WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Historic Hotels of America issued the following news release: * * * The 2026 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America(R) Most Magnificent Gardens List Is Announced Historic Hotels of America(R), the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing and celebrating the finest historic hotels from across the United States of America, is pleased to announce The 2026 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Magnificent Gardens list. From the Green Moun  more

ORLANDO, Florida, May 15 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * A Conversation on the Future of the UCF College of Business * On the heels of a transformative $50 million gift from finance alumnus Barry Miller '95 -the largest single philanthropic investment in UCF's history -to establish the Barry S. Miller College of Business, Dean Paul Jarley discusses the impact of Miller's investment on the college now and in the future. What was your vision for the Coll  more

NEW YORK, May 15 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * A Legacy of Negligence: In Final Moments of Term, Florida Governor Forces Guns onto College Campuses Despite Pleas from Survivors and Students * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The Florida chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety's grassroots network, released the following statements today after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 757, a dangerou  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Launches Investigation Into Soros-Funded People's Institute for Survival and Beyond Over Woke Training Programs for Teachers and City Employees * America First Legal (AFL) has launched a nationwide investigation into the People's Institute for Survival and Beyond (PISAB), filing twenty-nine records requests seeking documents related to the  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 15 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity Statement on Governor Andy Beshear's Visit to Boston * Boston, Massachusetts - As Governor Andy Beshear visits Boston to raise his national profile, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is reminding taxpayers and policymakers that the challenges facing states like Massachusetts and Kentucky are not solved by bigger government, higher spending, or more b  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, May 15 -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news: * * * Armstrong appoints Phil Davis to serve as interim executive director of Job Service North Dakota * BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. Kelly Armstrong today announced he has appointed Workforce Service Director Phil Davis to serve as interim executive director of Job Service North Dakota when current Executive Director Pat Bertagnolli retires June 12. Davis joined Job Service North Dakota in 2007 as   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Q3 FY26 Financial Results with Improved Margins and $426M or 218% Year-Over-Year Net Income Growth * Ascension today announced strong financial results through the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, ending March 31, 2026, reporting net income of positive $621 million. These results reflect continued progress in operational efficiency, expanded acc  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County Names Joseph Francis Chief Financial Officer * Joseph Francis has been named Chief Financial Officer of Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County. Francis returns to Ascension Florida, where he held several finance and operations roles from 2021 to 2025. Most recently, he served as Assistant CFO at Tenet Healthcare. "We are  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension St. Vincent's provides free health and wellness services at Medical Mission at Home event * Ascension St. Vincent's hosted its Medical Mission at Home event on Saturday, May 9, offering free health and wellness services to community members who are uninsured, underinsured or facing barriers to traditional care, with no insurance or appointments re  more

ALBANY, New York, May 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on 'Power to the People Show with Darius Pridgen' * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on "Power to the People Show with Darius Pridgen." AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Bishop Darius Pridgen, Power to the People: I am again pri  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bean Hosts Northeast Florida Law Enforcement, Honors Heroes on House Floor in Celebration of National Police Week * WASHINGTON -This National Police Week, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) hosted law enforcement officers from the Clay County Sheriff's Office and the Nassau County Sheriff's Office for a special U.S. Capitol tour in recognition of their unwavering commitment to protect and serve Northe  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer, Dingell, Buchanan Recognize Endangered Species Day * U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA-08) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), co-chairs of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Caucus, along with Vern Buchanan (R-FL-16), introduced a resolution recognizing Friday, May 15 as Endangered Species Day. The resolution celebrates the strong role that the ESA has played in protecting America's imperiled specie  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan U.S.-Greece Defense Cooperation Advancement Act Advances Out of Committee * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, the bipartisan U.S.-Greece Defense Cooperation Advancement Act, introduced by Representatives Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chris Pappas (NH-01), Dina Titus (NV-01), and Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), co-chairs and vice co-chairs of the Hellenic Caucus, advanced out of the House Foreign Affa  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Chairwoman Salazar Joins Bipartisan Leaders in Launching U.S.-Mexico Caucus * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, joined bipartisan colleagues in launching the U.S.-Mexico Caucus. The caucus will serve as a dedicated forum in the U.S. House of Representatives to strengthen the U.S.-Mex  more

SANTA BARBARA, California, May 15 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Cholera Treatment Supplies Arrive in South Sudan, Specialty Medications En Route to the Dominican Republic, and More * Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 1,088 shipments of requested medical aid to 39 U.S. states and territories and 20 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 2.3 million defined daily doses of medication Medications and supplies shipped this week inc  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release: * * * CitiesSpeak Podcast Features Local Leaders Discussing How Communities Are Driving America 250 Celebrations * Washington, D.C. -A new episode of the CitiesSpeak podcast from the National League of Cities (NLC) features a panel discussion with four local leaders on how local governments are leading America's 250th anniversary celebrations. Moderated by NLC  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations Celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month * Washington D.C. - In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM), the Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations, led by Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) and Nikema Williams (D-GA) proudly celebrates the rich history, culture, and contributions of Jewish Americans, and released  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Applauds House Passage of the FY27 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Funding Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), the Vice Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations and member of the Defense Subcommittee on Appropriations, issued the following statement after the passage of the Military Construction and Veterans Af  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Patronis Advances Increased Funding for Veterans, Military Families, and National Defense * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) voted to advance H.R. 8469, the Fiscal Year 2027 MilCon-VA Appropriations Act, which increases funding for veterans' health care, strengthens military readiness, and invests in infrastructure to keep America's armed forces the most letha  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management issued the following news release: * * * Cultivating STEM Talent: Students Inducted as New DOE Fellows MIAMI -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Florida International University (FIU) recently marked progress in growing the STEM workforce by inducting 10 students as DOE Fellows. The DOE Fellows program, a science, technology, engineering and math workforce development initiative, is sponsored by DOE's Of  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell, Beyer, Buchanan Recognize Endangered Species Day * U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Don Beyer (D-VA-08), co-chairs of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Caucus, along with Vern Buchanan (R-FL-16), introduced a resolution recognizing Friday, May 15 as Endangered Species Day. The resolution celebrates the strong role that the ESA has played in protecting America's imperiled s  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, May 16 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU's Dana J. Vouglitois Receives Prestigious Fulbright IEA Award Award Snapshot: Dana J. Vouglitois, senior associate director in FAU's Office of Technology Development within the Division of Research, has received a Fulbright International Education Administrator (IEA) Award. The prestigious U.S.-France award will allow Vouglitois to explore the  more

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, May 15 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * Flagler College Announces $100,000 Gift from President John Delaney * This leadership gift, made in support of the Flagler Forward campaign, builds on his longstanding investment in the Fund and brings his total campaign giving to more than $150,000. "The Flagler Fund represents what's possible when we invest in our students, our faculty, and the future of this institution," Delaney said. "I'm proud to suppo  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 16 (TNSxrep) -- The Florida Chamber of Commerce issued the following news: * * * New Florida Chamber Statewide Poll Shows Ashley Moody, Byron Donalds Leading Potential Democratic Opponents in November Ballot Test Poll Also Shows Continued Approval of Gov. DeSantis' Job Performance, Economy and Cost of Living Topping Voters' Key Issues * The latest Florida Chamber statewide poll finds both Ashley Moody and Byron Donalds ahead of the leading Democratic frontrunners.   more

LAKELAND, Florida, May 16 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * Florida Poly earns global recognition for digital campus transformation Florida Polytechnic University has been recognized with the prestigious 2026 Ellucian Impact Award for transforming the student experience through advanced technology solutions that improve student success and operational efficiency. Florida Poly was one of only four institutions worldwide honored by Ellucian through the   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Franklin Statement On House Passage Of FY27 MilConVA Funding Bill * Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) today issued the following statement after House passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act: "Supporting our service members, veterans and military families is a critical responsibility of the federal government. This bill hel  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 15 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU'S FCR-STEM names Pensacola's Anna Prindle first Innovating Educator of the Year * The Florida Center for Research in STEM (FCR-STEM) at Florida State University has awarded its first-ever Innovating Teacher of the Year award to honor Anna Prindle, a fifth-grade teacher at Holley-Navarre Intermediate School. With more than 20 years of educational experience, Prindle has earned multiple Teacher of t  more

STAMFORD, Connecticut, May 16 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner Predicts by 2027, 50% of Enterprises Without a People Centric AI Strategy Will Lose Their Top AI Talent Organizations Must Address Four Workforce Dynamics to Achieve AI Results * By 2027, half of enterprises lacking a comprehensive AI people strategy will lose their top AI talent to competitors who prioritize workforce enablement over b  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Goal vs. new goal: Ascension Florida leaders' journeys * Every healthcare career starts somewhere. A moment of service. A personal challenge. A call to help others. This Hospital Week, we're using the Goal vs. New Goal trend to show the path of leaders across Ascension Florida. From early roles as patient transporters and volunteers to leading our ministrie  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 15 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Pillen Announces Appointments to Boards and Commissions * LINCOLN, NE - Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced appointments made to boards and commissions from December 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026. A list of current board and commission openings can be found on the Governor's website ( https://governor.nebraska.gov/board-comm-req ), along with instructions on completing an applicatio  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 15 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Signs House Bill 757 to Expand School Safety Measures at Colleges and Universities * MIAMI, Fla. - Today, at the 5th Annual Commissioner's Summit focused on school safety and security, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 757 into law. This legislation further strengthens protections for students, faculty, and staff across Florida's educational institutions and buil  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 15 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Celebrates Lake Lure's Comeback * Today Governor Josh Stein joined federal, state, and local officials in Morse Park to announce the reopening of beloved outdoor destination Lake Lure. "This is an exciting day for western North Carolina," said Governor Josh Stein. "Twenty months ago, Hurricane Helene devastated Lake Lure, but today, Lake Lure is back! Local, state,   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford Heads to Montgomery to Fight for Voting Rights amid Renewed Threats to Black Voting Power * WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) will travel to Montgomery, Alabama this weekend to participate in the "All Roads Lead to the South" Congressional Pilgrimage. The day of action comes amid ongoing concerns over efforts to redraw congressional maps in ways that dilute Black repr  more

NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, May 16 -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance issued the following news release on May 15, 2026: * * * House Health Subcommittee Advances Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act The Southern Shrimp Alliance welcomes the recent milestone towards giving the FDA the power to destroy imported products that pose a significant public health risk. * On Wednesday, the Health Subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce met for a markup of ten different bills, including  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection issued the following information for a hearing entitled "State and Local Cybersecurity: Escalating Threats, Federal Partnership, and the Resilience of America's Communities" at 2 p.m. on May 21, 2026, at 310 Cannon House Office Building: WITNESSES: * Kristin Darby, Chief Information Officer, the State of Tennessee * Colin Ahern, Director of Security and Intelligence, the State of New   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * In Case You Missed It... Sen. Rick Scott in the Daily Wire: Victory in Iran, Nothing Less * WASHINGTON, D.C. Earlier this week, Senator Rick Scott published an op-ed in the Daily Wire explaining why American victory, and nothing less, should be Washington's focus in military operations against Iran. In the op-ed, Senator Rick Scott wrote, "Iran's radical Islamic leadership has chanted 'Death to Ameri  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 16 (TNSjou) -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Leading researcher in brain-inspired AI and neuroimaging joins Vanderbilt School of Engineering Ruogu Fang, a widely recognized researcher whose work advances brain-inspired artificial intelligence models and AI-empowered precision brain health, will join Vanderbilt's esteemed Department of Biomedical Engineering as the Flowers Family Dean's Faculty Fellow in Engineering on Au  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 16 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release: * * * M-DCPS School District Commissions Architect for New $15.2 Million Classroom Building at Coconut Grove Elementary School At its regular meeting on this past Wednesday, May 13, the School Board of Miami-Dade County commissioned the architectural firm Gurri Matute, P.A., to work on a $15.2 million project to build a new three-story classroom building at Coconut Grove Elementary School. The proje  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 16 -- North Carolina Community College System issued the following news: * * * NC Community College System Lands $6 Million to Expand Boost Program, Address Healthcare Workforce Shortage The NC Community College System announced $6 million in new philanthropic commitments Friday from the William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust and AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina, marking a major expansion of the System's Boost student success model into healthcare workforce pipel  more

ALBANY, New York, May 15 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Commission OKs The Rebuilding Of Two Upstate Transmission Lines To Help Speed The Flow of Renewable Energy Upstate The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today approved the rebuild of two upstate transmission lines needed to help speed the flow of renewable energy upstate. The rebuilt lines are also needed to improve reliability and an additional  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release: * * * NAIC Members Discuss Key Priorities at Bermuda Events * In April, National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Members and staff were in Bermuda to discuss the NAIC's key priorities for 2026, including strengthening insurer investment oversight, understanding the use of artificial intelligence, and increasing resilience to n  more

ORLANDO, Florida, May 14 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Natural Chemical Factories: UCF Study Reveals How Bacteria Build Explosive-Like Molecules * Scientists at UCF have discovered how certain bacteria can produce molecules chemically similar to those used in explosives, revealing a previously unknown pathway for building complex, nitrogen-rich compounds. The study, led by UCF associate professor of chemistry Jonathan Caranto, identifies hydrazinoace  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: * * * Navy Announces Commissioning of the Future USS Cleveland * The Honorable Hung Cao, acting Secretary of the Navy, will deliver the ceremony's principal address. Additional speakers are set to include the Honorable Jon Husted, U.S. Senator from Ohio; the Honorable Shontel Brown, U.S. Representative from Ohio; the Honorable Justin Bibb, Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio; Adm. Karl Thomas, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command; a  more

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida, May 14 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- Disney World issued the following news release: * * * New Summer Florida Resident Disney Ticket * LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (May 14, 2026) -Florida residents can save on their Walt Disney World trips this summer with a new ticket deal that offers multi-day theme park visits starting at $65 per day, plus tax ($219 total, plus tax) and no blockout dates, making it the perfect way to experience an easy family getaway close to home.   more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia, Oversight Democrats, Florida Democrats, Hold Hearing on Epstein Investigation in Palm Beach, Florida Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Committee Democrats, and local Democratic Members held a hearing in West Palm Beach, Florida, as part o  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Adams Returns Landmark IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act to Capitol Hill * WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, Representative Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (D-NC-12) and Representative French Hill (R-AR-02) reintroduced the Institutional Grants for New Infrastructure, Technology, and Education for Historically Black College and University Excellence Act, also known as the IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act, H.R. 8791. Se  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and 23 colleagues issued a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche opposing a President Trump's executive order regarding federal election voting rules: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 1, 2026 To: Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20530 Dear Acting Attorney General Blanche: O  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on May 15, 2026: * * * Senator Moody Advances Six Bills to Support Law Enforcement, Strengthen Public Safety and Deliver Critical Tools to Officers During National Police Week Senator Ashley Moody advanced a package of six pro-law enforcement bills out of the Senate Judiciary Committee on National Police Week to expand mental health support for officers, strengthen leadership training, expedite benefi  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 15 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Sylvester Researchers Receive $2.7 Million Grant to Study Stress Management for Breast Cancer Survivors * Summary * Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers received a $2.7 million grant to study stress management in breast cancer survivorship. * The SMART-PATHS study will test a telehealth cognitive behavioral stress management program to reduce cancer-associated aging. *  more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 16 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * School of Design Receives a Priceless Gift From Fashion Icon Couture legend Claire B. Shaeffer's 2,500-piece collection of designer garments, patterns and books, valued at $1.2 million, now calls Syracuse University home. Eileen Korey With an extraordinary and unique gift valued at more than $1.2 million, the School of Design in the College of Visual and Performing Arts is likely to become a travel destinatio  more

TROY, Alabama, May 15 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Tatum to Troy University graduates: 'Success comes from consistently showing up' * Northwest Missouri State University President and Troy University alumnus Dr. Lance Tatum told TROY graduates that success rarely comes from having all the answers but rather by consistently showing up regardless of how difficult or messy life gets. Tatum spoke to nearly 1,000 graduates during two spring commencement exercises across t  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: * * * The Long Blue Line: Coast Guard Atlantic Area--235 years of history! * With the founding of the United States under the Constitution, Coast Guard predecessor services would begin to grow geographically in today's Atlantic Area. In 1789, the U.S. Lighthouse Service was established and began its mission of overseeing lighthouses in the founding states of the Union. Over time, the Lightho  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, May 16 -- Boat Owners Association of the U.S. issued the following news release: * * * TowBoatUS Aurora Expands On-Water Assistance Coverage Across Kentucky Lake's Recreational Waterways Owner-operator David Granstaff opens second port to help reduce response times for boaters across the region * AURORA, KY - TowBoatUS, North America's largest network of towing ports, today announced the opening of TowBoatUS Aurora, a new location designed to improve response times an  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Delivers $835.8 Million for Air Traffic Control Facility Upgrades Across U.S. * Investments will go towards replacing eight Air Traffic Control facilities and upgrading Federal Contract Towers at 41 airports with more updates to follow WASHINGTON, D.C. \- U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Department's investment of  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Delivers $835.8 Million for Air Traffic Control Facility Upgrades Across U.S. * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Department's investment of over $750 million to replace eight air traffic control towers and Terminal Radar Approach Controls (TRACONs) with brand-new,   more

ORLANDO, Florida, May 15 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Materials Science Student Earns Notre Dame Undergraduate Research Fellowship * Highlights * Materials science and engineering sophomore Jeonhyung Song earned the Notre Dame Nanoscience and Technology Undergraduate Research Fellowship. * A transfer student, he pivoted from the arts to engineering to explore the chemistry behind materials. * This summer, he'll help accelerate the product  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, May 16 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news: * * * UNF honors faculty excellence with 2026 Faculty Awards The University of North Florida recognized the outstanding achievements of its faculty with the 2026 Faculty Awards, highlighting excellence in teaching, scholarship, service and innovation. Leading the honorees, Lynne Arriale with the School of Music in the College of Arts and Sciences was named the 2026 Distinguished Professor. An internat  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Webster Votes to Support America's Veterans and Strengthen Military Readiness * Washington, D.C. - Today, Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, voted to pass H.R. 8469, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2027. This bill provides funding for military construction projects, veterans' health care and benefits, servicemember ho  more