DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, May 13 -- Daytona State College issued the following news release: * * * Daytona State College Graduates More than 4,000 Students in 2026 This year's graduates walked at three Commencement ceremonies at the Ocean Center on May 12 * Daytona State College awarded more than 4,000 degrees during three commencement ceremonies Tuesday at the Ocean Center. The ceremonies featured remarks from DSC President Dr. Thomas LoBasso, and District Board of Trustees Chair Dr. Randal  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, May 14 -- The Missouri Department of Economic Development issued the following news release: * * * DED names Elizabeth Herrera as Deputy Director of Strategy and Performance Division The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today that Elizabeth Herrera will serve as its Deputy Director for the Division of Strategy and Performance, which informs DED's strategic planning, program development, and performance management. In this role, Herrera will  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 13 -- ExcelinEd, an organization that says it supports state leaders in transforming education to unlock opportunity and success for each and every child, issued the following statement by CEO Patricia Levesque: * * * Statement from Patricia Levesque on the release of the 2026 Education Scorecard Patricia Levesque, CEO of ExcelinEd, released the following statement today regarding the release of the 2026 Education Scorecard, a resource that provides state- and distr  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule amending Class C and Class E airspace descriptions associated with the former Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida. Under the rule, the airport name is officially updated in federal airspace regulations to "President Donald J. Trump International Airport" to align with the Federal Aviation Administration National Airspace System Resources database. Acco  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System issued a notice regarding an application involving the proposed acquisition of voting shares in BayFirst Financial Corp. and its subsidiary, BayFirst National Bank, both based in Saint Petersburg, Florida. The notice, published May 12 in the Federal Register, was filed under the Change in Bank Control Act and the Federal Reserve Board's Regulation Y, which govern acquisitions involving banks and bank holding companies. According to the f  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 16 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU College of Medicine graduates 121 new doctors * Bracketed by the musical works of Sir Edward Elgar's " Pomp and Circumstance," the 121-member Florida State University College of Medicine Class of 2026 marched into Ruby Diamond Concert Hall Saturday as students and marched out as doctors. Joining them in the recessional line were seven newly minted Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences - Bridge   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Human Rights First issued the following report on April 14, 2026 entitled "ICE Flight Monitor: March 2026 Report." Here is an excerpt: * * * Since taking office on January 20, 2025, the Trump administration has pursued an unprecedented mass deportation agenda. U.S. officials have adopted a range of new tactics, that are legally questionable and undoubtedly cruel, to achieve this objective, including expanding the use of expedited removal, sending people from the United   more

NEW YORK, May 11 -- McGraw-Hill Education issued the following commentary by President and CEO Philip Moyer: * * * Building Human Intelligence in the Age of AI: The Lesson of the Last Mile New McGraw Hill CEO shares a vision for AI's role in education in the future * When I stepped into my role as President and CEO of McGraw Hill in February, it was not the first time I'd been asked if I was worried about the impact of AI on learning. As AI adoption accelerates across industries, conversat  more

ALFRED, New York, May 15 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Performing arts, leadership, 'Dungeons' among programs offered through Summer at Alfred * Alfred University's Summer at Alfred 2026 provides a wide variety of exciting activities, including arts-focused workshops and residencies, sports clinics, and engineering short courses. Among the offerings are programs related to the performing arts, leadership, and the popular tabletop game, "Dungeons and Dragons."   more

NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, May 13 -- Pasco-Hernando State College issued the following news release: * * * PHSC, Dayspring Academy Expand Early College Partnership Allowing Students to Earn Associate Degrees Before High School Graduation Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) and Dayspring Academy officially formalized the next phase of their partnership through the formal execution of the Charter Contract on Wednesday, May 13. This milestone event represents a significant expansion of educationa  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, May 12 -- Auburn University Montgomery campus issued the following news: * * * Pookie Wilson tells AUM graduates to keep stepping up to the plate At Auburn University at Montgomery's spring commencement, alumnus and former professional baseball player Pookie Wilson delivered a heartfelt message to the Class of 2026 about perseverance, resilience and the importance of finishing what you start. Wilson reflected on his own journey from arriving at AUM in 1988 as a student-a  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Postal Service Inspector General issued the following audit report (26-066) on May 4, 2026, entitled "Florida 3 District: Delivery Operations in the Miami, FL, Area." Here are excerpts: * * * During the week of March 2, 2026, we performed a self-initiated audit at the Royal Palm Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC), and three delivery units serviced by the P&DC. The delivery units included Blue Lagoon Branch and Milam Dairy Branch in Miami, FL and  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution and Limited Government released the following testimony by Amy 'Mek' Mekelburg, editor-in-chief and founder of the Rise, Align, Ignite, Reclaim Foundation USA, from a May 13, 2026, hearing entitled "Sharia-Free America: Why Political Islam & Sharia Law are Incompatible with the U.S. Constitution: Part II": * * * Distinguished Members of Congress: My name is Amy Mekelburg, Founder of RAIR Foundation USA. I come before you t  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following information collection: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are proposing to renew a currently approved information collection without change. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA; 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and its implementing regulations at 5 CFR part 1320, all informat  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following information collection: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), we, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are proposing to renew a currently approved information collection without change. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA; 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and its implementing regulations at 5 CFR part 1320, all in  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey issued the following information collection: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is proposing to renew an information collection. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), all information collections require approval under the PRA. We may not conduct or sponsor and you are not required to   more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security and Enforcement released the following testimony by Jane Stoever, law professor at the University of California-Irvine, from a May 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Fairfax County, Virginia: The Dangerous Consequences of Sanctuary Policies." Stoever is also the director of the Law Domestic Violence Clinic, Initiative to End Family Violence, and co-chair of the Orange County Domestic Violence Death Review Team. *  more

SARASOTA, Florida, May 13 -- The University of South Florida's Sarasota-Manatee campus issued the following news: * * * Khalilah Caines is expanding social work education beyond borders School of Social Work Assistant Professor of Instruction Khalilah Caines, PhD, LCSW, is helping students expand their understanding of global social issues -- without ever leaving the classroom. Through USF's Virtual Global Exchange Academy, Caines is developing an international collaboration that will connec  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report on May 12, 2026: Here are excerpts: * * * WHEAT: The 2026/27 outlook for U.S. wheat is for reduced supplies and exports, lower domestic use, and smaller stocks compared with 2025/26. Wheat supplies are forecast down from last year with reduced production more than offsetting larger beginning stocks. All wheat production is projected at 1,561 million bus  more