cash provided by operating activities was $713 million and Fr  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, May 6 -- The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida dba Florida Blue, issued the following news release: * * * Florida Blue expands maternal health and well-being support for high-risk members Digital care program increases emotional health and provides clinically significant mood improvement. * Reaffirming its commitment to improving maternal health outcomes, Florida Blue, the state's leading health insurer, is increasing access to maternal health and well-being suppo  more

MELBOURNE, Florida, May 5 -- Florida Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Marco Carvalho Elected to Academy of Science, Engineering & Medicine of Florida A New Honor for Distinguished Computer Scientist and Director of Florida Tech Research Institute * Marco Carvalho, the distinguished computer scientist who leads the L3Harris Institute for Assured Information and the Florida Tech Research Institute, has been elected to the Academy of Science, Engineering & Medicine of F  more

MELBOURNE, Florida, May 8 -- Florida Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * U.S. Small Business Administration Recognizes weVENTURE for Community Partnerships Florida Tech-based Women's Business Center Gets Statewide Honor for National Small Business Week * Florida Tech's weVENTURE Women's Business Center (WBC) was recognized as the 2026 Florida Small Business Community Partner of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). weVENTURE WBC, a program of the Bi  more

MELBOURNE, Florida, May 4 -- Florida Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Florida Tech, Space Consortium Schools Discuss Future of State's Space Ecosystem Meeting at Kennedy Space Center Also Featured NASA Officials, Industry Leaders * MELBOURNE, FLA. -- Nearly 200 university researchers and representatives of the space industry gathered at Kennedy Space Center in April to launch the next phase of the Florida Space Research Consortium (FSRC), a statewide partnership desi  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 8 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * For Will McGonigle, Medicine Begins With People * As commencement approaches, the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine student reflects on clinical training, global health, genomics and a people-first approach to care. When Will McGonigle talks about why he chose medicine, he doesn't start with a dramatic moment or a lifelong certainty. He starts with people. A student in   more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 8 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Former faculty member's gift helps Kentucky State singers carry forward music legacy * Three students earned annual vocal scholarships recognizing their talent, preparation, and commitment to University ensembles. FRANKFORT, Ky. -A Kentucky State University music legacy will continue through the voices of three students selected for annual vocal scholarships from Dr. Vernell Bennett, a former music fac  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 5 -- Forvis, an accounting and advisory firm, issued the following news release: * * * Forvis Mazars announces 50 new partners and managing directors Forvis Mazars, LLP, one of the largest public accounting and consulting firms in the United States, is pleased to announce the election of 26 new partners and the promotion of 24 new managing directors, effective June 1, 2026. These leaders bring substantial industry knowledge and a clear focus on delivering an Un  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 8 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU audiology students provide hearing care to hundreds during Guatemala service trip * Florida State University students from the College of Communication and Information helped restore hearing for hundreds of patients during a service-learning trip to Guatemala last semester. Selena Snowden, teaching faculty III and director of Audiology Services in the School of Communication Science and Disorders,   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The National Consumers League issued the following news release: * * * Georgia Wins the 2026 Junior Varsity National LifeSmarts Championship * Congratulations, Georgia! The third annual Virtual Junior Varsity National LifeSmarts Championship was held May 6 th and 7 th, with seventeen LifeSmarts State Junior Varsity Champion teams from across the country competing. The LifeSmarts Junior Varsity level involves students who are currently in g  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 8 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Holmes County Hospital Corporation Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of April Busby and the reappointment of Cynthia Brooks, Jerry Dixon, Amanda Eldridge, and Jennie Goodman to the Holmes County Hospital Corporation. April Busby Busby is the Northwest Florida Substance Abuse and Mental Health Supervisor for the Florida Departme  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 8 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Jordan Keller to the Sarasota County Charter Review Board Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jordan Keller to the Sarasota County Charter Review Board. Jordan Keller Keller is a Parts Coordinator for Marine Concepts. A veteran of the United States Air Force, he is the Recipient of the Armed Forces Service Medal. Keller earned his bachel  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 8 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Thomas Lowther to the Indian River County Mosquito Control District Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Thomas Lowther to the Indian River County Mosquito Control District. Thomas Lowther Lowther is the Owner and Operator of the Lowther Funeral Home. Active in his community, he is a member of the Sunrise Rotary Club, the Vero Masonic Lod  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 8 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Board of Control for Southern Regional Education Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Melissa Matz and Mel Ponder to the Board of Control for Southern Regional Education. Melissa Matz Matz is a Teacher at Lakeside Junior High School in Clay County. In 2023, she was designated as the Teacher of the Year for the State of Florida.   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 8 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Statewide Council on Human Trafficking * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Khari James and Emilie Oglesby to the Statewide Council on Human Trafficking. Khari James James is the Senior Legal Counsel for the National Center on Sexual Exploitation and an Adjunct Professor at the Florida State University C  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 8 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to Protect Florida Against Foreign Influence and Hostile Foreign Actors * MIAMI, Fla. -Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 905, the Foreign Interference Restriction and Enforcement Act, strengthening Florida's protections against hostile foreign influence, foreign terrorist organizations, and foreign adversaries seeking to infiltrate government, cri  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Adds Jessica Gedallovich as Litigation Associate in Boston * BOSTON - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has added Jessica Gedallovich to its Boston office as an associate in the firm's Litigation Practice.  Gedallovich represents clients in white-collar cases, internal investigations, and litigation, including defending against federal and state e  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Colorado Adds Environmental & Product Liability Litigator Matt Douglas DENVER - Matthew J. Douglas joins global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP as a shareholder in the Denver office.  Douglas' broad trial experience informs a nationally recognized practice focused on environmental, toxic tort, and product liability litigation, with particular depth in t  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Represents Enter in $100M Series B, Creating Latin America's First AI Unicorn SAO PAULO - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Enter, a Brazil-based artificial intelligence legal technology company, in connection with its Series B financing round. The financing raised more than $100 million and valued Enter at approximately $1.2 billion, mak  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 8 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * How "More for Mom" Brings Comfort to Patients at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center * A Miami mother and daughter turn a personal cancer journey into a growing outreach program delivering care packages, hope and encouragement to patients undergoing chemotherapy. Mother's Day is extra special for Rebeca Diaz and her daughter, Sarah. Rebeca was diagnosed with Stage 3B endometrial ca  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Justice Department Moves to Denaturalize 12 Individuals for Concealing Terrorist Support, War Crimes, Espionage, Sexual Abuse, and More The Department of Justice announced today that it filed denaturalization actions in various U.S. district courts against 12 individuals accused of serious offenses--including providing material support to a terrorist group, committing war crimes, and se  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Justice Department Sues to Revoke US Citizenship of Convicted Cuban Spy The U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil denaturalization complaint yesterday against Victor Manuel Rocha in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Rocha is a native of Colombia who was convicted of serving as an unregistered agent for the Republic of Cuba. "Under no circumstance  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Sociological] (TNSrpt) -- UnidosUS posted the following news release: * * * Latino Healthcare Under Attack: Lawmakers Are Reversing 14 Years of Progress * Report finds that the Trump administration is presiding over history's largest health coverage losses WASHINGTON - A new report from UnidosUS, the nation's largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, finds that more than 4 million Latinos are among the roughly 14 million Americans projected to lose  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13210) by natural resources policy analyst Anthony R. Marshak: * * * The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA): Issues for the 119th Congress The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, as amended (MSA; 16 U.S.C. Sec.1801 et seq.), is the primary law authorizing the conservation and management of U.S. federal marine fisheries (i.e., thos  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance released the following testimony by Lisae C. Jordan, executive director and counsel of the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault, from an April 29, 2026, hearing entitled "Peace of Mind: Strengthening Victim Protections Under Kayleigh's Law": * * * Mr. Chairman, Ranking Members, and distinguished Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to be here today. My name is Lisae C. Jo  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 8 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * MDC's Koubek Center Presents Han Beyli, The Harden Project, Victoria Blue and Flute Virtuoso Eric Chacon in the Third Edition of Jazz@Koubek, May 30-31 * MIAMI, May 8, 2026 - The Koubek Center at Miami Dade College (MDC) announces the return of Jazz@Koubek, a premier two-day musical showcase celebrating the depth and diversity of jazz. On Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31, South Florida audiences will exp  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 8 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * Miami Dade College Partners with Santander for Hackathon, Providing Students with Real-World Digital Banking Experience * MIAMI, May 8, 2026 - Miami Dade College (MDC) recently partnered with Santander to host a student hackathon designed to provide hands-on experience within its digital banking platform, Openbank. The event brought together 45 students from the College's School of Engineering, Technology an  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 8 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * Miami Dade College Receives Top Honors from Phi Theta Kappa * MIAMI, May 8, 2026 -Miami Dade College (MDC) has once again earned national recognition from Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the premier honor society for students at associate degree-granting institutions. MDC students, advisors, chapters and campus leadership received top honors at PTK Catalyst, the organization's annual convention held March 26-29 in Ba  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 8 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * Miami Fashion Institute at MDC to Present 2026 Annual Graduate Fashion Show on June 4 * MIAMI -May 8, 2026 - Miami Dade College 's (MDC) acclaimed Miami Fashion Institute (MFI), in collaboration with Miami Fashion Week, will present its annual graduate show at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at the iconic Freedom Tower in downtown Miami. This invitation-only event will celebrate the next generation of fashion innov  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 9 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * POLITICO: Republicans Say Mike Rogers Is "In Trouble" As Skyrocketing Michigan Gas Prices "Sway Voters" According to new reporting in POLITICO, Republicans are saying "rising gas prices are giving them doubts" that Mike Rogers can flip Michigan's U.S. Senate seat. According to Michigan GOP consultant Jason Roe, "If we are still talking about [gas prices] at the end of June, [Repub  more

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, May 8 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * Mines Professor's NSF and NERC Award Could Unlock Carbon Isotope Mystery Deep Within Earth's Heterogeneous Mantle * A new international research project led by South Dakota Mines researcher Gokce Ustunisik, Ph.D., associate professor of geology and geological engineering, and collaborators at the University of Cambridge, aims to answer one of Earth science's most fundam  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Gulf Research Program Awards Over $1.4 Million to Build Resilience in Gulf Coast Communities The Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine today announced an award of more than $1.43 million to support 15 collaborations from Houston, Texas, New Orleans, Louisiana, and Mobile, Alabama, in the planning of sci  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Naval Research Lab's Plume Modeling Tool Now on Mobile Devices Supported by the Domestic Preparedness Support Initiative (DPSI), U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) researchers are continuing to advance the Contaminant Transport Analyst (CT-Analyst) by adding plugin support for the Android Tactical Awareness Kit (ATAK), enabling shared situational awareness across first responder communities using a mobi  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, May 7 -- Nemours Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville, Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Betty and Jack Demetree Family Center for Otolaryngology Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville, today hosted the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Betty and Jack Demetree Family Center for Otolaryngology, a state-of-the-art facility that will provide world-class ear, nose and throat (ENT) care to pediatric patients in the region. Sp  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: "Limousine Lawler" Is At It Again -- Caught Spending Thousands More in Campaign Cash on Limos and Luxury Hotels * AJN : Mike Lawler is still spending campaign cash on limousines New reporting reveals that Mike Lawler has done absolutely nothing to clean up his act after getting busted for blowing more than $150,000 in campaign funds on limos, five-star hotels, private boat ch  more

ZURICH, Switzerland, May 8 -- ABB, a technology company specializing in electrification and automation, issued the following news release: * * * Novada Cement selects ABB to prepare US plant for sustainable production * ABB will provide leading process control, electrification and drives solutions at the new Novada Cement Plant in Florida * Plant operators will gain enhanced visibility, reliability and control over cement production with the help of ABB technologies * Novada Cement, part   more

MIAMI, Florida, May 8 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Pap Corps Unveils Lake of Hope at Sylvester's Deerfield Beach Campus * The Pap Corps Champions for Cancer Research celebrated the opening of the Lake of Hope, a tranquil space at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center's Deerfield Beach campus designed to support healing, reflection and community. Members of The Pap Corps Champions for Cancer Research were out in full force to celebrat  more

BURBANK, California, May 8 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * R.J. Decker: Pilot (5/19) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/3/26) TUESDAY, MAY 19  8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - R.J. Decker: "Pilot" (101) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/3/26) Logline : Ex-con photographer R.J. Decker becomes a PI in South Florida, solving strange cases with help from his journalist ex, her cop wife, and an enigmatic woman from his past who may help or destroy him. Stream   more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Lofgren Appalled by White House Decision to Name Brian Hughes De Facto Head of Kennedy Space Center Today, Brian Hughes was named as the de facto Director of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Kennedy Space Center by the White House. Hughes, who led Trump's 2024 presidential electi  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Statement on Virginia Supreme Court Decision on Redistricting Referendum * NEWPORT NEWS, VA - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement: "Two weeks ago, Virginia's voters stood up to Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans' unprecedented attempt to redraw congressional maps in the middle of the decade in an effort to rig the midterms. And now the Virginia Supreme Court has o  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott on The Glenn Beck Program * NAPLES, Fla. - Today, Senator Rick Scott joined The Glenn Beck Program to discuss the SAVE America Act, the latest developments on Iran, and President Trump's upcoming visit to China. Listen to the full interview HERE or by clicking the image below: HIGHLIGHTS: ON THE SAVE AMERICA ACT : "It's frustrating. Democrats want it, Rep  more

NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, May 9 -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * Shrimp Transparency Bill Signed into Law Georgia Restaurants Now Required to Disclose If Shrimp Is Foreign * Yesterday, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed HB 117 into law. The law amends Article 13 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of Georgia's state law to require food service establishments to disclose whether they are serving foreign imported shrimp. The new state law, in full, provi  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 4 -- Southwest Airlines issued the following news release: * * * Southwest Airlines Committed to Las Vegas and Orlando, Linking Dozens of Cities with New Flights and Expanded Schedules Southwest Airlines is reinforcing a decades-long commitment to both Las Vegas (LAS) and Orlando (MCO) by adding waves of new flights beginning this spring and continuing through Spring 2027. The enhanced flight schedules build on the carrier's longstanding position as the largest air carrier   more

TAMPA, Florida, May 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Tampa Woman Charged in Fraud Scheme to Obtain Social Security and Pension Benefits by Disposing of Aunt's Body to Conceal her Death * Tampa, Florida - Rebecca Stewart Vaughn (64, Tampa) has been charged by federal indictment with four counts of wire fraud and one count of theft of government money. If convicted, Vaughn faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in fed  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber Small Business Council Appoints New Chair Traci Tapani and Vice Chair Mike Zaffaroni The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Council has appointed Traci Tapani, Co-President of Wyoming Machine, as its new Chair and Mike Zaffaroni, Owner of Liberty Landscape Supply, as Vice Chair. Tapani succeeds former Chair Joe Shamess, Founding Partner, Flintlock Capital. The tran  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Initiates Investigation into Bay County, Florida School District for Alleged Antisemitic Discrimination * Antisemitism is on the rise in K-12 schools across the country, and some school districts are seemingly tolerant of it. Today, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is opening a complaint against Bay County, Florida School District (the Di  more

TAMPA, Florida, May 8 -- The U.S. Central Command issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Disables 2 More Vessels Violating Blockade in Gulf of Oman U.S. forces disabled M/T Sea Star III and M/T Sevda, May 8, prior to both vessels entering an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman in violation of the ongoing U.S. blockade. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) enforced blockade measures against two Iranian-flagged unladen oil tankers attempting to pull into an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman. A U.  more

ORLANDO, Florida, May 8 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF's Criminal Justice Professional Track Launches Inaugural Graduate Directly into Law Enforcement * Highlights * Latrell Sam-German is the first graduate from the professional track in UCF's bachelor's in criminal justice program. * Students in the professional track graduate with the advantage of already having completed their state certification in law enforcement or corrections, allowing   more

MIAMI, Florida, May 8 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * UHealth Launches Comprehensive Aortic Center to Treat the Most Complex Aortic Disease * A new multidisciplinary program brings cardiac and vascular surgeons, cardiologists and genetic specialists together to provide advanced, lifesaving care for aortic aneurysms, dissections and valve disease. The aorta is the largest and most essential artery, transporting oxygenated blood throughou  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor to offer free webinars in May providing compliance assistance on youth employment ahead of summer hiring season * ATLANTA - The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division is hosting a webinar series in May to provide information and resources on how to comply with regulations affecting youth employment, ahead of the summer hiring season. Employers, young workers, parents  more

PENSACOLA, Florida, May 9 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business and Combined Rotary Clubs of Pensacola name 2026 Ethics in Business Award Recipients The University of West Florida Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business and the Combined Rotary Clubs of Pensacola named Sam Young and Tom Vaughn as the 2026 recipients of the annual Ethics in Business Award during the   more

TAMPA, Florida, May 8 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * What to know about hantavirus after cruise ship outbreak * Reports of a hantavirus cluster linked to a cruise ship in the Atlantic have led many travelers, especially in Florida, to wonder: Is it safe to travel? Public Health experts say the answer is yes. While risk is currently low, understanding the situation can help put the outbreak into perspective. What is hantavirus? Hantavirus is not new,  more